Its fluffy fur is similar in composition to plants. This Pokémon frequently washes its face to keep it from drying out The sweet scent its body gives off mesmerizes those around it. The scent grows stronger when this Pokémon is in the sun. Sprigatito (Japanese: ニャオハ Nyahoja) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It evolves into Floragato starting at level 16, which evolves into Meowscarada starting at level 36.

Along with Fuecoco and Quaxly, Sprigatito is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Paldea available at the beginning of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They were also the first Generation IX Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2022, through a Pokémon Presents video presentation. Sprigatito is a quadrupedal feline Pokémon covered in pale green fur. The fur's composition is similar to that of plants, allowing it to absorb sunlight for energy.[1] It has green ears with pale green insides, a tuft of fur on the front of its chest and a green marking around its pink eyes and nose that resemble leaves. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen in its upper jaw. It has a fluffy tail and small paws with pink paw pads underneath and no visible toes. Sprigatito is capricious and attention-seeking, and it tends to sulk if ignored by people. Sprigatito can rub its paws together to unleash a sweet, therapeutic aroma that mesmerizes anyone near it and causes its foes to stop battling. The scent becomes more potent when Sprigatito is exposed to sunlight. Sprigatito can absorb moisture into its fur by grooming it, which helps it to perform photosynthesis.[1] It washes its face regularly to avoid drying out. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Sprigatito can spread this scent around by moving around as it sleeps. It is believed Sprigatito does this to help itself and other Pokémon relax more easily. Sprigatito evolves into Floragato, which evolves into Meowscarada. First partner Pokémon from Clavell in Cabo Poco Sprigatito made its proper debut in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), where Liko obtained one as her first partner Pokémon from the Indigo Academy. She evolved into a Floragato in From So Far Away. A Sprigatito appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN133. This is the first time a Generation IX Pokémon appeared in the animated series. Multiple Sprigatito appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house. Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon. A Grass type. With every step it takes, it releases a sweet scent, enchanting those nearby. A Sprigatito appeared in a flashback in Breathe In, under the ownership of Aliquis. A Sprigatito appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Nemona. It fully evolved into a Meowscarada. Sprigatito debuted in the PASV06, under the ownership of Scarlet. Although Sprigatito's Pokédex entries say that it emits a sweet scent, Sprigatito cannot learn the move Sweet Scent. Sprigatito appears to be based on a long-haired kitten, or an Iberian lynx kitten. Its tufts and collar may be inspired by the jessant-de-lys heraldic charge, which depicts a fleur-de-lys issuing out of the head a feline (known as leopard in heraldry). Sprigatito may be a combination of sprig and gatito (Spanish for kitten).

Nyahoja may be a combination of ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes) and hoja (Spanish for leaf). It may also involve 葉 ha (leaf).

Sprigatito the grass cat pokemon