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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Physiology=== | ===Physiology=== | ||
Dunsparce are pale yellow, serpentine Pokémon with two small, white-colored wings which are capable of lifting the Pokémon a few inches off the ground. They also possess a drill on the end of their tail for digging which resembles a rattlesnake's rattle. Besides their main pale yellow coloration, they have accentuations of blue, such as the ring patterning encircling their eyes, the thick stripes on the pattern on its back, and its underside, and beige, such as its eyelids and back. | Dunsparce are pale yellow, serpentine Pokémon with two small, white-colored wings which are capable of lifting the Pokémon a few inches off the ground. They also possess a drill on the end of their tail for digging which resembles a rattlesnake's rattle. Besides their main pale yellow coloration, they have accentuations of blue, such as the ring patterning encircling their eyes, the thick stripes on the pattern on its back, and its underside, and beige, such as its eyelids and back. Dunsparce's eyes seemed perpetually closed and goggle-like in appearance, somewhat like {{p|Baltoy}}'s, and there are pointed prongs on the underside of its chin. | ||
====Gender differences==== | ====Gender differences==== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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===Habitat=== | ===Habitat=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]] | ||
Dunsparce prefer to live in caves, forests, and large wide open spaces. | Dunsparce prefer to live in caves, forests, and large wide open spaces. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[ | [[File:Dunsparce flying anime.png|thumb|right|210px|Dunsparce in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Many Dunsparce appeared in the anime in ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]''. | Many Dunsparce appeared in the anime in ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]''. | ||
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|golddex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | |golddex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | ||
|silverdex=If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. | |silverdex=If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. | ||
|crystaldex=It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there. | |crystaldex=It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there. | ||
|rsdex=Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. | |rsdex=Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. | ||
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|leafgreendex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | |leafgreendex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | ||
|stadium2dex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | |stadium2dex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | ||
|dpptdex=It {{ | |dpptdex=It {{m|dig}}s into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. | ||
|heartgolddex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | |heartgolddex=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. | ||
|soulsilverdex=If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. | |soulsilverdex=If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. | ||
|bwdex={{tt|しっぽで じめんを ほって めいろのような すあなを つくる。はねで すこしだけ とべる。|It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | |bwdex={{tt|しっぽで じめんを ほって めいろのような すあなを つくる。はねで すこしだけ とべる。|It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Dunsparce is one of three Pokémon that can be found through HM means other than {{m|Surf}}. This only applies to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and with the move {{m|Rock Smash}}. The other are {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Shuckle}} (which is available only in {{ | * Dunsparce is one of three Pokémon that can be found through HM means other than {{m|Surf}}. This only applies to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and with the move {{m|Rock Smash}}. The other are {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Shuckle}} (which is available only in {{v2|Emerald}}) in Generation III using the same move. | ||
* Dunsparce in the anime is usually depicted as small, most of the time not any bigger than up to someone's ankle, while in the games it is almost 5 feet tall. | * Dunsparce in the anime is usually depicted as small, most of the time not any bigger than up to someone's ankle, while in the games it is almost 5 feet tall. | ||
** Its height in the games may in fact be its length. The same discrepancy occurs with other long-bodied Pokémon like {{p|Ekans}} or {{p|Dratini}}. | ** Its height in the games may in fact be its length. The same discrepancy occurs with other long-bodied Pokémon like {{p|Ekans}} or {{p|Dratini}}. | ||
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*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Insolourdo - From ''insolent'' and ''lourdeau'' (graceless). | *[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Insolourdo - From ''insolent'' and ''lourdeau'' (graceless). | ||
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 노고치 ''Nogochi'' | *[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 노고치 ''Nogochi'' | ||
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 土龍弟弟 | *[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 土龍弟弟 ''Tǔ Lóng Dì Dì'' - Literally "Earth dragon (younger) brother". 土 may come from the alternate spelling of "tsuchi" in {{wp|tsuchinoko}}. 龍弟弟 (younger dragon brother) may be referring to a snake. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |
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Dunsparce (Japanese: ノコッチ Nokocchi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Dunsparce are pale yellow, serpentine Pokémon with two small, white-colored wings which are capable of lifting the Pokémon a few inches off the ground. They also possess a drill on the end of their tail for digging which resembles a rattlesnake's rattle. Besides their main pale yellow coloration, they have accentuations of blue, such as the ring patterning encircling their eyes, the thick stripes on the pattern on its back, and its underside, and beige, such as its eyelids and back. Dunsparce's eyes seemed perpetually closed and goggle-like in appearance, somewhat like Baltoy's, and there are pointed prongs on the underside of its chin.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
At first glance, these Pokémon appear plain. However, Dunsparce make themselves quite elusive.
They also are able to dig extremely well and fly a little using their small wings.
Behavior
Dunsparce are extremely shy of human beings and rarely ever make themselves known. However, they are known to swarm on random occasions.
Habitat
Dunsparce prefer to live in caves, forests, and large wide open spaces.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Many Dunsparce appeared in the anime in The Dunsparce Deception.
Minor appearances
A Dunsparce made a cameo appearance in Following a Maiden's Voyage! in Ariados's web.
Another Dunsparce made a cameo in Team Shocker! doing an appeal.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Crystal and her Chikorita accidentally get caught in one of Lt. Surge's electrical traps trying to retrieve the ball containing a Dunsparce that they captured.
Much later, in Volume 23, a little girl that owns a Dunsparce faxed Bill and informs him of Deoxys' rampage and Giovanni's subsequent appearance on Kin Island.
Many volumes later, in the Diamond & Pearl arc, Roseanne is attacked by a pack of Yanmega controlled by Mars. Diamond told her to take refuge in the hole her Dunsparce dug.
Pokédex entries
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In the TCG
- Main article: Dunsparce (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Channel | Mt. Snowfall |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 10 Endless Level 11 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Great Canyon (1F-3F) Wish Cave (43F-44F) Joyous Tower (43F-44F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Foggy Forest (1F-5F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs |
Rasp Cavern Ice Temple |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 100
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160 - 207 | 310 - 404 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
Total: 415
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Agility | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | |||||
Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Bide | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Curse | Ghost | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Evil Eye* | Ghost | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 15 | |||||
Secret Power* | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Trump Card | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Special moves
Shadow moves | <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 33+ | Purified moves | ||
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Shadow Rush | File:Box colo 206.png | Spite | Ghost | |
-- | Glare | Normal | ||
-- | Yawn | Normal | ||
-- | Take Down | Normal | ||
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Evolution
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Dunsparce is one of three Pokémon that can be found through HM means other than Surf. This only applies to HeartGold and SoulSilver, and with the move Rock Smash. The other are Nosepass and Shuckle (which is available only in Emerald) in Generation III using the same move.
- Dunsparce in the anime is usually depicted as small, most of the time not any bigger than up to someone's ankle, while in the games it is almost 5 feet tall.
- Despite what its Pokédex entries say, it does not have the ability Levitate.
- Dunsparce is one of two Pokémon that could produce a Swinub with AncientPower as an egg move prior to Generation IV, the other being Kecleon.
Origin
Dunsparce is based on the mythical tsuchinoko. Similar to Bigfoot or the Chupacabra, sightings and reports appear in the Japanese media, however hard evidence is always lacking. Tsuchinoko are 30 cm to 80 cm long, with a large head and poisonous fangs. Its body is thicker than its head and tail. The noises it makes resemble squeaks, chirps and snores. Unlike real snakes, which slither from side to side, a tsuchinoko wiggles ahead in a straight line. The tsuchinoko curls its body to leap through the air. Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a snake-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the Feathered Serpent, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many Mesoamerican religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with bumblebees, including their stripes, tiny wings, stinger-like tail, and the fact that they burrow into the ground.
Name origin
"Dun" can mean grayish yellow or gloomy, while "sparse" refers to its rarity. Dunsparce's name may also contain "dunce", meaning a stupid person. Nokocchi (ノコッチ) comes from つちのこ tsuchinoko, a fabled snakelike creature. The characters are swapped to become のこっち, and then transliterated into katakana.
In other languages
- German: Dummisel - Includes dumm (stupid).
- French: Insolourdo - From insolent and lourdeau (graceless).
- Korean: 노고치 Nogochi
- Chinese (Taiwan): 土龍弟弟 Tǔ Lóng Dì Dì - Literally "Earth dragon (younger) brother". 土 may come from the alternate spelling of "tsuchi" in tsuchinoko. 龍弟弟 (younger dragon brother) may be referring to a snake.
External links
- The Dunsparce Fanlisting, the fanlisting for Dunsparce
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