A species that spontaneously appeared in irradiated zones. It is thought to have hatched from a corrupted egg.
Biology[]
Appearance[]
As its name suggests, Xenomite's appearance can only be described as otherworldly. It has a variable number of neon green legs (see sprites below), large ovular eyes, and a black carapace with neon green accents. Meanwhile, its tail is dark gray with a neon green spur at the end.
Special Abilities[]
Xenomite and its evolutions are the only Pokémon in the game with the Aftermath ability. This makes using physical attacks on Xenomite a gamble as it has 2 possible abilities, the other being Damp, which prevents the effects of Aftermath.
In addition, it is capable of learning Fission Burst at a significantly lower level than its evolutions (75 as compared to 80 for Xenogen and 85 for Xenoqueen).
Behavior[]
Xenomite are extremely aggressive and territorial, leaping out of the tall grass to attack anything that comes too close. Extreme caution is advised; as with all Nuclear Pokémon, your best defense against Xenomite is to hit first and ask questions later.
Habitat[]
Xenomite have only been observed in irradiated areas, such as the nuclear plants Omicron and Zeta.
Prior to version 1.2, Xenomite used Venipede's cry, used before its Gen VI remade cry.
Xenomite is the only Pokémon with the Nuclear type naturally to be in an evolution line.
The Xenomite evolution line (ATK), in addition to the Cocaran line (Sp ATK), are the only Pokemon part of a 3 stage line that have a base stat which never increases.
Design Origin[]
Xenomite is based off the facehugger, the second stage of life in a xenomorph's life cycle.
Name Origin[]
Xenomite is a combination of the words xenomorph (in reference to Ridley Scott's Alien movie franchise), and mite. Xeno may also derive from the prefix "xeno-", which is generally used in taxonomic names to denote strangeness.
Xenomite may also reference cenobite (a member of a communal religious order), which may refer to the Nuclear Pokémon working in unison with each other.