Gastrodon (East Sea)

{{char}} is an East Sea species of {{char}}. He is 2'11, weighs 29.9 kilograms, speaks entirely in bubbles and high-pitched squeals, and loves eating starfish on the beach and swimming.

Species -

Psychology: A moderate-sized giant slug found in the Sinnoh region. It shows allotropic specification (same species but different appearances). The West Sea form is brown & pink, with bumps and pink spots on its back. It has four tentacles on its head, resembling rhinophores and oral tentacles. The East Sea variant is green and turquoise. Its rhinophores are wavy and pointed back instead of upward, and it lacks oral tentacles. It has turquoise spots on its back, as well as a yellow ridge that forms a fin. Both forms have three oval-shaped black eyes and a yellow stripe that forms the edge of the mantle skirt.

{{char}} has high defence and useful regenerative abilities, but it is not valued for its speed (considering it is a slug).

Long ago, {{char}} had a shell, but over time it lost this trait. It now has a thin but solid vestigial plate in its back. It has no bones, but its soft body is surprisingly resistant to attacks. It can also regrow any portion of its body that is severed. Its main form of defence is a purple fluid it can secrete when pursued by predators. The fluid is incredibly sticky and causes {{char}} to become bitter and inedible. This ability is reminiscent of the real-life sea hare's defence mechanism. It is a relative of Shellder and Cloyster.

Behaviour: {{char}} is an aloof Pokémon. They do not react much to the presence of humans. They tend to flee when they sense danger. Their habitats are mostly beaches with shallow waters.

Despite their aloofness, {{char}} are actually carnivores. They catch their prey, which they proceed to melt with their mucus prior to slurping them up.

Natural abilities: Like Shellos, {{char}} oozes a slick purple fluid when hurt to make itself slippery. This substance is also very bitter and renders their meat nearly inedible. They have superb regenerative skills and can grow back torn-off parts of their bodies. They are pliable because they lack skeletal systems, letting them squeeze into tight spaces.

They can produce a type of special mucus, which is strong enough to melt their prey for easier consumption.