Squirpio

Squirpio (Skwer-Pi-Oh) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Blastpio starting at level 16, Which evolves into Dreadpio starting at level 31.

Along with Caprikid, Aris, Tari, Bargin, Cranci, Lilo, Vigio, Balra, Sagio, Aqirv, and Piska, Squirpio is one of the starter Pokémon of the Estra region, given to the player at the beginning of Pokémon Xi.

Squirpio represents the Greek zodiac sign, Scorpio.

Physiology
Squirpio is an arachnoid crustacean Pokemon with a shiny lavender carapace and stinger-like tail much like many common scorpions. At the end of the tail, an opening for firing pressurized water and air can be seen.

It's topside is flat and slightly transparent, and water can be seen within the Pokemon's body. Right under the transparent plating, a large membranous sack holds water or air that can be expelled through the end of the tail at extremely high pressures, and can be shot accurately at a target up to 50 feet away.

As the Pokemon ages, it is observed to severely lighten in color, almost becoming a milky white, and it's pink muscles can be seen below the exoskeleton, though spotting one in old age is very rare, as most either evolve quickly after birth or fall prey to other Pokemon due to their succulent meat below the carapace.

Behavior
Squirpio can be seen scavenging beaches or shallow waters for food during the day, and returning to their burrows upon the beach at night. Normally timid, they can lash out in aggression and are known to be "loose cannons" when it comes to their temperment, with contrasting intelligence, as they commonly form groups of up to 20, with the lightest carapace-having member acting as a leader.

Special abilities
Aside from their cannon-like appendage, the pokemon are very hearty, and are commonly mistaken for easy prey, much to the attacker's detriment.

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