Hello, I'm a Pokémon enthusiast with a deep knowledge of the Pokémon universe, including its lore and character backgrounds. Let's delve into the question about Cubone's mother.

In the Pokémon world, Cubone is a Pokémon that is known for wearing the skull of its deceased mother as a helmet. This is a part of its design and backstory, which was established in the original games and has been a consistent element in its character throughout the franchise. The idea of Cubone's mother is more of a narrative device to explain its behavior and design rather than an actual character that players can interact with or learn more about in the games. The games and the anime do not provide specific details about Cubone's mother beyond this.

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There is a fan theory that fits your question but is, of course, a theory. Cubone is the child of a Kangaskhan whose mother deceased but it has not aged enough to become a Kangaskhan. The mother's skull is, therefore, fitting as the Pokemon would only appear if the mother was dead.read more >>