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Veluza(JP) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in the ninth generation. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Physiology and Behavior
Veluza is a fishlike Pokémon with a gray body; pointy, bright magenta fins; and red eyes. It has thin blue lines running the length of its body from its eyes, and its mouth is typically open, displaying several sharp teeth. Veluza's fins extend underneath its flesh, to the center of its body; inside is also a row of diamond-shaped spikes similar to a backbone on either side, with three of these spikes being longer and protruding out from Veluza's flesh.
Veluza's main method of hunting comes from its ability to shed its own flesh, via its signature move Fillet Away. This boosts its offensive prowess and psychic power, as well as its agility, giving it an easier time when chasing down and tearing apart prey. It can grow back its lost flesh due to its excellent regenerative capabilities. The discarded flesh has a mild yet delicious flavor.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
In the anime
Origin & Inspiration
Veluza's name and appearance suggest inspiration from hakes, especially of the Merlucciidae family. Hake is an important fish in Spanish cuisine — Spain is the biggest consumer of hake in the world, accounting for around half of all hakes consumed in Europe alone.
Veluza may be a combination of veloz (Spanish and Portuguese for fast) and merluza (Spanish for hake).
Migarūsa may be a combination of 身軽 migaru (nimble) and merluza.
In-game Information
Pokédex Entries
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | When Veluza discards unnecessary flesh, its mind becomes honed and its psychic power increases. The spare flesh has a mild but delicious flavor. |
| Pokémon Violet | Veluza has excellent regenerative capabilities. It sheds spare flesh from its body to boost its agility, then charges at its prey. |
Game Locations
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | West Province: West Paldean Sea North Province: North Paldean Sea, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail North Province: Glaseado Mountain (Normal Tera Type) |
| Pokémon Violet | West Province: West Paldean Sea North Province: North Paldean Sea, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail North Province: Glaseado Mountain (Normal Tera Type) |
Base Stats
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 102 |
| Defense | 73 |
| Sp. Attack | 78 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 478 |
Moveset
Gallery
Renders
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