Type NullUnified Minds #183 Pokémon Card

Type: Null is a unique Synthetic Pokémon, introduced in Generation VII, specifically in the Alola region. It was created by the Aether Foundation as an attempt to synthesize a Pokémon capable of combating Ultra Beasts, hence its designation as a "Synthetic Pokémon." The creature is a chimera, assembled from parts of various Pokémon, and its head is encased in a heavy, restrictive helmet designed to suppress its latent power and keep it under control. This helmet gives it a somewhat unsettling appearance, hinting at the immense strength it possesses. Type: Null has a fascinating evolution line, as it evolves into Silvally when it forms a strong bond of trust with its trainer and its helmet is removed. This evolution represents a breaking free from its artificial constraints and a realization of its true potential. In the games, Type: Null is gifted to the player by Gladion, a key character with a personal connection to the Pokémon. Its story explores themes of identity, creation, and the bond between trainer and Pokémon, making it a compelling figure in the Pokémon universe. It is a Normal type Pokémon, giving it neutral matchups against many types but a weakness to Fighting type attacks. Its role in the anime further delves into its backstory and its relationship with Gladion, solidifying its place as a significant Pokémon from the Alola region.