#009. Krabarrage



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Mutualist FakemonChlorophyll, Mega Launcher,(Lv. 36)The abundance of oxygen and food particles in their spongy shell has enabled green algae to thrive within it. These Fakemon form a symbiotic relationship with their algae, gaining sustenance from their photosynthetic activity, which under the appropriate conditions lets Krabarrage survive without food for years at a time. The algae are also able to produce various kinds of spores which help their hosts fight off potential foes. These Fakemon live primarily in shallow waters where their symbiotes can get enough sunlight. Only the male with the greenest shell gets to mate with the females of the group, which encourages individuals to cultivate and tend to the needs of their algae. The spongy coating on their claws and head form powerful cannons which allow more accurate attacks and can blast water at enough force to shatter solid concrete. Though they can be extremely dangerous when provoked, they are mostly very gentle and peaceful creatures which form tight-knit groups."Crab" + "Barrage"First of all, yes, the concept is very similar to Mega Blastoise. Got that out of the way? Good. This Fakemon's idea stemmed from the need of creating a Water starter line that ends up with the dual Water/Grass typing, something that isn't nearly as hard as the previous two combinations I had to deal with. Instead of including a true plant, I decided to think of a concept that utilizes symbiotic algae, which actually grow inside many species of sea sponge. This Fakemon is based on 2 creatures. First of all, the sponge crabs from the class, which are actually very bulky looking creatures. They carry large sponges on their back which provide camouflage and chemicals that deter predators (the IRL equivalent of Pokemon's Spore moves). The second creature I used was, a freshwater sponge that is known for containing symbiotic algae that give it a green hue, thus the whole color scheme of Krabarrage's shell. I assume Krabarrage lost the ability to swim thanks to his bulkiness. I also thought it would be neat for such a creature to tend to its symbiotic friends, so in a way this is a gentle giant that likes to garden, but can pack a pretty mean punch if provoked, bringing it full circle back to Squimp being a very pacifistic creature. And then there are the cannons....yeah, Mega Blastoise, so what? Bye!You can use or share my artwork however you see fit as long as you also credit me and/or supply a link to this page.