California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyiRed

The California ground squirrel lives in grasslands, hillsides and open woodland in western North America. Its mottled brown coat blends with soil and dry vegetation. Unlike squirrels that spend most of their time in trees, it digs underground burrows that provide shelter and safe chambers for raising young.

CommonCalifornia Ground Squirrel

HP 2700ATK 2750DEF 2800Level 0/10

In battle

HP: 2,700
ATK: 2,750
DEF: 2,800
Energy cost: 3

Passive Skills

For each round with no hits received, gain ATK +50% for the rest of combat (stackable)
At round end, if this animal received exactly 1 hit, gain ATK +20% for the remainder of the combat (stackable)
After the round ends, if you received 2 or more hits during the round, gain ATK -20% (stackable)
After 3 hits received in the combat, ATK +70%
In first position, damage reduction +7% for all allies in the rotation
In second position or third position, ATK +15% for all allies in the rotation
If an opponent has a higher HP percentage than the user, damage reduction +30%

Attack Effects

Self: DEF +25% (the remainder of the combat)

Overview

The animal behind the card

Active by day, it gathers seeds, fruit, shoots and occasional small animals. Cheek pouches allow it to carry food before storing it. Several squirrels often occupy the same area, using alarm calls to warn one another of predators before retreating quickly into a nearby burrow entrance.

Its encounters with snakes reveal remarkable defensive behaviour. It flags its tail and can warm it when confronting rattlesnakes, creating a warning detectable by their infrared senses. Depending on climate and food availability, squirrels may become less active during cold weather or intense summer heat.