Herdier

Loyal Dog Pokémon ^#507

Herdier is a very smart and friendly Pokémon. So much so that there’s a theory that Herdier was the first Pokémon to partner with people.

The black fur that covers this Pokémon’s body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.

- Intimidate
  When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's Attack is lowered by one stage. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle. This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a substitute. Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.
- Sand-Rush
  This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during a sandstorm, and it does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.

- Scrappy
  This Pokémon ignores ghost-type Pokémon's immunity to normal- and fighting-type moves. Ghost Pokémon's other types affect damage as usual.

It has been living with people for so long that portrayals of it can be found on the walls of caves from long, long ago.