New ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Pokemon Salandit Revealed!

Earlier today at the Japan Expo in Paris, GAME FREAK director Junichi Masuda took to the stage to reveal a new Pokemon, Salandit!

Salandit
The Toxic Lizard Pokemon
Type: Poison / Fire
Height: 2’00”
Weight: 10.6 lbs.
Ability: Corrosion

Salandit emits toxic gas, together with flames, from the base of its tail. This poisonous gas has a sweet smell, and anyone who unknowingly breathes it in will become dizzy. Salandit is not a very powerful Pokemon, but its cunning nature allows it to battle fiercely by throwing its opponents off balance.

Salandit females not only release toxic gases, they can also emit pheromones that attract males of all species, including Pokemon and humans. Inhaling these pheromones may cause opponents to be controlled by Salandit’s will.

Salandit has the Corrosion Ability, a new Ability that no other Pokemon has possessed before. With the Corrosion Ability, it becomes possible to inflict the Poisoned status condition even on Steel- and Poison-type Pokemon.