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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Aipom's name may be a combination of ''{{wp|ape}}'' (Though this is contradictory since "Ape" is ussually a name given to tailess monkeys) and ''palm'', referring to the hand on its tail. It may also be in reference to a {{wp|pom-pon}}.
Aipom's name may be a combination of ''{{wp|ape}}'' (Though this is contradictory since "Ape" is usually a name given to tailess monkeys) and ''palm'', referring to the hand on its tail. It may also be in reference to a {{wp|pom-pon}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==

Revision as of 23:01, 16 November 2011

Jumpluff #189: Jumpluff
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Aipom (disambiguation).
Aipom
エイパム Eipam
#190
190Aipom.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Normal '
Category
Long Tail Pokémon
Abilities
Run Away or Pickup Skill Link
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#123
Hoenn
#335
Sinnoh
#063
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-108
Oblivia
R-088 N-026
Height
2′07″
Imperial
0.8 m
Metric
Weight
25.4 lbs.
Imperial
11.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F190.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Field group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 94 Battle Exp.: 941*

Aipom (Japanese: エイパム Eipam) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Ambipom via level-up while knowing Double Hit, which it learns at level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Aipom appear to be similar to purple monkeys, with beige color on their faces, ear insides, belly, feet and tails. Their faces have round eyes and a constantly cheeky smile. Along their heads are large, oval-shaped ears and a cowlick. An Aipom's arms are completely purple with no actual paws nor fingers present, while they do have visible feet instead.

The most famous feature of this arboreal Pokémon is the three-fingered hand on the end of its tail. It uses its tail for many purposes, such as grappling onto tree branches, picking fruit and manipulating objects. It even uses its tail in most of its attacks. It uses its tail so much that its real arms aren't as dexterous as a result.

Gender differences

A female has a longer cowlick on its head.

Special abilities

Aipom are very acrobatic and can therefore learn Aerial Ace, Bounce, Acrobatics, and U-turn. Aipom can also learn a couple of Template:Type2 moves, such as Brick Break and Focus Punch. Even though Aipom doesn't seem to possess any claws, it can use slashing moves such as Shadow Claw and Cut. Aipom can also learn a few special-based moves, such as Swift, Thunderbolt, and Shadow Ball. Some of Aipom's status moves include Thunder Wave, Tickle, Baton Pass, and the rarely seen Nasty Plot. Aipom is one of the few Pokémon that can evolve after learning a certain move, in this case, Double Hit.

Behavior

Aipom are practical jokers by nature, stealing food and objects from passers-by simply to annoy them. Aipom enjoy the misfortune and annoyance of others; they can be badly-behaved and it is difficult to get them to keep still. Aipom also wrap their tails around branches as a precaution to not fall off in their sleep.

Aipom getting a banana

Habitat

Aipom usually live in heavily wooded areas or in trees.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime, it was shown that, like real monkeys, Aipom are partial to bananas and other fruit. They also have a sweet tooth and are easily attracted to the scent of Honey.

In the anime

Aipom in the anime
File:Aipom egg.png
An Aipom egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's/Dawn's Aipom

A number of Aipom appeared in Slaking Kong. One of them stole Ash's hat. In Channeling the Battle Zone, Ash captured the aforementioned Aipom. Her behavior is similar to that of Ash's Chikorita, being attention-seeking, very naughty at times and occasionally jealous. In Throwing the Track Switch, he traded her to Dawn for Buizel because Aipom was more interested in Contests and Buizel was more interested in Gyms. Aipom evolved into Ambipom in Journey to the Unown! protecting Dawn from the attacking Unown.

Other

Aipom first appeared in Spell of the Unown under the ownership of Lisa.

Minor appearances

A group of Aipom were causing mischief in A Hot Water Battle.

An Aipom made off with one of Delibird's missing presents in Delibird's Dilemma.

A wild Mew took the form of an Aipom in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Hocus Pokémon, an Aipom's tear was needed for a spell.

In Extreme Pokémon, a recently-hatched, baby Aipom appeared in a Pokémon Egg Ranch.

Various Aipom appeared in A Bite to Remember.

An Aipom appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

An Aipom appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

An Aipom also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP167 Aipom Ash's Pokédex Aipom, the Long Tail Pokémon. Aipom is able to climb and hang from branches using its powerful tail. Aipom live atop tall trees.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP060 Double Hit Dawn's Pokédex Double Hit, a single move that allows the Pokémon to attack two things at once.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Gold has an Aipom named Aibo, one of the Pokémon he grew up with at his house in New Bark Town. Because it was not very powerful, it was typically used in situations that needed its dexterity or for distracting opponents with its Double Team. In the battle against the Masked Man, it showed its worth by having Sudobo inherit the speed boost of its Agility to restrain the villain. It was also very skilled with pulling fast ones or using Gold's equipment to send out multiple Pokémon at once, as displayed when it span Gold's billiard cue around to power up Exbo's Blast Burn attack.

In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, it was revealed to have evolved into an Ambipom, and subsequent flashbacks finally depicted its evolution.

In the TCG

Main article: Aipom (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.
Silver It lives atop tall trees. When leaping from branch to branch, it deftly uses its tail for balance.
Crystal It uses its tail to hang on to tree branches. It uses its momentum to swing from one branch to another.
Stadium 2 Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.
Generation III
Ruby Aipom's tail ends in a hand-like appendage that can be cleverly manipulated. However, because the Pokémon uses its tail so much, its real hands have become rather clumsy.
Sapphire
Emerald Its tail ends with a dexterous, handlike appendage. However, because it uses the tail so much, Aipom's real hands have become rather clumsy.
FireRed It lives atop tall trees. When leaping from branch to branch, it deftly uses its tail for balance.
LeafGreen Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.
Generation IV
Diamond It uses its tail to pluck fruits that are out of reach. Its tail is more adept than its real hands.
Pearl It lives atop giant trees. It wraps its tail around a branch so it won't fall off while asleep.
Platinum It lives high among the treetops. It can use its tail as freely and cleverly as its hands.
HeartGold Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air
SoulSilver It lives atop tall trees. When leaping from branch to branch, it deftly uses its tail for balance.
Generation V
Black It lives high among the treetops. It can use its tail as freely and cleverly as its hands.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Uncommon Headbutt trees
Crystal
Uncommon Headbutt trees
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
Common Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Shadow Pokémon Lab (Shadow)
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Honey trees
Platinum
Uncommon Honey trees
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon Headbutt trees
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 3
Forever Level 3
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Uproar Forest (1F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Union Road
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Curl Bay
Wireless Tower
Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Treetops: Shimmering Lake
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone, Haunted Zone

Aipom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

4 ? R C W ♂ T ? ? 0 7 6
F M ? Y 2 4 ? 5 + N ? W
Objective: Deliver Radar Orb to Aipom on floor 5 of Silent Chasm.

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
360
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
088 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
1111 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1515 Tickle Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1818 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
2222 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
2525 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
2929 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3232 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10
3636 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
3939 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20
4343 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aipom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aipom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aipom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aipom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PikachuRaichuGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidash
Farfetch'dJolteonAipomAmbipomGirafarigSneasel
WeavileBuizelFloatzelBunearyLopunnyBlitzle
ZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolga
Agility Psychic Status —% 30
SneaselWeavileHoundourHoundoom
Beat Up Dark Physical 100% 10
PonytaRapidashWailmerWailordSpoinkGrumpig
BunearyLopunnyMienfooMienshao
Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucario
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
MankeyPrimeapeTeddiursaUrsaringZigzagoonLinoone
SlakothVigorothSlakingSkittyDelcatty
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
SkittyDelcattyMinccinoCinccinoMienfooMienshao
DoubleSlap Normal Physical 15 85% 10
MeowthPersianNuzleafShiftrySkittyDelcatty
GlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepardMienfooMienshao
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
RattataRaticateTaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangoose
AbsolBuizelFloatzelPurrloinLiepardBlitzle
ZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolgaBouffalant
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
WeavileOshawottDewottSamurottBouffalant
Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
EkansArbokMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduck
MankeyPrimeapeAipomAmbipomUmbreonDunsparce
SneaselWeavileWhismurLoudredExploudSeviper
KecleonStunkySkuntank
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
PikachuRaichuSentretFurretWooperQuagsire
PhanpyDonphanSnivyServineSerperiorPatrat
WatchogMinccinoCinccino
Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20
Dunsparce
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
PersianLinoone
Switcheroo Dark Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Aipom in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Aipom in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aipom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aipom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Aipom can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Aipom cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aipom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aipom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani190.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 190.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.2%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP This tail here? It works like another hand!
26%-50% HP Oi! I should tell you, my HP's gone down by about half.
1%-25% HP I'm all out of good news. My tail's lost its grip...
Level up Yes! I got my level up! I'm so proud of my tail!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! I got my level up! I'm so proud of my tail!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 190.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
( Normal )
Field move: Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by throwing rocks with its tail and by tackling.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  Rock Assist.png
( Rock )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It throws stones to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW190.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Aipom can be found playing in the Meadow or Haunted Zones. Their favorite Attractions are Venusaur's Vine Swing and Tangrowth's Swing-Along!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Aipom
Unevolved
Aipom
 Normal 
TM Normal
Level up
knowing Double Hit


Ambipom
First Evolution
Ambipom
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 190.png Spr 2s 190.png Spr 2c 190.png Spr b 2g 190.png
Spr 2g 190 s.png Spr 2s 190 s.png Spr 2c 190 s.png Spr b 2g 190 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 190.png Spr 3e 190.png Spr 3f 190.png Spr b 3r 190.png
Spr 3r 190 s.png Spr 3e 190 s.png Spr 3f 190 s.png Spr b 3r 190 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 190 m.png Spr 4p 190 m.png Spr 4h 190 m.png Spr b 4d 190 m.png
Spr 4d 190 f.png Spr 4p 190 f.png Spr 4h 190 f.png Spr b 4d 190 f.png
Spr 4d 190 m s.png Spr 4p 190 m s.png Spr 4h 190 m s.png Spr b 4d 190 m s.png
Spr 4d 190 f s.png Spr 4p 190 f s.png Spr 4h 190 f s.png Spr b 4d 190 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 190 m.png Spr 5b2 190 m.png Spr b 5b 190 m.png
Spr 5b 190 f.png Spr 5b2 190 f.png Spr b 5b 190 f.png
Spr 5b 190 m s.png Spr 5b2 190 m s.png Spr b 5b 190 m s.png
Spr 5b 190 f s.png Spr 5b2 190 f s.png Spr b 5b 190 f s.png
Aipom For other sprites and images, please see Aipom images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Spr 2g 190 jp.png
Spr 2g 190 s jp.png
Spr 2s 190 jp.png
Spr 2s 190 s jp.png
Spr b 2g 190 jp.png
Spr b 2g 190 s jp.png
Gold Silver Back sprites

Trivia

  • Aipom is the only Pokémon that evolves by learning Double Hit; all other Pokémon which evolve after learning a move, besides Lickitung, share that specific method of evolution with at least one other Pokémon.
    • It is also the only Pokémon that learns a move required for evolution that gets a STAB from it.
  • Aipom is the first Generation II Pokémon alphabetically.
  • Aipom and Zigzagoon are the only Pokémon that can have Pickup whose evolutions retain the ability.
  • The Japanese and international Pokémon Gold have different sprites for Aipom, with the international versions adding the beige belly missing from the Japanese sprites. It is unknown why this was changed, as several other Pokémon have errors in their Gold and Silver sprites which were unchanged until Crystal.
  • Aipom's Poké-Assist in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is a Rock-type and involves throwing Rocks. However, Aipom cannot learn Rock Throw.

Origin

Aipom appears to have been based on a monkey, with an exaggerated concept of a prehensile tail. It may be specifically based on the squirrel monkey, which is similar in appearance, and also shares its large smile with cymbal monkeys. It is also similar to an ahuizotl, a creature of Aztec mythology with monkey hands and a fifth human hand on its tail.

Name origin

Aipom's name may be a combination of ape (Though this is contradictory since "Ape" is usually a name given to tailess monkeys) and palm, referring to the hand on its tail. It may also be in reference to a pom-pon.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Griffel From Griff and Affe.
French Capumain From capucin and main.
Korean 에이팜 Eipam
Chinese (Taiwan) 長尾怪手 Cháng Wěi Guài Shǒu Literally "Long tail weird hand", which references its tail.


Related articles

External links

Jumpluff #189: Jumpluff
Pokémon
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