Togedemaru

トゲデマル

Togedemaru is a spherical, rodent-like Pokémon. Its front is mostly white, while its back is primarily gray. It features black eyes, a short pointed snout with a black nose, rounded ears, and a circular yellow marking on each cheek. Fourteen fur spikes, appearing as yellow and brown triangular markings, are scattered across its back. These spikes stand straight up when Togedemaru is attacking, surprised, or agitated. A tail-like needle sits on the back of its head; it is gray with a yellow tip and shaped like a lightning bolt. Additionally, it has stubby arms and legs. When Togedemaru's spines are extended, its cheek marks sometimes resemble electrical outlets.
Togedemaru uses the needle on top of its head to attract and gather electricity. Groups can be seen gathered with their needles standing upright, waiting to be struck by lightning on stormy days to compensate for their somewhat limited electric capacity. Some Trainers use its ability to absorb electricity as a battle strategy. They coax the opponent into unleashing an Electric-type attack, then have that power turned against them. When pleased, this Pokémon curls into a ball and rolls around uncontrollably. Togedemaru clashes with Elekid whenever it tries to steal the latter's electricity, usually resulting in even matches.