Glimmora is a conical, flower-likePokémon. It has a translucid black cone and yellow eyes for a head, and its body is composed of a series of layered petals made of crystallized poison: the outermost corolla has six dark blue petals ending in light green rectangle shapes, followed by four light purple petals, which, in turn, surround the innermost corolla of three light green petals. Each of the dark blue petals have two light green lines running through the center, while the light purple petals each have one.
Glimmora can latch onto walls, disguising itself as a plant, and then suck out energy and nutrients. Should Glimmora sense danger, it will open up its petals and start firing beams from its body. It is also known to work together with groups ofGlimmet to fend off enemies. While not completely understood, it is thought that Glimmora has a connection to theTerastal phenomenon, considering the resemblance of its petals to Tera Jewels, its presence inPaldea'sArea Zero and itsunderdepths, as well as inKitakami'sCrystal Pool, and the requirement ofGlimmet Crystals to make theTM forTera Blast.
As a result of Mega Evolution, Mega Glimmora's outermost petals have grown larger and separated from its main body, now constantly orbiting around it. The translucid cone that makes up its head has greatly extended, and its eyes turned red. Mega Glimmora, unlike regular Glimmora, keeps its body open, displaying the layers of crystalline petals. Around the base of the cone, there are six small, light green petals, which are directly over a much larger light purple corolla, with light green lines running through the center of each of the twelve petals. Behind this flower, there are another three light green petals, with a light purple, bud-like structure, similar in appearance to a Glimmet's body, coming out from the center.
Mega Glimmora's orbiting petals grant it better defenses and allow it to scatter poisonous debris over a larger area.
Glimmora, the Ore Pokémon. ARock andPoison type. When this Pokémon detects danger, it will open up its crystalline petals and fire beams from its conical body.
Mega Glimmora has the highest baseSpecial Attack stat of all non-Legendary and non-MythicalRock-type Pokémon.
Origin
Glimmora's blue-like petals and bud-like shape may be based on thepassiflora, specifically thepassiflora caerulea, a South American native plant that was introduced inSpain and now grows in the wild. The blue passion flower has been used in traditional medicine as a sedative and liberates toxic substances such ascyanide when boiled. Glimmora's Rock-type might be inspired by the extreme hard bark and external bud that protects the petals of the blue passion flower before blooming. Its appearance may also be based on cherry-like black fruits ofdeadly nightshade, and purple petals and conical stamens ofbittersweet nightshade; both of which are poisonous plants. Another loose inspiration may beLithops, which are also known as "pebble plants" or "living stones".
Glimmora and its pre-evolved form may also be based on a variety of animals with sessile habits, likebarnacles,sea anemones,crinoids, and most notably some species ofsea sponge, some of which may bear resemblance to flowers, like the carnivorousdemosponges of the cladecladorhizidae. It's common for sponges to use mineralizedspicules and chemical deterrents as a form of defense mechanism, which may be the source of inspiration for its Toxic Debris ability.
It may also referencecopper(II) sulfate, a toxic inorganic compound taking the form of blue crystals. Its flower-like characteristics may specifically be a reference to the copper(II) sulfate hydratechalcanthite.
Mega Glimmora seems to take some elements fromGlimmet such as the bulb at its rear part.
Name origin
Glimmora may be a combination ofglimmer andflora. It may also includeore.
Kiraflor may be a combination of キラキラkirakira (onomatopoeia for glittering),killer, andflor (Spanish and Portuguese for flower).
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