Eldegoss is a plant-likePokémon. It has a light green head, with amber-brownish eyes and light green pupils, as well as green triangular stripes above its eyes. Eldegoss's lower body consists of a yellow upper part that resembles a cloak, and a darker green lower part that resembles a dress. Above its head is a green crest that fills a notch in its head. This crest is filled with a cotton fluff that is larger than Eldegoss's body. There are tiny brown seeds that can be found scattered on the top of the cotton.
Eldegoss's cotton fluff acts like a cushion to protect its head from attacks. The cotton can also be spun into a glossy, gorgeous yarn that is a specialty inGalar. When Eldegoss's cotton is weaved together withCottonee's cotton, it makes a cloth that is popular with many luxury brands. It is said that the seeds inside Eldegoss's cotton fluff is highly nutritious and beneficial for people and Pokémon. Eldegoss spreads the seeds by wind, enriching the soil with nutrients wherever these seeds land.[1]
Eldegoss looked so free, bobbing on the wind.I have a theory that the cotton it scatters helps keepLental lush and green by spreading various plant seeds throughout the islands.
Eldegoss is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged supporter that starts as Gossifleur, which evolves into Eldegoss at level 4.
Trivia
Origin
Eldegoss resembles the seedpods of the plants from theAnemone genus, like thewindflower, which is common in theBritish Isles. It may also draw inspiration from a full-bloomed ball ofcotton and on how it is used to make textile products. In addition, Eldegoss may be based on stereotypical depictions of elderly women. Its fluff may be based on anafro haircut.
Name origin
Eldegoss may be a combination ofelder andGossypium (the cotton plant genus) orgossamer (something light or delicate). It could also originate fromedelweiss, a flower with a furry coat.
Watashiraga may be a combination of 綿wata (cotton) and 白髪shiraga (white hair).
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