Biology
Physiology
Morpeko is a small, chubby, bipedal rodent Pokémon. While in Full Belly Mode, its body is light yellow with two large markings on its body. The left side is black and the right side is brown. Its eyes are black with white pupils and it has pink spots on its cheeks. It has a small dot for a nose and its mouth has one tooth in it. It has two small ears with one tuft under each one, and its limbs are short.
Hangry Mode Morpeko is dark purple and both of its markings are black. Its eyes are red and it has an angry expression, as opposed to Full Belly mode.
Behaviour
Morpeko is always hungry, as its cheeks are constantly generating energy. To avoid getting too hangry, it always stores Berry seeds as snacks.
When starved for too long, Morpeko becomes more aggressive in its Hangry Mode and won't cease being fierce until its hunger is being satisfied.
Natural Abilities
Morpeko's Hunger Switch ability allows it to switch between forms in every turn. This ability turns its signature move, Aura Wheel, from an Electric-type move in Full Belly Mode, and a Dark-type move in Hangry Mode.
Game info
Game locations
Pokédex entries
- Sword
Full Belly Mode: As it eats the seeds stored up in its pocket-like pouches, this Pokémon is not just satisfying its constant hunger. It's also generating electricity.
Hangry Mode: Intense hunger drives it to extremes of violence, and the electricity in its cheek sacs has converted into a Dark-type energy. - Shield
Full Belly Mode: It carries electrically roasted seeds with it as if they're precious treasures. No matter how much it eats, it always gets hungry again in short order.
Hangry Mode: Hunger hormones affect its temperament. Until its hunger is appeased, it gets up to all manner of evil deeds.
Stats
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 
| Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | 
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Leer |
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Power Trip | 
| Physical | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Quick Attack |
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Flatter |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Bite |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 30 | Spark |
| Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Torment |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Agility | 
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 45 | Bullet Seed | 
| Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| 50 | Crunch |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Aura Wheel |
| Physical | 110 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Thrash |
| Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch |
| Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave |
| Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM21 | Rest |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore |
| Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary Face |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift |
| Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | Revenge | 
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | Brick Break |
| Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM47 | Fake Tears |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed |
| Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM57 | Payback |
| Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | Fling |
| Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TM66 | Thunder Fang |
| Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM67 | Ice Fang | 
| Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM68 | Fire Fang | 
| Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM76 | Round |
| Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM80 | Volt Switch |
| Special | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Electroweb |
| Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM85 | Snarl |
| Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM90 | Electric Terrain |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | 
| Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
| Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR12 | Agility |
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR24 | Outrage | 
| Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR32 | Crunch |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR37 | Taunt |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR80 | Electro Ball |
| Special | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TR81 | Foul Play |
| Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR86 | Wild Charge |
| Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR97 | Psychic Fangs |
| Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Swagger |
| Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Galarian Meowth, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Scraggy, Excadrill, Beartic, Impidimp, Morgrem, Grimmsnarl, Perrserker | |||||
| Super Fang |
| Physical | — | 90% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Bunnelby, Diggersby, Skwovet, Greedent | |||||
| Charge |
| Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Electrike, Manectric, Togedemaru, Yamper, Boltund | |||||
| Tickle |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Togedemaru, Minccino, Cinccino | |||||
| Rapid Spin |
| Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Torkoal, Drilbur, Excadrill | |||||
| Quash |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Alolan Persian, Oranguru | |||||
| Parting Shot |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Pancham, Pangoro, Thievul | |||||
| Fake Out |
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Meowth, Alolan Meowth, Galarian Meowth, Persian, Alolan Persian, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Purrloin, Liepard, Espurr, Male Meowstic, Female Meowstic, Impidimp, Morgrem, Grimmsnarl, Perrserker | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring
| Morpeko learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites
Trivia
- Morpeko is the only Pikaclone that can change forms, and the only one to also have a unique type combination.
- Morpeko is tied with Dedenne as being the smallest Pikaclone, at only 8 inches tall.
- Morpeko is the only Pokémon that is an Electric/Dark-type.
Origin
Morpeko's appearance and wheel-based signature move indicate that it may be based on a hamster or a guinea pig. Alternately, its temperamental hunger and its small nature, even smaller than even Dendenne, may draw inspiration from the shrew. It may also be based on a marsupial, as it is shown to stuff food or its hands inside of the yellow/purple portion of its body. Its dual nature with a trigger maybe a reference to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Its different colors (brown, yellow, and black) may come from the broken colorations often found in guinea pigs.
Etymology
Morpeko may be a combination of morph and 腹ペコ harapeko, which is Japanese for "hungry" or "starving". It may also come from marmot, the Japanese name for the guinea pig. It could also possibly come from pika, as it is the electric-rodent Pokémon of the region, which originates from the concept of Pikachu. Its form uses the term "hangry", an expression used to signify hunger and anger, or more accurately, "shrewish", in one.
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