Here's the last of the early route fakemon before we enter some more interesting environments for the midgame.
Harwurm the Bug type and its evolutionary line are the classic chrysalis line, with an overall theme based on hearts. Harwurm is clearly a play on heartworm, while Corysalis mimicks the anatomical shape of a heart. Its final evolution Tickineed becomes Bug/Fairy and features a heart shaped proboscis, usable special stats, and abilities reflecting its medical influences.
Next up a pair of single stagers. The Poison/Rock type Slurvel is hard to find and doesn't do much on offense, but its abilities and defenses enable switch based strategies for much of the game. Our regional Pikaclone is Womvole, an Electric/Ground type. Can you tell I love ground types? Its stats aren't spectacular like most Pikaclones, but its elite typing and top shelf abilities in Tough Claws and Arena trap mean it can have a niche competitively.
Wrapping things up with a pair of two-stage evolutions. Skuffid and Goambatid are fighting type goats, with good speed and attack with classic brawler abilities in No Guard and Defiant. Gruva starts alone as a Grass/Normal but like Dugtrio finds more success going together as the Grass/Psychic Groupvas. It comes with Grassy Surge as its main draw, alongside a strong special attack and defense.
by EelsWhoTry