Pokemon Sightseeing!
Deserts aren't exactly the most forgiving place to explore, but there are some very interesting pokemon species that can be found in them!
Looking past the scorching heat and blistering sandstorms, deserts are very special habitats. Some species cannot survive anywhere else, so studying these unique habitats helps us understand just how strange pokemon can be.
Water is scarce in any desert, but it helps when you know where to find it. Sandshrew do just that, and will burrow underground to find precious water deposits. If they spot the shadow of a hungry Mandibuzz, they quickly roll up into an uncrackable ball! Very few pokemon can pry a Sandshrew open.
Cacnea are very friendly pokemon, often offering their water-filled fruits to passing desert wanderers. They do this for two reasons: spreading their seeds across the desert and befriending much tougher pokemon! Large pokemon like Camerupt and Marowak will eagerly defend their Cacnea friends, in exchange for sweet cactus pears.
Gligar are typically found in rocky badlands, but often fly into deserts to prey on weakened prey. With tough claws and a nasty sting, Gligar often drive away large predatory Flying Types like Braviary. They are related to Skorupi, but often swoop down to snatch them up.
Sigilyph are very rare, but they make their presence known quickly. During the heat of the day, they float unmoving in the air, but will travel long distances at night. When frightened, Sigilyph emit a blaring warning call that scares off even Flygon and Garchomp.