Bunnelby
The Digging Pokémon
Type: Normal
Official Registration #: 659
Entry: Because of bunnelby’s cute appearance and prevalence in the grassy fields throughout Kalos, Kalosean artists and cartoonists have used this rabbit-like pokémon as a basis for cartoon characters for decades. Most notable of these characters is Barnaby Bunnelby, cultural icon and star of Silly Symphonies cartoons since the 1940s. Since the rise of Barnaby’s popularity, bunnelby has become one of the most sought-after pets for children in western regions such as Kalos and Unova. While this is certainly good news for bunnelby (who were previously often only kept to be raised as food), the bad news is that the Barnaby Bunnelby cartoons have also introduced the misconception that bunnelby enjoy eating carrots, based on Barnaby’s own habit. Unfortunately, real bunnelby do not eat carrots at all … and, in fact, the sugar content of said carrots have been the leading contributor to tooth decay in tame bunnelby since, well, the 1940s.

Diggersby
The Digging Pokémon
Type: Normal/Ground
Official Registration #: 660
Entry: The evolved form of bunnelby, by battle experience. Although small (just over three feet in height and only 94 pounds at that), diggersby is capable of heavy-duty work, including lifting loads of up to one ton and pounding through thick bedrock with its ears. They also adopt a less-active lifestyle and have a tendency to do heavy work (such as, for example, lifting one’s car and throwing it) in quick bursts before settling down for rest. This, of course, also comes as a surprise for children who might have adopted a bunnelby thanks to Barnaby Bunnelby cartoons.