Alolan Vacation

On your vacation through Alola, you run into some furry friends.

Looks like Espurr has been using its psychic powers again… see if you can make sense of this confusion.

Obtain bizarre bat (6)

Bug in start sequence of yank cloud storage service (7)

Daniel’s weird croc (7)

Knight E6 opening, ace rival beaten (10)

Cow left, tailless donkey is an unpleasant creature (6)

Smash like in erotic DVD intros, baby (6)

Defendant replacing shirt with two litres revealed to be humanoid plant (9)

Fighter in career top against me, emperor and toppled god (10)

Insect found in olden Inca daffodil (7)

California doctor bedridden after former girlfriend has mole (9)

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You find a Meowth, but it seems different from the ones you’re used to… huh. It’s carrying some research notes of some kind, but they look unusual too - you should figure out what’s up with that.

“When it wavers its big, dark void eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.” (Jigglypuff)

“Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge black hole eclipse.” (Electrode)

“Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a brutal swing.” (Gyarados)

“It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will lash out with very little stimulus.” (Voltorb)

“Wobbuffet does nothing but quash attacks—it won't attack on its own. However, it won't endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond.” (Wobbuffet)

“People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to snarl plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.” (Lapras)

“It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to switcheroo into whatever it sees.” (Ditto)

“Treecko is cool, calm, and collected - it never panics under any situation. If a bigger foe were to glare at this Pokémon, it would sucker punch right back without conceding an inch of ground.” (Treecko)

“Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to crunch steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.” (Haxorus)

“Flings its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.” (Metapod)

“A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Topsy-Turvy. The move remains useless, though.” (Magikarp)

“Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to beat up its prey and enemies.” (Tentacruel)

“Obstructs prey with sweet-smelling honey. Its prey include bugs, naturally, and even large animals on occasion.” (Victreebel)

“Stufful hates to be hugged or touched in any way. It will squirm, bite, and resist with amazing power.” (Stufful)

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Litten is very easily upset in crowded environments. Make sure to avoid approaching it too closely, or it will set this whole place on fire.

(Star battle, two stars per row/column/region. Standard rules apply; solution must also include a 3x3 space with no stars.

click grid for puzz.link)

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You run into a Skitty. Unfortunately, it looks busy with some intricate form of HSOWA at the moment.

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Purrloin stole a few items. It seems like they were messed with before being returned.

Poet covered in honey

Pleasing October scent

Interesting boulder

Mineral infused with qi

Slang for a time period dedicated to concentration

Document which certifies the owner is a respected clergyman

Trumpian fruit

Toxic mud that could represent any letter of the alphabet

Garchomp and Haxorus enthusiasts

Assault by British ancestor

Red vegetable grown with wisdom and mastery

Greek goddes who believes in QAnon

Release sheep

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Looks like your new friends leveled up throughout this journey.

Espurr learned Confusion!

Meowth learned Bite!

Litten learned Growl!

Skitty learned Disaming Voice!

Purrloin learned Growl!

Skitty learned Fake Out!

Litten learned Leer!

Meowth learned Scratch!

Purrloin learned Fury Swipes!

Espurr learned Covet!