Dugtrio
Scientific Name
Geomyces tripartitus
Types
Ground
Pokedex Entry
Geomyces tripartitus is a subterranean burrowing mammal composed of three highly coordinated cranial units that emerge from a singular subterranean body. While its external structure may suggest three individuals, the organism functions as a single entity through a shared central nervous system. This species has developed powerful cranial musculature and compact, keratinized skulls that act as natural drills. Dugtrio is capable of tunneling at exceptional speeds—estimated up to 100 km/h—allowing it to rapidly loosen soil and reshape underground ecosystems. The alternating rhythmic motion of its heads enables stable, continuous displacement of even compacted subsoil. Its presence is essential in soil stratification processes, and it may contribute to the genesis of minor seismic activity through synchronized digging at scale. Despite its agricultural value in aerating soil, dugtrio can cause infrastructure instability if active beneath cultivated or urban areas. It exhibits highly synchronized behavior, suggesting a shared cognitive or hormonal control system that regulates all three cranial centers.
Alolan Dugtrio
Scientific Name
Geomyces aureotectus
Types
Ground
Steel
Pokedex Entry
Geomyces aureotectus is a rare, volcanically adapted variant of dugtrio found in high-iron, mineral-rich soils. It is distinguished by the presence of filamentous metallic whiskers composed primarily of gold-alloy keratin infused with trace metals. These structures function as advanced vibrational sensors, detecting ground tremors and low-frequency sound waves across several kilometers. The heavy composition of these whiskers reduces its tunneling speed but increases its sensitivity to underground shifts, enabling it to avoid landslides and magma pockets. Unlike its continental cousin, alolan dugtrio shows slight morphological variation across its three cranial protrusions, with each exhibiting subtle differences in mineral content and structure. This suggests independent microenvironmental adaptations within a single organism. Indigenous communities regard this creature with spiritual reverence, associating its golden features with fertility and land protection. Its synchronized burrowing also contributes to geothermal soil cycling, aiding in the distribution of nutrients along volcanic gradients.
