It is theorized that other Hoppips are actually descended from Axyllian Hoppips. These Hoppips produce a dark substance that captures all available light. Although similar to chlorophyll, the substance is both more efficient and more energetically expensive to produce. Axyllian Hoppip breed incredibly fast, a trait which allowed them to survive the advent of Axyllian Venonat. They are an essential part of the food web.