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Description
032 - Calaverantula
(Calavera + Tarantula)
The Skull Spider Pokémon
Type: Bug/Dark
Gender Ratio: (M)50% (F)50%
Ability: Compoundeyes, Marrow Shield
Evolution: This Pokémon does not Evolve.
Gender Difference: Male Calaverantula have smaller abdomens. Female Calaverantula have very large abdomens and a crack in the skull they carry.
(The Calaverantula(s) above are Male.)
Dex Entry:
The skull that this Pokémon carries on its' back is said to possess its' own colored aura, believed to be the soul of the person it once belonged to. A tradition in the Chesoga Region revolves around this Pokémon entirely. Once a year, swarms of Calaverantula will make their way to Grimoire Town, eagerly awaiting the people there to paint and decorate these skulls, which are thought to be carried off to the spirit world. Each Calaverantula is entrusted with a loved ones' skull, and it will protect it with its' life. Calaverantula also change colors based on the aura within these skulls, slightly altering their stats. On extremely rare occasions, a white Calaverantula will appear, and when it does, it is said to prevent any harm or damage to the skull it carries, making it highly sought after.

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New/Signature Ability:

Marrow Shield - This Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are Doubled.

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Special Trait:
Calaverantula come in a variety of colors, and each one dictates its' primary stat. There are also some Calaverantula that do not possess a boost to any stat, which are colored a pale peach color with a white skull and peach markings. Also, there is no version of Calaverantula with a boost to speed. Below are the colors and related stats (Based on their skull colors):

Red - Attack
Yellow - Defense
Blue - Special Attack
Green - Special Defense
Black - Smaller boost to all Stats (Around 30 to each)
White - No Stat Boost

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Real-World Reference:
Calaverantula is based off of Tarantulas and Calaveras. Additionally, the event that takes place in its' Pokedex entry is a very loose reference to Dia De Los Muertos of "Day of the Dead". All of which can be found in greater detail below:

Tarantulas - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantul…

Calaveras - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calavera

Dia De Los Muertos - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_t…

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Mega Evolution:
pitchblackpheonix90.deviantart…

The Fakemon above is © Ryan C. Efantes, 2015
Pokémon is © Gamefreak and Nintendo

Description
032 - Calaverantula
(Calavera + Tarantula)
The Skull Spider Pokémon
Type: Bug/Dark
Gender Ratio: (M)50% (F)50%
Ability: Compoundeyes, Marrow Shield
Evolution: This Pokémon does not Evolve.
Gender Difference: Male Calaverantula have smaller abdomens. Female Calaverantula have very large abdomens and a crack in the skull they carry.
(The Calaverantula(s) above are Male.)
Dex Entry:
The skull that this Pokémon carries on its' back is said to possess its' own colored aura, believed to be the soul of the person it once belonged to. A tradition in the Chesoga Region revolves around this Pokémon entirely. Once a year, swarms of Calaverantula will make their way to Grimoire Town, eagerly awaiting the people there to paint and decorate these skulls, which are thought to be carried off to the spirit world. Each Calaverantula is entrusted with a loved ones' skull, and it will protect it with its' life. Calaverantula also change colors based on the aura within these skulls, slightly altering their stats. On extremely rare occasions, a white Calaverantula will appear, and when it does, it is said to prevent any harm or damage to the skull it carries, making it highly sought after.

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New/Signature Ability:

Marrow Shield - This Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are Doubled.

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Special Trait:
Calaverantula come in a variety of colors, and each one dictates its' primary stat. There are also some Calaverantula that do not possess a boost to any stat, which are colored a pale peach color with a white skull and peach markings. Also, there is no version of Calaverantula with a boost to speed. Below are the colors and related stats (Based on their skull colors):

Red - Attack
Yellow - Defense
Blue - Special Attack
Green - Special Defense
Black - Smaller boost to all Stats (Around 30 to each)
White - No Stat Boost

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Real-World Reference:
Calaverantula is based off of Tarantulas and Calaveras. Additionally, the event that takes place in its' Pokedex entry is a very loose reference to Dia De Los Muertos of "Day of the Dead". All of which can be found in greater detail below:

Tarantulas - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantul…

Calaveras - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calavera

Dia De Los Muertos - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_t…

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Mega Evolution:
pitchblackpheonix90.deviantart…

The Fakemon above is © Ryan C. Efantes, 2015
Pokémon is © Gamefreak and Nintendo