Research Notes - Cubone
Osteogera solum

Marowak seem to be mammalian, though their exact classification was a mystery for a long time. Since these Pokémon actively avoid contact with people, little was known about their lifestyles and development. In ancient times, people believed that Cubone were in fact the children of Kangaskhan whose mothers will killed during childbirth. While this urban legend isn’t false, there is a kernel of truth in the statement; According to DNA sequencing, Kangaskhan are in fact the Marowak’s closest living relatives, who are now classified as marsupials. They have lost their pouches over time, an adaptation that may have to do with their odd treatment of their offspring.

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Diet

Though trained Cubone are omnivorous, wild ones normally only eat for fruits and Berries. Marowak are stone-cold hunters (though they also forage), taking down Pokémon much larger than themselves like Tauros, Donphan, and even occasionally Steelix.

Care

Cubone are timid creatures that have difficulty making social connections. It takes a lot of work to coax these Pokémon into participating in group activities, though the process pays off when they evolve into Marowak that are much more compassionate than their ruthless wild brethren. Wild Marowak are even more difficult to raise, so it is suggested that trainers raise and evolve young Cubone instead if they wish to train these Pokémon.

Caution

Cubone are not antagonistic towards people, as they prefer to remain as isolated from other beings as possible. Wild Marowak, on the other hand, are considerably more confrontational. They will not hesitate to brutally beat or even kill those that they perceive as threats. With that being said, however, they will entirely ignore people and Pokémon that don’t bother them.

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Behavior

Cubone are distrustful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory and will try to stay away if possible. They almost always flee when they sense danger. (-2 / 2 / -2)

Marowak are distrustful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory and will try to stay away if possible. They almost always fight when they sense danger. (-1 / 2 / 2)