So the region I've been working on has a mechanic called universal swapping, or uniswap, which is basically you borrowing the alternate dimension version of the pokemon you sent them. You can do it with all pokemon which would give you access to a second moveset and stats, which grow with your version of the pokemon, but some pokemon would be different when swapping. Obviously the starters would all have unique forms and here they are.
Alternate kaiyuba, a grass/ground type, becomes more snake like and is based more on a woodwind instrument rather than a brass. "They burrow through the ground at high speeds, creating an enthraling melody that can be heard from the surface. They use these melodies to catch the attention of any targets curious enough to look for the source of the music, before attacking from below, shooting out of the ground with chunks of earth stuck to their skin serving as a makeshift weapon". It's signature move, turf tear, is a ground type move similar to dig, the difference being it's 85 damage and a sharp (+2) increase in defense.
Alternate hushpeeper, a water/ghost type, is still a dog but one that's a bit more aggressive. "Rather than entering a state of deep sleep due to psychic powers, alternate hushpeeper pretends to sleep to catch others of guard. The bubble floating above it's snout is filled with lost souls, which hushpeeper seems be able draw in easily. When an unsuspecting target gets a little to close to hushpeeper they quickly inflate the bubble, popping it, and causing a loud and powerful shockwave that leaves those too close penalized long enough for it to get the upper hand." It's signature move, startle soul, is a ghost type move, that hits everyone, with 100 power, and causes flinching, although any pokemon that were out to witness the move will be unaffected if used again.
Alternate caneiving, a fire/fairy type, becomes for of a fox with a cotton candy like fur, still keeping the sugar theme as cotton candy is simply heated sugar. "While caneiving usually take a direct stealing approach (supposedly), the alternate version seems to more of a scam artist, offering sweet smelling treats to any wild pokemon they come across, although not for free. They ask for any possessions the pokemon may have, and will keep asking till satisfied. Once the pokemon gets their "fairly priced" treat, they are met with disappointed as it dissolves into nothing, to distraught to notice caneiving dashing away to escape any backlash, and to find another pokemon to scam. It's signature move, disappearing dessert, is a fairy type move that has 60 power and a severe (-3) decrease to the targets highest stat.
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