Capsakid (Japanese: カプサイジ, Hepburn: Kapusaiji) (KAP-suh-KID[1]) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Biology
Physiology
Capsakid is a small, green plant like Pokemon that resembles the kappa of Japanese folklore. It lacks arms and has a short stubby tail. Its head has a wide, round cap that splits into 6 radially, and has a small green section on top. Its orange beak-like mouth has a single buck tooth. It has 2 black beady eyes.
Behavior
Capsakid is commonly favored among local chefs since the shed tooth this Pokémon leaves behind gives off an extremely spicy aroma and is used as an ingredient in most Paldean dishes.
Natural Abilities
The amount of spiciness that Capsakid produces is determined by how long it sunbathes; the more sunlight Capsakid absorbs, the more spicy chemicals are produced as well as the moves it uses in battle.
Evolution
Capaskid evolves into Scovillain when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Game Info
Locations
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Pokédex entries
- Scarlet
The more sunlight this Pokémon bathes in, the more spicy chemicals are produced by its body, and thus the spicier its moves become.
- Violet
Traditional Paldean dishes can be extremely spicy because they include the shed front teeth of Capsakid among their ingredients.
Stats
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Total | 304
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Learnset
Leveling
Generation IX | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Leafage | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 40 |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | - | 100% | 30 |
4 | Bite | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
10 | Growth | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
13 | Razor Leaf | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
17 | Sunny Day | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 5 |
21 | Bullet Seed | ![]() |
Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
24 | Headbutt | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
28 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 |
38 | Crunch | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
44 | Seed Bomb | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
48 | Solar Beam | ![]() |
Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM
Breeding
Generation IX | |||||
Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Ingrain | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
Parent Candidates: | |||||
Leech Seed | ![]() |
Status | - | 90% | 10 |
Parent Candidates: | |||||
Rage Powder | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
Parent Candidates: | |||||
Rollout | ![]() |
Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
Parent Candidates: | |||||
Worry Seed | ![]() |
Status | - | 100% | 10 |
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Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. |
Tutoring
Generation IX | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Trivia
- Capsakid is the only Grass type to evolve via Fire Stone (as opposed to a Leaf Stone), and the only Pokemon not in the Field Egg group to do so.
Origin
Capsakid's design and Japanese category implies it is based on an immature pepper, like a habanero. Due to its cap and beak, it resembles the Kappa of Japanese folklore. It also somewhat resembles a newly hatched baby dinosaur with its cap resembling an egg shell (unlike Togepi, this is likely not an actual eggshell).
Etymology
Capsakid's name comes from "capsaicin," the chemical compound that contributes to the heat of chili peppers, as well as "kappa" and "kid."
Other languages
Gallery
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Generation IX |
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Pokédex |
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 80. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.