SmolivPaldean Fates #102 Pokémon Card

Smoliv is a charming Grass/Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, making its debut in the Paldea region with the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This tiny olive Pokémon is known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a small, round body topped with a dark olive that serves as its head. Smoliv is the first stage in an evolutionary line, evolving into Dolliv and then into Arboliva. Its natural habitat is typically found in arid regions, particularly olive groves, where it thrives by absorbing nutrients from the dry soil. Smoliv's diet primarily consists of sunlight and the minerals it extracts from the earth, and it stores oil within its body, which it can use as a defense mechanism. In the games, Smoliv is often encountered early in the player's journey through Paldea, quickly becoming a beloved companion due to its endearing design and useful abilities. Its role in the anime often highlights its timid yet resilient nature, showcasing its unique defensive oil. Culturally, Smoliv represents the rich agricultural heritage of the Paldea region, drawing parallels to the olive trees prevalent in Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Its unique typing provides interesting matchups, being weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Fighting, and Poison, but resistant to Ground, Water, and Grass, and immune to Ghost-type moves due to its Normal typing.