Research Notes - Drowzee
Tapirus hypnos
Drowzee clearly seem to be mammalian, and indeed are classified as ungulates. Hypno appear more humanlike and unsettling to some, but they still maintain the long noses and pointed ears that Drowzee have. It is no surprise that their closest relatives are Musharna, who are also Psychic-type, dream-eating ungulates. Despite how different they may seem physically, the two Pokémon are thought to have diverged very recently; they internal anatomy is strikingly similar, with some vital organs being in different positions to accommodate for their different body shapes.
Diet |
Both Drowzee and Hypno feed on dreams, leaving the actual sleeping beings completely unharmed, other than leaving them unable to remember what they dreamt of. They prefer pleasant dreams to nightmares.
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Care |
Raising these Pokémon is surprisingly easy. Drowzee are mellow creatures, and Hypno, while disconcerting to some, also tend to keep to themselves. They are also exceptionally easy to feed, though as a side effect their trainers generally stop remembering their own dreams. Both Pokémon can show people their dreams upon awakening, however, so little is lost after these Pokémon eat their dreams.
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Caution |
Drowzee are basically harmless to both people and other Pokémon, since they feed exclusively on dreams. They may put threats to sleep before fleeing, however. Hypno are more problematic, as they are known to hypnotize young children into following them into forests for them to feed on dreams for extended periods of time. Though the children are left unharmed, the Hypno also generally don’t bother returning the children back home after they awaken.
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Behavior |
Drowzee are friendly Pokémon. They like humans and may even help them out if they need aid. They tend to flee when they sense danger. (1 / -1 / -1)
Hypno are curious Pokémon. They are unafraid of humans and may approach travelers to investigate them. They tend to flee when they sense danger. (1 / 0 / -1) |