Needlynx

#??? - Needlynx Lynx Pokémon
Type
Physical Data
Height	??? m.
Weight	??? Kg.
Ability Data
Ability	Winter Coat
Reduces the power of super-effective attacks that hit the Pokémon. The effect is greater when it snows.
Ability
Hidden Ability
Breeding Data
Gender Ratio	50% male, 50% female
Egg Groups	Ground

Needlynx are solitary predators that inhabit high altitude coniferous forests. Though they have been spotted climbing trees on occasion, they hunt on the ground only, their thick coat and the needle-like growths emerging from it camouflaging them among the rocks, snow and fallen conifer needles.

Biology

Needlynx is a mammalian Grass/Ice-Type Pokémon resembling a lynx. Its body is covered with a thick coat of grey and white fur. Growths similar to conifer needles emerge from the sides of its face (acting as whiskers), the sides of its forelegs and its back. These needles grow and are shed constantly when they become too long. They can grow rather quickly and are rather sharp, which allows Needlynx to use them to attack its foes with its characteristic Needle Shot attack.

They are solitary creatures and tend to stick to snowy conifer forests where their fur and needles can serve as a form of camouflage. They sometimes hunt by ambush and sometimes actively seek out prey, varying their tactics when necessary. Though they usually prefer to conserve energy and are not cut out for long chases, they are still rather speedy creatures in short bursts - and have been known to reach some rather extreme speeds in pursuit of prey. They may climb trees on occasion, but they hunt solely on the ground, using the terrain to their advantage.

Name Meaning

A combination of 'needle' and 'lynx'.

Origin of Design

Needlynx is based on a Lynx (the Canada Lynx in particular) and conifer needles.

Locations

Needlynx can be found in the snowy conifer forests of Obsidian Ridge.

Base Stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 66	126 - 173	242 - 336
Attack: 100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 67	64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp.Atk: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp.Def: 67	64 - 130	125 - 256
Speed: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 480   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Moves

Level Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
???	Unknown Move			???	???	???
Bold indicates this Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates this Pokémon's evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

TM and Tutor Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
???	Unknown Move			???	???	???
Bold indicates this Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates this Pokémon's evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

Evolution Line

Evolutionary Data:
Needlynx

Gallery

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  Needlynx, drawn with Shipainter. This individual displays somewhat abnormal needle growth.