Emolga

Emolga (Japanese: エモンガ Emonga) is an /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Physiology
Emolga is a mammalian flying squirrel-like Pokémon that resembles Pichu, Pikachu, Plusle, Minun and Pachirisu. It has white fur on its face and the front side of its body. The back of Emolga's head is black. Its two large ears are yellow with white centers. Emolga's stubby forearms have three fingers on each hand. Its membrane is used to glide and store energy produced in its cheeks. This membrane is black on the back of its body and yellow on the front. Emolga is an expert glider especially around trees or fleeing from danger. Its legs are very short and it has small oval-shaped feet without toes, similar to Plusle and Minun. Its tail is long and jagged; the base is yellow and the rest is black.

Evolution
Emolga does not evolve.

Trainers with an Emolga

 * Iris
 * Elesa

Trivia

 * Emolga is the first Electric/Flying Pokémon introduced since Zapdos in Generation I. It is also the first Pokémon to be Electric/Flying and not be legendary.
 * It is one of the few -type Pokémon with cheek pouches used for storing energy. Others include Pikachu, Raichu, Pichu, Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu and Dedenne.
 * It's the first member of the pikachu family to have a secondary type.

Origin
Emolga is based on a flying squirrel.

Etymology
Emolga's name may be a combination of the word "Electric" and "momonga" flying squirrel.