Dachsbun

Species

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“The pleasant aroma that emanates from this Pokémon’s body helps wheat grow, so Dachsbun has been treasured by farming villages.” — Dachsbun's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Dachsbun is an Fairy type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced into the ninth generation. It evolves from Fidough starting at level 26.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Dachsbun is a stout, canine Pokémon with an elongated body. Its fur is mostly brown, with various shades of lighter and darker brown on its head, snout, ears, neck, back, tail, and paws, along with a yellow underbelly. It has black beady eyes with two small eyebrow-like protrusions above them, and a long snout with a small, dark triangular nose. Its ears, together with the dewlap around its neck, resemble bread rolls. On its back is a series of protruberances that resemble a braid, and its tail is circular and somewhat flattened. It has shaggy tufts of yellow fur on its neck and the tip of its tail, and its feet have pale yellow paw pads and three yellow claws each.

Dachsbun's body emanates a pleasant, appetizing aroma, which helps wheat to grow; thus, Dachsbun is historically treasured by farming villages. When it's exposed to intense heat, Dachsbun's skin will harden; this is showcased by its signature Ability, Well-Baked Body.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin & Inspiration[]

Dachsbun seems to be based on the dachshund breed of dog, known for its elongated body and short legs, and various baked goods such as bread loaves, bread rolls, buns, challah, brioche, and pretzels. The two concepts together may be a pun on the phrase "purebred" — a term used to recognise dogs of consistent genetic lineage — as it is pronounced like "pure bread".

Its darker colors compared to its pre-evolution appears to reference the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction that occurs in cooked foods that gives them their characteristic brown color and flavor. This is reinforced by its signature Ability, Well-Baked Body.

Dachsbun may be a combination of dachshund and bun.

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title	Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	The pleasant aroma that emanates from this Pokémon’s body helps wheat grow, so Dachsbun has been treasured by farming villages.
Pokémon Violet	The surface of this Pokémon's skin hardens when exposed to intense heat, and its body has an appetizing aroma.

Game Locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Six East Province: Area Three West Province: Area Three
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Six East Province: Area Three West Province: Area Three