Stage 1: Pupperform
Type: Normal
Design: Small, scruffy puppy with floppy ears and a mischievous grin.
Shapeshifting Hints: Ears slightly malleable, tail wiggly in unpredictable ways.
Behavior: Curious and playful; enjoys curling up into small object-like shapes (like a cushion or vase).
Stage 2: Caniform (Final Evo)
Type: Normal / Ghost
Design: Medium-to-large dog, sleek but playful.
Base Form Appearance: Large dog with ears and tail that hint at transformation. Eyes glow faintly, mischievous expression.
Transformed Forms
Caniform can mimic household items while retaining subtle dog-like traits (ears, tail, or eyes).
Object Form Bonus / Type Dog Features
Teapot Steel-type boost Tail as handle, ears as spout
Chair Defense ↑ Legs & ears stick out
Lamp Fire secondary, Electric-type move bonus Tail as cord, ears as lampshade
Pillow Evasion ↑ Body flattens, ears as corners
Book Special Attack ↑ Eyes peek from pages
Kettle Fire-type move bonus Steam from tail, ears as spout
Umbrella Flying-type move boost Body flattens, ears as canopy
Stool Speed ↑ Ears stick out as legs
Lampstand Electric-type Tail as stand, ears small
Behavior
Mischievous and playful.
Often hides as objects to observe humans or Pokémon unnoticed.
Uses transformations for stealth and surprise attacks.
Abilities
Household Imposter (Signature Ability)
Caniform changes form into the last household object it touched.
Each object grants small bonuses or type effects.
Reverts to base dog form when battle ends or when switched out.
Signature Move
Shifting Strike
Type: Normal
Effect:
If in household object form: First strike is a sneak attack (critical hit).
If in base dog form: Attack type changes based on the last object touched (matching object table).
Flavor: Playful bite if in dog form; surprise object attack if disguised.