Luxio (Pokémon)

Luxray, Panthera astrapia is a species of Pokémon that's native to the Sinnoh region and the Galar region.

Etymology
Its scientific name, named by Siôr Caldecutt, means (flash of) lightning panther.

Discovery made by Siôr
Main: Siôr's research

He recently (in fact, about two months ago or eight months ago in our time) that electric type mammals such as Luxio and Jolteon send electrical pulses through the ground. The exact reason for this is unknown, but it is probably used to conduct electricity better. They feel the ground differently than most Pokémon. Water also dissipates when they step on the ground. He discovered it when he was studying wild Luxios - he saw the ground spark beneath their feet from recent dew. Quote, Siôr, June 2008:


 * "My initial response was 'amazing'. I had never seen anything quite like this before. I knew that Luxios send messages via their claws [when they touch each other] but I had no idea they sent electrical impulses when walking, too. I knew got shocked by this, though. I have no idea the cause and the reason behind this, though. More research is needed."