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Marshadow(JP) is a species of Pokémon. It is a Fighting/Ghost Mythical Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation games, Pokémon Sun and Moon. It was officially revealed on April 7, 2017, though it was not released until an event tying in with the movie.
Physiology & Behavior[]
Marshadow is a humanoid Pokémon that appears to be made of smoky gray shadows. The area around its face resembles headgear, such as a helmet. On top of the helmet are two curled horns or ears with a wispy horn between them. Its eyes are orange-red with yellow pupils, and above each eye is a yellow, oval marking. Each arm has a small bump on the wrist. Around its neck is a smoky collar, and there is a trail of shadows on each foot.
When angered or attacking, such as using its exclusive Z-Move, Marshadow's fighting spirit will begin to burn, causing it to become Zenith Marshadow. In this state, its headgear, wrist bumps, and collar flare up and resemble green and yellow flames. Marshadow's eyes also flare up when in this state, but do not change in color.
Very few people have seen it, so its existence was the stuff of legends and myths. A cautious Pokémon, Marshadow sinks into the shadows to ensure it is not noticed while it observes its surroundings, much like how Gengar can. While in hiding in the shadows of others, it can understand their feelings and copies their abilities. Through mimicry, it will eventually become more powerful than those it imitates. It can even learn the ultimate technique of martial arts masters it copies. As seen in the anime, Marshadow is also capable of causing nightmares.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon series[]
Pokémon spin-offs[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
Marshadow appears as a Poké Ball summon in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It stuns foes with shadows, then strikes them with a powerful blow from Spectral Thief.
In the anime[]
Marshadow in the anime
Marshadow made its primary appearance in the 20th movie, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, hiding in Ash Ketchum's shadow. It was revealed to be a guide from the shadows who leads those chosen by Ho-Oh to be the Rainbow Hero.
Origin[]
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Able to conceal itself in shadows, it never appears before humans, so its very existence was the stuff of myth. |
| Pokémon Moon | It lurks in the shadows of others, copying their movements and powers. This Pokémon is craven and cowering. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It slips into the shadows of others and mimics their powers and movements. As it improves, it becomes stronger than those it's imitating. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It sinks into the shadows of people and Pokémon, where it can understand their feelings and copy their capabilities. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | By slipping into the shadow of a martial arts master and copying their movements, this Pokémon learned the ultimate techniques. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon can conceal itself in any shadow, so it went undiscovered for a long time. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Attack | 90 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 125 |
| Total | 600 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Shiinotic is defined internally as a Mythical Pokémon instead of Marshadow. This is likely due to a typo between their internal names, with マシェード MASHEEDO (Shiinotic) being mistaken for マーシャドー MAASYADOO (Marshadow).