Girafarig (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Girafarig
キリンリキ Kirinriki
#203
203Girafarig.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Normal Psychic
Category
Long Neck Pokémon
Abilities
Inner Focus or Early Bird
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#149
Hoenn
#164
Sinnoh
#121
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-178
Oblivia
R-241 N-128
Height
4'11"
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
91.5 lbs.
Imperial
41.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F203.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Ground group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 149 Battle Exp.: 1491*

Girafarig (Japanese: キリンリキ Kirinriki) is a dual-type Normal/Psychic Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Girafarig are Pokémon that possess several unusual features. Their front halves are yellow with black spots while their back halves are black with yellow spots. In the front they have a long neck used for browsing (though not quite as long as their real-world counterparts), with pink spikes running down the back. The most unusual feature is its tail end, which possesses a head of its own. However, this head is incapable of independent thinking but relies on outside stimuli such as smell to guide its actions. The tail often mimics the head during feeding and is able to warn the Pokémon of danger if it is sleeping.

Gender differences

The darker section of a female Girafarig is smaller than a male's, and only contains one yellow spot.

Special abilities

Due to mysteriously being a part Template:Type2, it is immune to Template:Type2 attacks, which would be a threat to its Psychic typing. This typing also negates Normal's weakness to Fighting, leaving it weak to the moves of only two types: The Template:Type2 and the Template:Type2.

Behavior

The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. While Girafarig sleeps, the head on its rear keeps watch, as it does not need to sleep. While Girafarig is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif
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Girafarig live in wide-open plains and at the bottom of mountains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

A Girafarig is an herbivore: it eats grass, leaves, and tree shoots.

In the anime

File:Girafarig anime.png
Girafarig in the anime

Major appearances

Girafarig first appeared in The Psychic Sidekicks under the ownership of a girl named Cherry.

A Girafarig appeared in Gone With the Windworks!, under the ownership of Lyra.

Minor appearances

Lisa used a Girafarig to battle Ash during the opening credits of Spell of the Unown. It was able to defeat Ash's Chikorita.

Drew battled a Girafarig in a Contest in Cruisin' for a Losin'.

Morrison introduced Ash and friends to his Girafarig in Saved by the Beldum.

Lucian used his Girafarig against a Scizor in An Elite Meet and Greet!.

Girafarig made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void.

Girafarig also made an appearance in A Full Course Tag Battle!, under the ownership of Roman.

Another Girafarig made a cameo appearance in Last Call, First Round!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP156 Girafarig Ash's Pokédex Girafarig, the Long Neck Pokémon. Girafarig has a second head on its tail that bite those who approach it carelessly.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Girafarig first appeared in Volume 8 as one of the Pokémon used by Team Rocket.

Morty later helped to locate a lost Girafarig in Volume 10.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS129 Girafarig has a mini brain in its tail. It can pick scents when you're near, so be careful!*

In the TCG

Main article: Girafarig (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Silver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
Crystal When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy.
Stadium 2 Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation III
Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite.
Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day.
Emerald A Girafarig is an herbivore--it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating.
FireRed Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
LeafGreen Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation IV
Diamond Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind.
Pearl While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep.
Platinum The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward.
HeartGold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
SoulSilver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
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
Common Route 43
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Uncommon Safari Zone
Emerald
Uncommon Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Route 214, Lake Valor
Platinum
Uncommon Valor Lakefront
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon Routes 43 and 48
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Treehouse
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Cobalt Coast
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 5
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Solar Cave (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Amp Plains (5F-10F)
Far Amp Plains (1F-6F)
Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Road
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Canal Ruins
Ice Temple

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Ruby Sapphire Persim Berry Persim Berry (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl Persim Berry Persim Berry (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
455
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
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/18 ★★


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 ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generations:
II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
00Start Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Beauty 0  
00Start Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 0  
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 03535 095}}95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥
00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100}}100% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥
00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100}}100% 25 Smart 3 ♥♥♥
055 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 40 Smart 1
1010 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100}}100% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
1414 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
1919 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
2323 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 40 Cute 0  
2828 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
3232 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 090}}90% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
3737 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
4141 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
4646 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generations:
II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status —% 20 Smart 0  
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0  
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 95 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120 70% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0  
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0  
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10 Smart 0  
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 80 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Recycle Normal Status —% 10 Smart 0  
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status —% 10 Smart 0  
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100% 15 Smart 1
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generations:
II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
PsyduckGolduck
SentretFurret
WooperQuagsire
SwinubPiloswineMamoswine
SlakothVigorothSlaking
WailmerWailord
NumelCamerupt
Torkoal
BidoofBibarel
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20 Cute 0  
SneaselWeavile
HoundourHoundoom
Beat Up Dark Physical 10 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidoking
Jolteon
CombuskenBlaziken
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
SentretFurret
BunearyLopunny
Lucario
Foresight Normal Status —% 40 Smart 1
Espeon
Absol
Future Sight Psychic Special 80 90% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥
SpoinkGrumpig
Lopunny
Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Lopunny
Glaceon
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
PsyduckGolduck
Espeon
SpoinkGrumpig
Spinda
Psych Up Normal Status —% 10 Smart 0  
NuzleafShiftry
Absol
BuizelFloatzel
Razor WindHGSS Normal Special 80 100% 10 Cool 1
GrowlitheArcanine
PonytaRapidash
SeelDewgong
RhyhornRhydonRhyperior
Tauros
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareon
EspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceon
Dunsparce
SnubbullGranbull
SwinubPiloswineMamoswine
PhanpyDonphan
Stantler
PoochyenaMightyena
NumelCamerupt
BidoofBibarel
HippopotasHippowdon
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
PikachuRaichu
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareon
EspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceon
SkittyDelcatty
Spinda
Wish* Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Girafarig in Generation IV
  • 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 Girafarig in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generations:
II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
D P Pt HG SS Gravity Psychic Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1
D P Pt HG SS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beauty 0  
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Trick Psychic Status 100% 10 Smart 0  
D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Girafarig can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Girafarig cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS203.png PinRSani203.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani203.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 203.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.6%
Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Don't get too close to my tail--it bites!
26%-50% HP Oh, no. Look at my HP--it's halfway down.
1%-25% HP I'm bushed... I'm drained of power...
Level up I went up a level! I'll have to work that much harder!
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 I went up a level! I'll have to work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 203.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:  Psychic  Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
( Psychic )
Field move: Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by launching psychic orbs and psychic shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Psychic  Psychic Assist.png
( Psychic )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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

Girafarig
Does not evolve
Girafarig
 Normal  Psychic 


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 203.png Spr 2s 203.png Spr 2c 203.png Spr b 2g 203.png
Spr 2g 203 s.png Spr 2s 203 s.png Spr 2c 203 s.png Spr b 2g 203 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 203.png Spr 3e 203.png Spr 3f 203.png Spr b 3r 203.png
Spr 3r 203 s.png Spr 3e 203 s.png Spr 3f 203 s.png Spr b 3r 203 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 203 m.png Spr 4p 203 m.png Spr 4h 203 m.png Spr b 4d 203 m.png
Spr 4d 203 f.png Spr 4p 203 f.png Spr 4h 203 f.png Spr b 4d 203 f.png
Spr 4d 203 m s.png Spr 4p 203 m s.png Spr 4h 203 m s.png Spr b 4d 203 m s.png
Spr 4d 203 f s.png Spr 4p 203 f s.png Spr 4h 203 f s.png Spr b 4d 203 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 203 m.png Spr 5b2 203 m.png Spr b 5b 203 m.png
Spr 5b 203 f.png Spr 5b2 203 f.png Spr b 5b 203 f.png
Spr 5b 203 m s.png Spr 5b2 203 m s.png Spr b 5b 203 m s.png
Spr 5b 203 f s.png Spr 5b2 203 f s.png Spr b 5b 203 f s.png
Girafarig For other sprites and images, please see Girafarig images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Girafarig is based on the giraffe. It is also likely to be based upon a Chimera, a mythical creature with mixed animal characteristics.

Name origin

Girafarig is based firstly on a giraffe and its name is a palindrome like its Japanese name, Kirinriki.

In modern Japanese, 麒麟 kirin simply means giraffe, but it is also the Japanese name of Qílín, the Chinese unicorn. The Qilin was feared by criminals as it was able to detect guilt. After sensing the guilt, the Qilin would stare at the guilty party and pierce its heart.

In other languages

  • German: Girafarig
  • French: Girafarig
  • Korean: 키링키 Kiringki
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 麒麟奇 Qí Lín Qí - 麒麟 is a Chinese unicorn. 奇 means strange/weird, rare or wonderful. Though it is not exactly a palindrome, the name will sound the same when the characters are read in reverse.

External links

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