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* Tepig is the only unevolved Fire-type starter Pokémon that is fully quadrupedal.
* Tepig is the only unevolved Fire-type starter Pokémon that is fully quadrupedal.
* The Tepig family is the only Fire-type {{pkmn2|starter}} family where no members have names that start with "C".
* The Tepig family is the only Fire-type {{pkmn2|starter}} family where no members have names that start with "C".
 
* Tepig along with the other two {{2v2|Black|White}} starters are the only starter Pokémon in the main series games to evolve at an odd number (17).
===Origin===
===Origin===
Tepig is based on a {{wp|Saddleback (pig)|saddleback piglet}}. It and {{p|Pignite|its}} {{p|Emboar|evolutions}}, as stated by [[Ken Sugimori]], were designed in a Chinese style.
Tepig is based on a {{wp|Saddleback (pig)|saddleback piglet}}. It and {{p|Pignite|its}} {{p|Emboar|evolutions}}, as stated by [[Ken Sugimori]], were designed in a Chinese style.

Revision as of 00:54, 3 November 2011

Serperior #497: Serperior
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tepig (disambiguation).
Tepig
ポカブ Pokabu
#498
498Tepig.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Fire '
Category
Fire Pig Pokémon
Abilities
Blaze Thick Fat
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#004
Regional Browser numbers
Height
1'08"
Imperial
0.5 m
Metric
Weight
21.8 lbs.
Imperial
9.9 kg
Metric
Dex color
Red
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F498.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Field group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 28 Battle Exp.: 281*

Tepig (Japanese: ポカブ Pokabu) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Tepig evolves into Pignite starting at level 17, which evolves into Emboar starting at level 36.

Along with Snivy and Oshawott, Tepig is one of the starter Pokémon of the Unova region, able to be chosen at the beginning of Pokémon Black and White.

Biology

Physiology

Tepig is a pig-like Pokémon, primarily orange in coloration with the additional colors of black, pink, and yellow on various portions of its body. It has large, ovular eyes, an archetypically piglike ruddy-pink nose, and a thick stripe of yellow over its snout. Much of its face has black coloration, and its ears, long and oblong, are positioned closely together on the top of its head. Tepig has short legs, with the extremities of its forefeet being black in coloration. There is a band of black on its lower back and rear, from which extends its coiled tail, topped with a ruddy-red bauble-like adornment.

Gender differences

None

Special abilities

It can blow fire from its snout. Tepig are very nimble, so can dodge attacks with ease. Tepig and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that can learn Heat Crash.

Behavior

Tepig uses its fire-breathing abilities to cook its food. Tepig will blow smoke from its nose instead of embers if it becomes sick. It has been shown to wag its tail when happy.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It cooks berries with its flames then eats them.

In the anime

Tepig in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Tepig

Main article: Ash's Tepig

Tepig appears in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!, who was previously owned by an arrogant Trainer, but was released because it lost against a Deerling during a battle. Ash caught it after gaining its trust.

Minor appearances

A Tepig makes an appearance in In the Shadow of Zekrom!, under the ownership of Professor Juniper, as one of the starter Pokémon to be chosen by Trip.

In A Connoisseur's Revenge! multiple Trainers' Tepig were seen at a Poké Mart.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW004 Tepig Ash's Pokédex Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Normally, fire shoots out of Tepig's snout, but it shoots out smoke instead when it is feeling ill.

In the manga

The Unova Starters

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tep
Main article: Gigi

Tepig, along with Oshawott and Snivy appear when Black accidentally drops his box containing the Pokémon. The Tepig eventually joins his team and is named "Tep". White also has a Tepig in her possession called "Gigi" that is an actress for the BW Agency. The two get along very well and eventually Tep becomes an actor for the BW Agency as well.

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

Tepig is Cheren's starter Pokémon in the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga series.

In the TCG

Main article: Tepig (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond {{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl {{{pearldex}}}
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black It can deftly dodge foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
White It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Juniper in Nuvema Town
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
308
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
033 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
077 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
099 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1313 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1515 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
1919 Smog Poison Special 02020 07070% 20
2121 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
2525 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
2727 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100100% 10
3131 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
3333 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15
3737 Head Smash Rock Physical 150150 08080% 5
3939 Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4343 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tepig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tepig
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tepig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tepig

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TorkoalSphealSealeoWalreinPurugly
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
MankeyPrimeapeTeddiursaUrsaringZigzagoonLinoone
SlakothVigorothSlakingSkittyDelcatty
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
TorkoalBidoofBibarel
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
RattataRaticateDunsparceWoobatSwoobat
Endeavor Normal Status 100% 5
WailmerWailord
Heavy Slam Steel Physical 100% 10
DiglettDugtrioDonphanNumelCamerupt
Magnitude Ground Physical 100% 30
WhismurLoudredExploud
Sleep Talk Normal Physical —% 10
BidoofBibarelDarumakaDarmanitanBeartic
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
NidokingMankeyPrimeapeTaurosTeddiursaUrsaring
SpindaBlitzleZebstrikaSandileKrokorokKrookodile
DarumakaDarmanitanCubchooBearticBouffalant
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
WooperQuagsireDunsparceSlakothVigorothSlaking
BidoofBibarelHippopotasHippowdonPansearSimisear
MunnaMusharna
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tepig in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tepig in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tepig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tepig

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Fire Pledge Fire Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tepig can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tepig cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tepig
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tepig

Special moves

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Evolution

Tepig
Unevolved
Tepig
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 17


Pignite
First evolution
Pignite
 Fire  Fighting 
Rare Candy
Level 36


Emboar
Second evolution
Emboar
 Fire  Fighting 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 498.png Spr 5b2 498.png Spr b 5b 498.png
Spr 5b 498 s.png Spr 5b2 498 s.png Spr b 5b 498 s.png
Tepig For other sprites and images, please see Tepig images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

The three silhouettes on Pokémon Sunday

Origin

Tepig is based on a saddleback piglet. It and its evolutions, as stated by Ken Sugimori, were designed in a Chinese style.

Name origin

Tepig may be a combination of "tepid", meaning lukewarm, and "pig". Pokabu is derived from ぽかぽか pokapoka, warmth circulating through one's body, combined with 豚 buta, pig; or ブー , "oink".

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Floink From Flamme and oink.
French Gruikui From grui grui and cuit.
Korean 뚜꾸리 Ttukkuri
Chinese (Mandarin) 暖暖豬 / 暖暖猪 Nuǎnnuǎnzhū From nuǎn and zhū.


External links


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