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[[File:Pikachu the Movie.png|thumb|300px|Pikachu the Movie]]
[[File:Pikachu the Movie Dual GS.png|thumb|280px|Pikachu the Movie DUAL]]
A '''Pokémon movie''' is released in Japanese theaters in July, centering on [[Pokémon]] and following, as the [[Pokémon anime|main anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}}. Typically, the movies' animation is done by [[Team Koitabashi]] of OLM (''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' being the only one taken by another, [[Team Wasaki]]), and each has at least one hour of footage. The first six movies also have a [[Pikachu short]] that was shown before the movie.

Movies, with little exception, center around and feature [[legendary Pokémon]] which are either not at all or very rarely seen in the main anime, often with the legendary Pokémon causing some sort of disaster with its powers or being pursued by someone with less than noble tendencies. Ash and his friends will often befriend a Pokémon during the movie and must, at the end, say goodbye to their new friend.

The locations in which the movies take place have been, since ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', based on a real-world location outside of Japan. Topics explored are typically deeper than those explored in the [[List of anime episodes|episodes]] aired on TV, with the battle between greedy people who would use Pokémon for evil and those like Ash who are friends and partners to their Pokémon being a central issue in several movies.

When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. A few years ago, [[M11|one movie]] drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as a {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], were released in theaters, however, the movies continue to be dubbed, being released directly to home video and, since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', airing on [[Cartoon Network]] early in the year. Recently the [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a limited theatrical release as part of the "Pokémon Black Version and White Version Mall Tour". On December 3rd and 4th, 2011, ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' received a limited commercial release in US theaters, making it the first movie since ''Pokémon Heroes'' to receive a commercial theatrical release.

To date there have been fifteen theatrical Pokémon movies and three movie-length special episodes.

==Movies==
===Original series===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Johto}}; {{roundy}};"
|-
! Movie
! English poster
! English title
! English release
! American distributor
! Japanese title
! Japanese release
! Japanese distributor
! Summary
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 1
| [[File:Movie 1 poster.png|100px|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]
| '''[[M01|Pokémon - The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'''
| November 12, 1999
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ミュウツーの逆襲''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!''
| July 18, 1998
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} are tricked into visiting [[New Island]], an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, {{an|Mewtwo}}. There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: {{OBP|Mew|M01}}.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 2
| [[File:P2kposter.jpg|100px|The Power of One]]
| '''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'''
| July 21, 2000
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''幻のポケモンルギア爆誕''' ''Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth'' ''Revelation-Lugia''
| July 17, 1999
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} visit [[Shamouti Island]], the centerpoint of culture in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}'s song was not enough to quell the fighting {{OBP|Legendary birds|M02}}. But when the meddling of a self-named "[[Lawrence III|Pokémon Collector]]" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 3
| [[File:Pokemon-3-poster-0.jpg|100px|Spell of the Unown]]
| '''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown]]'''
| April 6, 2001
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''結晶塔の帝王ＥＮＴＥＩ''' ''Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei'' ''Lord of the "Unknown" Tower''
| July 8, 2000
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When [[Spencer Hale]], a researcher exploring the mystery of the {{OBP|Unown|M03}}, disappears on an expedition, his daughter [[Molly Hale|Molly]] is left alone in their mansion in [[Greenfield]]. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the [[Pokémon world]], where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an {{OBP|Entei|M03}}, and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's [[Delia Ketchum|own mother]] is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole [[Johto]] region... or even the world?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 4
| [[File:Pokemon forever.jpg|100px|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]
| '''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'''
| October 11, 2002
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''セレビィ時を超えた遭遇''' ''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' ''Celebi: a Timeless Encounter''
| July 7, 2001
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | Forty years in the past, a [[Sam|young Trainer]] finds a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, [[Team Rocket]] operative [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], whose [[Dark Ball]]s brainwash Celebi into following his every command.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 5
| [[File:PokéMovie 5.png|100px|Pokémon Heroes]]
| '''[[M05|Pokémon - Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'''
| May 16, 2003
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''水の都の護神ラティアスとラティオス''' ''Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios'' ''The Guardians of Altomare''
| July 13, 2002
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | In [[Alto Mare]], a legend is told of its guardians, {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, who have protected the city for a long time. The [[Soul Dew]], their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when [[Team Rocket]] agents {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]] arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs.
|}

===''Advanced Generation'' series===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoenn}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; {{roundy}};"
|-
! Movie
! English cover
! English title
! English release
! American distributor
! Japanese title
! Japanese release
! Japanese distributor
! Summary
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 6
| [[File:M06 Poster.png|100px|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]
| '''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'''
| June 1, 2004 (DVD)
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''七夜の願い星ジラーチ''' ''Wishing Star of the Seven Nights: Jirachi'' ''Wishing Star of the Seven Nights''
| July 19, 2003
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}}, a legendary Pokémon. Using its power, a magician, [[Butler]], who was formerly a member of [[Team Magma]], attempts to create a {{p|Groudon}} to further the group's goals. Can {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 7
| [[File:M07 poster.png|100px|Destiny Deoxys]]
| '''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'''
| January 22, 2005 (Kids' WB!)
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''裂空の訪問者デオキシス''' ''Sky-Splitting Visitor: Deoxys'' ''Deoxys the Visitor''
| July 17, 2004
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between {{OBP|Rayquaza|M07}} and the {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 8
| [[File:M08 DVD cover.png|100px|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
| '''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'''
| September 19, 2006 (DVD)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ミュウと波導の勇者ルカリオ''' ''Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario'' ''Mew and the Wave Hero''
| July 16, 2005
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash's Pikachu]] is taken to the [[Tree of World's Beginning]] by a wild {{OBP|Mew|M08}}. To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a legendary {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 9
| [[File:Movie 9 English Cover.png|100px|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]
| '''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'''
| March 23, 2007 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子マナフィ''' ''Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy'' ''The Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea''
| July 15, 2006
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | When the egg of a legendary Pokémon, {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}}, with ties to [[People of the Water|an ancient water-based civilization]], falls into the hands of [[The Phantom|a pirate]], a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} entrusts the egg to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}—specifically {{an|May}}. May must keep the egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest [[Samiya]] be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home.
|}

===''Diamond & Pearl'' series===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Sinnoh}}; {{roundy}};"
|-
! Movie
! English cover
! English title
! English release
! American distributor
! Japanese title
! Japanese release
! Japanese distributor
! Summary
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 10
| [[File:RiseOfDarkraiCover.jpg|100px|The Rise of Darkrai]]
| '''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'''
| February 24, 2008 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ''' ''Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai''
| July 14, 2007
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | In [[Alamos Town]], a large shrine to {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}}, the [[Space-Time Tower]], sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 11
| [[File:Giratina and the Sky Warrior.png|100px|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]
| '''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'''
| February 13, 2009 (Cartoon Network)
| [[Universal Studios Home Entertainment]]
| '''ギラティナと氷空の花束シェイミ''' ''Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin''
| July 19, 2008
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the [[Reverse World]], home to {{mov|Giratina}}, it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}}. Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}} to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to {{si|Gracidea}} to participate in the flower bearing ceremony.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 12
| [[File:Arceus and the Jewel of Life.png|100px|Movie 12]]
| '''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'''
| November 20, 2009 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''アルセウス超克の時空へ''' ''Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime''
| July 18, 2009
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | Ash and friends have traveled to [[Michina Town]], an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many [[legendary Pokémon]] as well. {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, however, is angry, as in the past it was betrayed by the people of Michina Town, and begins to destroy the area. {{mov|Dialga}}, {{mov|Palkia}}, and {{mov|Giratina}} arrive to protect Ash and friends from the legendary Pokémon, but how can Ash stop the most powerful Pokémon of them all, especially in its rage?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 13
| [[File:Zoroark Master of Illusions.jpg|100px|Movie 13]]
| '''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'''
| February 5, 2011 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''幻影の覇者ゾロアーク''' ''Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark''
| July 10, 2010
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | Ash and friends arrive in [[Crown City]], where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}}. Zoroark's child, {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}, asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman [[Grings Kodai]], who has come to the city in pursuit of {{OBP|Celebi|M13}}'s "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction.
|}

===''Best Wishes'' series===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Unova}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Unova}}; {{roundy}};"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Movie}}
! {{color|FFF|English cover}}
! {{color|FFF|English title}}
! {{color|FFF|English release}}
! {{color|FFF|American distributor}}
! {{color|FFF|Japanese title}}
! {{color|FFF|Japanese release}}
! {{color|FFF|Japanese distributor}}
! {{color|FFF|Summary}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
!rowspan="2"|14
| [[File:Victini and Zekrom movie poster.png|100px|Victini and Zekrom]]
| '''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'''
| December 3, 2011
| rowspan="2" | [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム''' ''Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom''
| rowspan="2" | July 16, 2011
| rowspan="2" | [[Toho]]
| rowspan="2" | Ash, Iris and Cilan arrive in [[Eindoak Town]], a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when [[Damon]], a man aiming to use the castle known as the [[Sword of the Vale]] to restore [[Kingdom of the Vale|his people's kingdom]] to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world.
|-
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
| [[File:Victini and Reshiram movie poster.png|100px|Victini and Reshiram]]
| '''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'''
| December 10, 2011
| '''ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム''' ''Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram''
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 15
| [[File:M15 English poster.png|100px|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen: Keldeo]]
| '''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'''
| December 8, 2012
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ''' ''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo''
| July 14, 2012
| [[Toho]]
| {{p|Keldeo}} is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}}. But when it decides to challenge {{p|Kyurem}} to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of {{p|Cryogonal}}. As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| [[File:M16 poster.png|100px|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen: Keldeo]]
| TBA
| TBA
| TBA
| [[M16|'''神速のゲノセクトミュウツー覚醒''' ''Extreme Speed Genesect: Mewtwo's Awakening'']]
| July 13, 2013
| [[Toho]]
| While visiting New Tork City to see the park called "Pokémon Hills," Ash, Iris and Cilan encounter a group of {{p|Genesect}}, who were revived and sent on a rampage by [[Team Plasma]]. Ash is attacked by the Red Genesect that leads the group, only to be saved by an old friend: {{an|Mewtwo}}. Having sensed that the Genesect are unnatural creations of man like itself, Mewtwo does battle with them in an attempt to free them from their fate.
|}

==Relation to the main anime==
Generally, Pokémon movies have little to no impact on the overall plotline of the anime and fans will argue as to whether or not they are considered true canon. Evidence going either way is sparse, with many details, such as the fact that {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} having met {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' going unmentioned when the legendary Pokémon are seen again in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''. Other details introduced in movies, such as Ash's [[aura]] abilities, have in fact been referenced by the main anime. As details of earlier episodes are sometimes contradicted by later ones, such as May claiming to have used {{TP|May|Skitty}} in the {{To|Fallarbor}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]'' when she actually used {{TP|May|Beautifly}} in ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', this is generally presumed to carry over into the movies as well.

It is possible that early on, the movies were intended to be generally ambiguous in regard to their canon status, as Mewtwo's erasure of everyone's memories at the conclusion of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' makes there no difference as to whether or not the movie is canon. As the series has progressed, however, more references to past movies have been made, with Ash recognizing a {{p|Latios}} immediately in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', despite having never seen another aside from the one which appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

Due to this inconsistency, it will be noted in the movies' individual articles when a reference has been made to them in the main anime. The placement of the movies in the anime timeline will generally be between the episodes aired before and after the date of the movie's Japanese premiere, though often with earlier movies, this placement can vary with regard to events in the main anime.

==Long specials==
These special episodes, which run longer than the normal half hour and are not usually separated into more than one episode in either the original or the dub, are often considered TV Pokémon movies, not counting towards the running total. They never appear in theaters, but are instead broadcast on the same networks that the regular anime is broadcast for their premieres. Though they may air around the same time as other episodes of the anime, usually in the anime's normal timeslot, they are not assigned episode numbers.

===2000===
{{main|Mewtwo Returns}}

{{an|Mewtwo}}, who has been hiding out in the [[Johto]] region since last he was seen, has been located by {{an|Giovanni}}. Now the [[Team Rocket|Rocket]] Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. It was released directly to video in the United States and elsewhere.

===2001===
{{main|The Legend of Thunder!}}

In the first anime break from {{Ash}} and his friends, three Trainers, {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]] must stop the evil [[Team Rocket]] duo [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] from capturing {{OBP|Raikou|Legend of Thunder}}. It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]] when dubbed.

===2006===
{{main|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}

{{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} meet up with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} to investigate [[Dr. Yung]]'s new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage {{p|Mewtwo}}, Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.

==Trivia==
* In the [[List of locations by index number (Generation IV)|list of locations where a Pokémon can be obtained]] in [[Generation IV]] games, unused data exists for every movie between [[M09|the ninth]] and the present, with space reserved for movies up to 2016 (what would be, assuming they continue to be released annually, the ''nineteenth'' movie). As events for the 14th movie and onward have been exclusive to Generation V, it is unlikely these will be used.

* All the Pokémon movies were released in July in Japan.

==See also==
{{bulbanews|WB to re-release first three Pokémon movies}}
* [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ Japanese official website]
* [http://www.pokemonmovie.com/ American official website]

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[[File:Pikachu the Movie.png|thumb|300px|Pikachu the Movie]]
[[File:Pikachu the Movie Dual GS.png|thumb|280px|Pikachu the Movie DUAL]]
A '''Pokémon movie''' is released in Japanese theaters in July, centering on [[Pokémon]] and following, as the [[Pokémon anime|main anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}}. Typically, the movies' animation is done by [[Team Koitabashi]] of OLM (''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' being the only one taken by another, [[Team Wasaki]]), and each has at least one hour of footage. The first six movies also have a [[Pikachu short]] that was shown before the movie.

Movies, with little exception, center around and feature [[legendary Pokémon]] which are either not at all or very rarely seen in the main anime, often with the legendary Pokémon causing some sort of disaster with its powers or being pursued by someone with less than noble tendencies. Ash and his friends will often befriend a Pokémon during the movie and must, at the end, say goodbye to their new friend.

The locations in which the movies take place have been, since ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', based on a real-world location outside of Japan. Topics explored are typically deeper than those explored in the [[List of anime episodes|episodes]] aired on TV, with the battle between greedy people who would use Pokémon for evil and those like Ash who are friends and partners to their Pokémon being a central issue in several movies.

When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. A few years ago, [[M11|one movie]] drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as a {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], were released in theaters, however, the movies continue to be dubbed, being released directly to home video and, since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', airing on [[Cartoon Network]] early in the year. Recently the [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a limited theatrical release as part of the "Pokémon Black Version and White Version Mall Tour". On December 3rd and 4th, 2011, ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' received a limited commercial release in US theaters, making it the first movie since ''Pokémon Heroes'' to receive a commercial theatrical release.

To date there have been fifteen theatrical Pokémon movies and three movie-length special episodes.

==Movies==
===Original series===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Johto}}; {{roundy}};"
|-
! Movie
! English poster
! English title
! English release
! American distributor
! Japanese title
! Japanese release
! Japanese distributor
! Summary
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 1
| [[File:Movie 1 poster.png|100px|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]
| '''[[M01|Pokémon - The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'''
| November 12, 1999
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ミュウツーの逆襲''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!''
| July 18, 1998
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} are tricked into visiting [[New Island]], an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, {{an|Mewtwo}}. There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: {{OBP|Mew|M01}}.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 2
| [[File:P2kposter.jpg|100px|The Power of One]]
| '''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'''
| July 21, 2000
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''幻のポケモンルギア爆誕''' ''Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth'' ''Revelation-Lugia''
| July 17, 1999
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} visit [[Shamouti Island]], the centerpoint of culture in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}'s song was not enough to quell the fighting {{OBP|Legendary birds|M02}}. But when the meddling of a self-named "[[Lawrence III|Pokémon Collector]]" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 3
| [[File:Pokemon-3-poster-0.jpg|100px|Spell of the Unown]]
| '''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown]]'''
| April 6, 2001
| [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''結晶塔の帝王ＥＮＴＥＩ''' ''Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei'' ''Lord of the "Unknown" Tower''
| July 8, 2000
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When [[Spencer Hale]], a researcher exploring the mystery of the {{OBP|Unown|M03}}, disappears on an expedition, his daughter [[Molly Hale|Molly]] is left alone in their mansion in [[Greenfield]]. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the [[Pokémon world]], where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an {{OBP|Entei|M03}}, and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's [[Delia Ketchum|own mother]] is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole [[Johto]] region... or even the world?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 4
| [[File:Pokemon forever.jpg|100px|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]
| '''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'''
| October 11, 2002
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''セレビィ時を超えた遭遇''' ''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' ''Celebi: a Timeless Encounter''
| July 7, 2001
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | Forty years in the past, a [[Sam|young Trainer]] finds a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, [[Team Rocket]] operative [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], whose [[Dark Ball]]s brainwash Celebi into following his every command.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
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| [[File:PokéMovie 5.png|100px|Pokémon Heroes]]
| '''[[M05|Pokémon - Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'''
| May 16, 2003
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''水の都の護神ラティアスとラティオス''' ''Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios'' ''The Guardians of Altomare''
| July 13, 2002
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | In [[Alto Mare]], a legend is told of its guardians, {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, who have protected the city for a long time. The [[Soul Dew]], their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when [[Team Rocket]] agents {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]] arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs.
|}

===''Advanced Generation'' series===
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| [[File:M06 Poster.png|100px|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]
| '''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'''
| June 1, 2004 (DVD)
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''七夜の願い星ジラーチ''' ''Wishing Star of the Seven Nights: Jirachi'' ''Wishing Star of the Seven Nights''
| July 19, 2003
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}}, a legendary Pokémon. Using its power, a magician, [[Butler]], who was formerly a member of [[Team Magma]], attempts to create a {{p|Groudon}} to further the group's goals. Can {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 7
| [[File:M07 poster.png|100px|Destiny Deoxys]]
| '''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'''
| January 22, 2005 (Kids' WB!)
| [[Miramax Films]] / [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]]
| '''裂空の訪問者デオキシス''' ''Sky-Splitting Visitor: Deoxys'' ''Deoxys the Visitor''
| July 17, 2004
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between {{OBP|Rayquaza|M07}} and the {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 8
| [[File:M08 DVD cover.png|100px|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
| '''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'''
| September 19, 2006 (DVD)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ミュウと波導の勇者ルカリオ''' ''Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario'' ''Mew and the Wave Hero''
| July 16, 2005
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | [[Ash's Pikachu]] is taken to the [[Tree of World's Beginning]] by a wild {{OBP|Mew|M08}}. To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a legendary {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 9
| [[File:Movie 9 English Cover.png|100px|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]
| '''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'''
| March 23, 2007 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子マナフィ''' ''Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy'' ''The Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea''
| July 15, 2006
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | When the egg of a legendary Pokémon, {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}}, with ties to [[People of the Water|an ancient water-based civilization]], falls into the hands of [[The Phantom|a pirate]], a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} entrusts the egg to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}—specifically {{an|May}}. May must keep the egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest [[Samiya]] be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home.
|}

===''Diamond & Pearl'' series===
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! English cover
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! Japanese release
! Japanese distributor
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 10
| [[File:RiseOfDarkraiCover.jpg|100px|The Rise of Darkrai]]
| '''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'''
| February 24, 2008 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ''' ''Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai''
| July 14, 2007
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | In [[Alamos Town]], a large shrine to {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}}, the [[Space-Time Tower]], sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 11
| [[File:Giratina and the Sky Warrior.png|100px|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]
| '''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'''
| February 13, 2009 (Cartoon Network)
| [[Universal Studios Home Entertainment]]
| '''ギラティナと氷空の花束シェイミ''' ''Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin''
| July 19, 2008
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the [[Reverse World]], home to {{mov|Giratina}}, it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}}. Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}} to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to {{si|Gracidea}} to participate in the flower bearing ceremony.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 12
| [[File:Arceus and the Jewel of Life.png|100px|Movie 12]]
| '''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'''
| November 20, 2009 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''アルセウス超克の時空へ''' ''Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime''
| July 18, 2009
| [[Toho]]
| align="left" | Ash and friends have traveled to [[Michina Town]], an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many [[legendary Pokémon]] as well. {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, however, is angry, as in the past it was betrayed by the people of Michina Town, and begins to destroy the area. {{mov|Dialga}}, {{mov|Palkia}}, and {{mov|Giratina}} arrive to protect Ash and friends from the legendary Pokémon, but how can Ash stop the most powerful Pokémon of them all, especially in its rage?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 13
| [[File:Zoroark Master of Illusions.jpg|100px|Movie 13]]
| '''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'''
| February 5, 2011 (Cartoon Network)
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''幻影の覇者ゾロアーク''' ''Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark''
| July 10, 2010
| [[Toho]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" align="left" | Ash and friends arrive in [[Crown City]], where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}}. Zoroark's child, {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}, asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman [[Grings Kodai]], who has come to the city in pursuit of {{OBP|Celebi|M13}}'s "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction.
|}

===''Best Wishes'' series===
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! {{color|FFF|Movie}}
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| [[File:Victini and Zekrom movie poster.png|100px|Victini and Zekrom]]
| '''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'''
| December 3, 2011
| rowspan="2" | [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム''' ''Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom''
| rowspan="2" | July 16, 2011
| rowspan="2" | [[Toho]]
| rowspan="2" | Ash, Iris and Cilan arrive in [[Eindoak Town]], a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when [[Damon]], a man aiming to use the castle known as the [[Sword of the Vale]] to restore [[Kingdom of the Vale|his people's kingdom]] to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world.
|-
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
| [[File:Victini and Reshiram movie poster.png|100px|Victini and Reshiram]]
| '''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'''
| December 10, 2011
| '''ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム''' ''Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram''
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! 15
| [[File:M15 English poster.png|100px|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen: Keldeo]]
| '''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'''
| December 8, 2012
| [[VIZ Media]] / [[Kids WB|Warner Bros.]]
| '''キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ''' ''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo''
| July 14, 2012
| [[Toho]]
| {{p|Keldeo}} is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}}. But when it decides to challenge {{p|Kyurem}} to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of {{p|Cryogonal}}. As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman?
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;" align="center"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| [[File:M16 poster.png|100px|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen: Keldeo]]
| TBA
| TBA
| TBA
| [[M16|'''神速のゲノセクトミュウツー覚醒''' ''Extreme Speed Genesect: Mewtwo's Awakening'']]
| July 13, 2013
| [[Toho]]
| While visiting New Tork City to see the park called "Pokémon Hills," Ash, Iris and Cilan encounter a group of {{p|Genesect}}, who were revived and sent on a rampage by [[Team Plasma]]. Ash is attacked by the Red Genesect that leads the group, only to be saved by an old friend: {{an|Mewtwo}}. Having sensed that the Genesect are unnatural creations of man like itself, Mewtwo does battle with them in an attempt to free them from their fate.
|}

==Relation to the main anime==
Generally, Pokémon movies have little to no impact on the overall plotline of the anime and fans will argue as to whether or not they are considered true canon. Evidence going either way is sparse, with many details, such as the fact that {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} having met {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' going unmentioned when the legendary Pokémon are seen again in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''. Other details introduced in movies, such as Ash's [[aura]] abilities, have in fact been referenced by the main anime. As details of earlier episodes are sometimes contradicted by later ones, such as May claiming to have used {{TP|May|Skitty}} in the {{To|Fallarbor}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]'' when she actually used {{TP|May|Beautifly}} in ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', this is generally presumed to carry over into the movies as well.

It is possible that early on, the movies were intended to be generally ambiguous in regard to their canon status, as Mewtwo's erasure of everyone's memories at the conclusion of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' makes there no difference as to whether or not the movie is canon. As the series has progressed, however, more references to past movies have been made, with Ash recognizing a {{p|Latios}} immediately in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', despite having never seen another aside from the one which appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

Due to this inconsistency, it will be noted in the movies' individual articles when a reference has been made to them in the main anime. The placement of the movies in the anime timeline will generally be between the episodes aired before and after the date of the movie's Japanese premiere, though often with earlier movies, this placement can vary with regard to events in the main anime.

==Long specials==
These special episodes, which run longer than the normal half hour and are not usually separated into more than one episode in either the original or the dub, are often considered TV Pokémon movies, not counting towards the running total. They never appear in theaters, but are instead broadcast on the same networks that the regular anime is broadcast for their premieres. Though they may air around the same time as other episodes of the anime, usually in the anime's normal timeslot, they are not assigned episode numbers.

===2000===
{{main|Mewtwo Returns}}

{{an|Mewtwo}}, who has been hiding out in the [[Johto]] region since last he was seen, has been located by {{an|Giovanni}}. Now the [[Team Rocket|Rocket]] Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. It was released directly to video in the United States and elsewhere.

===2001===
{{main|The Legend of Thunder!}}

In the first anime break from {{Ash}} and his friends, three Trainers, {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]] must stop the evil [[Team Rocket]] duo [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] from capturing {{OBP|Raikou|Legend of Thunder}}. It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]] when dubbed.

===2006===
{{main|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}

{{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} meet up with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} to investigate [[Dr. Yung]]'s new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage {{p|Mewtwo}}, Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.

==Trivia==
* In the [[List of locations by index number (Generation IV)|list of locations where a Pokémon can be obtained]] in [[Generation IV]] games, unused data exists for every movie between [[M09|the ninth]] and the present, with space reserved for movies up to 2016 (what would be, assuming they continue to be released annually, the ''nineteenth'' movie). As events for the 14th movie and onward have been exclusive to Generation V, it is unlikely these will be used.

* All the Pokémon movies were released in July.

==See also==
{{bulbanews|WB to re-release first three Pokémon movies}}
* [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ Japanese official website]
* [http://www.pokemonmovie.com/ American official website]

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name=Seaking |
jname=アズマオウ |
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'''Seaking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アズマオウ''' ''Azumao'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Goldeen}} starting at [[level]] 33.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Seaking resembles a {{wp|koi}} or {{wp|goldfish}}, as it is a big orange colored fish with white and black markings. It has a billowing {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with fins|tail fin and similar pectoral fins}}, all of which are white with black speckles. Along its back, there is another small fin that is pure white. It also has a small to medium sized horn on its head, two big dark eyes, and pink lips with two small, sharp fangs.
====Gender differences====
A female has a smaller horn.

===Special abilities===
Seaking is a very powerful swimmer, as it is able to swim against a river's current, and even {{m|waterfall}}s. It also uses its powerful horn to bore holes in solid rock, so as to keep its Eggs safe.

===Behavior===
In autumn, its body becomes fattier in preparing to propose to a mate. In the spawning season, they gather from all over to travel upriver. During this time, the Seaking males can be seen performing their courtship dances to woo Seaking females. The male also uses its powerful horn to bore holes in riverbed boulders, to keep the Eggs safe, although in other seasons it will make and live in their own nests. Seaking is very protective of its Eggs, defending its Eggs with its life and fighting with its horn. The male and female will take turns patrolling around their nest and Eggs, and the guarding of Eggs by the Seaking goes on for over a month until the Eggs hatch.

===Habitat===
[[File:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Seaking are common in bodies of fresh water. They live in hollowed out boulders in rivers and streams, and are encountered in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Seaking.png|thumb|200px|Seaking in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Professor Oak}} have owned Seaking in the past, though Ash and Misty released theirs only a short time after capturing it, due to the rules of the [[Seaking Catching Day|competition]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line and Stinker]]'', and Professor Oak's Seaking was mentioned in the [[dub]] only.

[[Juan]] also owns a Seaking, which was used in a [[Gym]] battle against Ash in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]''. Juan's Seaking was able to block {{t|Electric}} attacks with {{m|Horn Drill}} and send them back at its opponent.

===Minor appearances===
Seaking first appeared under the ownership of [[The Sensational Sisters]]'s in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]''. It reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''.

A Seaking under the ownership of a Trainer, appeared in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', during the [[Indigo League]].

A Seaking was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.

A Seaking appeared in {{an|Misty}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.

Multiple Seaking also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

A Seaking appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' as an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]].

In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] went up against an unnamed Trainer's Seaking in a qualifying match for the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament and won.

A Seaking appeared in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.

A Seaking living in the ocean surrounding [[Shamouti Island]] appeared in ''[[Slowking's Day]]''.

Multiple Seaking also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

Three Seaking appeared in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'' where they were swimming in a lake while being sketched by {{Tracey}}.

Multiple Seaking were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG110|Seaking|May's Pokédex|Seaking, the Goldfish Pokémon. Seaking is the evolved form of {{p|Goldeen}}. Its {{m|Horn Drill|sharp, drill-like horn}} is capable of crushing even stone.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Wallace Charles.png|right|thumb|125px|[[Wallace]]'s Seaking, Charles]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Seaking's most notable appearance early in [[Pokémon Adventures]] was of a failed capture by {{adv|Yellow}}, who couldn't bring herself to hurt the goldfish.

Much later, a powerful Seaking nicknamed Charles appears as a member of [[Wallace]]'s team, who used it for various contests as well as in battles.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Seaking (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.
|yellowdex=It is the male's job to make a nest by carving out boulders in a stream using the horn on its head.
|stadiumdex=In the autumn, they travel up rivers to spawn. In other seasons, they make and live in their own nests.
|golddex=During spawning season, Seaking gather from all over, coloring the rivers a brilliant red.
|silverdex=Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.
|crystaldex=When autumn comes, the males patrol the area around their nests in order to protect their offspring.
|stadium2dex=During spawning season, Seaking gather from all over, coloring the rivers a brilliant red.
|rubydex=In the autumn, Seaking males can be seen performing courtship dances in riverbeds to woo females. During this season, this Pokémon's body coloration is at its most beautiful.
|sapphiredex=Seaking is very protective of its eggs. The male and female will take turns patrolling around their nest and eggs. The guarding of eggs by these Pokémon goes on for over a month.
|emeralddex=It punches holes in boulders on stream-beds. This is a clever innovation that prevents its eggs from being attacked or washed away by the current.
|firereddex=The horn on its head is sharp like a {{m|Horn Drill|drill}}. It bores a hole in a boulder to make its nest.
|leafgreendex=In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.
|diamonddex=It makes its nest by hollowing out boulders in streams with its horn. It defends its eggs with its life.
|pearldex=To protect its family, it will fight with its drill-sharp horn. It lives in hollowed rocks in streams.
|platinumdex=In autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
|heartgolddex=During spawning season, Seaking gather from all over, coloring the rivers a brilliant red.
|soulsilverdex=Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.
|bwdex=In autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
|b2w2dex=In autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea={{rt|23|Kanto}}, [[Fuchsia City]], and [[Cerulean Cave]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}|
jbrarity=Unknown |
jbarea={{rt|23|Kanto}}, [[Fuchsia City]], and [[Cerulean Cave]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}|
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Routes]] {{rtn|4|Kanto}}{{tt|*|Cannot use rods here without cheating device}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}} and {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean City]], [[Cerulean Cave]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}|
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea={{rt|4|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean City]] (surfing) [[Dark Cave]], [[Union Cave]]{{tt|*|1F and B1F}}, [[Slowpoke Well]] ([[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}} and {{rtn|42|Johto}}, [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|2F}} (Super Rod and surfing)|
crarity=Common |
carea={{rt|4|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean City]] (surfing) [[Dark Cave]], [[Union Cave]]{{tt|*|1F and B1F}}, [[Slowpoke Well]] ([[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}} and {{rtn|42|Johto}}, [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|2F}} (Super Rod and surfing)|
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{safari|Hoenn}} (Mach Bike Area) |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{safari|Hoenn}} (Mach Bike Area) |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Berry Forest]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Fuchsia City]] |
dprarity=Uncommon |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Resort Area]], [[Sendoff Spring]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
ptrarity=Uncommon |
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}} [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Celestic Town]] and [[Sendoff Spring]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]], {{safari|Johto}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
palarea=Pond |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Unova}}, {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}}, [[Striaton City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]] (Inner), [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Abundant Shrine]] (Rippling Water)|
b2w2rarity=Unknown |
b2w2area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Unova}}, {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}} and {{rtn|22|Unova}}, [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Abundant Shrine]], [[Aspertia City]] and [[Striaton City]] ([[Fishing]]) |
dwarea={{Dwa|Sparkling Sea}}
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Goldeen}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Goldeen}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 14]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Goldeen}}
|ranger=[[Safra Sea]]
|md2=[[Lake Afar]] (B1-B24)
|rumble=[[Bright Beach]]
|rumble2=Lake: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Water
|rby1=Silver Leaf|rby1type=Valuable item|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 80 |
Attack= 92 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special=80 |
Speed= 68 |
type=Water }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|63|Soak|Water|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|72|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}} {{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}} {{MSP|550B|Basculin}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|*}}{{learnlist/breedf|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Seaking|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Seaking|water|water|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5null}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Seaking|Water|Water|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Seaking|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Seaking|water|water|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=119 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Rub-a-Dub River |
P1=This horn is for digging out a nest. |
P2=Watch out. They've cut my HP down to half. |
P3=It's looking grim... I can barely swim... |
PL=OK! There, I've leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser=Your only chance to capture Seaking is when it jumps out of the water. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=A |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=3 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=118
|name1=Goldeen
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=33
|sprite2=119
|name2=Seaking
|type1-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=119|
name=Seaking|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Seaking's prototype name was "{{wp|Neptune (mythology)|Neptune}}", after the god of the sea in Roman mythology.
* Seaking and Goldeen are the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Waterfall}} through leveling up.
** Due to this, it is possible to complete any game without finding [[HM07]].
* Seaking's number in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are the same: 079.
* Despite its names in various languages having the word for ''king'' in them, there is a 50% chance that Seaking will be female.
* Seaking shares the same cry as Scyther.

===Origin===
It seems to be based on a species of {{wp|goldfish}} known as Azuma Nishiki (東錦), bearing a similar coloration to {{wp|Shubunkin}} goldfish. The horn part may be based on Matsya, an avatar that the hindu god {{wp|Vishnu}} assumed, which is sometimes depicted as a fish with a horn.

====Name origin====
Seaking is a combination of ''sea'' and ''king''. Additionally, it may be a pun on "sinking".

Azumao may be based on 小豆鱒 ''azukimasu'' ({{wp|rock cod}}) and 魔王 ''ma-ō'' (devil king). It may also be taken to literally mean 東王 ''azuma-ō'' (east king). Additionally, 東錦 ''azuma nishiki'' is a kind of goldfish and could be combined with 王 ''ou'' (king), as a compliment to Goldeen's "queenliness".

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=アズマオウ ''Azumao''|jameaning=Probably from {{wp|Oranda|東錦 ''azuma nishiki''}} and {{tt|魔王 ''ma-ō''|devil king}}
|fr=Poissoroy|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|poisson|fish}}''. ''Roy'' is the Old French spelling of ''{{tt|roi|king}}''.
|es=Seaking|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Golking|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Goldfisch|goldfish}}'' and ''king''
|it=Seaking|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=왕콘치 ''Wangkonchi''|komeaning=From {{tt|왕 ''wang''|king}} and {{tt|콘치 ''Konchi''|Goldeen's Korean name}}
|zh_yue=金魚王 ''Gamyùhwohng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Goldfish king"
|zh_cmn=金魚王 / 金鱼王 ''Jīnyúwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Goldfish king"
}}

 

==External links==

==Notes==
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Scyther (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Scyther | prev=Mr. Mime | next=Jynx|type=bug|type2=flying| prevnum=122| nextnum=124}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Scyther |
jname=ストライク |
tmname=Strike |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>''sye''-ther</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=123 |
oldjdex=110 |
jdex=111 |
hdex=281 |
sdex=195 |
fbrow=043 |
abrow=216 |
obrow=222 |
typen=2 |
type1=Bug |
type2=Flying |
species=Mantis |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=123.5 |
weight-kg=56.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Swarm |
ability2=Technician |
abilityd=Steadfast |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1 |
expyield=187 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=13 |
pokefordex=scyther |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Scyther''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ストライク''' ''Strike'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Scizor}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Scyther resembles a primarily green, human-sized praying mantis with accents of cream coloration. It has large, blade-like forearms and a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings|pair of cream-colored wings}}. Its head is reptilian rather than insect-like in shape, with three small points, and its feet possess three claws.

====Gender differences====
The female of the species have slightly larger abdomens.

===Special abilities===
Scyther's blade-like forearms have the power to {{m|Slash|slice}} through logs with a single blow. Scyther is also gifted with tremendous speed and is a strong flyer, but very rarely flies. It is said it could use its scythes like a ninja. Scyther is one of a small number of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are able to use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Scyther are very intelligent, but tend to be quiet and reclusive in the wild. They tend to act like lions, and if a challenger Scyther wins a battle against the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will depart, and the challenger will take place as the new leader. When confronted by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, they will react very aggressively to defend themselves, but when trained, Scyther can be among the most loyal Pokémon on any Trainer's team and hate to give up.

In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', it was revealed that Scyther and {{p|Electabuzz}} despise the color red, however, other Scyther seen in the anime have not been as aggressive when confronted by the color, such as [[Tracey's Scyther]].

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Scyther are often rare Pokémon that prefer an open grassland so they can live with other packs of Scyther. However, they have been known to take residence in secluded forests. Although rare, they are usually imported to live in [[Safari Zone]]s and [[National Park|similar reserves]], though populations have been recorded in [[Sinnoh]] and the [[Battle Zone]].

===Diet===
Scyther has been known to use its scythes to slash its prey.
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jeanette Scyther.png|220px|thumb|Scyther in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Tracey's Scyther]]====
{{Tracey}} captured an elderly Scyther in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''. Even in its old age it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, Tracey tries not to use it.

====Other====
Scyther first appeared in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the {{DL|Gym|Kas Gym|Kas}} and {{DL|Gym|Yas Gym}}s of [[Dark City]]. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.

A Scyther has also been used by the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Navel Island]], [[Danny]] in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''. It was seen helping Danny's {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} carve Danny's sled and later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Geodude}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' and in another flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.

[[Bugsy]] used a Scyther against {{Ash}} in ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. This Scyther was trained to block {{Type|Fire}} attacks by using {{m|Swords Dance}} as a fan. Ash discovered that this defensive strategy doesn't work if a Fire-type move is used from above, which allowed his {{AP|Cyndaquil|Quilava}} to win in his Gym match.

In ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', Scyther was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Sandslash}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the [[Labyrinth Cave]] to get a [[Gabite Scale]] for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]] to the item. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite defeated them easily. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Scyther owned by [[Corey]] was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}}. When {{TRT}} saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an {{p|Alakazam}}. The Scyther clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

A Scyther appeared during the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', under the ownership of [[Jeanette Fisher]]. [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] battled the Scyther, and despite the type disadvantage, Bulbasaur came out the winner. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP078|the following episode]] and in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.

A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.

A Scyther was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.

A Scyther also appeared in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

{{an|Casey}} failed to catch a Scyther in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'' during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].

A Scyther was one of the sick Pokémon in a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]''.

A Scyther belonging to a Trainer appeared at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]] in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]''.

A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and {{p|Houndoom}} which he had used to chase after {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Scyther was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then {{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', a Trainer with a Scyther was seen practicing and participating in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

A Scyther appeared in the opening of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

A Scyther was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.

Scyther was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

A Scyther was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to [[Ritchie]] changing the past) in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''.

[[Luna]] from ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]'' had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a {{p|Scizor}}.

A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in ''[[DP050|Tag, We're It!]]'' and was partnered with a man's {{p|Koffing}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Slowking}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP042|Scyther and Electabuzz|Ash's Pokédex|Scyther and {{p|Electabuzz}} are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|red}}.}}
|}
{|align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
|-
| text align="right" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px;" | '''Original series entries continue below.'''
|}
|}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP097|Scyther|Ash's Pokédex|Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. Its claws are sharp as swords, and it is a powerful flyer. This Pokémon is rarely seen by humans and almost never captured.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP097|Swords Dance|Ash's Pokédex|Swords Dance, Scyther's special attack. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its attack power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Golden Boys.png|200px|thumb|[[Bugsy]] and his Scyther, as seen in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Blue's Scizor}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Scyther is the first Pokémon {{adv|Blue}} received. It has since evolved into Scizor.

[[Bugsy]] is seen with a Scyther in the [[Gym Leader]] faceoff.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
Like in the games, [[Bugsy]] has a Scyther. It was {{GnB|Gold}}'s opponent during his Gym challenge.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Scyther is seen with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the curry cooking competition that went on in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]''.

{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} is seen with three Scyther in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''. Each of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.

===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} is shown to have caught a Scyther in ''[[PMRS60|Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Scyther (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Scyther figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Scyther|20}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Snap}}: A Scyther appears at two points on the Beach level. At the first point, the use of a Pester Ball will chase it out. (This also triggers a special Multiple Pikachu Photo opportunity.) The second point is close to the end of the Beach level.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Scyther stars in a mini-game alongside {{p|Pinsir}} called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close the player is to the white line on the log. Cutting anywhere above the log will cause the player to lose points.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Garret]] uses two Scyther to back up his {{p|Scizor}}.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Scyther is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=bug
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=With ninja-like {{m|agility}} and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
|yellowdex=Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
|stadiumdex=Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.
|golddex=It {{m|slash}}es through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
|silverdex=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
|crystaldex=It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
|stadium2dex=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
|rsdex=Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
|emeralddex=Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
|firereddex=It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
|leafgreendex=With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
|dpdex=It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
|platinumdex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
|heartgolddex=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
|soulsilverdex=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
|bwdex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
|b2w2dex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
type2=flying |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Unlimited|
rbarea={{safari|Kanto}}, [[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gen1ex=red |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea={{safari|Kanto}}|
yrarity=Unlimited |
yarea={{safari|Kanto}}, [[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]) |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]) |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Unlimited |
frlgarea={{safari|Kanto}}, [[Celadon Game Corner]] |
frlgex=firered|
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Uncommon |
dparea={{rt|229|Sinnoh}} |
gen4ex=diamond|
ptrarity=Rare|
ptarea={{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|215|Sinnoh}} |
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]) |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]) |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
dwarea={{Dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|type2=flying
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]
|pinball=[[Celadon City]] {{safari|Kanto}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 7]] [[Secret Storage 14]] Endless Level 15 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Sinister Woods]] (8F-11F) [[Pitfall Valley]] (13F-18F) [[Joyous Tower]] (15F-19F) [[Remains Island]] (B13-B19)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29) [[Midnight Forest]] (B1-21)
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] [[Altru Building]]
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]]
|rumble2=Forest: [[World Axle - B1F]]
|ranger3=[[Rand's House]]
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=bug|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scyther|English|United States|5|February 28 to March 6, 2003|link=List of English Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#SonicBoom Scyther}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Scyther|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Japanese Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Scyther}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Trade for Evolution! Scyther|Japanese|Japan|30|October 10 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Scyther}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Bug|type2=flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|event1=Metal Coat|event1type=Type-enhancing item
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
type=bug|
type2=flying|
HP= 70 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special=55 |
Speed= 105 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=bug|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 200 |
Fighting= 25 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=ironballiv|
newground=½|
gen1bug=yes|
oldpoison=2|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP|595|Joltik}} {{MSP|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}} {{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}} {{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||‡}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|Beauty|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}} {{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}} {{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|||‡|''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|123|40|Shadow Mist|Shadow Rush|--|--|Morning Sun|Normal|Razor Wind|Normal|Silver Wind|Bug|Slash|Normal|xd|bug|flying}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Bounce}}
| [[Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
type2=flying |
ndex=123 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10 |
area=Overgrown Forest |
P1=My scythes are honed to ultimate sharpness! |
P2=Careful now. See, my HP's down to half. |
P3=I'm on the brink... My scythes have grown dull... |
PL=I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Bug |
assist=Flying |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Cut |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=78 |
MaxEXP=105 |
browser=Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=4 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=4|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=4 |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Bug |
assist2=Bug |
field2power=3 |
field2=Cut |
browser2=It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Bug |
assist3=Bug |
field3=Cut |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes. |
Pad=Scyther investigates the [[Meadow Zone]] looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}. |
Pad2=He says he likes battles and wants to go to the [[Crag Area]]. He means it, but he also likes the laid-back atmosphere in the [[Arbor Area]]. |
Park2strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]] |
Park2weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]] |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=4 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=3 |
ConquestHP=3 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Fury Cutter}} |
ConquestAbility1=Swarm |
ConquestAbility2=Parry |
ConquestAbility3=Vanguard |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Scizor}} when holding a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Metal Coat}} and after defeating a Warrior adequately |
ConquestLink=Shigezane, Munenori, Kamanosuke
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=123
|name1=Scyther
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=Metal Coat
|sprite2=212
|name2=Scizor
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=123|
name=Scyther|
}}

==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Scyther's prototype name was "Stryke". This is a corruption of the word "strike", which is also its romanized Japanese name.
* Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolution, {{p|Scizor}}, both have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolutionary form that has the same base stat total as its evolution.
* According to the anime episode ''[[EP042|Showdown in Dark City]]'', Scyther hates the color red, the main color of {{p|Scizor|its evolved form}}.
* Scyther's National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in pounds. It is one of only two Pokémon with this distinction; the other is {{p|Slowpoke}}.
* Before [[Generation III]], Scyther could not learn any {{type|Bug}} moves by level up.
* Scyther can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both of them are {{type|Bug}} {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. Scyther is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], while Pinsir is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]].
* Scyther shares the same cry as Seaking.

===Origin===
Scyther draws much inspiration from a {{wp|praying mantis}}. However, its face is more similar to {{wp|dinosaur}}s, {{wp|dragon}}s, or various reptiles.

====Name origin====
Scyther is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms.

Strike may be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=flying
|ja=ストライク ''Strike''|jameaning=Simply the English word ''strike''.
|fr=Insecateur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|insecte|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|sécateur|shears of clippers}}''
|es=Scyther|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Scyther|itmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sichlor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Sichel|sickle}}''
|ko=스라크 ''Seurakeu''|komeaning=
|zh_yue=飛天螳螂 ''Fēitīntòhnglòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Flying mantis"
|zh_cmn=飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 ''Fēitiāntángláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Flying mantis"}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Tracey's Scyther]]

==External links==
* {{wp|Scyther|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Notes==
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Pikachu (Pokémon)

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name=Pikachu |
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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and a major representative of [[Nintendo]]'s collective mascots.

It is also the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Yellow}}, where it is the only [[starter Pokémon]] in that game. It has also made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Pikachu is a short, chubby, rodent-like Pokémon with yellow fur all over its body. Pikachu's ears are long and come to a point with black tips. It has a small mouth, which resembles a sideways 3, it has black eyes with white pupils and two red circles on its cheeks. Its forearms are short and somewhat stubby, with 5 digits on each "hand" and its feet have three digits. It has two brown stripes on its back, and its tail is in the shape of Zigzag-styled lightning bolt, with a patch of brown fur at the base of the tail. Although it is technically a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, on multiple occasions it has been shown to be able to stand and walk upright on its hind legs.

Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}} and/or {{p|Emolga}} due to their many physical similarities.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', when [[Ash's Pikachu]] was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.

====Gender differences====
A female Pikachu has a v-shaped "dent" at the end of its tail. Male Pikachu do not have this dent. In Black and White, male Pikachu have less black covering their ear, though this is only shown in frontal sprites.

===Special abilities===
Exclusive to Pikachu is the ability to release electric {{m|discharge}}s of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of [[Move|techniques]] which are mostly used in {{pkmn|battle}}, but which can be used to roast Berries as well.

As Pikachu builds up energy in its electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical {{status|paralysis}}, or in severe cases, death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to remove unneeded energy safely. A sure sign that a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electromagnetic forces, which severely affect the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks and display other common attributes of magnetism.

Pikachu and its evolution family, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}}. In a [[Pikachu variants#Surfing Pikachu|few rare cases]], Pikachu can learn to manipulate water and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move {{m|Surf}}. [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|Other rare cases]] show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move {{m|Fly}}. Pikachu also have their own signature held item - the {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}. This item boosts a Pikachu's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats, and, when held by a Pikachu in the daycare center, causes the offspring to know the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

Pikachu is known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to its large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are able to understand and interpret human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.

===Behavior===
In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electromagnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well-being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically.

As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty bite, which has been known to leave quite a mark.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the [[Kanto]] region (specifically, [[Viridian Forest]] and the [[Power Plant|Kanto Power Plant]]), although they have been introduced to the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] and to the [[Trophy Garden]] in [[Sinnoh]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Living in forested areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for [[Berry|Berries]]. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the Berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time.

As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. An example of this is the fact that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has been known to have a fondness of ketchup. Pikachu is also occasionally seen eating apples.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Pikachu]]====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series who has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu does not like being in his [[Poké Ball]].

Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', as Pikachu seemed very happy with the other Pikachu. Even though he did attempt to, the bond between the two was too strong, so Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.

====[[Sparky|Ritchie's Pikachu]]====
[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed [[Sparky]], who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.

====[[Ashachu]]====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{Jo|Lily}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

====[[Puka]]====
Another Pikachu nicknamed [[Puka]] was owned by a man named {{ka|Victor}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

====[[Pikachutwo]]====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{an|Mewtwo}} clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

====Other====
[[James]] used a {{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Pikachu}} in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu also had a part in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

===Minor appearances===
Numerous other Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' belonging to [[Nurse Joy]] to help Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

[[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} was once a Pikachu, as was [[Volkner]]'s Raichu when Volkner was younger.

A Pikachu has also been owned by [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', [[Elijah]] used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

A Pikachu named [[Abigail|Sugar]] belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', and Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returns, however, it has evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

A Pikachu that belonged to an unnamed [[Aura|Aura Guardian]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes {{a|Lightningrod|struck by lightning}} as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Johto]] region.

[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Ash's Pikachu]] as seen in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]].

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
Pikachu is a main character in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], appearing for the first time in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|right|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Pika}}
{{main|Chuchu}}
Pikachu debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, a [[Pika|Pikachu]] was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. {{adv|Red}} arrives and captures it, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting its owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. It also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the [[Elite Four]] during the {{chap|Yellow}} before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that it can {{m|Surf}}.

In the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 9|ninth volume]] during the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}}, {{adv|Yellow}} is seen to have a new addition to her team: a [[Chuchu|Pikachu]] of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", that she had found injured in [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to [[Mt. Silver]], Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.

===In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga===
{{main|Shū's Pikachu}}
In the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga, [[Shū]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}}'s.

[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Pikachu]]]]

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the first Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} captured on his own.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}} in ''[[PM023|Clefairy finally evolves?!]]'', but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

{{OBP|Yellow|Pocket Monsters}} also has a Pikachu of his own.

===In Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.png|right|thumb|right|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:Coin Pikachu Holon Phantoms.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, contained, at times, first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}, where it is given by [[Club Master Isaac]] to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].

==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==Game data==
===As the Player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

===NPC appearances===
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars along side an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Red}}) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|yellowdex=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to {{m|bite}} you.
|stadiumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|golddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|silverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|crystaldex=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
|stadium2dex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|rubydex=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
|sapphiredex=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
|emeralddex=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
|firereddex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|leafgreendex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
|pearldex=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
|platinumdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|heartgolddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|soulsilverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|bwdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|b2w2dex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
}}

===Game locations===
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jbrarity=Uncommon Unlimited|
jbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] [[Rocket Game Corner]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea={{rt|2|Kanto}} |
crarity=Rare |
carea={{rt|2|Kanto}} |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{safari|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{safari|Hoenn}} |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Viridian Forest]] |
palarea=Forest |
walkarea={{pw|Resort}}, {{pw|Yellow Forest}}, {{pw|Rally}}, and {{pw|Sightseeing}} |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]
}}

====In side games====
[[File:PPW Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|right|Pikachu in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].]]
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Electric
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|channel=Collect all 101 Nice Cards
|pinball=[[Viridian Forest]]
|pinballrs={{safari|Hoenn}} (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 4]] [[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 1 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]] [[Panula Cave]] [[Sekra Range]]
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F) [[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]] [[Crysta Cave]] [[Volcano Cave]] [[Chroma Road]] [[Chroma Highlands]] [[Chroma Ruins]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]]{{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum}}
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]] Normal Mode C, B & S
|rumble2=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] Forest: [[Trailhead Field]], [[World Axle - B1F]]
|ranger3={{ra|Submarine}} [[Faldera Volcano]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|conquest=[[Violight]]
|mdgti=Playable Pokémon, [[Pika Land]], [[Quiet Tundra]], [[Sleepy Ice Cave]], Magnagate dungeons, [[Quiet Tundra]] (Mapless Street)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|September 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|October 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|PCNY Evolution Stone Week Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 1, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Japanese Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Surfing Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All #5 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Japanese Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All #6 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 7, 2006|link=List of Japanese Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 26, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Bryant Park Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Bryant Park event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|PC Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PC Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Onemuri Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Satoshi's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Satoshi's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Han Jiu's Pikachu|Korean|Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Han Jiu's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu (Secret Gift)}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric
|rb1=Berry|rb1type=Berries (Generation II)|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
|y1=Light Ball|y1type=Stat-enhancing item|y1rar=100
|gsc1=Berry|gsc1type=Berries (Generation II)|gsc1rar=8|gsc1image=no
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=Stat-enhancing item|rse2rar=5
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=Stat-enhancing item|dppt2rar=5
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=Stat-enhancing item|pbr1rar=100
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=Stat-enhancing item|hgss2rar=5
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=Valuable item|walk5rar=100
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=Stat-enhancing item|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=Experience-affecting item|event2rar=100
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=In-battle effect item|event3rar=100
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4rar=Out-of-battle effect item|event4rar=100
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
|event6=Thunderstone|event6type=Evolutionary stone|event6rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 35 |
Attack= 55 |
Defense=30 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 40 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 90 |
type=Electric }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}} {{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}} {{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||B2W2}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu|All Nippon Airways]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu|World Championships 2012]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu|All Nippon Airways]]{{sup/5|BW}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Pikachu Festival]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Pika Pika]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Carnival]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu|Global Link]]|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Leer}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Spark}}
| [[Pikachu (Jungle 60)]] [[Pikachu (POP Series 4 13)]] [[Pikachu (POP Series 6 9)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]] [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}

====Smash Bros.-only moves====
[[File:SSBB Thunder Jolt.png|thumb|200px|right|Pikachu's Thunder Jolt in Brawl]]
'''Thunder Jolt''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|でんげき|Dengeki}}''' ''Electric Attack'') is {{p|Pikachu}}'s standard special move in all three ''Smash Bros.'' games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.

When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In ''Brawl'', there is a blue sphere around the white ball.

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=025 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=You can depend on my electric attacks! |
P2=My HP's been halved... |
P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power... |
PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>! |
PP2=This is starting to hurt... |
PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help... |
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Recharge |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=9 |
MaxEXP=9 |
browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
assist2=None |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
Assist3=None |
field3=Recharge |
field3power=3 |
browser3= It restores the Styler Energy. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=1|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=No entry. |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=1 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=1 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Thunderbolt}} |
ConquestAbility1=Static |
ConquestAbility2=Celebrate |
ConquestAbility3=Lightningrod |
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} at 50% link 
Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when holding a {{evostone|Thunderstone}} |
ConquestLink=[[Hanbei]], Sōrin, Akizane
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Happiness
|sprite2=025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunderstone
|sprite3=026
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=025|
name=Pikachu|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|right|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|right|Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon Stadium.]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Pikachu as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* Pikachu, along with {{p|Lapras}} are said to be [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon.
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* There have been two Pikachu balloons in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its farewell appearance at the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in August of 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a [[Poké Ball]] balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon.
* Despite Pikachu's absence from the Unova Dex and not being native to [[Unova]], a Trainer's Pikachu can be seen in [[Castelia City]], and another Pikachu is depicted on a billboard. Also, there are several Pikachu-shaped hedges in [[Striaton City]], there is a large Pikachu-head balloon near the Gym in [[Nimbasa City]], and Pikachu is depicted on clothing worn by male {{tc|Pokéfan}}s.
* The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} as well as in the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon by National Dex order to be related to a Pokémon from another generation: Pichu.
* Pikachu is the first Electric type in the National Dex.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon by National Dex order who evolves via [[evolutionary stone]].
* According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* As of Generation V, Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.

==={{game|Yellow}}-related trivia===
[[File:Spr Y Red Pikachu.png|thumb|right|Pikachu's status screen in Pokémon Yellow.]]
* Pikachu and {{p|Eevee}} are the only [[main series]] [[starter Pokémon]] not to be {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}}.
* In the games, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have its [[cry]] changed to that of its anime counterpart. This only happened in {{game|Yellow}}. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. In some parts of the game, though, Pikachu's original cry was used.
* Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon which cannot be evolved in the game in which it is a starter Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 male to female gender ratio.
* Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that can be received by the {{player}} that can also be caught in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
* Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that is not in its base evolutionary form. However, this wasn't true during the [[Generation I|generation it was a starter in]], as {{p|Pichu}}, its pre-evolved form, wasn't revealed until [[Generation II]].
* Pikachu is in all the current regional Pokedexes(except Unova), despite the fact that it is only known to be native to Kanto

Read more at ONTD: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/50471630.html#ixzz2LSThUrYM

===Origin===
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of {{wp|rodent}}s. Its [[species]] name suggests that it is based on a {{wp|mouse}}. Despite its name, it bears little resemblance to the {{wp|pika}}. Its ears do bear similarity to those of other {{wp|lagomorphs}}, however.

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=ピカチュウ ''Pikachu''|jameaning=Combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking)
|de=Pikachu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Pikachu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Pikachu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Pikachu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=피카츄 ''Pikachyu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_yue=比卡超 ''Béikāchīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
|id=Pikacu ({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}} only)|idmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|th=ปิกะจู ''Pikachu''|thmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
{{main|Pikachu (disambiguation)}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]

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Buizel (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Buizel | prev=Pachirisu | next=Floatzel| prevnum=417 | nextnum=419 | type=water}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Buizel |
jname=ブイゼル |
tmname=Buoysel |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>buwee-zuhl</sc> |
ndex=418 |
sdex=056 |
u2dex=149 |
abrow=055 |
obrow=036 |
opbrow=145 |
type1=Water |
species=Sea Weasel |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=65.0 |
weight-kg=29.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Swift Swim |
abilityd=Water Veil |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=75 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=buizel |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Buizel''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ブイゼル''' ''Buoysel'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Floatzel}} starting at [[level]] 26.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Buizel possesses mainly mammalian characteristics with orange fur and paws as well as resembling a realistic cross between a weasel and a sea otter. The collar that is around its neck can be inflated and used as a flotation device when the Pokémon inhales. Buizel also carries characteristics of sea creatures, in that it has two blue fins on its arms and two tails, appearing to be split up, that resembles a fish's fin. Its tail acts as a boat propeller by spinning. There are parallel marks on their cheeks. Additionally, Buizel has cream-colored paw pads on both its fore- and hind-feet and spots on its back that determines its gender.

====Gender differences====
From back view, the males have two white spots and the females only have one.

===Special abilities===
Buizel can apparently both fly and propel itself through water by spinning their tails like propellers. Buizel can also use its tail for firing {{m|SonicBoom}} and {{m|Razor Wind}} attacks.

===Behavior===
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', Buizel acted a bit like a dog. It came up and licked Max and messed with the {{p|Manaphy}} Egg as if it was a toy. By inflating its flotation sac, it keeps its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.

===Habitat===
Buizel is most likely found near swift-moving rivers.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
It could be suggested that Buizel is a carnivore that preys on fish, but it is unknown for certain. [[DP034|The anime]] shows that Buizel also eat [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Buizel.png|thumb|250px|Buizel in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Buizel|Dawn's/Ash's Buizel]]====
{{an|Dawn}} caught a male {{AP|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This]]''. In ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', she traded him for {{TP|Dawn|Ash's Aipom|Ambipom}} because Buizel was more interested in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s than {{pkmn|Contest}}s.

====Other====
In Buizel's debut, it is one of the Pokémon owned by a family traveling circus performers during the movie, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. It wasn't seen performing with them; however, it was treated more like a pet.

===Minor appearances===
Buizel makes an appearance in ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'' as one of the Pokémon who helps to save a playground that {{MTR}} took over.

A Buizel was seen used in a contest in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]!''.

[[Soren and Rocko|Soren]] caught a Buizel in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP034|Buizel|Dawn's Pokédex|Buizel, the Sea Weasel Pokémon. It stores air in the sacs on its neck and uses them as flotation devices, and {{a|Swift Swim|swims}} by spinning its two tails like a propeller.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW099|Buizel|Ash's Pokédex|Buizel, the Sea Weasel Pokémon. Buizel's collar can be used as a flotation device when inflated. Its head stays above water when floating.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Dawn Buizel M10 manga.png|140px|thumb|[[Ash's Buizel]], then under the ownership of {{an|Dawn}}, in the manga adaptation of {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Pearl}} captured a [[Pearl (Adventures)#Zeruhiko|Buizel]], however, it is very disobedient, having grown distrustful of humans after the [[Galactic Bomb]] dried up its home.

Earlier, [[Paka and Uji|Uji]] had a Buizel before being vanquished.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Buizel makes a cameo appearance in a {{pkmn|Super Contest}}.

===In The Rise of Darkrai manga===
[[Ash's Buizel]] makes an appearance as a member of {{an|Dawn}}'s team in the manga adaptation of {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Buizel (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It has a floatation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
|pearldex=It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
|platinumdex=It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
|hgssdex=It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
|bwdex=It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
|b2w2dex=It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
gen=4 |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, and [[Valley Windworks]]|
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, and [[Valley Windworks]]|
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgsssound=Sinnoh |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, {{rtn|45|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mt. Silver]] |
walkarea={{pw|White Lake}}|
bwrarity=Uncommon ({{m|Surf}}) Common (Rippling Water) |
bwarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}} |
dwarea={{Dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
b2w2area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}} and {{rtn|23|Unova}}, [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{tt|*|Cave entrance}}, [[Nature Preserve]] and [[Lostlorn Forest]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Water
|md2=[[The Nightmare]] (B1-B17) [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
|ranger3=[[Curl Bay]] [[Ice Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Beach Zone]]
|rumble2=Beach: [[Seabreeze Trail]], [[Sunny Seashore]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|dppt1=Wacan Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Wacan Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=5
|bw1=Wacan Berry|bw1type=Berry|bw1rar=5
|b2w2=None
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=water |
HP= 55 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 30 |
Speed= 85 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Buizel|Water|Water|V|4}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|4|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|7|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|3|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|6|15|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|10|18|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|15|21|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|21|24|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|27|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|36|31|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|45|35|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|55|38|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|28|41|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}} {{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}} {{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}} {{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|183|Marill}} {{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}} {{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}} {{MSP|503|Samurott}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}} {{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}} {{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}} {{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}} {{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}} {{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}} {{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}} {{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}} {{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}} {{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}} {{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}} {{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}} {{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}} {{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tail Slap|Normal|Physical|25|85|10}}{{learnlist/breedf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=418 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Water |
assist2=Water |
field2=Soak |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It spits orbs of water to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Water |
assist3=Water |
field3=Soak |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=1|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Buizel often plays in the [[Beach Zone]]. {{DL|Attractions|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} is his favorite Attraction.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=418
|name1=Buizel
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=26
|sprite2=419
|name2=Floatzel
|type1-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=4|
gender=both|
ndex=418|
name=Buizel|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Tailsflying.jpg|thumb|right|{{wp|Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails}} from {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}]]
[[File:Flying Buizel.png|thumb|right|Buizel flying using its tail in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]'']]
* Buizel was one of three Pokémon revealed in March 2006 in promotions for ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', along with {{p|Mantyke}} and {{p|Chatot}}.
* Every Buizel that has been shown in the anime so far is a male.
* Buizel and {{p|Floatzel}}'s known [[Ability|Abilities]] are shared with another Pokémon, {{p|Huntail}}.
* Even though Buizel can learn {{m|Fury Cutter}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, it cannot learn it through the [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Despite being shown to fly with its tail in the anime, it cannot learn {{m|Fly}} or any other {{type|Flying}} move.
* The fact that Buizel spins its forked-tail like a propeller is not unlike that of {{wp|Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails}} of the {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog series}}, and this was, in fact, highlighted in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]''.
* Buizel (as well as Floatzel), are the only Pokemon that can get the Wacan Berry. They are sometimes holding it when captured.

===Origin===
Buizel seems to be based on a {{wp|weasel}}, as well as a river otter.

====Name origin====
Buizel and Buoysel are a combination of ''{{wp|buoy}}'' and ''{{wp|weasel}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ブイゼル ''Buoysel''|jameaning=From ''buoy'' and ''weasel''
|de=Bamelin|demeaning=From ''{{tt|baden|to swim}}'' and ''{{tt|Hermelin|ermine}}''
|fr=Mustébouée|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mustelidae|mustélidé}}'' and {{tt|''bouée''|buoy}}
|es=Buizel|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Buizel|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=브이젤 ''Beuijel''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=泳氣鼬 ''Yǒng Qì Yòu''|zh_cmnmeaning=泳 refers to swimming. 氣 may come from {{tt|氣力 ''Qìlì''|strength/energy/vigor}}. 鼬 means weasel.
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Buizel|Dawn/Ash's Buizel]]
* [[Buizel (TCG)]]

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Buizel (Pokémon)

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Pokemon Genius EX: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Buizel | prev=Pachirisu | next=Floatzel| prevnum=417 | nextnum=419 | type=water}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Buizel |
jname=ブイゼル |
tmname=Buoysel |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>buwee-zuhl</sc> |
ndex=418 |
sdex=056 |
u2dex=149 |
abrow=055 |
obrow=036 |
opbrow=145 |
type1=Water |
species=Sea Weasel |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=65.0 |
weight-kg=29.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Swift Swim |
abilityd=Water Veil |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=75 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=buizel |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Buizel''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ブイゼル''' ''Buoysel'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Floatzel}} starting at [[level]] 26.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Buizel possesses mainly mammalian characteristics with orange fur and paws as well as resembling a realistic cross between a weasel and a sea otter. The collar that is around its neck can be inflated and used as a flotation device when the Pokémon inhales. Buizel also carries characteristics of sea creatures, in that it has two blue fins on its arms and two tails, appearing to be split up, that resembles a fish's fin. Its tail acts as a boat propeller by spinning. There are parallel marks on their cheeks. Additionally, Buizel has cream-colored paw pads on both its fore- and hind-feet and spots on its back that determines its gender.

====Gender differences====
From back view, the males have two white spots and the females only have one.

===Special abilities===
Buizel can apparently both fly and propel itself through water by spinning their tails like propellers. Buizel can also use its tail for firing {{m|SonicBoom}} and {{m|Razor Wind}} attacks.

===Behavior===
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', Buizel acted a bit like a dog. It came up and licked Max and messed with the {{p|Manaphy}} Egg as if it was a toy. By inflating its flotation sac, it keeps its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.

===Habitat===
Buizel is most likely found near swift-moving rivers.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
It could be suggested that Buizel is a carnivore that preys on fish, but it is unknown for certain. [[DP034|The anime]] shows that Buizel also eat [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Buizel.png|thumb|250px|Buizel in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Buizel|Dawn's/Ash's Buizel]]====
{{an|Dawn}} caught a male {{AP|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This]]''. In ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', she traded him for {{TP|Dawn|Ash's Aipom|Ambipom}} because Buizel was more interested in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s than {{pkmn|Contest}}s.

====Other====
In Buizel's debut, it is one of the Pokémon owned by a family traveling circus performers during the movie, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. It wasn't seen performing with them; however, it was treated more like a pet.

===Minor appearances===
Buizel makes an appearance in ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'' as one of the Pokémon who helps to save a playground that {{MTR}} took over.

A Buizel was seen used in a contest in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]!''.

[[Soren and Rocko|Soren]] caught a Buizel in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP034|Buizel|Dawn's Pokédex|Buizel, the Sea Weasel Pokémon. It stores air in the sacs on its neck and uses them as flotation devices, and {{a|Swift Swim|swims}} by spinning its two tails like a propeller.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW099|Buizel|Ash's Pokédex|Buizel, the Sea Weasel Pokémon. Buizel's collar can be used as a flotation device when inflated. Its head stays above water when floating.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Dawn Buizel M10 manga.png|140px|thumb|[[Ash's Buizel]], then under the ownership of {{an|Dawn}}, in the manga adaptation of {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Pearl}} captured a [[Pearl (Adventures)#Zeruhiko|Buizel]], however, it is very disobedient, having grown distrustful of humans after the [[Galactic Bomb]] dried up its home.

Earlier, [[Paka and Uji|Uji]] had a Buizel before being vanquished.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Buizel makes a cameo appearance in a {{pkmn|Super Contest}}.

===In The Rise of Darkrai manga===
[[Ash's Buizel]] makes an appearance as a member of {{an|Dawn}}'s team in the manga adaptation of {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Buizel (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It has a floatation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
|pearldex=It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
|platinumdex=It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
|hgssdex=It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
|bwdex=It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
|b2w2dex=It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
gen=4 |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, and [[Valley Windworks]]|
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, and [[Valley Windworks]]|
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgsssound=Sinnoh |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, {{rtn|45|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mt. Silver]] |
walkarea={{pw|White Lake}}|
bwrarity=Uncommon ({{m|Surf}}) Common (Rippling Water) |
bwarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}} |
dwarea={{Dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
b2w2area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}} and {{rtn|23|Unova}}, [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{tt|*|Cave entrance}}, [[Nature Preserve]] and [[Lostlorn Forest]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Water
|md2=[[The Nightmare]] (B1-B17) [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
|ranger3=[[Curl Bay]] [[Ice Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Beach Zone]]
|rumble2=Beach: [[Seabreeze Trail]], [[Sunny Seashore]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|dppt1=Wacan Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Wacan Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=5
|bw1=Wacan Berry|bw1type=Berry|bw1rar=5
|b2w2=None
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=water |
HP= 55 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 30 |
Speed= 85 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Buizel|Water|Water|V|4}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|4|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|7|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|3|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|6|15|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|10|18|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|15|21|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|21|24|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|27|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|36|31|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|45|35|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|55|38|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|28|41|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}} {{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}} {{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}} {{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|183|Marill}} {{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}} {{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}} {{MSP|503|Samurott}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}} {{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}} {{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}} {{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}} {{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}} {{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}} {{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}} {{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}} {{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}} {{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}} {{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}} {{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}} {{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}} {{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tail Slap|Normal|Physical|25|85|10}}{{learnlist/breedf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Buizel|Water|Water|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=418 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Water |
assist2=Water |
field2=Soak |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It spits orbs of water to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Water |
assist3=Water |
field3=Soak |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=1|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Buizel often plays in the [[Beach Zone]]. {{DL|Attractions|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} is his favorite Attraction.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=418
|name1=Buizel
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=26
|sprite2=419
|name2=Floatzel
|type1-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=4|
gender=both|
ndex=418|
name=Buizel|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Tailsflying.jpg|thumb|right|{{wp|Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails}} from {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}]]
[[File:Flying Buizel.png|thumb|right|Buizel flying using its tail in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]'']]
* Buizel was one of three Pokémon revealed in March 2006 in promotions for ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', along with {{p|Mantyke}} and {{p|Chatot}}.
* Every Buizel that has been shown in the anime so far is a male.
* Buizel and {{p|Floatzel}}'s known [[Ability|Abilities]] are shared with another Pokémon, {{p|Huntail}}.
* Even though Buizel can learn {{m|Fury Cutter}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, it cannot learn it through the [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Despite being shown to fly with its tail in the anime, it cannot learn {{m|Fly}} or any other {{type|Flying}} move.
* The fact that Buizel spins its forked-tail like a propeller is not unlike that of {{wp|Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails}} of the {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog series}}, and this was, in fact, highlighted in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]''.
* Buizel (as well as Floatzel), are the only Pokemon that can get the Wacan Berry. They are sometimes holding it when captured

===Origin===
Buizel seems to be based on a {{wp|weasel}}, as well as a river otter.

====Name origin====
Buizel and Buoysel are a combination of ''{{wp|buoy}}'' and ''{{wp|weasel}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ブイゼル ''Buoysel''|jameaning=From ''buoy'' and ''weasel''
|de=Bamelin|demeaning=From ''{{tt|baden|to swim}}'' and ''{{tt|Hermelin|ermine}}''
|fr=Mustébouée|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mustelidae|mustélidé}}'' and {{tt|''bouée''|buoy}}
|es=Buizel|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Buizel|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=브이젤 ''Beuijel''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=泳氣鼬 ''Yǒng Qì Yòu''|zh_cmnmeaning=泳 refers to swimming. 氣 may come from {{tt|氣力 ''Qìlì''|strength/energy/vigor}}. 鼬 means weasel.
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Buizel|Dawn/Ash's Buizel]]
* [[Buizel (TCG)]]

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Pachirisu | next=Floatzel | prevnum=417 | nextnum=419 | type=water}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Bamelin]]
[[es:Buizel]]
[[fr:Mustébouée]]
[[it:Buizel]]
[[ja:ブイゼル]]
[[pl:Buizel]]
[[pt:Buizel (pokémon)]]

Linoone (Pokémon)

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Pokemon Genius EX: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=normal | prevnum=263 | nextnum=265 | prev=Zigzagoon | next=Wurmple }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Linoone |
jname=マッスグマ |
tmname=Massuguma |
art=RS |
size=255px |
ndex=264 |
hdex=013 |
fbrow=048 |
type1=Normal |
species=Rushing |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=71.6 |
weight-kg=32.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Pickup |
ability2=Gluttony |
abilityd=Quick Feet |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=15 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=128 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=White |
catchrate=90 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=linoone |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Linoone''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マッスグマ''' ''Massuguma'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Zigzagoon}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Linoone is a badger-like Pokémon with characteristics of weasels, ferrets, and raccoons. Its slender body resembles a weasel or ferret, and its sharp elongated claws resemble those of a badger. Linoone's fur is white in color with brown stripes that resemble arrows and lightning bolts. It also has small sharp teeth that are efficiently used with its claws in hunting. A long stripe stretches the length of the body, ending at an arrowhead right above its eyes. Linoone have small, tuft-like ears and blue eyes.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Linoone can run extremely fast, peaking at over 60 mph (100 km/h). Linoone has the ability to learn many HMs as well.

===Behavior===
Linoone is incredibly fast, but it is not the best at cornering, so it typically runs in a straight line. Linoone has an attraction to anything round, and will grab any orb-shaped object it sees if given the chance. It often carries a snatched object in its expandable cheek pouches and deposits it in any of a number of secret stashes it keep on its territory. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Linoone tend to live in forests and grasslands, similar to actual {{wp|raccoon}}s.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Linoone is an omnivore, eating both land-dwelling and aquatic prey in addition to Berries, seemingly its favorite food.

==In the anime==
[[File:Linoone anime.png|thumb|right|210px|Linoone in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
In ''[[AG112|Showdown at Linoone]]'', a Linoone nicknamed "Tokin" had developed a bad habit of stealing anything round.

===Minor appearances===
Linoone made a cameo in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' as one of the Pokémon living in [[Forina]].

In ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', [[Solana]] used her [[Capture Styler]] to get help from three of Linoone to slash the vines.

In ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', an injured Linoone is nursed back to health.

A Linoone appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

Three Linoone made an appearance in the movie ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]].'' The three belonged to [[Damos]] and were used to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.

Linoone appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in [[Crown City]]. One Linoone worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} in the park to attack him, angry at Zorua for what {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} did to the city. Before a fight broke out, Linoone, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by {{OBP|Celebi|M13}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG112|Linoone|Ash's Pokédex|Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. Linoone is the evolved form of {{p|Zigzagoon}}. It can run at speeds over {{tt|60 miles per hour|100 kilometers per hour}} but does not handle curves well.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP005|Linoone|Dawn's Pokédex|Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. When it spots its prey, it runs after it in a straight line. Though able to run over {{tt|sixty miles per hour|one hundred kilometers per hour}}, it is unable to turn.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Emerald Linoone Adventures.png|thumb|Linoone in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Emerald}} used a Linoone holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}} to breeze through the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}. Because it was a rental Pokémon he'd just received, its extra-powerful {{m|Frustration}} went a long way before he challenged {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Linoone (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: When {{p|Chikorita}} uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} on the Ruby Field, two Linoone will pop out. Hitting the left Linoone will make a {{p|Gulpin}} appear, activating Travel Mode when there are three Gulpin on the table. Hitting the right Linoone will change the stance of {{p|Makuhita}} allowing it to punch the ball towards the Upgrade.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=3
|rubydex=Linoone always runs full speed and only in straight lines. If facing an obstacle, it makes a right-angle turn to evade it. This Pokémon is very challenged by gently curving roads.
|sapphiredex=When hunting, Linoone will make a beeline straight for the prey at a full run. While this Pokémon is capable of topping {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}, it has to come to a screeching halt before it can turn.
|emeralddex=It is exceedingly fast if it only has to run in a straight line. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.
|frlgdex=When running in a straight line, it can top {{tt|60 miles per hour|100 kilometers per hour}}. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
|dpptdex=It charges prey at speeds over {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
|hgssdex=When running in a straight line, it can easily top {{tt|60 miles an hour|100 kilometers per hour}}. It has a tough time with curved roads.
|bwdex=It charges prey at speeds over {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
|b2w2dex=It charges prey at speeds over {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|123|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Uncommon |
earea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|118|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|119|Hoenn}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zigzagoon}} |
ptarea=[[evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zigzagoon}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgsssound=Hoenn |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|34|Johto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, {{rtn|45|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}} {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mt. Silver]] |
palarea=Field |
walkarea={{pw|Hoenn Field}}|
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Zigzagoon}}
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 4]] Endless Level 36 Forever Level 16 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Zigzagoon}}
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]
|md2=[[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|rumble2=Canyon: [[Rugged Flats]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Sitrus Berry|rse2type=Berry|rse2rar=5
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Sitrus Berry|hgss2type=Berry|hgss2rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
HP= 78 |
Attack= 70 |
Defense=61 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 61 |
Speed= 100 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
normal=yes|
newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|59|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}} {{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}} {{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}} {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}} {{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}} {{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}} {{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|359|Zangoose}} {{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Absol}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}} {{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||*}}{{learnlist/breedf|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Linoone|normal|normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|70|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Linoone|normal|normal|5|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|263|Zigzagoon|||||Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|263|Zigzagoon|||||Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Linoone|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=264 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Wild Plains |
P1=Sudden stops and turns just aren't my thing! |
P2=It could be trouble. My health has gone down halfway. |
P3=I'm staggering... If I can't run, I'll keel over... |
PL=Yes! Leveled! It gave me a speed boost! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Normal |
Assist=no |
field=Tackle |
fieldpower=2 |
loop=5 |
MinEXP=80 |
MaxEXP=100 |
browser=Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=D |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=4|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=263
|name1=Zigzagoon
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=264
|name2=Linoone
|type1-2=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=264|
name=Linoone|
}}

==Trivia==
* Linoone and {{p|Ambipom}} are the only evolved Pokémon that have {{a|Pickup}}.
* Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the {{DL|Lookalike items|Mix Elixir}} in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
* Linoone and {{p|Cinccino}} are the shortest Pokémon that evolved once at 1'8" (0.5m). They are also tied for second shortest fully-evolved Pokémon, being 0'4" (0.1m) taller than {{p|Bellossom}}.
* Linoone is the only pokemon to have the same sprite used in over 5 games, Pokemon Ruby, Pokemon Sapphire, Pokemon Emerald, Pokemon FireRed, Pokemon LeafGreen, Pokemon Diamond, Pokemon Pearl, Pokemon Platinum, Pokemon HeartGold, Pokemon SoulSilver have all included the same Linoone sprite.

===Origin===
Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the {{wp|European Badger}} and a member of the {{wp|weasel}} and/or {{wp|ferret}} family. It has the same color scheme of a {{wp|raccoon dog|tanuki}} and a {{wp|raccoon}} and its stripes slightly resemble flames and lightning, which may be a reference to {{wp|Auto Racing|race cars}}, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may be based on the legendary {{wp|Kamaitachi}}, which is usually depicted as 3 lightning fast weasels who wield razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. It may also be based on the {{wp|Ramidreju}}: a long, weasel-like creature, who has a desire for gold, which may have been the basis of Linoone's obsession for round objects. Its appearance may also based on a {{wp|ferret-badger}}.

====Name origin====
Linoone may be a combination of ''line'' (referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits) and ''{{wp|raccoon}}'' or ''{{wp|Japanese raccoon dog|raccoon dog}}''.

Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ ''massugu'' (straight, as in a line) and アライグマ ''araiguma'' ({{wp|raccoon}}) or 穴熊 ''anaguma'' ({{wp|badger}}). ''Guma'' (熊 ''kuma'') as a suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja=マッスグマ ''Massuguma''|jameaning=From {{tt|まっすぐ ''massugu''|straight, as in a line}} and {{wp|raccoon|{{tt|アライグマ ''araiguma''|raccoon}}}} or {{wp|badger|{{tt|穴熊 ''anaguma''|raccoon}}}}
|fr=Lineon|frmeaning=From ''line'' and ''{{tt|raton|racoon}}''
|es=Linoone|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Geradaks|demeaning=From ''{{tt|gerade|straight}}'' and ''{{tt|Dachs|badger}}''
|it=Linoone|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=직구리 ''Zigguri''|komeaning=From ''zig'', ''zigzag'' and {{tt|''neoguri''|raccoon}}
|zh_cmn=直衝熊 / 直冲熊 ''Zhíchōngxióng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Straight dashing bear". Contains {{tt|直 ''zhí''|straight}}, which both references the lines in its fur and its ability to run in straight lines
}}

 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=normal | prevnum=263 | nextnum=265 | prev=Zigzagoon | next=Wurmple }}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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[[fr:Linéon]]
[[it:Linoone]]
[[ja:マッスグマ]]
[[pl:Linoone]]
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