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==History==
==History==
===Diamond & Pearl series===
==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
When Dawn first started on her journey, she ran into [[DP002|several]] [[DP004|Buneary]] but failed to catch any of them. However, in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]'', this Buneary spotted [[Ash's Pikachu]] catching a potato that [[Brock's Croagunk]] have thrown and [[LagomorphShipping|developed a crush]] on him. After a sequence of events that nearly got Pikachu run over, Dawn chased after Buneary, who then swiped Pikachu. After a while, Dawn finally found and caught her.
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]'', Buneary was close by when [[Ash's Pikachu]] was almost run over by [[Officer Jenny]] while trying to get back [[Ash's hat]] from his {{AP|Aipom}}. She managed to rescue Pikachu and stayed near {{ashfr|the group}}'s campsite after that, but [[Brock's Croagunk]] noticed she was hiding in the bushes and she ran off. Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} rushed to catch Buneary, but Dawn was determined to battle the Pokémon after failing to catch a {{p|Buneary}} in her [[DP002|previous]] [[DP004|attempts]] and quickly commanded {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to use {{m|Bubble Beam}}. However, Buneary was able to dodge Piplup's moves and {{status|confusion|confuse}} him with {{m|Dizzy Punch}} before using {{m|Bounce}} to [[Fainting|knock him out]].


Buneary is often used in Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}}s. She was first used in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest in ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', where she faced [[Zoey's Glameow]] and lost after a tough battle.
After that, it was Ash's turn to try to catch Buneary. He used his Pikachu to battle Buneary, but she acted completely different than when battling Piplup before, covering her face with her fur. She then froze Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} with {{m|Ice Beam}} and started dancing with Pikachu. Pikachu later scolded Buneary for her actions, upsetting her and making her cry. Buneary stopped crying when she heard something. However, this did not prevent her from being locked inside a glass ball from {{TRT}}'s newest mecha. Pikachu offered to go with [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} if they agreed to free Buneary, but the trio had no plans of letting Buneary go and just wanted to capture Pikachu for {{an|Giovanni|their boss}}. Using {{m|Iron Tail}}, Pikachu managed to break free and save Buneary. Together, they were able to wreck Team Rocket's mecha and then jump before it could explode, with Ash grabbing Pikachu and Buneary landing safely on Dawn's arms. Buneary was later asked if she would like to travel with Dawn. She agreed, but Dawn said they still should have a [[Pokémon battle]].
 
This time, Piplup was prepared for Buneary's moves. Their battle began with Piplup using Bubble Beam, which Buneary dodged. Piplup followed with {{m|Peck}}, only for Buneary to dodge again. When Piplup used another Bubble Beam, Buneary countered with Ice Beam. The two moves clashed, creating an explosion. Buneary then used the smoke to surprise Piplup with Dizzy Punch, but he was able to dodge and use Peck, hitting Buneary and nodding to Dawn so she could throw a [[Poké Ball]]. After a few seconds, Buneary was successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, joining Dawn on her {{pkmn|journey|quest}} to become a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}.
 
[[File:Dawn with Buneary.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn and her Buneary]]
Buneary made her stage debut in ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', where she was used in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the [[Jubilife City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. She was first seen defeating a {{p|Bidoof}} to advance Dawn to the semifinals. There, she went up against [[Zoey's Glameow]]. Their battle began with Buneary using Ice Beam, which was countered by Glameow's {{m|Shadow Claw}} and used to create a stunning contrast that cost Dawn a few points. After that, Buneary used Bounce and Glameow used its curled tail to jump and surprise her with {{m|Fury Swipes}}. Glameow proceeded with Iron Tail, but Buneary managed to stop the attack by using her ears to grab Glameow's tail. Seeing this, [[Zoey]] ordered Glameow to spin its tail, making Buneary spin and sending her flying. Buneary fought back with Ice Beam, which Glameow managed to dodge. However, the {{type|Ice}} [[move]] ended up freezing the stage, making Glameow slip up and allowing Buneary to attack it repeatedly with Dizzy Punch and Bounce. When Glameow was about to be hit by another Dizzy Punch, it used Shadow Claw to break the ice covering the stage, sending shards towards Buneary before using Iron Tail to make her hit the ground. Time ran out after that and Buneary lost the battle on points, eliminating Dawn from the competition.


In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Buneary was used alongside [[Conway]]'s {{p|Slowking}} in the semifinal round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. They managed to defeat their opponents and advance their Trainers to the final round.
In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Buneary was used alongside [[Conway]]'s {{p|Slowking}} in the semifinal round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. They managed to defeat their opponents and advance their Trainers to the final round.
[[File:Dawn with Buneary.png|thumb|right|200px|With Dawn at the [[Hearthome Collection]]]]
In ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'', she was sent out to battle [[Maylene]]'s {{p|Meditite}} at the [[Veilstone Gym]]. Buneary battled well, even impressing Maylene with her Contest moves, but was ultimately defeated.


Buneary began wearing a vest with a heart on it in ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]''. She appears to be very proud of it and, for the most part, only takes it off for Contests and battles.
Buneary was the first Pokémon Dawn sent out during her [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Maylene]] at the [[Veilstone Gym]] in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. Dawn was counting on Buneary's jumping skills to defeat Maylene's {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Going up against {{p|Meditite}}, Buneary started the battle with her {{type|Flying}} Bounce attack. However, the Meditate Pokémon used {{m|Detect}} to sense and then avoid Buneary's move, preventing damage. After that, Meditite managed to hit Buneary with its {{m|Drain Punch}} despite her attempt to spin and dodge the attack. Buneary got up and used Ice Beam, {{status|freezing}} Meditite briefly as it used {{m|Confusion}} to break from the ice and direct the shards at Buneary. Thanks to her footwork skills, Buneary was able to avoid the ice shards, but Meditite used Confusion one more time to lift her into the air then toss her down to the ground. By extending her rolled-up ears, Buneary softened the impact before using Bounce. Meditite then used Drain Punch and the two Pokémon clashed in mid-air, causing an explosion and rendering Buneary [[Fainting|unable to continue battling]].


In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', Buneary was used in the Battle Round of the [[Wallace Cup]]. She battled against a {{p|Wailmer}} and won, allowing Dawn to advance in the competition.
In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', Buneary was used in the Battle Round of the [[Wallace Cup]]. She battled against a {{p|Wailmer}} and won, allowing Dawn to advance in the competition.


In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Buneary took part in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion competition where [[Pokémon Stylist]]s show off their Pokémon's best looks. Using a simple yet elegant white dress and a blue necklace, she was able to captivate the judges while performing her {{m|Ice Beam}} attack.
[[File:Hearthome Collection Dawn.png|thumb|220px|With Dawn at the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Dawn and Buneary were invited by [[Paris]] to register for the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion event where [[Pokémon Stylist]]s show off their Pokémon's best looks. Dawn initially had trouble picking a design for herself and Buneary, but after remembering what [[Hermione]] had told her earlier about Poké Stylists and Coordinators being one and the same, as well as [[Zoey]]'s advice to focus on showcasing the Pokémon as they are always the main attraction, she got inspired and began designing again. The next day, Dawn and Buneary were seen wearing simple snow-themed outfits for the competition. During her performance, Buneary used her Ice Beam attack to create several ice pillars before displaying her jumping ability to the judges. This secured her a spot among the three finalists, along with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. After {{TRT}} interrupted the competition with their usual antics, Buneary used Bounce together with Paris's {{p|Lopunny}} to destroy their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] and send them blasting off. Paris later announced Dawn and Buneary as the winners of the Hearthome Collection, congratulating Dawn for using simple accessories to show off Buneary.


In ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]'', she was used in the Appeals Round of the {{to|Celestic}} Contest. For her performance, she froze the stage and started ice skating. However, she lost control after she used {{m|Dizzy Punch}} to skate on her ears. Fortunately, Dawn managed to catch her and prevent her from falling, covering the mistake.
Buneary was Dawn's choice for the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the {{to|Celestic}} Contest in ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]''. She was sent out with a [[Seal|Party Seal]] and used Bounce to start her performance, jumping up high then spinning in the air. She proceeded with Ice Beam to freeze the stage and create a slide of ice so she could skate on it. After skating across the icy stage for a while, she used Dizzy Punch, allowing her to skate on her ears. However, she lost control of her rapid spinning movements and ended up flying across the hall. Seeing this, Dawn rushed to catch Buneary then told her to smile and pose as a way to make up for their mistake. The performance was praised by the judges, with [[Raoul Contesta]] saying it showed off how cute Buneary can be and [[Nurse Joy]] commenting how much fun Buneary seemed to be having. As a result, Dawn was allowed to move on to the second round Contest Battles.


In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', a wild {{p|Phione}} fell in love with Buneary. It became jealous of Pikachu and challenged him to a battle, but Buneary decided to fight instead. During the battle, Phione was able to take advantage of the proximity to the sea and confuse Buneary, but she eventually knocked it out with her {{m|Bounce}} attack. Upon seeing Phione leaving feeling down, Buneary said something to cheer it up, putting a smile on its face.
In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Phione}} [[AkebiShipping|fell in love]] with Buneary. It became jealous of Pikachu and challenged him to a battle, but Buneary decided to fight instead. During the battle, Phione was able to take advantage of the proximity to the sea and confuse Buneary, but she eventually knocked it out with her Bounce attack. Upon seeing Phione leaving feeling down, Buneary said something to cheer it up, putting a smile on its face.


In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', Buneary was used in the Appeals Round of the {{to|Chocovine}} Contest. Her performance, which consisted in creating an ice sculpture to slide on, impressed the judges enough for them to grant Dawn a place in the second round.
In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', Buneary was used in the Appeals Round of the {{to|Chocovine}} Contest. Her performance, which consisted in creating an ice sculpture to slide on, impressed the judges enough for them to grant Dawn a place in the second round.


In ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', Buneary's cuteness left an eccentric girl named [[Marilyn]] enchanted and she was hugged by her. Later, Buneary battled Marilyn's {{p|Cherubi}} and, despite having started the battle well, she ended up losing.
When Dawn sent out Buneary in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', Buneary's cuteness attracted attention from a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Shelter Town]] [[Pokémon Center]]. The Trainer, named [[Marilyn]], approached Dawn and asked her for a battle. Dawn accepted the challenge and used Buneary to battle Marilyn's {{p|Cherubi}}. As Marilyn wanted to appreciate Cherubi's cute appearance a little longer, Dawn was the first to make a move, commanding Buneary to use Dizzy Punch. Despite being hit multiple times, Cherubi did not counter attack and so Buneary used Ice Beam. This time, Cherubi used {{m|Protect}} to defend itself but acted as if it was taking damage from the attack. Upon seeing this, {{an|Brock}} interrupted the battle and gave Marilyn a lecture before telling her she would be disqualified if she refused to battle properly. After that, Cherubi fought back by using {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Buneary tried to evade the attack but ended up getting hit. Before Buneary could react, Cherubi used {{m|Tackle}} and then {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking Buneary out.


In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', she teamed up with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to perform at the [[Daybreak Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], which was being held under the [[Double Performance]] rule. They finished a stunning performance by exploding the frozen bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd, assuring Dawn's progression to the next round.
[[File:Piplup Buneary Daybreak Contest.png|thumb|left|250px|At the Daybreak Contest with Piplup]]
In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', Buneary teamed up with Piplup to perform at the [[Daybreak Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], which was being held under the [[Double Performance]] rule. Piplup used Bubble Beam to start things off and Buneary followed with an Ice Beam, freezing the bubbles that were floating around the [[Contest Hall|arena]]. After that, she used Bounce to leap in the frozen bubbles, displaying her footwork and receiving compliments from [[Marian]] for doing so. She then used a variation of the technique she perfected in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'' and Piplup did the same while simultaneously using his Peck attack. The two of them finished the performance by popping up the bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd. Their performance received positive reviews from [[Raoul Contesta|the]] [[Mr. Sukizo|three]] [[Nurse Joy|judges]] and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Stage.


In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Buneary was called out to help Dawn perfect her newest [[Contest combination]], the Ice Chandelier. She used her Ice Beam to trap {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a ball of ice and Pachirisu used its {{m|Discharge}} to make the ice shine brightly. This combination was later used by Pachirisu and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} in the [[Grand Festival]].
In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Buneary was called out to help Dawn perfect her newest [[Contest combination]], the Ice Chandelier. She used her Ice Beam to trap {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a ball of ice and Pachirisu used its {{m|Discharge}} to make the ice shine brightly. This combination was later used by Pachirisu and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} in the [[Grand Festival]].


In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', Buneary was used in the Appeals Round of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. Together with {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}, she gave an impressive performance that secured Dawn a place in the Battle Round. Later, in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', she battled [[Jessie|Jessilina]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} along with Cyndaquil and got Dawn to the final match.
In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', Buneary was used in the Performance Stage of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] along with {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}. Both of them were sent out with [[Seal|Line Seals]] and Buneary used Ice Beam to create a large frozen path resembling a roller coaster. Cyndaquil proceeded with {{m|Flame Wheel}}, rolling over the path and melting a trench for Buneary to slide on. After that, Buneary charged an Ice Beam and Cyndaquil used {{m|Smokescreen}} in order to cloak themselves above a large frozen spike. When the smoke was blown away, Buneary was seen inside a [[Poké Ball]] made of ice with Cyndaquil standing on top, impressing the judges and securing Dawn a place among the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s advancing to the [[Contest Battle]]s. She was later used in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', where she battled along with Cyndaquil against [[Jessie|Jessilina]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} in the semifinals of the competition. Together they managed to defeat their opponents and advance Dawn to the final round.


It was revealed in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' that Buneary had been chosen by [[Hermione]] to be a model of the Poké Chic magazine. As a result, Dawn decided to remain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] while {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} returned to [[Kanto]].
It was revealed in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' that Buneary had been chosen by [[Hermione]] to be a model of the Poké Chic magazine. As a result, Dawn decided to remain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] while {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} returned to [[Kanto]].


In [[SS024]], she was used to help fight off the {{p|Ariados}} that were attacking Dawn. She was caught in {{m|String Shot}} and couldn't do anything until Cyndaquil evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}} and saved her.
In [[SS024]], she was used to help fight off the {{p|Ariados}} that were attacking Dawn. She was caught in {{m|String Shot}} and couldn't do anything until Cyndaquil [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}} and saved her.


===Best Wishes series===
==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
In ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'', Buneary was introduced to {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}}'s Pokémon. Upon seeing Pikachu, she quickly embraced him, much to {{AP|Oshawott}}'s disappointment.
In ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'', Buneary was introduced to {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}}'s Pokémon. Upon seeing Pikachu, she quickly embraced him, much to {{AP|Oshawott}}'s disappointment.


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Buneary and Pikachu.png|thumb|right|200px|Buneary's affection towards Pikachu]]
[[File:Buneary cheering.png|thumb|220px|Buneary cheering]]
Buneary often displays traditional feminine personality traits similar to her {{pkmn|Trainer}}. She enjoys dressing up in beautiful outfits and likes to show off in them, particularly to {{AP|Pikachu}}. She is shown to be sensitive at times whenever Pikachu gets frustrated with her acts of affection at times that don't call for it.
Buneary often displays traditional feminine traits similar to her {{pkmn|Trainer}}. She enjoys dressing up in beautiful outfits and showing off in them, particularly to {{AP|Pikachu}}. She began wearing a vest with a heart on it in ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]'', which was designed by {{an|Dawn}} and sewed by [[Johanna]]. She appears to be very proud of her vest and, for the most part, only takes it off to compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
[[File:Buneary cheering.png|thumb|left|150px|Buneary cheering]]
 
Buneary appears to be a helpful Pokémon, as seen when she took off her vest to give to {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} when the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon was {{pkmn|illness|sick}} from storing too much electricity. When around Pikachu, she gets flustered and hides her face in her wool. However, she is always cheering for Pikachu when he participates in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} and, when not being used herself, for {{an|Dawn}} during a {{pkmn|Contest}}.
Buneary has been shown to be a helpful Pokémon. For instance, in ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', she took off her vest to give to {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} when the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} was {{pkmn|illness|sick}} from storing too much electricity. She also used Ice Beam to make an ice pack for Pachirisu in order to bring its fever down.
 
[[File:Buneary and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|220px|Buneary's affection towards Pikachu]]
Buneary [[LagomorphShipping|developed a crush]] on Pikachu after she spotted him grabbing a potato that [[Brock's Croagunk]] had tossed in the air. She is shown to be sensitive whenever Pikachu gets frustrated with her acts of affection at times that don't call for it. When around Pikachu, she gets flustered and hides her face in her fur. However, she is always cheering for Pikachu when he participates in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s and, when not being used herself, for Dawn during Contests.


Buneary has shown time after time that she was meant to compete in Contests, using her moves in unique ways that make her more noticeable such as making an ice slide from {{m|Ice Beam}} as an [[appeal]]. Commonly she combines Ice Beam with spinning and sliding actions when performing in a Contest.
Buneary has shown time after time that she was meant to compete in Contests, using her moves in unique ways that make her more noticeable such as making an ice slide from {{m|Ice Beam}} as an [[appeal]]. Commonly she combines Ice Beam with spinning and sliding actions when performing in a Contest.
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Despite her size, Buneary is very powerful and was able to tire out [[Maylene]]'s {{p|Meditite}} enough so that {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} could defeat it. Her Ice Beam, which appears to be her main attack, is powerful enough to freeze an entire lake.
Despite her size, Buneary is very powerful and was able to tire out [[Maylene]]'s {{p|Meditite}} enough so that {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} could defeat it. Her Ice Beam, which appears to be her main attack, is powerful enough to freeze an entire lake.


Upon her return in [[Unova]] with Dawn and the others, after becoming embraced with Pikachu, she was shown to be quite shy, hiding behind Mamoswine when everybody was introducing each others' Pokémon.
Upon her return in [[Unova]] with Dawn and the others, after becoming embraced with Pikachu, she was shown to be quite shy, hiding behind {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} when everybody was introducing each others' Pokémon.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
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===Move improvised===
===Move improvised===
[[File:Buneary Pachirisu Combo.png|thumb|right|200px|Ice Chandelier]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
* '''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'' with Piplup. Together with it, they battled Aerodactyl. Buneary spun around and used {{m|Ice Beam}}.
|-
* '''Ice Chandelier''' is a combination move which was created by Buneary and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} when they were training with {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP167|Teaching The Student Teacher!]]''. It involves Buneary using an {{m|Ice Beam}} around Pachirisu trapping it in a ball of ice. Pachirisu then runs around in the ball while using {{m|Discharge}}. The end result is a chandelier of ice that glows in a beautiful blue hue.
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dawn Buneary Spin.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Was first used in ''Wild in the Streets!'' with Piplup. Together with it, they battled Aerodactyl. Buneary spun around and used {{m|Ice Beam}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Buizel Ice Aqua Jet.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}
| [[Dawn's Buizel]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Buizel's Aqua Jet and another Pokémon's {{type|Ice}} move, commonly Ice Beam. It was first attempted in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit Down!]]'' by {{an|Dawn}}, but was later successfully used by {{Ash}} in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'' against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Quagsire. It was used again in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'' and ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Buneary Pachirisu Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP167|Teaching The Student Teacher!]]''
| {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Discharge}}
| [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination move which was created by Buneary and Pachirisu when they were training with Dawn. It involves Buneary using an Ice Beam around Pachirisu trapping it in a ball of ice. Pachirisu then runs around in the ball while using Discharge. The end result is a chandelier of ice that glows in a beautiful blue hue. Dawn calls it "Ice Chandelier".
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ice Wheel Slide.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]''
| {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Flame Wheel}}
| [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Buneary uses Ice Beam on the field to create a giant sculpture of slides. Cyndaquil then uses Flame Wheel on the ice path, allowing Buneary to follow Cyndaquil by sliding down.
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Dawn and Buneary.png|thumb|200px|right|Dawn and Buneary]]
[[File:Dawn and Buneary.png|thumb|200px|right|Dawn and Buneary]]
* For [[DP018]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Buneary. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ミミロルが みみをまるめて みみロール ''Mimiroru ga, mimi o marumete, mimi rōru'' "{{tt|Mimirol|Buneary}}, rolling up its ears, ear-roll."
* For [[DP018]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Buneary. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about her: 「ミミロルが みみをまるめて みみロール」 ''"{{tt|Mimirol|Buneary}}, rolling up its ears, ear-roll."''
* Buneary is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to be seen wearing clothing on a regular basis.
* Buneary is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to be seen wearing clothing on a regular basis.
* Buneary hasn't learned any new moves since Dawn captured her, similar to Brock's Croagunk.
* Buneary hasn't learned any new [[move]]s since Dawn {{pkmn2|caught}} her, similar to [[Brock's Croagunk]].
* Much like [[May's Munchlax]], Buneary is Dawn's only Pokémon that didn't defeat another {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pokémon in the final round of a Contest. This doesn't count {{TP|Ash|Buizel}}, who didn't participate in any Contests under Dawn's care.
* Every one of Buneary's moves are capable of causing [[Status effect|status effects]].
* Buneary is Dawn's only {{type|Normal}} that did not previously belong to another trainer.
* Much like [[May's Munchlax]], Buneary is Dawn's only Pokémon that didn't defeat another {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pokémon in the final round of a [[Pokémon Contest]]. This doesn't count {{TP|Ash|Buizel}}, who didn't participate in any Contests under Dawn's care.
* If [[Phione (Pokemon)|Phione]] were to be considered a [[legendary Pokémon]] due to the [[Phione#Legendary_status|dispute]] going on with it, then it would mean that Buneary is technically the third Pokemon in the series to beat a legendary Pokémon and the first one that didn't belong to Ash.
* Buneary is Dawn's only {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that did not previously belong to another {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* If {{p|Phione}} were to be considered a {{pkmn2|Legendary|Legendary Pokémon}} due to the [[Phione (Pokémon)#Mythical status|dispute]] going on with it, then it would mean that Buneary is technically the third Pokemon in the series to beat a Legendary Pokémon and the first one that didn't belong to Ash.


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Revision as of 20:03, 10 August 2015

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Debuts in Setting the World on its Buneary
Caught at Route 202
Gender Female
Ability Unknown
Current location With Dawn
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This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Buneary Tomoko Kawakami
(DP009-DP100)
Satsuki Yukino
(DP103-present)
Sarah Natochenny

Dawn's Buneary (Japanese: ヒカリのミミロル Hikari's Mimirol) was the first Pokémon captured by Dawn, and her second Pokémon overall.

History

Diamond & Pearl series

In Setting the World on Its Buneary!, Buneary was close by when Ash's Pikachu was almost run over by Officer Jenny while trying to get back Ash's hat from his Aipom. She managed to rescue Pikachu and stayed near the group's campsite after that, but Brock's Croagunk noticed she was hiding in the bushes and she ran off. Both Ash and Dawn rushed to catch Buneary, but Dawn was determined to battle the Pokémon after failing to catch a Buneary in her previous attempts and quickly commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam. However, Buneary was able to dodge Piplup's moves and confuse him with Dizzy Punch before using Bounce to knock him out.

After that, it was Ash's turn to try to catch Buneary. He used his Pikachu to battle Buneary, but she acted completely different than when battling Piplup before, covering her face with her fur. She then froze Ash, Dawn, and Brock with Ice Beam and started dancing with Pikachu. Pikachu later scolded Buneary for her actions, upsetting her and making her cry. Buneary stopped crying when she heard something. However, this did not prevent her from being locked inside a glass ball from Team Rocket's newest mecha. Pikachu offered to go with Jessie, James, and Meowth if they agreed to free Buneary, but the trio had no plans of letting Buneary go and just wanted to capture Pikachu for their boss. Using Iron Tail, Pikachu managed to break free and save Buneary. Together, they were able to wreck Team Rocket's mecha and then jump before it could explode, with Ash grabbing Pikachu and Buneary landing safely on Dawn's arms. Buneary was later asked if she would like to travel with Dawn. She agreed, but Dawn said they still should have a Pokémon battle.

This time, Piplup was prepared for Buneary's moves. Their battle began with Piplup using Bubble Beam, which Buneary dodged. Piplup followed with Peck, only for Buneary to dodge again. When Piplup used another Bubble Beam, Buneary countered with Ice Beam. The two moves clashed, creating an explosion. Buneary then used the smoke to surprise Piplup with Dizzy Punch, but he was able to dodge and use Peck, hitting Buneary and nodding to Dawn so she could throw a Poké Ball. After a few seconds, Buneary was successfully caught, joining Dawn on her quest to become a Top Coordinator.

Dawn and her Buneary

Buneary made her stage debut in Arrival of a Rival!, where she was used in the Battle Round of the Jubilife City Pokémon Contest. She was first seen defeating a Bidoof to advance Dawn to the semifinals. There, she went up against Zoey's Glameow. Their battle began with Buneary using Ice Beam, which was countered by Glameow's Shadow Claw and used to create a stunning contrast that cost Dawn a few points. After that, Buneary used Bounce and Glameow used its curled tail to jump and surprise her with Fury Swipes. Glameow proceeded with Iron Tail, but Buneary managed to stop the attack by using her ears to grab Glameow's tail. Seeing this, Zoey ordered Glameow to spin its tail, making Buneary spin and sending her flying. Buneary fought back with Ice Beam, which Glameow managed to dodge. However, the Ice-type move ended up freezing the stage, making Glameow slip up and allowing Buneary to attack it repeatedly with Dizzy Punch and Bounce. When Glameow was about to be hit by another Dizzy Punch, it used Shadow Claw to break the ice covering the stage, sending shards towards Buneary before using Iron Tail to make her hit the ground. Time ran out after that and Buneary lost the battle on points, eliminating Dawn from the competition.

In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Buneary was used alongside Conway's Slowking in the semifinal round of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. They managed to defeat their opponents and advance their Trainers to the final round.

Buneary was the first Pokémon Dawn sent out during her Gym battle against Maylene at the Veilstone Gym in Crossing the Battle Line!. Dawn was counting on Buneary's jumping skills to defeat Maylene's Fighting-type Pokémon. Going up against Meditite, Buneary started the battle with her Flying-type Bounce attack. However, the Meditate Pokémon used Detect to sense and then avoid Buneary's move, preventing damage. After that, Meditite managed to hit Buneary with its Drain Punch despite her attempt to spin and dodge the attack. Buneary got up and used Ice Beam, freezing Meditite briefly as it used Confusion to break from the ice and direct the shards at Buneary. Thanks to her footwork skills, Buneary was able to avoid the ice shards, but Meditite used Confusion one more time to lift her into the air then toss her down to the ground. By extending her rolled-up ears, Buneary softened the impact before using Bounce. Meditite then used Drain Punch and the two Pokémon clashed in mid-air, causing an explosion and rendering Buneary unable to continue battling.

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, Buneary was used in the Battle Round of the Wallace Cup. She battled against a Wailmer and won, allowing Dawn to advance in the competition.

With Dawn at the Hearthome Collection

In Arriving in Style!, Dawn and Buneary were invited by Paris to register for the Hearthome Collection, a fashion event where Pokémon Stylists show off their Pokémon's best looks. Dawn initially had trouble picking a design for herself and Buneary, but after remembering what Hermione had told her earlier about Poké Stylists and Coordinators being one and the same, as well as Zoey's advice to focus on showcasing the Pokémon as they are always the main attraction, she got inspired and began designing again. The next day, Dawn and Buneary were seen wearing simple snow-themed outfits for the competition. During her performance, Buneary used her Ice Beam attack to create several ice pillars before displaying her jumping ability to the judges. This secured her a spot among the three finalists, along with Ash's Pikachu and Cocoa's Mismagius. After Team Rocket interrupted the competition with their usual antics, Buneary used Bounce together with Paris's Lopunny to destroy their mecha and send them blasting off. Paris later announced Dawn and Buneary as the winners of the Hearthome Collection, congratulating Dawn for using simple accessories to show off Buneary.

Buneary was Dawn's choice for the Appeals Round of the Celestic Contest in Battling The Generation Gap!. She was sent out with a Party Seal and used Bounce to start her performance, jumping up high then spinning in the air. She proceeded with Ice Beam to freeze the stage and create a slide of ice so she could skate on it. After skating across the icy stage for a while, she used Dizzy Punch, allowing her to skate on her ears. However, she lost control of her rapid spinning movements and ended up flying across the hall. Seeing this, Dawn rushed to catch Buneary then told her to smile and pose as a way to make up for their mistake. The performance was praised by the judges, with Raoul Contesta saying it showed off how cute Buneary can be and Nurse Joy commenting how much fun Buneary seemed to be having. As a result, Dawn was allowed to move on to the second round Contest Battles.

In Hold the Phione!, a wild Phione fell in love with Buneary. It became jealous of Pikachu and challenged him to a battle, but Buneary decided to fight instead. During the battle, Phione was able to take advantage of the proximity to the sea and confuse Buneary, but she eventually knocked it out with her Bounce attack. Upon seeing Phione leaving feeling down, Buneary said something to cheer it up, putting a smile on its face.

In Another One Gabites the Dust!, Buneary was used in the Appeals Round of the Chocovine Contest. Her performance, which consisted in creating an ice sculpture to slide on, impressed the judges enough for them to grant Dawn a place in the second round.

When Dawn sent out Buneary in Battling a Cute Drama!, Buneary's cuteness attracted attention from a Trainer in the Shelter Town Pokémon Center. The Trainer, named Marilyn, approached Dawn and asked her for a battle. Dawn accepted the challenge and used Buneary to battle Marilyn's Cherubi. As Marilyn wanted to appreciate Cherubi's cute appearance a little longer, Dawn was the first to make a move, commanding Buneary to use Dizzy Punch. Despite being hit multiple times, Cherubi did not counter attack and so Buneary used Ice Beam. This time, Cherubi used Protect to defend itself but acted as if it was taking damage from the attack. Upon seeing this, Brock interrupted the battle and gave Marilyn a lecture before telling her she would be disqualified if she refused to battle properly. After that, Cherubi fought back by using Magical Leaf. Buneary tried to evade the attack but ended up getting hit. Before Buneary could react, Cherubi used Tackle and then Solar Beam, knocking Buneary out.

At the Daybreak Contest with Piplup

In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, Buneary teamed up with Piplup to perform at the Daybreak Town Pokémon Contest, which was being held under the Double Performance rule. Piplup used Bubble Beam to start things off and Buneary followed with an Ice Beam, freezing the bubbles that were floating around the arena. After that, she used Bounce to leap in the frozen bubbles, displaying her footwork and receiving compliments from Marian for doing so. She then used a variation of the technique she perfected in Wild in the Streets! and Piplup did the same while simultaneously using his Peck attack. The two of them finished the performance by popping up the bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd. Their performance received positive reviews from the three judges and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Stage.

In Teaching the Student Teacher!, Buneary was called out to help Dawn perfect her newest Contest combination, the Ice Chandelier. She used her Ice Beam to trap Pachirisu in a ball of ice and Pachirisu used its Discharge to make the ice shine brightly. This combination was later used by Pachirisu and Mamoswine in the Grand Festival.

In Last Call — First Round!, Buneary was used in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival along with Cyndaquil. Both of them were sent out with Line Seals and Buneary used Ice Beam to create a large frozen path resembling a roller coaster. Cyndaquil proceeded with Flame Wheel, rolling over the path and melting a trench for Buneary to slide on. After that, Buneary charged an Ice Beam and Cyndaquil used Smokescreen in order to cloak themselves above a large frozen spike. When the smoke was blown away, Buneary was seen inside a Poké Ball made of ice with Cyndaquil standing on top, impressing the judges and securing Dawn a place among the Coordinators advancing to the Contest Battles. She was later used in Coming Full-Festival Circle!, where she battled along with Cyndaquil against Jessilina's Seviper and Carnivine in the semifinals of the competition. Together they managed to defeat their opponents and advance Dawn to the final round.

It was revealed in Memories are Made of Bliss! that Buneary had been chosen by Hermione to be a model of the Poké Chic magazine. As a result, Dawn decided to remain in the Sinnoh region while Ash and Brock returned to Kanto.

In SS024, she was used to help fight off the Ariados that were attacking Dawn. She was caught in String Shot and couldn't do anything until Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and saved her.

Best Wishes series

In Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!, Buneary was introduced to Ash, Cilan and Iris's Pokémon. Upon seeing Pikachu, she quickly embraced him, much to Oshawott's disappointment.

Personality and characteristics

Buneary cheering

Buneary often displays traditional feminine traits similar to her Trainer. She enjoys dressing up in beautiful outfits and showing off in them, particularly to Pikachu. She began wearing a vest with a heart on it in The Bells Are Singing!, which was designed by Dawn and sewed by Johanna. She appears to be very proud of her vest and, for the most part, only takes it off to compete in Pokémon Contests.

Buneary has been shown to be a helpful Pokémon. For instance, in Doc Brock!, she took off her vest to give to Pachirisu when the Electric-type Pokémon was sick from storing too much electricity. She also used Ice Beam to make an ice pack for Pachirisu in order to bring its fever down.

Buneary's affection towards Pikachu

Buneary developed a crush on Pikachu after she spotted him grabbing a potato that Brock's Croagunk had tossed in the air. She is shown to be sensitive whenever Pikachu gets frustrated with her acts of affection at times that don't call for it. When around Pikachu, she gets flustered and hides her face in her fur. However, she is always cheering for Pikachu when he participates in Gym battles and, when not being used herself, for Dawn during Contests.

Buneary has shown time after time that she was meant to compete in Contests, using her moves in unique ways that make her more noticeable such as making an ice slide from Ice Beam as an appeal. Commonly she combines Ice Beam with spinning and sliding actions when performing in a Contest.

Despite her size, Buneary is very powerful and was able to tire out Maylene's Meditite enough so that Ambipom could defeat it. Her Ice Beam, which appears to be her main attack, is powerful enough to freeze an entire lake.

Upon her return in Unova with Dawn and the others, after becoming embraced with Pikachu, she was shown to be quite shy, hiding behind Mamoswine when everybody was introducing each others' Pokémon.

Moves used

Dawn Buneary Dizzy Punch.png
Using Dizzy Punch
Move First Used In
Bounce Setting The World On Its Buneary!
Ice Beam Setting The World On Its Buneary!
Dizzy Punch Setting The World On Its Buneary!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Move improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Dawn Buneary Spin.png Wild in the Streets! None None
Description: Was first used in Wild in the Streets! with Piplup. Together with it, they battled Aerodactyl. Buneary spun around and used Ice Beam.
Ash Buizel Ice Aqua Jet.png A Stand-Up Sit-Down! Aqua Jet and Ice Beam Dawn's Buizel
Description: A combination of Buizel's Aqua Jet and another Pokémon's Ice-type move, commonly Ice Beam. It was first attempted in A Stand-Up Sit Down! by Dawn, but was later successfully used by Ash in Pruning a Passel of Pals! and in A Crasher Course in Power! against Crasher Wake's Quagsire. It was used again in Classroom Training! and Familiarity Breeds Strategy!.
Buneary Pachirisu Combo.png Teaching The Student Teacher! Ice Beam and Discharge Dawn's Pachirisu
Description: A combination move which was created by Buneary and Pachirisu when they were training with Dawn. It involves Buneary using an Ice Beam around Pachirisu trapping it in a ball of ice. Pachirisu then runs around in the ball while using Discharge. The end result is a chandelier of ice that glows in a beautiful blue hue. Dawn calls it "Ice Chandelier".
Ice Wheel Slide.png Last Call — First Round! Ice Beam and Flame Wheel Dawn's Cyndaquil
Description: Buneary uses Ice Beam on the field to create a giant sculpture of slides. Cyndaquil then uses Flame Wheel on the ice path, allowing Buneary to follow Cyndaquil by sliding down.

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Buneary appeared in the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga, which is based on the Diamond & Pearl series of the anime. She appears for the first time in Friendship Power and has a small appearance in Covered in Sludge and Stin~ky as well. In Saving Sharpedo!, she was used in battle against a Sharpedo.

Moves used

Dawn Buneary Ice Beam PDP.png
Using Ice Beam
Move First Used In
Ice Beam Saving Sharpedo!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
Dawn's Buneary in the manga

In the movie adaptations

Dawn's Buneary appears in the following manga adaptations of Pokémon movies: The Rise of Darkrai.

The Rise of Darkrai

She is shown when Dawn sends her Pokémon out to play with several other Pokémon.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Dawn's Buneary in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Dawn's Buneary
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Buneary Pokémon M Colorless       Movie Commemoration Random Pack   019/022
 


Trivia

Dawn and Buneary
  • For DP018, Professor Oak's lecture is about Dawn's Buneary. He writes this senryū about her: 「ミミロルが みみをまるめて みみロール」 "Mimirol, rolling up its ears, ear-roll."
  • Buneary is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to be seen wearing clothing on a regular basis.
  • Buneary hasn't learned any new moves since Dawn caught her, similar to Brock's Croagunk.
  • Every one of Buneary's moves are capable of causing status effects.
  • Much like May's Munchlax, Buneary is Dawn's only Pokémon that didn't defeat another Coordinator's Pokémon in the final round of a Pokémon Contest. This doesn't count Buizel, who didn't participate in any Contests under Dawn's care.
  • Buneary is Dawn's only Normal-type Pokémon that did not previously belong to another Trainer.
  • If Phione were to be considered a Legendary Pokémon due to the dispute going on with it, then it would mean that Buneary is technically the third Pokemon in the series to beat a Legendary Pokémon and the first one that didn't belong to Ash.

Related articles

  • For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Buneary.


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