ST. LOUIS, MO -- Dr. Edwin M. Haverflapson, associate professor of biology at Washington University discovered a previously un-Pokédexed Pokémon on Monday sources say. The creature, still unnamed, has been categorized loosely as a “bug-type” Pokémon.

Dr. Haverflapson’s colleague, Professor Oak, informed reporters at a recent press conference, “What we're looking at here is most likely within the evolutionary family of a Weedle or Beedrill. Any sort of relationship to Metapod is strictly out of the question.”

Dr. Haverflapson’s finding has already aroused controversy within the Pokémon community. On Tuesday, fellow pocket monster Meowth stated, “Myeah! Go figure they find another one of us. I still remember when there were only 150 original. Those were the days!”

In an equally startling interview, Jigglypuff responded with “Jigglypuff! Jigglypuff!” Additional sources report Sandslash as gruffly stating, “Sandslash.”

Currently, the specimen is in captivity as scientists continue to uncover its special moves, flying and/or swimming capabilities, and name. There is still no word on its HP.