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Mandicore

Classification

The Pincer Pokémon

Nesubi #98
National #1354

Bug Dark

Damage Taken*

×4:	N/A
×2:	Bug Fairy Fire Flying Rock
×1:	Dragon Electric Fighting Ice Normal Poison Steel Water
×0.5:	Dark Ghost Grass Ground
×0.25:	N/A
×0:	Psychic

Abilities

Hustle: Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
Quick Feet: Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.
Unnerve hidden ability: Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Base Stats (500 total)

HP: 75	75
Attack: 100	100
Defense: 100	100
Sp. Atk: 40	40
Sp. Def: 75	75
Speed: 110	110

Size

Height: 3'7" / 1.1 m
Weight: 155.2 lbs / 70.4 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Bug

Evolutionary Family

Mandicore: Does not evolve

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

Mandicore's hunting prowess has earned it a strong cultural association with death. It's said that the Grim Reaper's scythe blade is made from the jaw of a Mandicore.

Mandicore run so quickly that their brains can't process what's around them while they move. They collide with targets jaws-first and bite before they even see what they've hit.

Name Origin

mandible + Manticora, a genus of tiger beetle

Misc Data

Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 50

Pokédex Categories

Color

Red

Body Shape

Insectoid

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
1	Vise Grip	Normal	Physical	55	100%	30	The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
1	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
9	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
13	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
21	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
25	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10	The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
33	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
37	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
45	Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
49	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
57	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
61	First Impression	Bug	Physical	90	100%	10	Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.
69	Guillotine	Normal	Physical	*	30%	5	A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

TM/HM Moves

#	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
009	Skitter Smack	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
010	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100%	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
012	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
017	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
018	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
026	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
027	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
028	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
030	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
044	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
046	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
048	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
050	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
054	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
071	Cross Poison	Poison	Physical	70	100%	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
073	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
PX02	Bravado	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Attack but lowering the target's Defense.
PX05	Stinger Lance	Bug	Physical	70	100%	15	The user lunges and stabs at the target with a strong, fine-pointed stinger that easily pierces through the target's items and abilities.
PX08	Daring Dash	Normal	Physical	95	85%	15	The user makes a brave charge at the target that fills it with courage. It may raise the user's Attack and Speed.
PX09	Aftershock	Ground	Physical	70	100%	10	The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
PX40	Noxious Acid	Bug	Special	65	90%	10	The user sprays a foul-smelling liquid at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
PX48	Rug Pull	Dark	Special	*	100%	20	The user yanks the target's feet out from under it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
PX52	Berry Share	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
PX54	Clear Sky	Normal	Status	—	—%	5	The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.
PX55	Hidden Gift	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
H01	Cut	Steel	Physical	65	95%	20	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
H04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
H08	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
H12	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Amaze	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Confound	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Dazzle	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
First Impression	Bug	Physical	90	100%	10	Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.
Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If its stats were lowered during the turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10	The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Trip Up	Dark	Physical	65	100%	15	The user reacts to the target's movement and takes out its legs, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.
U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Backstab	Dark	Physical	90	90%	10	The user disappears into the shadows and then strikes from behind on the next turn. This attack always results in a critical hit.
Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Fell Stinger	Bug	Physical	50	100%	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Field Moves

Move	Type	Summary
Cut	Steel	Cuts down skinny trees and thick patches of overgrowth that block paths.
Dig	Ground	If the player is inside of a cave, immediately returns the player to the cave entrance they last used, as an Escape Rope.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Shatters small boulders and cracked walls that may bar the path, sometimes revealing an item or a wild Pokémon.
Secret Power	Normal	Creates an empty Secret Base in a suitable location.
Strength	Normal	Allows the trainer to push heavy boulders that may block the path.

Other Official Images

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Shiny Mandicore: Shiny version.

Design History