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Poipole (Pokémon)
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Concept art of Poipole illustrated by James Turner
Poipole is a small, purple Ultra Beast. It has a bipedal build with a large head and relatively small limbs with no visible digits. On its head are three spikes: one in the front and one on each side. A single gray needle protrudes from the top of its head and there are additional needles in the spikes on the sides of its head. It has oval eyes with a single eyelash-like spike above each; its mouth and eyes give off a cyan glow. It has a long, tapering tail with a single spine in the middle. While most of its body is dark purple, it has several fuchsia markings: at the tip of each head-spike, on its chest, on top of its head, and on its face.
Poipole originates from Ultra Megalopolis in Ultra Space, where it is popular as a first partner Pokémon. It is capable of understanding human speech after spending enough time with humans. Poipole's large head is filled with a glowing, adhesive poison, which it can fire from the needles on its head.[1] While spraying opponents with this venom, it laughs wildly. Like all Ultra Beasts, it stores an energy within its body similar to the aura seen around Totem Pokémon.[2] This energy is called Z-Power. In The Shape of Love to Come!, it is revealed that wild Poipole live in nests that resemble wasp or hornet nests alongside Naganadel.
Poipole is based on a bee larva.[4] Like its evolution, its needle-like appendages resembles the plunger of a syringe, with the head representing the barrel or tube and the venom representing the liquid inside.
Name origin
Poipole is a combination of poison and pole.[5] It may also incorporate purple; or tadpole, as it is the infantile stage of Naganadel.
Bevenom is a combination of baby or bébé (French for baby) and venom.[6]
↑Wicke, Pokémon Sun and Moon:"When the UBs pass through the Ultra Wormhole, they are bathed in a great deal of this energy and likely store it within their bodies."
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