Delcatty (Pokémon)

Delcatty エネコロロ Enekororo

Artwork from R/S/E

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Delcatty (Japanese: エネコロロ Enekororo) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Skitty via Moon Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Delcatty are medium-sized Pokémon with a mostly tan body. They have purple ears and a purple ruff-like collar around their necks. Delcatty also possess a purple flower-like object on the ends of their tails. Their build makes them seem related to the Eeveelutions. Notably, their build also makes them look a lot more feline than their previous evolution.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

In sharp contrast to their appearance, they are quite docile Pokémon that rarely ever put up with conflict. Preferring to seek shelter elsewhere without trouble when disturbed.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Delcatty in the anime

In Delcatty Got Your Tongue, May met a former Grand Festival champion named Dr. Abby, who had a Delcatty named "Johnny."

Georgio has a Delcatty which appeared in A Date With Delcatty. Butch and Cassidy stole it from him, but with Misty and Casey's help, he got it back. He then used it to battle Misty's Corsola and Casey's Elekid.

A Delcatty appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A male Delcatty appeared in Battling the Generation Gap! under Lila's ownership.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Ruby's Skitty evolved when it touched a Moon Stone on Steven Stone's belt.

In the TCG

Main article: Delcatty (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

All moves that do damage, that do not normally have STAB, will have STAB if Delcatty has the ability Normalize.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 18+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	Shadow		Sweet Kiss	Normal
Shadow Wave	Shadow		Secret Power	Normal
--			Attract	Normal
--			Shock Wave	Electric

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: Evolve	Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP	We should bring grace and elegance into our fighting.
26%-50% HP	It frightens me... My health has been reduced by half...
1%-25% HP	Please, spare me... It pains me to remain on my feet...
Level Up	Ah, leveled up! Has it enhanced my already-stunning style?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -12%	IQ Group: G

Evolution

Unevolved Skitty  Normal

Moon Stone →

First evolution Delcatty  Normal

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
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Delcatty images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Although it is more common to encounter a female Delcatty, most have been male in the anime.
• It is the only Pokémon that evolves via Moon Stone that was not introduced in Generation I

Origin

Delcatty is based off of a domestic cat. It also has hair style similar to a poodle.

Name origin

Delcatty's name is a combination of delicate and catty. Its Japanese name refers to 狗尾草 enokorogusa, foxtail grass, and 猫 neko, cat.

In other languages

• German: Enekoro
• French: Delcatty
• Korean: 델케티 Delcatty

External links

• Allure, the fanlisting for Delcatty

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