| Arctovish, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Dracozolt | |
|---|---|
| Pokémon characters | |
 Group artwork of the Pokémon by Hitoshi Ariga. From top left to bottom right: Arctovish, Arctozolt, Dracovish, Dracozolt | |
| First appearance | Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) |
| Designed by | Hitoshi Ariga[1] |
| Voiced by | Dawn M. Bennett (Arctozolt), Pokémon: Twilight Wings [2]
Kellen Goff (Arctozolt), Pokémon (TV series)[3] Kenyu Horiuchi (Dracovish, Japanese) Pokémon (TV series) [4] |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | List
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Arctovish, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Dracozolt—known as Uochilldon (ウオチルドン) Patchilldon (パッチルドン) Uonoragon (ウオノラゴン) and Patchiragon (パッチラゴン) in Japan, respectively—are a quartet of Pokémon species who first appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield. They are considered some of the series' "Fossil Pokémon", species that are brought back to life through fossils. Unlike other fossil Pokémon, the quartet are composed of pairs of parts haphazardly put together, appearing to be inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs as well as similarly inaccurate reconstructions of dinosaurs.
The four have received a mixed response since their debut, with many citing their designs and lack of realism, though they have also been noted as being more interesting fossil Pokémon than past species. The Pokémon, most particularly Dracovish, have gone on to make an impact in the series' competitive scene.
- ^ Ariga, Hitoshi [@ariga_megamix] (October 23, 2020). "【お仕事】 ゲームフリークさんが開発した『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』に登場する ガラル地方かせきポケモン達のデザインを担当させていただきました！ ちょっと変わった子達ですが、彼らは基本的にハッピーで表情がとっても豊かなので よければ一緒に冒険や対戦やキャンプをしてみてね" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2020-10-23 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Behind the Voice Actors: Arctozolt (Twilight Wings)". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Behind the Voice Actors: Arctozolt". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Behind the Voice Actors:Dracovish)". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved March 30, 2024.