They appear in the aftermath of nuclear fallout. They feed on radiation and can clean an irradiated area over time.
Biology
Physiology
Hazma is a small rounded Pokémon, with light green spikes running down its back and tail, making it appear somewhat dinosaurian. Its body resembles a yellow hazardous materials suit, with a face resembling a respirator or gas mask, and a zipper-like marking running down its stomach. It has two stubby legs, the feet of which are green.
Gender Differences
Hazma is genderless.
Special Abilities
Hazma is one of the few stable Nuclear types, the others being Nucleon and Urayne. Its leaded skin makes it immune to nuclear radiation.
Behaviour and Habitat
In the aftermath of a nuclear accident, groups of Hazma will appear and feed on the radioactive gas, eventually cleaning the air of the area over time.
If the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, or the Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid or has its Ability replaced, the effectiveness of Nuclear-type moves is ½×.
Hazma was sprited by the new development team to have tentacle-esque arms. However, only the Hazma in Professor Bamb'o's lab has them, and the battle sprite is currently unused.
Prior to version 1.2, Hazma shared its cry with Barewl.
Design and inspiration
Hazma is based on hazardous material removal workers and the suits they wear.
Name origin
Hazma is a corruption of hazmat (short for hazardous material).