3 pokedex entries by themarduk429
It lounges in the morning dew of forests, where the moisture nourishes it, and the shrub-tail growing out of its shell. Its tail stores humidity from the air, helping the ground around it stay damp throughout the day after the morning dew dries.
It enjoys humid air and wet climates, where the moisture fluffs and thickens the leafage growth of its tree-like tail. The wet ground keeps it feeling cool and rejuvenated in the hot summer months.
Tortoise floats in the middle of lakes, providing an island of safety for small Pokémon who struggle to swim, offering them shade from a tree. If it or the Pokémon on its back are threatened, it charges its waterspouts to blast the threat away.