Timburr is most likely a corruption of the word ''timber'', in reference to the object which it can be seen holding. Additionally, it may also incorporate the term ''burly'', referencing its strength.
Timburr is a corruption of ''timber'', referring to the block of wood it carries. It may also involve ''burly'', referencing its strength.
Its Japanese name, Dokkorer, seems to be derived from the Greek word Δοκάρι ''Dokári'', meaning timber. It may also be a combination of dokkoi (heave-ho) and kora (hey, you!).
Dokkorer may be derived from Δοκάρι ''Dokári'' (timber). It may also be a combination of どっこい ''dokkoi'' (heave-ho) and こら ''kora'' (hey, you!).
Timburr is a bipedal, mainly gray Pokémon. It has a dark purple nose and bulbous protrusions extending from the front and lower parts of its head. Pinkish, vein-like bulges are present on the back of its head, and similar pink bands adorn its shoulders and thighs. It is known to carry timber in its arms.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Timburr are easily able to lift blocks of wood.
Behavior
Timburr have been seen helping construction workers. They always carry squared logs and use them to fight with. When it can easily lift a heavy block of timber, it is close to evolving.
Habitat
Timburr are usually found near construction sites.
Timburr is similar to Machop; both are Fighting-type Pokémon with a base stat total of 305, are the most commonly associated Pokémon with construction sites in their respective regions, and reach their first evolution by level and have their final evolution triggered by trading.
However, Timburr evolves into Gurdurr at level 25, while Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28.
Origin
Timburr's Pokédex entry supports that it and its evolutions are based on construction workers. Due to its clown nose, it may have also been based on a carnie.
Name origin
Timburr is a corruption of timber, referring to the block of wood it carries. It may also involve burly, referencing its strength.
Dokkorer may be derived from Δοκάρι Dokári (timber). It may also be a combination of どっこい dokkoi (heave-ho) and こら kora (hey, you!).
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