(I've had the base designs done for these guys since around the pandemic, but their current iteration was done around 2022 by the artist @'d above; only just now thought to post them here, lmao)
The inspiration for these three came from a handful of sources, mainly from ancient Egypt/the embalming of Pharaohs, the Book of Exodus/the Plagues sent upon King Ramses, and the Lovecraftian Mythos (mainly from Hastur and Nyarlathotep). Some Litch-type beats were also in there, too.
For some background/Pokedex style info:
Glyphhopper, Heir Apparent Pokemon-
Born into this world fragmented off from its past life, new clutches of Glpyhoppers spend their waling days mostly separated from others of their kind, on a mission to gather as much knowledge of the world as they can with their unblinking eyes. When they slumber, their consciousness is taken to a dreamscape where they are approached by tall, dark figures, judging the little bugs by the knowledge they have accumulated until one they seem worthy remains.
Obelhusk, Sarcophcocoon Pokemon-
When a final Glyphhopper is chosen in the dreamscape, in the waking world all those that were narrowed out before them congregate, calling the chosen to them. The swarm then molts together, forming a tall spire of a body, leaving a space for the last Glyphopper to crawl into place. When they do, they are connected to a nervous system containing all the other Glyphopper's past knowledge, and serve as the brain/main consciousness of a newly formed being: Obelhusk. In this new form, they are mainly sedentary, stewing over its accumulated knowledge until it understands it fully, waiting for the day it can be born anew once more.
Pharaohcust, Dark Herald Pokemon-
When the time comes and an Obelhusk has grasped the full understanding of its potential, its front falls away, out stepping Pharaohcust. Possessing a high intellect and strange, otherworldly abilities, Pharaohcusts in olden times were thought to be symbols of ill omen, and messengers of otherworldly deities. It is ruthless in battle, just as likely to make grand displays of its power as it is to treat a foe with indifferent efficiency. When it feel fulfilled in their existence, thinking their experience and perspective useful enough to pass down, their spirit passes on into the dreamscape, accepted as another mentor as their physical body fragments into a new clutch of Glyphoppers.
And as for potential in-game data, I was thinking something like this:
Glyphhopper
Type: Bug/Dark
Height: 2'00", (0.6 m)
Weight: 2.6 lbs., (1.2 kg)
HP- 55
Attack- 35
Defence- 45
Sp.Atk- 50
Sp.Def- 45
Speed- 60
BST- 300
Obelhusk
Type: Bug/Dark
Height: 8'10" (2.7 m)
Weight: 264.6 lbs., (120.0 kg)
HP- 70
Attack- 55
Defence- 100
Sp.Atk- 70
Sp.Def- 100
Speed- 30
BST- 425
Pharaohcust
Type: Bug/Dark
Height: 6'03", (1.9 m)
Weight: 165.3 lbs., (75.0 kg)
HP- 80
Attack- 100
Defence- 85
Sp.Atk- 125
Sp.Def- 85
Speed- 125
BST- 600
Had a signature move in mind, too:
Umbral Horde
Category: Special
Type: Dark
Base Power: 95
Accuracy: 90
The user calls forth the energy of its past lives, the swarm hitting all opponents in play. It may also inflict the foe with a random status ailment.
As for potential abilities, I had a few in mind (and these are all probably busted in one way or another, but regardless):
Uncanny Presence – Lower's foe's Special Defense (or Accuracy, I'm unsure which to go with) on switch in.
Eureka – Raises Special Attack upon knocking out opponent Pokemon.
Eldritch Knowledge – Raises chance for attack's secondary effects to activate (reflavored Serene Grace, essentially)
Lastly, as a potential/Pharaohcust only ability:
Entropic Flux – The first time this Pokemon's stats are raised in battle, lowers the opponent's stats by the same amount (probably Uber broken since I can envision them having Quiver Dance, but hey it's a fun idea lol)
Thank you for any of y'all who decided to take a look, I'd love to hear your thoughts of you had any!
by FloydianSlip73