Sobble

Sobble (メッソン) is the -type Starter Pokémon of the Galar region. It is one of the three Starter Pokémon revealed for the core titles Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Physiology
Sobble resembles a blue lizard with a yellow fin on its head. It has a long, curled tail and blue eyes.

Behaviour
Sobble is timid in nature. When it feels threatened, it will cry or turn invisible.

Natural abilities
Whenever a Sobble comes in contact with water, it will blend in with its surroundings. Its sweat also allows it to turn invisible as well. Their tears have the effect of 100 onions, so whenever Sobble cry, it makes others cry as well.

Origin
Sobble is based on a chameleon.

Etymology
Sobble comes from sob or bubble.

Messon may be a combination of メソメソ mesomeso (Japanese onomatopoeia for sobbing) and chameleon.