Vivillon (Japanese: ビビヨン Viviyon) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Spewpa starting at level 12. It is the final form of Scatterbug.
In Generation VI and Generation VII, Vivillon's wing pattern depends on the real-world geographic location set on the game the Pokémon was generated in. There are a total of twenty known patterns, one of which is event-exclusive. For a partial list of real-world Vivillon pattern locations, see List of Pokémon with form differences → Vivillon.
Biology
Vivillon is a butterfly-like Pokémon with wings that come in a large variety of patterns. It has a round, grayish head with large, black, pixelated eyes and a pair of skinny antennae. The tips of the antennae each have an ovoid scale that is dark gray on the upper half and beige on the lower half. Vivillon's thorax is an ovoid and divided into three segments; each segment is a different shade of gray. Its legs are also ovoid and are dark gray on the lower half, beige on the upper half, and have a black band in the middle. It has two black, circular hands and no visible arms.
While Vivillon's wings come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, they always have black edges and pixelated markings. Its wings' pattern is affected by the climate in which it lives. It can spread its scales to calm an opponent's fighting spirit, as shown in the anime.
Vivillon is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Powder by leveling up.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Vivillon debuted in its Meadow Pattern form in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!, under the ownership of Viola. Viola used it in a Gym battle against Ash, where it battled Fletchling and won. Vivillon reappeared in the next episode, where it had a rematch against Fletchling and won again, but then lost against Pikachu. It reappeared again in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! in a flashback. Vivillon then physically reappeared in Rocking Kalos Defenses! and Forming a More Perfect Union!, where it participated in the fight against the Giant Rock.
Multiple Vivillon appeared in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!. They debuted in their Continental, Elegant, Garden, Icy Snow, Savannah, and Sun Pattern forms in this episode, in which they all evolved from a group of Spewpa that had been targeted by Dolan.
Multiple Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad. They were among the Pokémon residing in a forest.
A Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Performing a Pathway to the Future!, under the ownership of Aria. It was used in the final round of the Gloire City Master Class Pokémon Showcase.
A Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!, under the ownership of Alvin. It battled Clembot, going up against Magnemite and winning, but it then lost against Magneton.
Minor appearances
Multiple Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.
Three Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!.
Two Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, where they fled from Team Flare as they conducted an experiment.
Six Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Seeing the Forest for the Trees!, having all evolved from Spewpa.
Multiple Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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XY005
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Vivillon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Vivillon, the Scale Pokémon. Vivillon are skillfully able to find a source of water. It has been said that you'll find a spring if you follow a Vivillon.
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Pokémon Generations
A Meadow Pattern Vivillon appeared in The Beauty Eternal, where it briefly flew past Café Soleil.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Vivillon appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Pokémon Adventures
Viola owns a Meadow Pattern Vivillon that she uses in her Gym. It first appeared in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't.
In Dancing Vivillon and Burning Fletchinder, fifteen Sky Trainers were hypnotized by Malva and used fifteen Vivillon, each with a different Pattern. The Vivillon Patterns which debuted were the Archipelago, Continental, Elegant, Garden, High Plains, Icy Snow, Jungle, Modern, Monsoon, Polar, River, Sandstorm, Savanna, Sun, and Tundra Patterns. The leader of these Sky Trainers, Yvette, has mentioned that she has 18 of the Vivillon Patterns, including the Poké Ball and Fancy Patterns. After their defeat and no longer being hypnotized the Vivillon safely land the Sky Trainers down in Shooting Frogadier. Yvette later uses a Marine Pattern Vivillon with her other Vivillon and in conjunction with Viola's Meadow Pattern Vivillon.
Archipelago, Continental, Elegant, Polar and Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon in Pokémon Adventures
Archipelago, Sun, Savanna, Monsoon, Modern, High Plains, Icy Snow, River, Tundra, Polar, Sandstorm, Modern, Marine, Garden and Elegant Pattern Vivillon in Pokémon Adventures
In the TCG
- Main article: Vivillon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #022
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
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The patterns on this Pokémon's wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
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Omega Ruby
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Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
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Alpha Sapphire
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The patterns on this Pokémon's wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VIII
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New Snap
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Florio Nature ParkDay (Meadow Pattern), Level 3 (Garden Pattern), Night with Secret Side Path (Garden Pattern), Secret Side PathDay (Meadow, Garden Patterns), Night (Garden Pattern) Research Camp (Poké Ball, Fancy Patterns) Founja JungleDay Level 2+ (Monsoon Pattern), Level 3 (Jungle Pattern), Night Level 2 (Jungle, River Patterns) Mightywide RiverDay (Jungle Pattern), Level 2+ (River Pattern), Night (Jungle, River Patterns), Level 2 (Monsoon Pattern) Elsewhere ForestLevel 3 (Modern, Elegant Patterns) Blushing BeachDay, Night (Marine Pattern) Maricopia Reef Evening (Ocean Pattern) Sweltering SandsDay (Sandstorm Pattern),Night Level 2 (Sun, Savanna Patterns) Barren BadlandsNight (Sandstorm, Savanna, Sun Patterns), Level 2 (Jungle, Marine, Modern, Ocean, Polar, Tundra Patterns) Fireflow VolcanoLevel 3 (High Plains Pattern) Shiver SnowfieldsDay Level 2+ (Tundra Pattern), Level 3 (Polar Pattern), Night Level 2(Icy Snow Pattern) Outaway CaveLevel 2+ (Jungle Pattern), Level 3 (Archipelago Pattern) Ruins of RemembranceLevel 3 (Continental Pattern)
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In events
Poké Ball Pattern
Fancy Pattern
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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89
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84 - 155
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164 - 304
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Total: 411
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Vivillon's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
Meadow Pattern
Poké Ball Pattern
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #001
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The patterns on a Vivillon's wings adapt to the environment. Even on the same island, you can find different Vivillon in areas with different climates.
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Other Patterns
New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #001
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The patterns on a Vivillon's wings adapt to the environment. Even on the same island, you can find different Vivillon in areas with different climates.
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Evolution
Forms
Archipelago Pattern
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Continental Pattern
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Elegant Pattern
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Fancy Pattern
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Garden Pattern
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High Plains Pattern
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Icy Snow Pattern
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Jungle Pattern
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Marine Pattern
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Meadow Pattern
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Modern Pattern
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Monsoon Pattern
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Ocean Pattern
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Poké Ball Pattern
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Polar Pattern
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River Pattern
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Sandstorm Pattern
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Savanna Pattern
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Sun Pattern
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Tundra Pattern
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
- Vivillon and its pre-evolved forms are the only Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
- Vivillon and its pre-evolved forms are also the only Generation VI Pokémon in the Bug Egg Group.
- Vivillon is the only fully evolved Pokémon to have the Ability Friend Guard.
- Vivillon's effort value yield of 1 HP, 1 Special Attack, and 1 Speed is unique.
- Vivillon's Pokédex color has changed between generations:
- In Generation VI, Vivillon's Pokédex color is black.
- In Generation VII, Vivillon's Pokédex color is white.
- In Pokémon HOME, each of Vivillon's forms are listed under distinct color groupings based on the color of their wings.
- Since the release of Pokémon HOME, Vivillon is listed under the most Pokédex color groupings, with a total of nine.
- There currently exists a Vivillon form for every Pokédex color group, except black.
- Vivillon cannot learn Iron Defense from a Move Tutor, even though its pre-evolution, Spewpa, is able to learn this move.
Origin
Considering the many different varieties of Vivillon that differ depending on the player's geographic location, Vivillon may have been based on Papilio dardanus which is known for having over 14 known morphs, each of which mimics a different distasteful species of butterfly, a reference to polymorphism. Its block-like wing patterns may be based on pixel art.
Name origin
Vivillon may be a combination of vivid and papillon (French for butterfly). It may also involve brillant (French for brilliant).
Viviyon may be a combination of 美 bi (beauty), vivid, and papillon. It may also involve brillant.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ビビヨン Viviyon
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From 美 bi, vivid, and papillon
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French
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Prismillon
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From prisme and papillon
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Spanish
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Vivillon
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Same as English name
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German
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Vivillon
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Vivillon
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Same as English name
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Korean
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비비용 Vivillon
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Transcription of English name
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Mandarin Chinese
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彩粉蝶 Cǎifěndié* 碧粉蝶 Bìfěndié*
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From 彩 cǎi, 鱗粉 línfěn, and 蝶 dié From 碧 bì, 鱗粉 línfěn, and 蝶 dié
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Cantonese Chinese
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彩粉蝶 Chóifándihp* 碧粉蝶 Bīkfándihp*
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From 彩 chói, 鱗粉 lèuhnfán, and 蝶 dihp From 碧 bīk, 鱗粉 lèuhnfán, and 蝶 dihp
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More languages
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Hebrew
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ויוולון Vivilon
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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विविल्लोन Vivillon
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Вивийон Viviyon
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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วิวิญอง Wiwiyong
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Transcription of Japanese name
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French
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Italian
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Spanish
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Korean
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Chinese
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Icy Snow Pattern |
ひょうせつのもよう Icy Snow Pattern |
Motif Blizzard |
Frostmuster |
Motivo Nevi Perenni |
Motivo Polar |
빙설의 모양 Bingseor ui Moyang |
冰雪花紋 / 冰雪花纹 Bīngxuě Huāwén / Bīngsyut Fāmàhn |
Padrão Neve Congelada
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Polar Pattern |
ゆきぐにのもよう Snow Country Pattern |
Motif Banquise |
Schneefeldmuster |
Motivo Nordico |
Motivo Taiga |
설국의 모양 Seolgug ui Moyang |
雪國花紋 / 雪国花纹 Xuěguó Huāwén / Syutgwok Fāmàhn |
Padrão Polar
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Tundra Pattern |
せつげんのもよう Snow Field Pattern |
Motif Glace |
Flockenmuster |
Motivo Manto di Neve |
Motivo Tundra |
설원의 모양 Seorwon ui Moyang |
雪原花紋 / 雪原花纹 Xuěyuán Huāwén / Syutyùhn Fāmàhn |
Padrão Tundra
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Continental Pattern |
たいりくのもよう Continent Pattern |
Motif Continent |
Kontinentalmuster |
Motivo Continentale |
Motivo Continental |
대륙의 모양 Daeryog ui Moyang |
大陸花紋 / 大陆花纹 Dàlù Huāwén / Daaihluhk Fāmàhn |
Padrão Continental
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Garden Pattern |
ていえんのもよう Garden Pattern |
Motif Verdure |
Ziergartenmuster |
Motivo Prato |
Motivo Vergel |
정원의 모양 Jeongwon ui Moyang |
庭園花紋 / 庭园花纹 Tíngyuán Huāwén / Tìhngyùhn Fāmàhn |
Padrão Jardim
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Elegant Pattern |
みやびなもよう Elegant Pattern |
Motif Monarchie |
Prunkmuster |
Motivo Eleganza |
Motivo Oriental |
우아한 모양 Ua-han Moyang |
高雅花紋 / 高雅花纹 Gāoyǎ Huāwén / Gōungáh Fāmàhn |
Padrão Elegante
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Meadow Pattern |
はなぞののもよう Flower Garden Pattern |
Motif Floraison |
Blumenmeermuster |
Motivo Giardinfiore |
Motivo Floral |
화원의 모양 Hwawon ui Moyang |
花園花紋 / 花园花纹 Huāyuán Huāwén / Fāyún Fāmàhn |
Padrão Prado
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Modern Pattern |
モダンなもよう Modern Pattern |
Motif Métropole |
Innovationsmuster |
Motivo Trendy |
Motivo Moderno |
모던한 모양 Modern-han Moyang |
摩登花紋 / 摩登花纹 Módēng Huāwén / Mōdāng Fāmàhn |
Padrão Moderno
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Marine Pattern |
マリンのもよう Marine Pattern |
Motif Rivage |
Aquamarinmuster |
Motivo Marino |
Motivo Marino |
마린의 모양 Marine ui Moyang |
大海花紋 / 大海花纹 Dàhǎi Huāwén / Daaihhói Fāmàhn |
Padrão Marinho
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Archipelago Pattern |
ぐんとうのもよう Archipelago Pattern |
Motif Archipel |
Archipelmuster |
Motivo Arcipelago |
Motivo Isleño |
군도의 모양 Gundo ui Moyang |
群島花紋 / 群岛花纹 Qúndǎo Huāwén / Kwàhndóu Fāmàhn |
Padrão Arquipélago
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High Plains Pattern |
こうやのもよう Wilderness Pattern |
Motif Sécheresse |
Dürremuster |
Motivo Deserto |
Motivo Estepa |
황야의 모양 Hwangya ui Moyang |
荒野花紋 / 荒野花纹 Huāngyě Huāwén / Fōngyéh Fāmàhn |
Padrão Planalto
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Sandstorm Pattern |
さじんのもよう Duststorm Pattern |
Motif Sable |
Sandmuster |
Motivo Sabbia |
Motivo Desierto |
사진의 모양 Sajin ui Moyang |
沙塵花紋 / 沙尘花纹 Shāchén Huāwén / Sāchàhn Fāmàhn |
Padrão Deserto
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River Pattern |
たいがのもよう Big River Pattern |
Motif Delta |
Flussdeltamuster |
Motivo Fluviale |
Motivo Oasis |
대하의 모양 Daeha ui Moyang |
大河花紋 / 大河花纹 Dàhé Huāwén / Daaihhòh Fāmàhn |
Padrão Rio
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Monsoon Pattern |
スコールのもよう Squall Pattern |
Motif Cyclone |
Monsunmuster |
Motivo Pluviale |
Motivo Monzón |
스콜의 모양 Squall ui Moyang |
驟雨花紋 / 骤雨花纹 Zhòuyǔ Huāwén / Jaauhyúh Fāmàhn |
Padrão Monção
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Savanna Pattern |
サバンナのもよう Savanna Pattern |
Motif Mangrove |
Savannenmuster |
Motivo Savana |
Motivo Pantano |
사바나의 모양 Savanna ui Moyang |
熱帶草原花紋 / 热带草原花纹 Rèdài-Cǎoyuán Huāwén / Yihtdaai-Chóuyùhn Fāmàhn |
Padrão Savana
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Sun Pattern |
たいようのもよう Sun Pattern |
Motif Zénith |
Sonnenmuster |
Motivo Solare |
Motivo Solar |
태양의 모양 Taeyang ui Moyang |
太陽花紋 / 太阳花纹 Tàiyáng Huāwén / Taaiyèuhng Fāmàhn |
Padrão Solar
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Ocean Pattern |
オーシャンのもよう Ocean Pattern |
Motif Soleil Levant |
Ozeanmuster |
Motivo Oceanico |
Motivo Océano |
오션의 모양 Ocean ui Moyang |
大洋花紋 / 大洋花纹 Dàyáng Huāwén / Daaihyèuhng Fāmàhn |
Padrão Oceano
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Jungle Pattern |
ジャングルのもよう Jungle Pattern |
Motif Jungle |
Dschungelmuster |
Motivo Giungla |
Motivo Jungla |
정글의 모양 Jungle ui Moyang |
熱帶雨林花紋 / 热带雨林花纹 Rèdài-Yǔlín Huāwén / Yihtdaai-Yúhlàhm Fāmàhn |
Padrão Selva
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Fancy Pattern |
ファンシーなもよう Fancy Pattern |
Motif Fantaisie |
Fantasiemuster |
Motivo Sbarazzino |
Motivo Fantasía |
팬시한 모양 Fancy-han Moyang |
幻彩花紋 / 幻彩花纹 Huàncǎi Huāwén / Waahnchói Fāmàhn |
Padrão Chique
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Poké Ball Pattern |
ボールのもよう Ball Pattern |
Motif Poké Ball |
Pokéball-Muster |
Motivo Poké Ball |
Motivo Poké Ball |
볼의 모양 Ball ui Moyang |
球球花紋 / 球球花纹 Qiúqiú Huāwén / Kàuhkàuh Fāmàhn |
Padrão Poké Bola
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