Pocket monster

"I have no idea where we are, how we got here, or why the fuck this white thing is floating."

- Anonymous, stranded on 98 Yunai β

Pocket monster (Mutator unicus), uncommonly abbreviated as Pokemon, is a traditionally accepted term used to refer to a metapecies of comparably unusual creatures native to 98 Yunai β, one of three planets in the 98 Yunai System, located in the outer expanse.

Unlike any other known organism, specimens of this lineage appear to boast a range of "powers;" while the operating mechanisms behind these supernatural abilities are more or less a puzzling mystery, it is known that most, if not all, pocket monsters are able to harness, maintain, and direct the force of these powers.

Anatomy
The pocket monster's status as a single species is a subject of continuous controversy. Despite vast varieties in biostructure, however, analysises have shown DNA components to be extremely similar in all archived specimens. Nevertheless, researchers have largely been unable to make much progress in learning more of these creatures other than their appearance. A somewhat plausible hypothesis describes pocket monsters as a product of superior Forerunner (or possibly Precursor) ingenuity. This thesis remains unconfirmed, however.

Known Subspecies

 * Mutator unicus pikapa — A rodent-type pocket monster. It appears to be capable of absorbing surrounding electrical charges in thick, leathery cheek pads.
 * Mutator unicus taurus — A bovine-like creature that resembles a cow-plains bison hybrid. Its lack of powers is made up for by a seemingly capacity for learning and critical thinking.

Behind the Scenes

 * Yes, the author went there. Childhood memories aside, the author intends for this to be an article that bears a serious tone.