Hallow-bun (Ghost/Dark)

Stage 1: Hallow-bun

• Appearance: A small, shadowy bipedal creature resembling a mischievous jack-o'-lantern. Its body is primarily dark purple, with flickering orange lights emanating from its hollowed-out head, which resembles a small pumpkin. Two small, stubby arms end in clawed hands. Its legs are thin and spindly, and it has a small, bobbing tail that resembles a twisted vine. Its eyes are glowing embers, and a faint, ethereal smoke trails behind it. It often carries a small, carved bone that it uses as a makeshift rattle.

• Abilities: Cursed Body (Hidden Ability: Shadow Tag)

• Stats: HP: 35, Attack: 40, Defense: 30, Special Attack: 50, Special Defense: 45, Speed: 60

• Lore: Hallow-bun are born from the lingering resentment and sorrow of children who died prematurely on All Hallows' Eve. Their forms are shaped by the last things they held dear, often resulting in unique variations in appearance. They are drawn to places of darkness and despair, feeding off negative emotions. While seemingly playful, their actions are often malicious, leading to misfortune for those who underestimate them.

Stage 2: Hallow-grace

• Appearance: Hallow-grace retains the pumpkin-like head, but it is larger and more intricately carved, with glowing runes etched into its surface. Its body is more slender and elongated, with longer, more dexterous arms ending in sharp claws. Its legs are stronger, allowing for greater agility. The ethereal smoke trailing behind it is thicker and more substantial, almost resembling a cloak. The carved bone rattle is replaced by a larger, more ornate bone staff.

• Abilities: Cursed Body/Frisk (Hidden Ability: Shadow Tag)

• Stats: HP: 70, Attack: 75, Defense: 60, Special Attack: 90, Special Defense: 80, Speed: 85

• Lore: The evolution of Hallow-bun into Hallow-grace represents a shift from childish mischief to deliberate malevolence. They become more aware of their power and the suffering they inflict, embracing their dark nature. Legends say that Hallow-grace are capable of manipulating shadows and manipulating the emotions of others, using their sorrow and fear to fuel their own power. They are said to be guardians of forgotten graveyards and haunted forests, protecting the spirits of the departed while simultaneously feeding off their despair. Their staff is said to be imbued with the souls of those they have claimed.

Moveset Suggestions (Examples):

• Hallow-bun: Shadow Claw, Astonish, Will-O-Wisp, Trick-or-Treat (a newly created move that deals damage and lowers the target's defense based on the number of nearby Pokémon)

• Hallow-grace: Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, Hex, Spirit Break (a newly created move that deals damage and lowers the target's special defense based on the target's current HP)

Overall Lore: The Hallow-bun line represents the progression of grief and resentment, from the innocent sorrow of a lost child to the malevolent power of a vengeful spirit. Their dark lore emphasizes the lingering effects of trauma and the potential for darkness to consume even the most innocent of beings. Their design and abilities reflect this dark, yet captivating, narrative.