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Inteleon (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Inteleon
|jname=インテレオン
|tmname=Intereon
|ndex=0818
|forme=2
|form2=Gigantamax
|image2=0818Inteleon-Gigantamax.png
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|height-m2=40.0+
|weight-lbs=99.6
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|weight-lbs2=????.?
|weight-kg2=???.?
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Torrent
|abilityd=Sniper
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|egggroup2=Field
|eggcycles=20
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|expyield=265
|lv100exp=1059860
|gendercode=31
|color=Blue
|catchrate=45
|body=06
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'''Inteleon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''インテレオン''' ''Intereon'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Drizzile}} starting at [[level]] 35. It is the final form of {{p|Sobble}}.

Inteleon can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Inteleon''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Gigantamax Inteleon was introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]].

==Biology==
Inteleon is a bipedal, reptilian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a chameleon. Its head, slender arms, and tail are light blue in coloration, with its tail having a thin dark blue streak following the ridge of the tail. This dark blue coloration is also seen at the tip of its head crest and on its slender torso, which continues down the backside of its legs until the bottom of the feet. The front side of its legs and feet are black, ending in three-pointed toes. Its hands are also black and have five fingers. Its eyes have yellow irises and white pupils, with a black lower lid and a yellow upper lid. Its membrane is also yellow; this membrane forms a thin, wavy, fin-like crest on its head, and connects to the back of its neck before falling over its back in a cape-like fashion. It has a white diamond-shaped patch of skin on its stomach.

Inteleon has many hidden capabilities. It has darkly colored {{wp|nictitating membrane}}s that allow it to analyze for an opponent's weak point. These special lenses can also detect body heat. Once Inteleon finds a foe's weakness, it will start attacking. This also helps it precisely shoot water from its fingertips at Mach 3. The membrane on its back is extendable and allows it to glide in the air. The blue streak on its tail hides sharp, retractable frills which it uses similarly to a knife. Inteleon is highly intelligent, carefully thinking out strategies before entering combat to ensure a swift and decisive victory. It is also known to be quite chivalrous and is completely loyal to {{pkmn|Trainers}} it sees as worthy.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/inteleon/ Inteleon | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> As seen in {{aniseries|JN}}, Inteleon can camouflage itself like its pre-evolved forms and has access to {{wp|infrared vision}}. Despite Inteleon presenting itself as being a well-mannered Pokémon, it still retains its lazy side from its pre-Evolution. Inteleon will choose to slack off when its Trainer does not look at it.

Inteleon is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Snipe Shot}}.

<gallery widths="200px">
Inteleon membrane.png|[[Jacqueline]]'s Inteleon with a nictitating membrane, as seen after using {{m|Snipe Shot}}
Goh Inteleon gliding.png|[[Goh's Inteleon]] gliding through the air
Goh Inteleon Infrared Vision.png|Goh's Inteleon {{wp|Infrared vision}}
Inteleon tail frills.png|Inteleon's tail frills
</gallery>

===Forms===
[[File:818Inteleon-Gigantamax 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Close-up of Gigantamax Inteleon taking aim]]
Inteleon can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Inteleon.

Gigantamax Inteleon's body is barely larger than its regular form, but its tail has extended to a ridiculous length of over 130 feet (40 meters) long, stretching out vertically to resemble a tower. Its long tail coils around near its base to form a platform for Gigantamax Inteleon to take a battle position on, with the dark blue frills, now fully exposed, circling around it. Gigantamax Inteleon also gains a small blue harpoon made of water, that it uses to launch attacks by attaching it to one of its index fingers. Its eyes have black sclerae, red irises, and pink pupils. Three red clouds circle around the tail a short distance below the coiled tail platform.

As a result of Gigantamaxing, Inteleon's many hidden body tools have been enhanced. Gigantamax Inteleon can detect and gauge temperature, air pressure, wind and humidity with its crest and nictitating membranes. Together with its sharp mind, this extremely skilled sniper can figure out how to use gravity for a precise trajectory shot, fired at Mach 7. This allows it to hit even a moving [[Berry]] that is 9 miles (15 kilometers) away.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-inteleon/ Gigantamax Inteleon | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Inteleon is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}}.

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===Evolution===
Inteleon evolves from {{p|Drizzile}} and is the final form of {{p|Sobble}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=009|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It has many hidden capabilities, such as fingertips that can shoot water and a membrane on its back that it can use to glide through the air.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its nictitating membranes let it pick out foes' weak points so it can precisely blast them with water that shoots from its fingertips at Mach 3.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gigantamax Inteleon's [[Water Gun]] move fires at Mach 7. As the Pokémon takes aim, it uses the crest on its head to gauge wind and temperature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It has excellent sniping skills. Shooting a berry rolling along over nine miles away is a piece of cake for this Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=235|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It uses special lenses in its eyes to sense things about its opponents—like their body heat—then attacks once it identifies a weak spot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It may present itself as being well-mannered, but deep down, it still has a lazy side. It will slack off when its Trainer isn’t looking.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{water color light}}; background:#{{water color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Inteleon SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Inteleon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Drizzile}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]], [[#Poké Portal News|Poké Portal News]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Drizzile}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Gloria|Inteleon|Summer 2021}} Variety sync pair scout: {{sync|Bede|Inteleon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Inteleon the Unrivaled|Ice|hide|100|April 28 to 30, 2023 May 5 to 7, 2023 June 19 to 25, 2026|link=Poké Portal News/2023#April 28 to 30 & May 5 to 7, 2023}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=125
|SpDef=65
|Speed=120
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Inteleon is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Snipe Shot|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Tearful Look|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Soak|Water|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|62|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/H|0502|Dewott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/H|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}|Fell Stinger|Bug|Physical|50|100|25|*|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Inteleon|Water|Water|8}}

===Side game data===
====Inteleon====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0818
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=262
|defense=142
|fast= {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Pound}}
|special= {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Snipe Shot}}{{tt|*|From July 4, 2026 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sobble Community Day}}
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Inteleon====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0818GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=262
|defense=142
|fast= N/A
|special= {{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=0818Inteleon
|name1=Inteleon
|type1-1=Water
|forme1=Inteleon
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0818Inteleon-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Inteleon
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|no1=0816
|name1=Sobble
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0817
|name2=Drizzile
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 35}}
|no3=0818
|name3=Inteleon
|type1-3=Water
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=818|form1=Gi}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0818|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|818|Inteleon}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Leon Inteleon.png|thumb|250px|Inteleon in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Inteleon]]=====
In ''[[JN078|Detective Drizzile!]]'', [[Goh]]'s Drizzile evolved into Inteleon.

=====Other=====
Inteleon made its animated series debut in ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jacqueline]]. He is her co-star in a number of movies, and he became a target of {{TRT}}. He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]''.

In ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', {{an|Leon}} used his Inteleon in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}. He was used to battle against {{AP|Gengar}}, only to be defeated.

====Minor appearances====
Inteleon debuted in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN054|Inteleon|Goh's Rotom Phone|Inteleon, the Secret Agent Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. Inteleon has many capabilities hidden all over its body. It can {{m|Snipe Shot|shoot water from its fingers}} and glide using a membrane on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Victor Inteleon Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Inteleon in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
An Inteleon appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Nessa]].

===GOTCHA!===
An Inteleon briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Leon]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
An Inteleon appeared in a flashback in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Victor}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Marvin Sniffler.png|150px|thumb|Inteleon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Marvin Sniffler Gigantamax.png|thumb|left|150px|Gigantamax Inteleon in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Sniffler}}
In ''[[PASS34|BAAM!! Incredible Evolution of the Three Pokémon]]'', [[Marvin]]'s {{p|Drizzile}} evolved into [[Sniffler|Inteleon]]. It later gained the ability to [[Gigantamax]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Inteleon (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Inteleon.png|190px|thumb|Inteleon in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Inteleon (UNITE)}}
Inteleon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Sobble and evolves into Drizzile at level 5, which evolves into Inteleon at level 7.
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==Trivia==
* Inteleon is the first [[first partner Pokémon]] or evolution of one to have the English name be a direct transliteration of the Japanese name since [[Chikorita]] and its evolutions.

===Origin===
Inteleon's name and appearance (primarily its crest and color scheme) suggests it is inspired by {{wp|chameleon}}s, such as the {{wp|veiled chameleon}}. Its slender body appears to be based on {{wp|Basiliscus (genus)|basilisk lizards}} due to the similar crests, body type and bipedal standing, which said lizards adopt to run across the surface of the water. Inteleon's appearance seems to also be heavily influenced by lizards of the ''{{wp|Draco (genus)|Draco}}'' genus (also known as flying lizards), with its less curly tail, and its crest and back membrane resembling the dewlap and patagial membranes found in the genus. Much like Inteleon, flying lizards use their membranes to glide.

Furthermore, Inteleon seems to exhibit the motif of spies and secret agents, especially British intelligence. The coloring on its body resembles a tuxedo and trousers, and it uses many tools that spies are often depicted using, such as guns, knives and hang gliders. This connection with spies may derive from the chameleon's purported ability to camouflage.

Inteleon's [[Gigantamax]] form seems to draw inspiration from a {{wp|sniper}} aiming from a rooftop or a watchtower.

====Name origin====
Inteleon and Intereon may be a combination of ''intel'' (clipping of ''intelligence'', as in secret information often obtained by spies) or ''intellect'' and ''chameleon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=インテレオン ''Intereon''|jameaning=From ''intelligence'' or ''intellect'' and ''chameleon''
|fr=Lézargus|frmeaning=From ''lézard'' (lizard) and ''argus'' (archaic word for "watcher" and "spy" that is named after the mythological {{wp|Argus Panoptes|Argus}})
|es=Inteleon|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Intelleon|demeaning=From its Japanese and English name
|it=Inteleon|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko =인텔리레온 ''Intellire-on''| komeaning=From ''intelligence'' and ''chameleon''
|zh_cmn=千面避役 ''Qiānmiànbìyì''| zh_cmnmeaning=From 千面 ''qiānmiàn'' (literally "thousand faces"; figurative chameleon) and 避役 ''bìyì'' (chameleon)
|zh_yue=千面避役 ''Chīnmihnbeihyihk''| zh_yuemeaning=From 千面 ''chīnmihn'' (literally "thousand faces"; figurative chameleon) and 避役 ''beihyihk'' (chameleon)
|pt_br=Inteleon|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=स्पाइगिट ''Spygit''| himeaning=From ''spy'' and गिरगिट ''girgiṭ'' (chameleon)
|ru=Интелеон ''Inteleon''| rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อินเทเลียน ''Inthelian''| thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Inteleon]]
* [[Sniffler]]
* [[Inteleon (UNITE)]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Gigantamax}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0817|prev=Drizzile|nextnum=0819|next=Skwovet}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Intelleon]]
[[es:Inteleon]]
[[fr:Lézargus]]
[[it:Inteleon]]
[[ja:インテレオン]]
[[zh:千面避役]]

Chatot (Pokémon)

2026-07-16T03:41:21Z

Crummymummy: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Chatot}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Chatot}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Chatot
|jname=ペラップ
|jtranslit=Perappu
|tmname=Perap
|ndex=0441
|typebox=1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|category=Music Note
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=4.2
|weight-kg=1.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Tangled Feet
|abilityd=Big Pecks
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Flying
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=144
|oldexp=107
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Black
|catchrate=30
|body=09
|pokefordex=chatot
|generation=4
|friendship=35
}}
'''Chatot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ペラップ''' ''Perap'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
Chatot is a parrot-like avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its head is black and resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, while its black tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. Its plumage is brightly colored with blue wings, a yellow chest and feet, a green stomach, and a pink, hooked beak and eyelids. Additionally, there is a ruff of white feathers around its neck.

This Pokémon's tongue is similar to a human's, allowing it to [[Talking Pokémon|imitate human speech]]. Chatot is also able to mimic the [[Cry|cries]] of other Pokémon and uses this ability as a defense mechanism. Chatot uses the sounds it has learned and arranges them into its own melody, and flicks its tail to keep a rhythm. Chatot are even capable of understanding the meaning of the words they mimic, the older and more experienced they become. It is diurnal, and lives along bodies of water.

Chatot is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Chatter}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: {{mdc|Chatot|2}} is [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant in the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]].
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Chatot is the {{ga|PokéPark}} Guide, guiding {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} around PokéPark while providing advice and tutorials.
* [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokemon Masters EX]]: Chatot is seen in the [[Pokémon Center|Pokemon Center]], perched on top of the {{mas|Jukebox}} at all times.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=102|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It keeps rhythm by flicking its tail feathers like a metronome. It imitates human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=138|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=102|reg5=Hisui|num5=157}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=They can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It keeps rhythm by flicking its tail feathers like a metronome. It also imitates human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A versatile performer skilled in the imitation of human speech. It is said that older, more experienced Chatot can even understand the meaning of the words they mimic.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=179}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=They can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}{{Sup/t|Morning}}{{Sup/t|Day}} [[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Buizel}} at [[Eterna Condominiums]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area={{rt|18|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}{{Sup/t|M}}{{Sup/t|D}} [[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Buizel}} at [[Eterna Condominiums]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Deadwood Haunt]]{{Sup/t|D}} (also mass outbreaks{{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Pueltown]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[PokéPark Entrance]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area={{ra|Sky}}, [[Forest Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 3|Safari Jungle: Stage 3]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Fragrant Tree|Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 02|Area 02: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Rainbow Park|Rainbow Park: Stage 48]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=GO|color={{GO color}}|t=FFF|area={{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Concert Chatot|Japanese|Japan|25|October 28 to December 10, 2006|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Concert Chatot}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|rows=2|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Metronome|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Plump Beans|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP= 76
|Attack= 65
|Defense=45
|SpAtk= 92
|SpDef= 42
|Speed= 91}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Chatot is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|13|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|17|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|29|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|37|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|41|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|49|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|57|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Gust|Flying|Special|40|50|30|100|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|6|15|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|11|20|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|75|45|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|18|28|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|25|35|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|90|60|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|30|None|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|34|45|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|—|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|43|54|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|52|64|Hurricane|Flying|Special|100|120|80|75|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0016|Pidgey}}{{MSP/H|0017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP/H|0018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP/H|0021|Spearow}}{{MSP/H|0022|Fearow}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0084|Doduo}}{{MSP/H|0085|Dodrio}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10|‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|‡}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
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{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Power Shift|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Snarl|Dark|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—| 20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
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|P2=Could someone do something, please?
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}}
|-
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|evolution=N/A
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0441}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|441|Chatot}}

====Other sprites====
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 441Tweety.png]]
|-
| Bebop in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Tweety in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
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==In animation==
[[File:Laki Chatot.png|thumb|250px|Chatot in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Phantom]] kept a Chatot [[nickname]]d Casey as his pet rather than as a battling Pokémon. Casey later abandoned him and sided with [[Jack Walker]].

Chatot made its animated series debut in ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}. It had a habit of flying away from Ada and traveling to a local hospital to entertain the children there. It was always seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside its Poké Ball]].

In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', a Chatot, {{p|Hariyama}}, and {{p|Exploud}} assisted {{MTR}} and his cronies in claiming an island and kicking out its current residents. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help the original resident Pokémon reclaim the island.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Chatot was the previous year's champion of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. It was revealed to have won that competition by singing like a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and a {{p|Lapras}}. It also participated in the current year's contest with the same routine, but the victory went to [[Brock's Croagunk]]'s {{p|Politoed}} imitation this time.

In ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]'', a Chatot nicknamed Buddy was a partner of an [[Officer Jenny]]. It was kidnapped by {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
Chatot debuted in ''[[PK16|Pikachu's Ocean Adventure]]''.

Multiple Chatot appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Chatot competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]].

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', under the ownership of an old man.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

In ''[[SM098|Bright Lights, Big Changes!]]'', a Chatot was featured in a televised episode of Alolan Detective Laki. It had been selected by [[George Charino]] to join [[Laki]]'s team as a new partner for the show, as part of a change of format.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a Chatot while being trapped inside a {{p|Wailord}}. It managed to escape with them.

Three Chatot appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG184|Chatot|May's Pokédex|Chatot, the {{tt|Music Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Music Note Pokémon}}. It copies whatever sounds it hears and arranges them into {{m|Chatter|its own melody}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP115|Chatot|Dawn's Pokédex|Chatot, the Music Note Pokémon. It hears words and then {{pkmn2|Talking|mimics them}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon episodes===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)#In animation|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', a Chatot was [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. He was one of the two Pokémon (the other being {{p|Corphish}}) who kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.

==In the manga==
[[File:Chatler.png|thumb|200px|Chatot in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Chatot PMDP.png|thumb|left|150px|Chatot in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP01]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP08]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP17]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Chatler}}
{{adv|Pearl}} owns a Chatot [[nickname]]d Chatler, who often smacks {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Munchlax}} on the head. He, like a parrot, is able to perfectly mimic human speech, which he makes a habit of, although he cannot understand what he is repeating. He first appeared in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''.

In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', multiple Chatot were at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Chatot first appeared in [[BET1]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Chatot (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Chatot was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose [[cry]] is not altered when it faints or is sent out with a [[status condition]].
* Chatot is the only Pokémon that is not {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or {{pkmn2|Mythical}} to be banned from [[Generation V]]'s [[Global Battle Union]]. This is likely due to Chatot's [[signature move]] {{m|Chatter}} and its ability to play pre-recorded audio, which can be abused to play vulgar words and phrases. This vulnerability is also presumably the reason for the move's ability to play pre-recorded audio being removed starting with Generation VI.
* Despite having significantly higher {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, Chatot awards EV points in {{stat|Attack}}.
* In [[Generation IV]], a boy in [[Eterna City]] will trade a Chatot in return for a {{p|Buizel}}, and the Chatot's nickname is Charap, a mixture of its English and Japanese names. If this Pokémon was obtained in an English-language version of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond or Pearl}}, it is erroneously listed as Japanese (which can be seen in any game starting with {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold or SoulSilver}}).
* In {{g|GO}}, Chatot is a [[List of Pokémon by availability in Pokémon GO#Region-exclusive Pokémon|region-exclusive]] Pokémon generally found in the {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}.

===Origin===
Chatot appears to be based on a {{wp|parrot}}. Its body shape brings to mind the {{wp|conure}} or the {{wp|Yellow-collared lovebird|yellow-collared lovebird}}, both species of small parrots, while its coloration seems to be derived from the larger {{wp|blue-and-yellow macaw}}. Its head crest resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, and also brings to mind the crested parrot varieties such as the {{wp|cockatoo}} and {{wp|cockatiel}}, while its tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. This, combined with its head crest, may allude to the musical nature of birds, especially parrots that are able to imitate human speech. Additionally, its white neck feathers resemble a collar.

====Name origin====
Chatot may be a combination of ''{{wp|chat}}'' and ''{{wp|parrot}}''.

Perap may be a combination of ぺらぺら ''perapera'' (fluently; chatty), ''{{wp|parrot}}'', and ''{{wp|rap}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ペラップ ''Perap''|jameaning=From ぺらぺら ''perapera'' (fluently; chatty), ''parrot'', and ''rap''
|fr=Pijako|frmeaning=From ''pie'' (magpie) and ''jaco'' (grey parrot) or ''jacquot'' (generic term for any kind of chattering bird)
|es=Chatot|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Plaudagei|demeaning=From ''plaudern'' (to chat) and ''Papagei'' (parrot)
|it=Chatot|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=페라페 ''Perape''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=聒噪鳥 / 聒噪鸟 ''Guāzàoniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 聒噪 ''guāzào'' (noisy) and 鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo'' (bird)
|zh_yue=聒噪鳥 ''Kutchouníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 聒噪 ''kutchou'' (noisy) and 鳥 ''níuh'' (bird)
|pt_br=Chatot|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=रैपचैप ''Rapchap''|himeaning=From ''rap'' and ''chap''
|th=เพแรป ''Pheraep''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]
* [[Chatler]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0440|prev=Happiny|nextnum=0442|next=Spiritomb}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that appeared in the animated series before their game debut]]

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[[it:Chatot]]
[[ja:ペラップ]]
[[zh:聒噪鸟]]

Chatot (Pokémon)

2026-07-16T03:40:40Z

Crummymummy: /* Biology */

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'''Chatot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ペラップ''' ''Perap'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
Chatot is a parrot-like avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its head is black and resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, while its black tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. Its plumage is brightly colored with blue wings, a yellow chest and feet, a green stomach, and a pink, hooked beak and eyelids. Additionally, there is a ruff of white feathers around its neck.

This Pokémon's tongue is similar to a human's, allowing it to [[Talking Pokémon|imitate human speech]]. Chatot is also able to mimic the [[Cry|cries]] of other Pokémon and uses this ability as a defense mechanism. Chatot uses the sounds it has learned and arranges them into its own melody, and flicks its tail to keep a rhythm. Chatot are even capable of understanding the meaning of the words they mimic, the older and more experienced they become. It is diurnal, and lives along bodies of water.

Chatot is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Chatter}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: {{mdc|Chatot|2}} is [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant in the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]].
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Chatot is the {{ga|PokéPark}} Guide, guiding {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} around PokéPark while providing advice and tutorials.
* [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokemon Masters EX]]: Chatot is seen in the [[Pokémon Center|Pokemon Center]], perched on top of the {{mas|Jukebox}} at all times.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=102|reg5=Hisui|num5=157}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=They can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It keeps rhythm by flicking its tail feathers like a metronome. It also imitates human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A versatile performer skilled in the imitation of human speech. It is said that older, more experienced Chatot can even understand the meaning of the words they mimic.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=179}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Concert Chatot|Japanese|Japan|25|October 28 to December 10, 2006|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Concert Chatot}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|rows=2|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Metronome|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Plump Beans|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP= 76
|Attack= 65
|Defense=45
|SpAtk= 92
|SpDef= 42
|Speed= 91}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Chatot is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|13|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|17|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|29|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|37|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|41|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|49|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|57|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Gust|Flying|Special|40|50|30|100|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|6|15|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|11|20|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|75|45|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|18|28|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|25|35|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|90|60|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|30|None|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|34|45|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|—|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|43|54|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|52|64|Hurricane|Flying|Special|100|120|80|75|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0016|Pidgey}}{{MSP/H|0017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP/H|0018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP/H|0021|Spearow}}{{MSP/H|0022|Fearow}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0084|Doduo}}{{MSP/H|0085|Dodrio}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10|‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|‡}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Power Shift|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Snarl|Dark|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—| 20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg colorless color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Me First}}
| [[Chatot (Diamond & Pearl 74)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Quick Attack}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Phantom's Chatot (Movie VS Pack 11)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Bidoof}}
|recruitment=Find {{p|Wigglytuff}} together
|P1=My name is Chatot. I am [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff]]'s right-hand Pokémon! ♪
|P2=Could someone do something, please?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=069
|browser=It uses sounds to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|num=234
|pastnum=049
|browser=It causes twisters around itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|walk=1.45
|hp=54
|attack=75
|defense=46
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|Pad=Do you remember meeting Chatot at the [[PokéPark Entrance]]? He's the PokéPark Guide! Talk to him, and he'll explain many things.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Chatot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=1
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=441
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=441|num=104
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Chatot
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=183
|attack=183
|defense=91
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}
|special={{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0441
|name1=Chatot
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=441}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=441}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=441|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=441|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=441|LAcrop=139}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0441}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|441|Chatot}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 441Bebop.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 441Tweety.png]]
|-
| Bebop in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Tweety in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Laki Chatot.png|thumb|250px|Chatot in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Phantom]] kept a Chatot [[nickname]]d Casey as his pet rather than as a battling Pokémon. Casey later abandoned him and sided with [[Jack Walker]].

Chatot made its animated series debut in ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}. It had a habit of flying away from Ada and traveling to a local hospital to entertain the children there. It was always seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside its Poké Ball]].

In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', a Chatot, {{p|Hariyama}}, and {{p|Exploud}} assisted {{MTR}} and his cronies in claiming an island and kicking out its current residents. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help the original resident Pokémon reclaim the island.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Chatot was the previous year's champion of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. It was revealed to have won that competition by singing like a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and a {{p|Lapras}}. It also participated in the current year's contest with the same routine, but the victory went to [[Brock's Croagunk]]'s {{p|Politoed}} imitation this time.

In ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]'', a Chatot nicknamed Buddy was a partner of an [[Officer Jenny]]. It was kidnapped by {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
Chatot debuted in ''[[PK16|Pikachu's Ocean Adventure]]''.

Multiple Chatot appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Chatot competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]].

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', under the ownership of an old man.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

In ''[[SM098|Bright Lights, Big Changes!]]'', a Chatot was featured in a televised episode of Alolan Detective Laki. It had been selected by [[George Charino]] to join [[Laki]]'s team as a new partner for the show, as part of a change of format.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a Chatot while being trapped inside a {{p|Wailord}}. It managed to escape with them.

Three Chatot appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG184|Chatot|May's Pokédex|Chatot, the {{tt|Music Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Music Note Pokémon}}. It copies whatever sounds it hears and arranges them into {{m|Chatter|its own melody}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP115|Chatot|Dawn's Pokédex|Chatot, the Music Note Pokémon. It hears words and then {{pkmn2|Talking|mimics them}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon episodes===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)#In animation|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', a Chatot was [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. He was one of the two Pokémon (the other being {{p|Corphish}}) who kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.

==In the manga==
[[File:Chatler.png|thumb|200px|Chatot in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Chatot PMDP.png|thumb|left|150px|Chatot in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP01]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP08]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP17]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Chatler}}
{{adv|Pearl}} owns a Chatot [[nickname]]d Chatler, who often smacks {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Munchlax}} on the head. He, like a parrot, is able to perfectly mimic human speech, which he makes a habit of, although he cannot understand what he is repeating. He first appeared in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''.

In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', multiple Chatot were at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Chatot first appeared in [[BET1]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Chatot (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Chatot was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose [[cry]] is not altered when it faints or is sent out with a [[status condition]].
* Chatot is the only Pokémon that is not {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or {{pkmn2|Mythical}} to be banned from [[Generation V]]'s [[Global Battle Union]]. This is likely due to Chatot's [[signature move]] {{m|Chatter}} and its ability to play pre-recorded audio, which can be abused to play vulgar words and phrases. This vulnerability is also presumably the reason for the move's ability to play pre-recorded audio being removed starting with Generation VI.
* Despite having significantly higher {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, Chatot awards EV points in {{stat|Attack}}.
* In [[Generation IV]], a boy in [[Eterna City]] will trade a Chatot in return for a {{p|Buizel}}, and the Chatot's nickname is Charap, a mixture of its English and Japanese names. If this Pokémon was obtained in an English-language version of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond or Pearl}}, it is erroneously listed as Japanese (which can be seen in any game starting with {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold or SoulSilver}}).
* In {{g|GO}}, Chatot is a [[List of Pokémon by availability in Pokémon GO#Region-exclusive Pokémon|region-exclusive]] Pokémon generally found in the {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}.

===Origin===
Chatot appears to be based on a {{wp|parrot}}. Its body shape brings to mind the {{wp|Yellow-collared lovebird|yellow-collared lovebird}}, a species of small parrot, while its coloration seems to be derived from the larger {{wp|blue-and-yellow macaw}}. Its head crest resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, and also brings to mind the crested parrot varieties such as the {{wp|cockatoo}} and {{wp|cockatiel}}, while its tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. This, combined with its head crest, may allude to the musical nature of birds, especially parrots that are able to imitate human speech. Additionally, its white neck feathers resemble a collar.

====Name origin====
Chatot may be a combination of ''{{wp|chat}}'' and ''{{wp|parrot}}''.

Perap may be a combination of ぺらぺら ''perapera'' (fluently; chatty), ''{{wp|parrot}}'', and ''{{wp|rap}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ペラップ ''Perap''|jameaning=From ぺらぺら ''perapera'' (fluently; chatty), ''parrot'', and ''rap''
|fr=Pijako|frmeaning=From ''pie'' (magpie) and ''jaco'' (grey parrot) or ''jacquot'' (generic term for any kind of chattering bird)
|es=Chatot|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Plaudagei|demeaning=From ''plaudern'' (to chat) and ''Papagei'' (parrot)
|it=Chatot|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=페라페 ''Perape''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=聒噪鳥 / 聒噪鸟 ''Guāzàoniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 聒噪 ''guāzào'' (noisy) and 鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo'' (bird)
|zh_yue=聒噪鳥 ''Kutchouníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 聒噪 ''kutchou'' (noisy) and 鳥 ''níuh'' (bird)
|pt_br=Chatot|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=रैपचैप ''Rapchap''|himeaning=From ''rap'' and ''chap''
|th=เพแรป ''Pheraep''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]
* [[Chatler]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0440|prev=Happiny|nextnum=0442|next=Spiritomb}}
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Whimsicott (Pokémon)

2026-06-30T20:27:55Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Whimsicott}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0546|prev=Cottonee|nextnum=0548|next=Petilil|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Whimsicott
|jname=エルフーン
|jtranslit=Erufūn
|tmname=Elfuun
|category=Windveiled
|ndex=0547
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=14.6
|weight-kg=6.6
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Prankster
|ability2=Infiltrator
|abilityd=Chlorophyll
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Grass
|egggroup2=Fairy
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=168
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=75
|evtotal=2
|evsp=2
|body=12
|pokefordex=whimsicott
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Whimsicott''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エルフーン''' ''Elfuun'') is a dual-type {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a pure {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cottonee}} when it is exposed to a [[Sun Stone]].

==Biology==
Whimsicott is a small, brown, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. A mane of cotton-like fluff covers its back, neck, and forehead. Behind it is a green, star-shaped section similar to where a stem or vine meets a fruit or flower on a plant. Whimsicott's face features orange, oval-shaped eyes, and its face is flanked by a pair of green-colored lobes shaped like curled horns or ears.

Whimsicott can manipulate its body to pass through cracks, no matter how narrow. It takes advantage of this ability as a notorious prankster, moving things and leaving cotton balls behind. However, should it get wet, it will be too heavy to move and answer for its pranks. Despite weighing 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg), Whimsicott appears capable of "riding upon the wind" but whether this means they actually generate whirlwinds themselves or get carried by wind currents remains unclear. Whimsicott likes to spend time in the sunlight in order to grow its cotton, though it will tear off and scatter the cotton should it start to build up too much.

===Evolution===
Whimsicott evolves from {{p|Cottonee}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=053|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=083|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=Riding whirlwinds, they appear. These Pokémon sneak through gaps into houses and cause all sorts of mischief.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=088|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=106|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It rides on the wind and slips into people's homes. After it has turned a room into a cotton-filled mess, it giggles to itself and takes off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon appears, riding upon the wind. But if the wind gusts up, it'll blow the cotton on this Pokémon's head clean off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This nuisance sneaks into people's homes, where it hides important things and scatters cotton all over the place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Whimsicott doesn't live in a fixed location. It floats around on whirling winds, appearing all over the place to perform its mischief.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=263|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=169|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It scatters cotton all over the place as a prank. If it gets wet, it'll become too heavy to move and have no choice but to answer for its mischief.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=As long as this Pokémon bathes in sunlight, its cotton keeps growing. If too much cotton fluff builds up, Whimsicott tears it off and scatters it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=57|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It rides on the wind and slips into people’s homes. After it has turned a room into a cotton- filled mess, it giggles to itself and takes off.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Whimsicott SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Whimsicott SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Whimsicott in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Whimsicott in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Black|t=FFF|area=[[Pinwheel Forest]] (inner), [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Abundant Shrine]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|rustling grass}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=White|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cottonee}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Black 2|t=FFF|area=[[Pinwheel Forest]] (inner), [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Castelia City]], [[Abundant Shrine]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} ({{DL|Phenomenon|rustling grass}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=White 2|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cottonee}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cottonee}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sun|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cottonee}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cottonee}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Dappled Grove/Dens|Dappled Grove]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Whimsicott|4★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Whimsicott|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Misty Edgewater]], [[World Axle - B1F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Arbor Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Greenleaf]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Hazy Pass]] (Gilded Hall), [[Stompstump Peak]] (Gilded Hall), [[Desolate Canyon]] (Gilded Hall), [[Forest Grotto]] (Gilded Hall), [[Breezy Meadow]] (1F-8F), [[Tempting Path]] (1F-9F), [[Crags of Lament]] (1F-9F), [[Telluric Path]] (B1-B10), [[Redland Reaches]] (1F-10F), [[Daybreak Ridge]] (Gilded Hall), [[Grove of Whispers]] (Gilded Hall), [[Silent Tundra]] (Gilded Hall), [[Dreamy Island]] (Gilded Hall), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jungle Area#Serperior Jungle|Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle]], [[Adventure Area#Sweet, Light, and Fluffy|Adventure Area: Sweet, Light, and Fluffy]], [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sacred Plains#Stage 4|Sacred Plains: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Gracious Woodlands|Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands]] (Special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 01]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Jungle Verde|Jungle Verde: Stage 138]] Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#11th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (11th release; Winking)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Serena|Whimsicott|Palentine's 2021}}, {{sync|Lacey|Whimsicott|Fall 2025}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Whimsicott|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Whimsicott}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Federico Camporesi's Whimsicott|All|Online|50|November 21 to 23, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Federico Camporesi's Whimsicott}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60|April 28 to May 11, 2020|link=Wild Area News#April 28 to May 11, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|September 17 to 20, 2020|link=Wild Area News#September 17 to 20, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Absorb Bulb|5}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|HP=60
|Attack=67
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=77
|SpDef=75
|Speed=116
|type=Grass
|type2=Fairy
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Flying=200
|Fighting=50
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Poison=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fairy=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect={{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} were 2× and {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Dragon}} and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} were 1×
}}

===Learnset===
Whimsicott is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/H|0743|Ribombee}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0952|Scovillain}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Whimsicott|Grass|Fairy|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Flareon}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I'll ride whirlwinds forever and ever!
|P2=Gotta get more cotton... *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|walk=1.67
|hp=51
|attack=77
|defense=55
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|pad=She does things her own way, with a free mind and independent spirit. She tore up the Poster Portal to make an invitation card.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|HP=2
|atk=2
|def=3
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Razor Leaf
|ability1=Melee
|ability2=Mountaineer
|ability3=Dodge
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Cottonee}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Sun Stone]]
|link=[[Sadatoshi]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Grass|pokemon=Whimsicott
|skill=Auto Fix
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in.
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=547|num=132
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces a disruption with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=547Winking|num=132
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject+
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|amelia=2
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=547
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=164
|defense=176
|fast={{m|Charm}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Fairy Wind}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2023 onward}}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
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! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fairy color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0547Crown.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0546
|name1=Cottonee
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Sun Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Sun Stone}}
|no2=0547
|name2=Whimsicott
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=547}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=547|crop=75}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=547|crop=71}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=547}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0547}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|547|Whimsicott}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Aether Paradise Whimsicott.png|thumb|250px|Whimsicott in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]'', {{OBP|Layla|BW095}} was taking care of a Whimsicott. It was later inadvertently hit by a {{p|Vullaby}}'s {{m|Punishment}}.

====Minor appearances====
Whimsicott debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']].

Whimsicott made its animated series debut in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'' as one of the Pokémon [[Burgundy]], disguised as Fauxgundy, reviewed as a possible Pokémon for [[Marigold]].

Multiple Whimsicott appeared in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''.

A Whimsicott appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Whimsicott were living at [[Pokémon Hills]]. Another also appeared in {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}}'s flashback.

A Whimsicott appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''.

Three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Whimsicott appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

A Trainer's Whimsicott appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Whimsicott was playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It reappeared in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

A Trainer's Whimsicott appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

In ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'', three Whimsicott were seen at [[Aether Paradise]]. They reappeared alongside two others in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

Eight Whimsicott appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with five under the ownership of different Trainers and the rest being {{pkmn2|wild}}. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Whimsicott appeared in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]''.

A Whimsicott appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]''.

A Whimsicott appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW080|Whimsicott|Ash's Pokédex|Whimsicott, the Windveiled Pokémon. Whimsicott can pass through the tiniest cracks like the wind, leaving fluffy white puffs in its wake.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Lass Whimsicott Masters Leech Seed.png|thumb|250px|Whimsicott in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
A Whimsicott appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Lass}}. Alongside [[Erika]]'s {{p|Vileplume}} and a {{tc|Beauty}}'s {{p|Lotad}}, it battled [[Scottie]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Brock's Onix]], and {{ga|Rosa}}'s {{p|Snivy}}. Despite initially having the upper hand, ensnaring Onix with its {{m|Leech Seed}}, Whimsicott was quickly defeated with the rest of its teammates by Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', an {{tc|Office Worker}}'s Whimsicott was handing out some flyers in [[Macro Cosmos]]' office.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lumiose Gang Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Whimsicott in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
A Whimsicott appeared in ''[[FAT2|The King's Identity...!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Whimsicott debuted in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'', where it was being {{pkmn2|released}} by its {{pkmn|Trainer}} after [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]]. However, it held on to the leg of its Trainer, wanting to stay.

A Whimsicott appeared in ''[[PS467|Letting Go]]''.

A Trainer's Whimsicott appeared in ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]''.

A Whimsicott appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

In ''[[PS578|Gyarados Changes]]'', a Whimsicott was seen in a flashback, being under the ownership of the {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member|Lumiose Gang}} when [[Emma]] was part of their group.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Whimsicott (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
Whimsicott appears in the background of the {{st|Unova Pokémon League}} stage of the 3DS version. However, it does not interact with the stage like {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}} would. {{p|Milotic}} and {{p|Shaymin}} might also appear.
[[File:Whimsicott_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Whimsicott trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Whimsicott also appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.

====Trophy information====
''Ever found a white ball of fluff you couldn't quite explain? That was likely the work of a Whimsicott. Slipping through the tiniest of cracks like the wind, they like to move furniture around and leave little fluff balls all over the place. Though they look like sheep, they're actually Grass types, and their fluff is more like cotton than wool.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Whimsicott returns on the Unova Pokémon League stage.
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==Trivia==
* Whimsicott and its pre-evolved form were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref><ref name=CFPPage1>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/ Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 1)]</ref>
* Whimsicott represents {{wp|April}} in the [[horoscope|Unova horoscope]].
* Whimsicott and {{p|Lilligant}} can be seen as counterparts. They share a base stat total of 480, are part of two-stage evolutionary lines, and evolve using a [[Sun Stone]]. Additionally, Whimsicott is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2|s 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, while Lilligant is exclusive to Pokémon White, White 2, Moon, and Ultra Moon.
* Barring alternate forms, Whimsicott and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon from [[Generation V]] to have become {{type|Fairy}} beginning in [[Generation VI]].
===Origin===
Whimsicott is based on a fully bloomed ball of {{wp|cotton}} and a {{wp|sheep}};<ref name=ND204/> the connection appears to be made because both cotton and sheep produce clothing material. This association with sheep is reinforced by Whimsicott's inclusion in the [[horoscope|Unova horoscope]]. Whimsicott may also draw some origin from the {{wp|Vegetable Lamb of Tartary}}, a mythical "sheep-growing" plant used to explain the production of cotton in the Middle Ages.

Whimsicott's behavior as a windswept wandering plant seems to be based on {{wp|tumbleweed}}s. Furthermore, it displays a mischievous side akin to impish creatures from folklore like the Brazilian {{wp|Saci (Brazilian folklore)|Saci}}; both are brown creatures that live in forests, ride on winds, and play pranks. Its whimsical nature and windborne properties also make it similar to a variety of {{wp|fairies}}.

Designer Atsuko Nishida has also humorously mentioned the ''Genghis Khan'' (also known as ''{{wp|Jingisukan}}''), a Japanese grilled mutton dish, as an inspiration.<ref name=CFPPage1/>

====Name origin====
Whimsicott may be a combination of ''whimsical'' and ''cotton''.

Elfuun may be a combination of ''elf'' and 風 ''fū'' (wind) or ''typhoon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Fairy
|ja=エルフーン ''Elfuun''|jameaning=From ''elf'' and 風 ''fū'' (wind) or ''typhoon''
|fr=Farfaduvet|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Farfadet|farfadet}}'' and ''duvet'' (fluff)
|es=Whimsicott|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Elfun|demeaning=From ''Elfe'' (elf) and ''Taifun'' (typhoon); also similar to the Japanese name
|it=Whimsicott|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=엘풍 ''Elfuun''|komeaning=From ''elf'' and 풍 (風) ''pung'' (wind)
|zh_cmn=風妖精 / 风妖精 ''Fēngyāojing''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 風 / 风 ''fēng'' (wind) and 妖精 ''yāojing'' (elf, fairy, pixie)
|zh_yue=風妖精 ''Fūngyíujīng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 風 ''fūng'' (wind) and 妖精 ''yíujīng'' (elf, fairy, pixie)
|pt_br=Whimsicott|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=एल्फ़ायू ''Elfaayoo''|himeaning=From ''elf'' and वायु ''vayu'' (wind/air)
|ru=Вимсикотт ''Vimsikott''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอลฟูน ''Enfun ''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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Cottonee (Pokémon)

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|jname=モンメン
|tmname=Monmen
|category=Cotton Puff
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|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|height-ftin=1'00"
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|ability2=Infiltrator
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'''Cottonee''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モンメン''' ''Monmen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a pure {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Whimsicott}} when exposed to a [[Sun Stone]].

==Biology==
Cottonee is a white, circular {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has white, puffy sections on the top of its head and its underside. Behind it is a green, star-shaped section similar to the area where a plant connects to its produce. It has orange, oval-shaped eyes, and furled, notched leaves on the sides of its body.

Cottonee is blown around by the wind because of its lightweight composition. The only circumstance in which it cannot be blown by the wind is when it has been soaked by rain, which weighs it down and makes it soggy. Afterwards, this Pokémon will stay under a tree until it dries, so that it may be blown by the wind again. [[BW029|During the mating season]], Cottonee blow in the wind in large groups. Its cotton can be used as a defensive mechanism; when threatened, it will expel cotton as a distraction so that it may escape. The lost cotton will grow back quickly. Cottonee's cotton is used to manufacture top-quality pillows and beds that are soft, puffy, light, and airy. When Cottonee's cotton is weaved together with {{p|Eldegoss}}'s cotton, it makes a cloth that is popular with many luxury brands.

===Evolution===
Cottonee evolves into {{p|Whimsicott}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=052|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=082|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=They go wherever the wind takes them. On rainy days, their bodies are heavier, so they take shelter beneath big trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=087|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=105|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto }}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When it finds others of its kind, they all stick together. When enough of them have collected, the mass resembles a cumulonimbus cloud.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Pillows and beds stuffed with cotton exhaled by Cottonee are soft and puffy, light and airy—altogether top quality.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=To protect itself, it shoots cotton from its body. When it gets wet in the rain, its cotton grows moist and heavy, and it can't move as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When attacked, it expels cotton from its body to create a diversion. The cotton it loses grows back in quickly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=262|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=168|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It shoots cotton from its body to protect itself. If it gets caught up in hurricane-strength winds, it can get sent to the other side of the Earth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that's highly prized by many luxury brands.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=56|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Pillows and beds stuffed with cotton exhaled by Cottonee are soft and puffy, light and airy— altogether top quality.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Cottonee SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Cottonee SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Cottonee in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Cottonee in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Black|t=FFF|area=[[Pinwheel Forest]] (inner), [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Abundant Shrine]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Sword and Shield|Trade]] {{p|Minccino}} in [[Hulbury]] [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Dappled Grove/Dens|Dappled Grove]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Mountain Pass]] (1F-7F), [[Inflora Forest]] (1F-8F), [[Breezy Meadow]] (1F-8F), [[Silent Tundra]] (Gilded Hall), [[Dreamy Island]] (Gilded Hall), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Uncharted Road)}}
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{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Sweet Strasse|Sweet Strasse: Stage 83]] Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#11th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (11th release; Winking)}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30|April 28 to May 11, 2020|link=Wild Area News#April 28 to May 11, 2020}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|HP=40
|Attack=27
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=37
|SpDef=50
|Speed=66
|type=Grass
|type2=Fairy
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Flying=200
|Fighting=50
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Poison=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fairy=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect= {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} were 2× and {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Dragon}} and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} were 1×
}}

===Learnset===
Cottonee is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/H|0743|Ribombee}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0952|Scovillain}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cottonee|Grass|Fairy|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I shoot out cotton when I'm surprised. So please don't startle me, OK?
|P2=My cotton's gonna fly all over the place…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Grass
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|walk=2.08
|hp=45
|attack=65
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|pad=Her friend {{P|Whimsicott}} does things at her own pace, which sometimes makes Cottonee nervous, even though she's the same way.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=2
|spd=3
|range=4
|move=Absorb
|ability1=Melee
|ability2=Mountaineer
|ability3=Dodge
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Whimsicott}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Sun Stone]]
|link=[[Sadatoshi]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=546|num=131
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces a disruption with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=546Winking|num=131
|form=Winking
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Cottonee in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=546
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Cottonee
|evocandy=50 + [[File:GO Sun Stone.png|20px|link=Sun Stone]] 1
|stamina=120
|attack=71
|defense=111
|fast={{m|Charm}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fairy color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0546Crown.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0546
|name1=Cottonee
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Sun Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Sun Stone}}
|no2=0547
|name2=Whimsicott
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=546}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=546|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=546|crop=65}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=546}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0546}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|546|Cottonee}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Cottonee anime.png|thumb|250px|Cottonee in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
====Major appearances====
Multiple Cottonee debuted in ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''. A male Cottonee was chasing after a female he liked. When he was rejected for being weak, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped him become stronger so he could impress her, and joined in a mass migration of the species. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], multiple Cottonee were in [[Mannes]]'s garden.

In ''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]'', [[Antonio]]'s Cottonee was knocked out by [[Dino]]'s {{p|Tranquill}} during the quarterfinals of the [[Club Battle]] tournament.

In ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', a Cottonee performed in a [[Pokémon Musical]].

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', including one in a flashback.

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]''.

In ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'', multiple Cottonee were under [[Bobby]]'s care.

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

In ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'', a Cottonee was living at [[Stonesthrow Town]].

A Cottonee appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''.

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', with one of them appearing during the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend.

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]''.

Multiple Cottonee appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', all under the ownership of a Trainer.

In ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]'', multiple Cottonee were living at [[N's hideout]].

In a flashback in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a Cottonee was at the [[Grand Spectrala Islet]] [[Pokémon Center]].

Five Trainers' Cottonee appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Cottonee was playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It reappeared in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', five Trainers' Cottonee joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''.

A Cottonee appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Cottonee appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW029|Cottonee|Ash's Pokédex|Cottonee, the Cotton Puff Pokémon. Cottonee shoots cotton to distract its opponent when attacked, and travels around wherever the blowing wind carries it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
A Cottonee appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of a resident of [[Aspertia City]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Andy Cottonee Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Cottonee in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A Cottonee appeared in a fantasy in [[BWGP01]].

===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
A Cottonee appeared in ''[[FAT1|Justice Trainer Shin Appears!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Preschooler|girl}}. It was rescued from [[Togari]] by {{OBP|Shin|FAT}}.

A Cottonee appeared in ''[[FAT5|Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A {{tc|Hiker}} named Andy uses a Cottonee during his [[Triple Battle]] with {{adv|Black}} in ''[[PS464|Black's First Trainer Battle]]''. However, he was defeated after Andy became dehydrated. It was revealed that after many losses, Andy's Cottonee was training to overcome his weakness to {{type|Fire}}s.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Cottonee appeared in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[PS489|Drawing Bridges]]''.

A Cottonee appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS507|A Misunderstanding]]''.

A Trainer's Cottonee appeared in ''[[PS535|Angry Boy]]''.

A Cottonee appeared in ''[[PASM13|Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move]]''.

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Cottonee appeared in ''[[PASM23|Battle in Vast Poni Canyon]]'' as a resident of the [[Poni Wilds]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Cottonee appeared in [[PNA2]].

A Cottonee appeared in [[PNA6]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Cottonee (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Cottonee and its evolved form were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
* Cottonee and {{p|Petilil}} can be seen as counterparts. They both evolve once using a [[Sun Stone]] and share a base stat total of 280. Additionally, Cottonee is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2|s 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, while Petilil is exclusive to Pokémon White, White 2, Moon, and Ultra Moon. They also have similar movesets.
* Cottonee is the only Pokémon whose sprites are different between Pokémon Black & White and Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
* Cottonee has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.
* Barring alternate forms, Cottonee and its evolution are the only Pokémon from [[Generation V]] to have become {{type|Fairy}} beginning in [[Generation VI]].

===Origin===
Cottonee is based on a ball of {{wp|cotton}} and a sheep;<ref name=ND204/> the connection appears to be made because both cotton and sheep produce clothing material. Its leaves may also allude to the {{wp|Stachys byzantina|lamb's ear}} plant, while the way it lets the wind move itself is similar to {{wp|Taraxacum|dandelion}} seeds and {{wp|cloud}}s.

====Name origin====
Cottonee may be derived from ''cotton'', ''cottony'', ''cottonweed'', and possibly ''wee'' (small).

Monmen may be derived from 木綿 ''momen'' (cotton).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Fairy
|ja=モンメン ''Monmen''|jameaning=From 木綿 ''momen'' (cotton)
|fr=Doudouvet|frmeaning=From ''doudou'' (child talk for something soft and reassuring) and ''duvet'' (down feathers)
|es=Cottonee|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Waumboll|demeaning=From ''Baumwolle'' (cotton)
|it=Cottonee|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=소미안 ''Somian''|komeaning=From 소 (小) ''so'' (small) and 면 (綿) ''myeon'' (cotton)
|zh_cmn=木棉球 ''Mùmiánqiú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 木棉 ''mùmián'' (tree cotton) and 棉球 ''miánqiú'' (cotton ball)
|zh_yue=木棉球 ''Muhkmìhnkàuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 木棉 ''muhkmìhn'' (tree cotton) and 棉球 ''mìhnkàuh'' (cotton ball)
|pt_br=Cottonee|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=कॉटनी ''Cottonee''|himeaning=Transcription of its English name
|ru=Коттони ''Kottoni''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sr=Kotoni|srmeaning=From the English name
|th=โมนเมน ''Monmen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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Cryogonal (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Cryogonal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0614|prev=Beartic|nextnum=0616|next=Shelmet|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Cryogonal
|jname=フリージオ
|jtranslit=Furījio
|tmname=Freegeo
|ndex=0615
|category=Crystallizing
|type1=Ice
|abilityn=1
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Levitate
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=326.3
|weight-kg=148.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Mineral
|eggcycles=25
|expyield=180
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|gendercode=255
|color=Blue
|catchrate=25
|body=01
|pokefordex=cryogonal
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Cryogonal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フリージオ''' ''Freegeo'') is an {{type|Ice}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
[[File:Black chained by Brycen Cryogonal.png|thumb|left|150px|Cryogonal using its ice chain to ensnare {{adv|Black}}]]
Cryogonal is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made of ice crystals, which resembles a shiny, blue hexagonal snowflake. Its facial expression is frozen, which leaves Cryogonal with a still, aggressive-looking face. Two cracks run through its face: the upper opening contains its eyes, and the lower serves as a mouth. It has two glowing eyes and its large mouth contains an extendable chain of ice, which is used for hunting.

Cryogonal is born in snow clouds, although there are rumors stating that it is born from people and Pokémon that have died on snowy mountains. When its body heat rises, it will turn into steam and vanish, but it will revert to ice when the body temperature lowers. As a result, Cryogonal is rarely seen during the summer, and are commonly seen during winter seasons. Cryogonal uses its ice chain to capture its prey and freeze them at a temperature of -148 °F (-100 °C), before taking them to unknown locations.
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=121|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=197|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148° F|-100° C}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=111|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=030|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=With its icy chains, Cryogonal freezes those it encounters. It then takes its victims away to somewhere unknown.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When the weather gets hot, these Pokémon turn into water vapor. Cryogonal are almost never seen during summer.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=360|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=029}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal use chains made of ice crystals to ensnare prey. They freeze their victims at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
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|style="border:2px solid #{{ice color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Cryogonal SV.png|x200px]]
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| Cryogonal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Twist Mountain]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Frost Cavern]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake]] [[Frigid Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) [[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[Glaseado Mountain]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Cryogonal|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Glacier: [[World Axle - B2F]], All{{tt|*|Kyurem encounter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire]] (1F-12F), [[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Gilded Hall)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Sealed Door#The Place to Return To|Sealed Door: The Place to Return To]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Colossal Forest#Stage 2|Colossal Forest: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Outermost Snowfield|Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield]] (Back Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 603]]}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|NeverMeltIce|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Never-Melt Ice|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Never-Melt Ice|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generations V-VI======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=70
|Attack=50
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=135
|Speed=105
}}

======Generation VII onward======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=80
|Attack=50
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=135
|Speed=105
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
Cryogonal is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Mist|Ice|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|65|68|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM120|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM138|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM144|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM149|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM155|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|60|90|10||'''|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615
|coset=33
|conto={{p|Vanillish}}, {{p|Vanilluxe}}
|recruitment=Find Cryogonal's precious belonging
|P1=I… I evaporate and disappear when my body temperature goes up too high!
|P2=This is bad! My body temperature's too high! Soon, I'll evap-
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ice
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=79
|defense=58
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615|num=763
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=190
|defense=218
|fast={{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Frost Breath}}
|special={{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Triple Axel}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Cryogonal can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Level 45 Challenge''.

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Ice
|pictype=art
|no1=0615
|name1=Cryogonal
|type1-1=Ice}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=615}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=615|crop=94}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=615|crop=89}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=615}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0615}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|615|Cryogonal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Brycen Cryogonal.png|thumb|250px|Cryogonal in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
====Major appearances====
Cryogonal debuted in ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'', under the ownership of [[Brycen]]. It was used in Brycen's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}, where it defeated {{AP|Scraggy}} but lost to his {{AP|Pignite}} after it used {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

In ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', multiple Cryogonal acted as followers of {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}}.

In ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]'', multiple Cryogonal were attacking and freezing a dam, leading to [[Virgil]], [[Davy]], and [[Jeff]] mounting a rescue mission. It was ultimately discovered that a baby Cryogonal was trapped inside the dam, and once it was reunited with the older ones, they left peacefully.

====Minor appearances====

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW079|Cryogonal|Ash's Pokédex|Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Cryogonal originates from arctic sky clouds and floats down to the ground to make snow fall.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW102|Cryogonal|Ash's Pokédex|Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Created in snow clouds, Cryogonal make ice crystal chains and use them to capture prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Zinzolin Cryogonal Weavile PG.png|thumb|250px|Cryogonal in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', [[Zinzolin]]'s Cryogonal battled [[Drayden]]'s {{p|Haxorus}} alongside Zinzolin's {{p|Weavile}} and multiple {{p|Liepard}} belonging to some {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Brycen Cryogonal Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Cryogonal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Cryogonal debuted in ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]'', under the ownership of [[Brycen]]. It reappeared during his [[Gym]] battle with {{adv|Black}}, where it lost to his [[Bo|Emboar]].

A Cryogonal appeared in ''[[PS514|The Tournament Continues]]'', under the ownership of [[Zinzolin]]. It was used during his {{un|Pokémon League}} battle against [[Iris]], but was defeated by her {{TP|Iris|Fraxure}}, despite the type advantage.

A {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s Cryogonal was seen in ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]''.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Cryogonal (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Cryogonal 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Cryogonal trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Cryogonal appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run. It uses {{m|Ice Beam}} that either flies straight or curves to follow the target. It also appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Ice-type Pokémon uses its ice-crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to {{tt|-148 degrees|of Fahrenheit}}. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks with Ice Beam. The beam comes in two forms: one that fires in a straight line and one that curves to follow the fighters. ''

'''PAL''': ''This ice-type Pokémon uses its ice crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to {{tt|-100 degrees|of Celsius}}. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks fighters using Ice Beam. The attack comes in two forms: it will either fire in one direction, or it'll rotate as it fires. Don't let it hit you or you'll end up frozen solid! ''
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Cryogonal is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Solar Beam}} by leveling up, but not learn {{m|Sunny Day}} by any method.
* Despite having no visible legs, Cryogonal can learn {{m|Triple Axel}}, a move that involves kicking.
===Origin===
Cryogonal's appearance seems to be based on both {{wp|snowflake}}s and {{wp|ice crystals}}. The ability to trap prey in ice crystals may be a reference to the ''{{wp|Jötunn|hrímþursar}}'', Nordic giants who were made of ice, who also have this ability. Because of its back sprite and ability to learn several light-based moves, it may also be based on a {{wp|mirror}}, possibly referencing the "Mirror of Reason" from {{wp|The Snow Queen}}, the {{wp|Magic Mirror (Snow White)|Magic Mirror}} from Snow White, or both.

====Name origin====
Cryogonal may be a combination of ''cry'' or ''[[Wiktionary:cryo-|cryo-]]'' (prefix for icy cold) and ''[[Wiktionary:hexagonal#English|hexagonal]]''.

Freegeo may be a combination of ''freeze'' or ''[[Wiktionary:frigid#English|frigid]]'' and ''{{wp|geometry}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Ice
|ja=フリージオ ''Freegeo''|jameaning=From ''freeze'' or ''frigid'' and ''geometry''
|fr=Hexagel|frmeaning=From ''hexagone'' (hexagon) and ''gel'' (frost)
|es=Cryogonal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Frigometri|demeaning=From ''frieren'' (to freeze) and ''Geometrie'' (geometry)
|it=Cryogonal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=프리지오 ''Freegeo''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=幾何雪花 / 几何雪花 ''Jǐhéxuěhuā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 幾何 / 几何 ''jǐhé'' (geometry) and 雪花 ''xuěhuā'' (snowflake)
|zh_yue=幾何雪花 ''Géihòhsyutfā''|zh_yuemeaning=From 幾何 ''géihòh'' (geometry) and 雪花 ''syutfā'' (snowflake)
|pt_br=Cryogonal|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=फ़्रिज़ोमेट्री ''Freezometry''|himeaning=From ''freeze'' and ''geometry''
|ru=Криогонал ''Kriogonal''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟรีจิโอ ''Frichio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
==References==
<references/>
==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0614|prev=Beartic|nextnum=0616|next=Shelmet}}
|}
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[[fr:Hexagel]]
[[it:Cryogonal]]
[[ja:フリージオ]]
[[zh:几何雪花]]

Riolu (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Riolu}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0446|prev=Munchlax|nextnum=0448|next=Lucario|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Riolu}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Riolu
|jname=リオル
|jtranslit=Rioru
|tmname=Riolu
|ndex=0447
|type1=Fighting
|category=Emanation
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=44.5
|weight-kg=20.2
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Steadfast
|ability2=Inner Focus
|abilityd=Prankster
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=57
|oldexp=72
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Blue
|catchrate=75
|body=06
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'''Riolu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リオル''' ''Riolu'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Lucario}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

==Biology==
Riolu is a small, blue, canine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called [[Aura]]; however, it does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura. [[JN021|It has even been seen]] that Riolu can sense and react to Aura before they even hatch. The aura emitting from Riolu's body grows even stronger when it is frightened or sad.

Like most Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance. It is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon. It is also known to be tough and hard working. Riolu will read the minds of humans to assure whether or not they are pure of heart. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Riolu tends to sleep in an unusual position. This position is sitting up while not lying down, similar to Lucario. It is believed that Riolu is pushing itself hard and dreaming of the day it evolves into Lucario.

===Evolution===
Riolu evolves into {{p|Lucario}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=115|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=033|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=062|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=279|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=377|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's tough enough to run right through the night, and it's also a hard worker, but it's still just a youngster.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn't approach dangerous opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=298|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=134|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=115|reg5=Hisui|num5=223}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=163|reg2=Kitakami|num2=64|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=135|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=180}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{safari|Johto}} (tall grass in Meadow with 42 Peak points and 28 Forest points)}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Challenger's Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Floccesy Ranch]] [[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|22|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fighting-type Safari|Fighting]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Grove]]{{sup/t|D}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Roaring-Sea Caves]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Riolu|received]] from [[Riley]] in [[Iron Island]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Icebound Falls]], [[Snowfall Hot Spring]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Riolu|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Vert Sector 8]] '''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[Bleu Sector 5]] '''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Sector 9]] '''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Rouge Sector 4]] [[In-game trade#Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Trade]] with Bond at [[Académie Étoile]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 024}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Fighting-type hyperspace wild zones|Fighting-type]] & [[List of Steel-type hyperspace wild zones|Steel-type wild zones]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Crystal Cave]] (B4F-B8F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Wonder Mail]] code}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Crystal Cave]] ({{tt|B4F-B8F|After graduation}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]], [[Ranger School]] (during mission)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|Cannot be befriended here}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Thunder Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Pugilis]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Fighters on Ice|Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 2|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|Partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 28|Area 28: Stage 01]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Basic 3) [[Taupe Hollow]], [[Snowdrop Tundra]], [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Basic 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 33]]}}
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Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:9@CP 15N4 FH&5
:-0%Y +91@ #PCK
:Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of [[Crystal Cave]].

====In events====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Japanese|hide|30|March 20, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|English|hide|30|November 10, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#English Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|French|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#French Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|German|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#German Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Italian|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Italian Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Spanish|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spanish Riolu}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Fighting|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|April 10 to 15, 2020|link=Wild Area News#April 10 to April 15, 2020}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|HP= 40
|Attack= 70
|Defense=40
|SpAtk= 35
|SpDef= 40
|Speed= 60}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 200
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 200
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 200}}

===Learnset===
Riolu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

===Side game data===
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|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Hawlucha}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Feel and follow [[aura]] when lost.
|P2=I could drop unconscious at any time...
|protag=1
}}
|-
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=222
|browser=It leaps around quickly while throwing punches to attack.
}}
|-
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=264
|pastnum=178
|browser=It attacks with punches.
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|-
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|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|walk=2.18
|hp=45
|attack=68
|defense=45
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|Pad=Riolu came to the [[Haunted Zone]] to explore. He can't resist the fun of playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} is another favorite.
}}
|-
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|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=1
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Force Palm
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Lucario}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
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|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=5
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|-
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|power=1
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|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Heavy Hitter
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
|amelia=1
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|-
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|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evocandy=50
|stamina=120
|attack=127
|defense=78
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0447
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
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|sleepstyle1=Knee-Hugging Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
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|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=80
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=447|crop=64}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=447|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=447|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0447}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|447|Riolu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Riolu.png|thumb|250px|Riolu in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Ash Riolu Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Aura Sphere Riolu]]====
Riolu debuted in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]''. It had been trained to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by [[J's henchmen]] that wanted to exploit it but {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} returned it to [[Lucario Kingdom|its kingdom]], with [[Kellyn]]'s help. In the process, Riolu developed a strong bond with {{Ash}}.

====[[Cameron's Riolu]]====
A Riolu appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', under the ownership of {{un|Cameron}}. It evolved into a Lucario during Cameron's [[Vertress Conference]] battle against Ash in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''. It tends to [[Walking Pokémon|walk outside of its Poké Ball]].

====[[Korrina's Riolu]]====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''.

====[[Ash's Riolu]]====
Ash obtained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. It hatched later in the episode and joined his [[party|team]] soon afterwards. In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', it evolved into Lucario during a battle against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]].

===Minor appearances===
A Riolu appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Riolu watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

Two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback.

Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Riolu competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Riolu were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Trainers' Riolu joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

A Riolu appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP071|Riolu|Ash's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's [[aura]] becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Riolu|Dawn's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN021|Riolu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} type. Riolu can understand how people and Pokémon feel by observing a kind of wave called aura. It has a flexible body with enough power to cross three mountains and two canyons in one night.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Maylene Riolu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Riolu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Riley Riolu Egg Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Riolu}}
In [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]], Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during [[Hiori]] and {{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}}'s childhoods.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Ash's Riolu}}
In ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} like in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Riolu appeared in [[ANL3]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Riolu appeared in a flashback in [[PDP20]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS356|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I]]'', [[Maylene]] owns a Riolu. He was seen using {{m|Drain Punch}} against {{adv|Pearl}}'s {{p|Monferno}}, [[Chimler]], who {{adv|Platinum}} borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, he lost to a well-placed {{m|Mach Punch}} that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.

In ''[[PS382|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} helped protect a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} from two [[Team Galactic|Galactic]]-hired thugs. After they were defeated, it hatched and decided to stay with [[Riley]].

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Riolu appeared in ''[[PS423|Tackling Togekiss]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A student's Riolu appeared in ''[[PS530|Movie Panic]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
[[Korrina's Lucario]] appeared as a Riolu in a flashback in ''[[PS568|Connecting with Gardevoir]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] gained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'', which hatched into a Riolu later on. It has since evolved into a Lucario.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Riolu (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Riolu appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."''

==Trivia==
* Due to Riolu's combination of {{Abilities}}, Steadfast can only activate in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} if Riolu becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or is made to cringe by a foe that has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers games, Riolu is the only possible [[hero Pokémon]] that cannot be recruited in another Explorers game without using [[Wonder Mail]]. Riolu is one of the possible hero Pokémon in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, but is unavailable to be recruited in Explorers of Darkness due to being exclusive to Explorers of Time in the first pair of games.

===Origin===
Riolu appears to be based on a {{wp|jackal}}, and its mystic nature also brings to mind the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a {{wp|golden jackal}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|raccoon}} or ''{{wp|Japanese raccoon dog|tanuki}}'', due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

====Name origin====
Riolu is a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'', with the ''ca'' omitted.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=リオル ''Riolu''|jameaning=From a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'' with the ''ca'' omitted
|fr=Riolu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Riolu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Riolu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Riolu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=리오르 ''Riolu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=利歐路 / 利欧路 ''Lì'ōulù''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=利歐路 ''Leih'āulouh''{{tt|*|Games, animated series, Adventures}} 利奧路 ''Leih'oulouh''{{tt|*|M08}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Riolu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=रियोलु ''Riolu''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Риолу ''Riolu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ริโอลุ ''Riolu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Riolu]]
* [[Aura Sphere Riolu]]
* [[Korrina's Riolu]]
* [[Cameron's Riolu]]
* [[Hiori's Riolu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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Riolu (Pokémon)

2026-06-03T17:06:31Z

Crummymummy: /* Origin */

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|jname=リオル
|jtranslit=Rioru
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|ndex=0447
|type1=Fighting
|category=Emanation
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
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|weight-kg=20.2
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Steadfast
|ability2=Inner Focus
|abilityd=Prankster
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
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|oldexp=72
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'''Riolu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リオル''' ''Riolu'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Lucario}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

==Biology==
Riolu is a small, blue, canine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called [[Aura]]; however, it does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura. [[JN021|It has even been seen]] that Riolu can sense and react to Aura before they even hatch. The aura emitting from Riolu's body grows even stronger when it is frightened or sad.

Like most Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance. It is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon. It is also known to be tough and hard working. Riolu will read the minds of humans to assure whether or not they are pure of heart. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Riolu tends to sleep in an unusual position. This position is sitting up while not lying down, similar to Lucario. It is believed that Riolu is pushing itself hard and dreaming of the day it evolves into Lucario.

===Evolution===
Riolu evolves into {{p|Lucario}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
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|evo1=
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=115|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=033|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=062|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=279|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=377|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's tough enough to run right through the night, and it's also a hard worker, but it's still just a youngster.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn't approach dangerous opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=298|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=134|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=115|reg5=Hisui|num5=223}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=163|reg2=Kitakami|num2=64|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=135|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=180}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Riolu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl#Riolu|received]] from [[Riley]] in [[Iron Island]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum#Riolu|received]] from [[Riley]] in [[Iron Island]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{safari|Johto}} (tall grass in Meadow with 42 Peak points and 28 Forest points)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Challenger's Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Floccesy Ranch]] [[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|22|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fighting-type Safari|Fighting]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Grove]]{{sup/t|D}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Roaring-Sea Caves]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Riolu|received]] from [[Riley]] in [[Iron Island]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Icebound Falls]], [[Snowfall Hot Spring]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Riolu|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Vert Sector 8]] '''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[Bleu Sector 5]] '''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Sector 9]] '''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Rouge Sector 4]] [[In-game trade#Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Trade]] with Bond at [[Académie Étoile]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 024}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Fighting-type hyperspace wild zones|Fighting-type]] & [[List of Steel-type hyperspace wild zones|Steel-type wild zones]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Crystal Cave]] (B4F-B8F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Wonder Mail]] code}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Crystal Cave]] ({{tt|B4F-B8F|After graduation}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]], [[Ranger School]] (during mission)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|Cannot be befriended here}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Thunder Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Pugilis]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Fighters on Ice|Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 2|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|Partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 28|Area 28: Stage 01]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Basic 3) [[Taupe Hollow]], [[Snowdrop Tundra]], [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Basic 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 33]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:9@CP 15N4 FH&5
:-0%Y +91@ #PCK
:Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of [[Crystal Cave]].

====In events====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Japanese|hide|30|March 20, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|English|hide|30|November 10, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#English Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|French|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#French Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|German|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#German Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Italian|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Italian Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Spanish|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spanish Riolu}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Fighting|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|April 10 to 15, 2020|link=Wild Area News#April 10 to April 15, 2020}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|HP= 40
|Attack= 70
|Defense=40
|SpAtk= 35
|SpDef= 40
|Speed= 60}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 200
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 200
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 200}}

===Learnset===
Riolu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting}}
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|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Hawlucha}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Feel and follow [[aura]] when lost.
|P2=I could drop unconscious at any time...
|protag=1
}}
|-
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=222
|browser=It leaps around quickly while throwing punches to attack.
}}
|-
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=264
|pastnum=178
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
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|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|walk=2.18
|hp=45
|attack=68
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|Pad=Riolu came to the [[Haunted Zone]] to explore. He can't resist the fun of playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} is another favorite.
}}
|-
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|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=1
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Force Palm
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Lucario}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
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|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=5
}}
|-
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|power=1
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=447|num=077
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Heavy Hitter
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
|amelia=1
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|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evocandy=50
|stamina=120
|attack=127
|defense=78
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0447
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=Riolu is said to be tough and hard-working. The unusual position it takes when it sleeps sitting up—without even lying down—is just how Lucario does it. Perhaps Riolu is pushing itself hard, dreaming of the day it will evolve.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Hugging Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=150 hours of sleep logged with Riolu, [[File:Sleep icon daytime.png|30px]]Daytime
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=80
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=447|crop=64}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=447|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=447|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0447}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|447|Riolu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Riolu.png|thumb|250px|Riolu in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Ash Riolu Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Aura Sphere Riolu]]====
Riolu debuted in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]''. It had been trained to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by [[J's henchmen]] that wanted to exploit it but {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} returned it to [[Lucario Kingdom|its kingdom]], with [[Kellyn]]'s help. In the process, Riolu developed a strong bond with {{Ash}}.

====[[Cameron's Riolu]]====
A Riolu appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', under the ownership of {{un|Cameron}}. It evolved into a Lucario during Cameron's [[Vertress Conference]] battle against Ash in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''. It tends to [[Walking Pokémon|walk outside of its Poké Ball]].

====[[Korrina's Riolu]]====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''.

====[[Ash's Riolu]]====
Ash obtained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. It hatched later in the episode and joined his [[party|team]] soon afterwards. In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', it evolved into Lucario during a battle against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]].

===Minor appearances===
A Riolu appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Riolu watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

Two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback.

Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Riolu competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Riolu were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Trainers' Riolu joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

A Riolu appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP071|Riolu|Ash's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's [[aura]] becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Riolu|Dawn's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN021|Riolu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} type. Riolu can understand how people and Pokémon feel by observing a kind of wave called aura. It has a flexible body with enough power to cross three mountains and two canyons in one night.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Maylene Riolu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Riolu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Riley Riolu Egg Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Riolu}}
In [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]], Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during [[Hiori]] and {{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}}'s childhoods.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Ash's Riolu}}
In ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} like in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Riolu appeared in [[ANL3]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Riolu appeared in a flashback in [[PDP20]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS356|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I]]'', [[Maylene]] owns a Riolu. He was seen using {{m|Drain Punch}} against {{adv|Pearl}}'s {{p|Monferno}}, [[Chimler]], who {{adv|Platinum}} borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, he lost to a well-placed {{m|Mach Punch}} that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.

In ''[[PS382|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} helped protect a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} from two [[Team Galactic|Galactic]]-hired thugs. After they were defeated, it hatched and decided to stay with [[Riley]].

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Riolu appeared in ''[[PS423|Tackling Togekiss]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A student's Riolu appeared in ''[[PS530|Movie Panic]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
[[Korrina's Lucario]] appeared as a Riolu in a flashback in ''[[PS568|Connecting with Gardevoir]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] gained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'', which hatched into a Riolu later on. It has since evolved into a Lucario.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Riolu (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Riolu appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."''

==Trivia==
* Due to Riolu's combination of {{Abilities}}, Steadfast can only activate in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} if Riolu becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or is made to cringe by a foe that has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers games, Riolu is the only possible [[hero Pokémon]] that cannot be recruited in another Explorers game without using [[Wonder Mail]]. Riolu is one of the possible hero Pokémon in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, but is unavailable to be recruited in Explorers of Darkness due to being exclusive to Explorers of Time in the first pair of games.

===Origin===
Riolu appears to be based on a {{wp|jackal}}, and its mystic nature also brings to mind the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of an {{wp| golden jackal}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|raccoon}} or ''{{wp|Japanese raccoon dog|tanuki}}'', due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

====Name origin====
Riolu is a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'', with the ''ca'' omitted.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=リオル ''Riolu''|jameaning=From a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'' with the ''ca'' omitted
|fr=Riolu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Riolu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Riolu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Riolu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=리오르 ''Riolu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=利歐路 / 利欧路 ''Lì'ōulù''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=利歐路 ''Leih'āulouh''{{tt|*|Games, animated series, Adventures}} 利奧路 ''Leih'oulouh''{{tt|*|M08}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Riolu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=रियोलु ''Riolu''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Риолу ''Riolu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ริโอลุ ''Riolu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Riolu]]
* [[Aura Sphere Riolu]]
* [[Korrina's Riolu]]
* [[Cameron's Riolu]]
* [[Hiori's Riolu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0446|prev=Munchlax|nextnum=0448|next=Lucario}}
|}
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Raichu (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Raichu
|jname=ライチュウ
|jtranslit=Raichū
|tmname=Raichu
|forme=4
|form1=Raichu
|form2=Alolan Raichu
|form3=Mega Raichu X
|form4=Mega Raichu Y
|image2=0026Raichu-Alola.png
|image3=0026Raichu-Mega X.png
|image4=0026Raichu-Mega Y.png
|mega=Raichunite X
|mega2=Raichunite Y
|ndex=0026
|type1=Electric
|form2type1=Electric
|form2type2=Psychic
|form3type1=Electric
|form4type1=Electric
|category=Mouse
|height-ftin=2'07"
|height-m=0.8
|height-ftin2=2'04"
|height-m2=0.7
|height-ftin3=3'11"
|height-m3=1.2
|height-ftin4=3'03"
|height-m4=1.0
|weight-lbs=66.1
|weight-kg=30.0
|weight-lbs2=46.3
|weight-kg2=21.0
|weight-lbs3=83.8
|weight-kg3=38.0
|weight-lbs4=57.3
|weight-kg4=26.0
|abilitylayout=2+3
|ability1=Static
|ability1caption=Raichu
|ability2-1=Surge Surfer
|ability2-1caption=Alolan Raichu
|abilityd=Lightning Rod
|abilitydcaption=Raichu
|abilitym=Electric Surge
|abilitymcaption=Mega Raichu X
|abilitym2=No Guard
|abilitym2caption=Mega Raichu Y
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Fairy
|eggcycles=10
|evtotal=3
|evsp=3
|expyield=218
|oldexp=122
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Yellow
|formcolors=yes
|catchrate=75
|body=06
|pokefordex=raichu
|generation=1
|friendship=70
}}
'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
|}

===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
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===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
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===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
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|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
{{-}}

==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Raichu (Pokémon)

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu in [[Saffron City]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ('''Kantonian Form''') North Province: [[Socarrat Trail]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Area Zero]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|4★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|5★}}) ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}} ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 8]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Cove Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#Rumbling Magnetic Motors|Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Complete Raichu's [[Connection Orb]] mission ([[Gender|Male]]), [[Sahra Town]] ([[Gender|Female]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]], [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars}}''): {{sync|Hau|Raichu}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 10: {{sync|Volkner|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
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|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Raichu Y
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type2-3b=Psychic
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
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|}

===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning= From 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
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===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
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|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
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|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
{{-}}

==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
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|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Raichu (Pokémon)

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu in [[Saffron City]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 8]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Complete Raichu's [[Connection Orb]] mission ([[Gender|Male]]), [[Sahra Town]] ([[Gender|Female]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars}}''): {{sync|Hau|Raichu}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 10: {{sync|Volkner|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
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===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning= From 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Unown (Pokémon)

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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''', as seen in the [[Pokédex]].

In [[Generation II]], there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In [[Generation III]], two new forms were introduced as well: ''!'' (exclamation) and ''?'' (question). The Unown forms are chronicled in the [[Unown Mode]], the [[Unown Report]], and the [[Unown Research Notes]].

In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.

==Biology==
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Unown.png|left|thumb|150px|right|The Unown wallpaper in Pokémon HOME]]
Unown is a flat, thin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} shaped like a circular eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclerae. All 26 alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes, while the two punctuation forms have half-closed eyes. Though each of its forms has a counterpart in the Latin alphabet, Unown is said to resemble ancient writing and hieroglyphs called [[Unown symbols]]. It is a mystery whether Unown predates or postdates written language, and therefore which one is based on the other. Unown can move its appendages independently like tentacles or fingers.

In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the [[Ruins of Alph]] after the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] was built in [[Goldenrod City]]. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm]</ref>

The [[Pokédex]], [[Unown Mode]], [[Unown Report]], [[Unown Research Notes]], and [[Professor Oak]]'s research disagree on whether Unown communicates using electromagnetic waves (specifically radio waves) or telepathy. Either way, it can be detected by the [[Pokégear]] radio, which interprets it as the melody of the [[Azure Flute]]. Unown has an unknown connection to {{p|Arceus}}. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. Certain Unown loose in the [[Hisui]] [[region]] were capable of repelling [[Poké Ball]]s that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being {{pkmn|battle}}d. [[Professor Laventon]]'s research observed that Unown resemble human writing from other lands, though no one took him seriously. In the [[Pokémon movie]] ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Unown is shown to be capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control of the Unown. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.

Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|rare Pokémon}} that lives in [[Unown Dimension|its own dimension]] and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in [[ruins]].

In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with {{p|Suicune}}.<ref><blockquote>Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."Wise Trio, [https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/TinTower1F.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly]</blockquote></ref>

In [[Generation VIII]], Unown is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Hidden Power}}.

===Forms===
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". [[Pokédex 3D Pro]], the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent. In Pokédex 3D Pro, the names of the "!" and "?" forms are read as "Exclamation" and "Question", respectively.
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Z.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201EX.png|96px]]
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|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background:#{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}}
|}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Because different types of <sc>Unown</sc> exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various <sc>Unown</sc>. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is shaped like ancient text characters. Although research is ongoing, it is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various <sc>Unown</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=114|reg2=Johto|num2=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or <sc>Unown</sc> came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=114|reg5=Hisui|num5=142}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Because the Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether written language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is hard to believe these strangely shaped Pokémon are truly living creatures. I've pointed out that the species' many forms resemble writing from other lands; no one will take me seriously.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] (different forms appear in different chambers)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Ruins of Alph]] B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved) [[Ruins of Alph]] 1F ('''!''' and '''? forms'''; appear after finding all Unown letters)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]] (South of {{rt|107|Hoenn}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Solaceon Ruins]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s (all 28 forms appear after completing the [[Unown Research Notes]]) '''All over [[Hisui]]:''' [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Unown|one of each form]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] ('''G form'''), Endless Level 48 ('''N form'''), Endless Level 83 ('''Y form'''), [[Mr. Who's Den]] ('''All 28 forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Unown Relic]] (See main page for details)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (See main page for details)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (See main page for details)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Unown Hideout: [[Everspring Valley]] (post-ending, '''All 28 forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Locomotive Café#Bonus Round!|Locomotive Café: Bonus Round!]], [[Variety Battle#The Secret Ruins|Variety Battle: The Secret Ruins]] (The "Z" variant is the reward in ''Bonus Round!'')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle]] Stage 1 ('''A'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''E'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''I'''{{dotw|We}}, '''J'''{{dotw|We}}, '''M'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''Q'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''R'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''U'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''Y'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''') Safari Jungle Stage 2 ('''B'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''F'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''G'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''K'''{{dotw|We}}, '''N'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''O'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''S'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''V'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''Z'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''') Safari Jungle Stage 3 ('''C'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''D'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''H'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''L'''{{dotw|We}}, '''P'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''T'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''W'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''X'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''!'''{{dotw|Su}}, '''?'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Mineral Crust Hollow|Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow]] (All Areas, changes daily)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 27|Area 27: Stage 05]] ('''F form''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=(See main pages for details) [[Entei Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final, [[Entei Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Unown Relic]] (1F-10F) ('''All 28 forms'''; see main page for details) Fainted Pokémon: [[Unown Relic]] ('''E''', '''H''', '''L''', '''P''', '''!''', '''?''' forms; see main page for details)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 373]] ('''! form''') [[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 383]] ('''? form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#23rd release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (23rd release; '''N''', '''I''', '''C''', and '''E forms''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|HP=48
|Attack=72
|Defense=48
|SpAtk=72
|SpDef=48
|Speed=48
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====A-Z=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}

=====! and ?=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 200
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|levitate=nocontact
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
Unown is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|50|70|30|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[PK21]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|body=1
|rate= (A-Z) 1.8% (!?) 0.1
|area=Aged Chamber
|P1=What am I, you ask?
|P2=My HP has plunged to half...
|P3=I cannot go on... I have little power left...
|PL=(A-Z) I have leveled up. (!?) Leveled up!
|Partner=no
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|coset=24
|conto=Unown B
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I'm A, the ace of my kind!
|P2=Apologies for not aiding you much...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201B
|coset=24
|conto=Unown A, Unown C
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm B. Be amazed!
|P2=Beginning to feel like bailing...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C
|coset=24
|conto=Unown B, Unown D
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I am C. You may not see that right away, though.
|P2=See? I knew this was a crummy concept!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201D
|coset=24
|conto=Unown C, Unown E
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm D. Don't ask me, "So what?"
|P2=Danger! Danger!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E
|coset=24
|conto=Unown D, Unown F
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm E. I'm full of energy!
|P2=Eventful experience, eh?
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201F
|coset=24
|conto=Unown E, Unown G
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm F. Frankly, nothing comes to mind, sorry!
|P2=F-f... Um... My mind's a blank.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201G
|coset=24
|conto=Unown F, Unown H
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=G, I am! G for grandpa! So what, you say?
|P2=Grandpa says, "Enough is too much!"
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201H
|coset=24
|conto=Unown G, Unown I
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm H. I'm not a hypocrite!
|P2=Hey, I'm...hanging in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I
|coset=24
|conto=Unown H, Unown J
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I am who I am. I scream!
|P2=I will survive...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201J
|coset=24
|conto=Unown I, Unown K
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm J! No joke!
|P2=Just about at my journey's end...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201K
|coset=24
|conto=Unown J, Unown L
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm K. K for king, or not!
|P2=KO...is near...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201L
|coset=24
|conto=Unown K, Unown M
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm L! I can locate little Pokémon!
|P2=Losing...but all's not lost yet...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201M
|coset=24
|conto=Unown L, Unown N
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm M. You want a joke? Ermmm...
|P2=Mmmm... We can still move forward...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N
|coset=24
|conto=Unown M, Unown O
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm N. EN-forgettable!
|P2=Nnnnnnnoooooooo!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201O
|coset=24
|conto=Unown N, Unown P
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm O, oval and open!
|P2=Oh my.
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201P
|coset=24
|conto=Unown O, Unown Q
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm P. I'm perfect!
|P2=Painted into a corner!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Q
|coset=24
|conto=Unown P, Unown R
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm Q. I'm really cute!
|P2=Quick! Someone, help me!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201R
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Q, Unown S
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm R. I'm from a ruin.
|P2=R U OK? I'm not really...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201S
|coset=24
|conto=Unown R, Unown T
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=I'm S. My S-shaped body is what attracts others the most!
|P2=S-s-s-s-s-sorry, but I'm about to faint...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201T
|coset=24
|conto=Unown S, Unown U
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm T! I'll try to attack! Tsk! Tsk!
|P2=T-t-to go on, or not to go on...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201U
|coset=24
|conto=Unown T, Unown V
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm U! Are U Unown? Yes, I am!
|P2=You should make a U-turn...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201V
|coset=24
|conto=Unown U, Unown W
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm V! V for victory!
|P2=V is not for victory this time...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201W
|coset=24
|conto=Unown V, Unown X
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]] or [[Lively Town]]
|P1=I'm W! Double U attack! Sorry... I just wanted to say that. Just because.
|P2=What's happening? Double trouble...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201X
|coset=24
|conto=Unown W, Unown Y
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm X! No, my fingers aren't crossed.
|P2=Crossed are my fingers...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Y
|coset=24
|conto=Unown X, Unown Z
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm Y. Don't ask me why. I don't know why.
|P2=Why are we here? I'm getting so tired...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Z
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Y, {{p|Porygon2}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=I'm Z best!
|P2=Zee end, you think? Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I'm exclaiming! Oh my!
|P2=I've exclaimed too much... Now I'm exhausted...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I have had this question throughout my life: What is this thing called life?
|P2=So, what should we do?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|walk=2.08
|hp=47
|attack=71
|defense=47
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Psychic|pokemon=Unown F
|formname=F
|skill=Freeze Time
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It makes the time stop for a while.
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|duration=20 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C|num=537
|form=C Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E|num=537
|form=E Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I|num=537
|form=I Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap+
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N|num=537
|form=N Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX|num=537
|form=! Form
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU|num=537
|form=? Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Unown
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=134|attack=136|defense=91
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Unown can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Level 50 Challenge''.

===Form data===
Unown has 28 non-interchangeable forms, each corresponding to a typographic character. All Unown forms are known as "One form", as seen in the [[Pokédex]].

Unown was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. In its debut in [[Generation II]], there were 26 forms of Unown, corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}.

In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's form is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.

While Unown's form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats than alphabetical Unown.

Various games have special catalogs for documenting Unown's forms: in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Unown Mode]] is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the [[Ruins of Alph]]; in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is obtainable instead. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Unown Research Notes]] serves this purpose.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! '''A'''
! '''B'''
! '''C'''
! '''D'''
! '''E'''
! '''F'''
! '''G'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201B.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201C.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201D.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201E.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201F.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201G.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''H'''
! '''I'''
! '''J'''
! '''K'''
! '''L'''
! '''M'''
! '''N'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201H.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201I.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201J.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201K.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201L.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201M.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201N.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''O'''
! '''P'''
! '''Q'''
! '''R'''
! '''S'''
! '''T'''
! '''U'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201O.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201P.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Q.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201R.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201S.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201T.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201U.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''V'''
! '''W'''
! '''X'''
! '''Y'''
! '''Z'''
! ''' !'''
! ''' ?'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201V.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201W.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201X.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Y.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Z.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201EX.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201QU.png|96px]]
|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background:#{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{pcolor|Unown}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0201
|name1=Unown
|type1-1=Psychic}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=201|LAcrop=112}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0201}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|201|Unown}}

==In animation==
[[File:Unown anime.png|thumb|250px|Unown in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown played a large role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', creating the illusions that drive the plot.

Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
* Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
* Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
* Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
* Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.

====Other====
In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', an Unown G fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]]. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against {{TRT}}, and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it address its inner pain.

[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]]
[[Unown symbols|Markings of Unown]] were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''.

In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', [[Saturn]] had his {{p|Bronzor}} use {{m|Confuse Ray}} on multiple Unown, causing trouble for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. The tablet from ''Top-Down Training'' also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.

In [[PK21]], an Unown F fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]] following an unspecified incident, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.

In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', five Unown covered a town in [[Johto]] with an endless night in order to help {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} accept parting ways with her {{p|Cleffa}}. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Unown G was created by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', multiple Unown fled from {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.

''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' featured a stone tablet [[Pokémon language (Mystery Dungeon)#Ancient Unown language|written in Unown]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. They are many in [[form]] and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Unown|Goh's Rotom Phone|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. During a battle with the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], {{adv|Gold}} had his {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} use {{m|Flash}}, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on [[Team Rocket]], defeating them.

[[Bugsy]] later returned to study the ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he {{pkmn2|caught}} an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}}, he found two chambers with [[Unown symbols]].

Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms.

===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', [[Sird]] gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially used them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} as they headed to the [[Trainer Tower]], but they were defeated by {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed {{adv|Giovanni}} to [[Birth Island]] to relay his successful capture of {{adv|Deoxys}} back to the [[Rocket Warehouse|Team Rocket Warehouse]].

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS384|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', a D and P Unown befriended {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Solaceon Town]]. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Later, they helped to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} blocking Pearl's path to [[Veilstone City]].

Multiple Unown appeared in ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'' and ''[[PS407|Chancing Upon Chingling]]''.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{adv|Arceus}} created {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Multiple Unown appeared in [[GDZ58]].

An Unown appeared in [[GDZ59]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in ''[[PM072|Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}

The English [[Pokédex]] data for Unown cards in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of {{wp|adaptation|evolutionary adaptation}}, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm, similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.

There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the [[Poké Floats]] stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.

====Trophy information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, but as a {{sbw|Spirit}}, appearing in its F form. The corresponding Spirit Battle occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Temple}} against eight tiny {{sbw|Mr. Game & Watch}}es.

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}
| rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio in or near the [[Ruins of Alph]]
| rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown
| rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]]
| Junichi Masuda
|-
| {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}
| [[Shota Kageyama]]
|}
==Trivia==
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
* Unown was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
* If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in {{g|Stadium 2}}, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.{{fact}}
* Unown is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 336.
* After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unown (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
** Unown was previously represented by the highest number of cards, as multiple TCG sets included individual cards for each of Unown's forms.
** It is also the only Generation II Pokémon that cannot have the {{DL|Origin mark|Black clover|black clover}} as its [[origin mark]].
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s:
** {{pkmn2|Shiny}} Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
** Due to reusing the same IV values for multiple Pokémon, every [[non-player character]] is technically unable to have multiple Unown of different forms on their team, and the Trainers sharing the same class and sprite would also share the same Unown form. The exception is the Battle Tower from Pokémon Crystal, where each Pokémon species has its own IVs, and therefore a single Unown form is [[List of Battle Tower Pokémon in Generation II|available]] for all non-player characters, the letter Z.
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'':
** Despite not being a Legendary Pokémon, Unown is specifically referred to as such in this movie, where it is shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s book about Legendary Pokémon. Unown's power (in large numbers, at least) appears to match that of Legendary Pokémon. In an early trailer for this movie, the narrator refers to Unown as "more legendary than {{p|Lugia}}, more mysterious than {{p|Mew}}".
** {{an|Professor Oak}} has some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, particularly σ (lowercase {{wp|sigma}}), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital {{wp|pi (letter)|pi}}), and Ω (capital {{wp|omega}}). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ ({{wp|ou (ligature)|ou}}). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю ({{wp|yu (Cyrillic)|yu}}) and б (lowercase {{wp|be (Cyrillic)|be}}). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я ({{wp|ya (Cyrillic)|ya}}).
* Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but they were not originally [[Pokémon availability|available]] anywhere at the time of release of these games and {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. Those forms were first catchable in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Other than {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], Unown is the only Pokémon that:
** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it is in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|Rare Habitat}}.
** In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, it is in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] but is not used by any [[non-player character]].
** In [[Generation VII]], it is unable to have the [[Origin mark|Alolan origin mark]].
* In most of [[Generation III]], the unique pattern of spots from Spinda encountered or caught by the player aren't displayed in the [[Pokédex]], only ever displaying one default form, with the exception of {{g|Emerald}}. In Emerald, the developers updated the Pokédex to display the form actually encountered/caught by the player, such as {{p|Spinda}}'s spot patterns, Unown's letters, etc.
** As a side effect of this, they created a "fake trainer" internally with a [[Trainer ID]] of 00000 and a Secret ID of 00008, which resulted in a unique quirk in that Shiny Pokemon will appear in the Pokédex if the [[personality value]] of a registered Pokémon would calculate as Shiny for the "fake trainer". This can potentially result in a Pokémon appearing as Shiny in the Pokédex regardless of whether it was Shiny for the player themselves, or vice versa.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uaqsBIAAGw</ref>
* Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a {{pkmn|Ranger series}} game.
* Unown is the only Generation II Pokémon that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]], excluding {{pkmn2|first partner}}, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon.
** Unown is also the only Pokémon prior to [[Generation V]] that was never obtainable via the Generation V [[Pokémon Global Link]], excluding first partner, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon.
* The two main official artworks for Unown represent [[a:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[a:File:201Unown.png|an F-shaped one]] (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onward), which may allude to the acronym for [[Game Freak]].
* The [[a:File:Spr 2g 201W.png|original design of the W-shaped Unown]] used in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} was altered considerably before {{game|Crystal}}, to [[a:File:Spr 2c 201W.png|a design]] that is in use for all subsequent games.
* Despite Unown being compatible with [[TM10]] in Generations {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}}, it still cannot use it legitimately because it will always already know {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s.
* Starting in [[Generation IV]], where moves were split into [[damage category|categories]] based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for {{status|confusion}} damage and {{m|Struggle}}.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild to lack any preferred foods.

===Origin===
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the {{wp|exclamation mark|exclamation}} and {{wp|question mark}}s. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the [[Pokémon world]] arranging themselves on walls in messages akin to {{wp|hieroglyphs}}, although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]], their place is taken by [[Braille]]. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.

Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown.

====Name origin====
Unown may be derived from ''unknown''.

Unknown is literally ''unknown''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Psychic
|ja=アンノーン ''Unknown''|jameaning=From ''unknown''
|fr=Zarbi|frmeaning={{wp|Verlan|{{tt|Verlan|youth language consisting of reversed words}}}} for ''bizarre'' (strange)
|es=Unown|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Icognito|demeaning=From ''icon'' and ''inkognito'' (incognito)
|it=Unown|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=안농 ''Annown''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=未知圖騰 / 未知图腾 ''Wèizhītúténg''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 未知 ''wèizhī'' (unknown) and 圖騰 / 图腾 ''túténg'' (totem)
|zh_yue=未知圖騰 ''Meihjītòuhtàhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 未知 ''meihjī'' (unknown) and 圖騰 ''tòuhtàhng'' (totem)
|pt_br=Unown|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|da=Ukendt / Ukendte{{tt|*|EP263}}|dameaning=Literally "unknown"
|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom'' (Not known/Unknown)
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless"
|no=De ukjente{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}} Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Literally "The unknown" Literally "unknown"
|ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown"
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

''One form''
{{langtable
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|ja=あるすがた ''{{tt|Aru Sugata|A form}}''
|zh_yue=某種樣子 ''{{tt|Máuhjúng Yeuhngjí|A certain form}}''
|zh_cmn=某種樣子 / 某种样子 ''{{tt|Mǒuzhǒng Yàngzi|A certain form}}''
|fr=Forme Unique ({{gen|VI}}+) Forme unique ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|V}})
|de=Eine Form ({{gen|VII}}+) Einform ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VI}})
|it=Forma Vaga
|ko=형태별 모습 ''Hyeongtaebyeol Moseup''
|es=Forma de Unown ({{gen|VIII}}+) Una forma ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VII}})
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown symbols]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Chatot (Pokémon)

2026-05-22T18:03:40Z

Crummymummy: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Chatot}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0440|prev=Happiny|nextnum=0442|next=Spiritomb|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Chatot}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Chatot
|jname=ペラップ
|jtranslit=Perappu
|tmname=Perap
|ndex=0441
|typebox=1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|category=Music Note
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=4.2
|weight-kg=1.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Tangled Feet
|abilityd=Big Pecks
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Flying
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=144
|oldexp=107
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Black
|catchrate=30
|body=09
|pokefordex=chatot
|generation=4
|friendship=35
}}
'''Chatot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ペラップ''' ''Perap'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
Chatot is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} similar to a parakeet. Its head is black and resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, while its black tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. Its plumage is brightly colored with blue wings, a yellow chest and feet, a green stomach, and a pink, hooked beak and eyelids. Additionally, there is a ruff of white feathers around its neck.

This Pokémon's tongue is similar to a human's, allowing it to [[Talking Pokémon|imitate human speech]]. Chatot is also able to mimic the [[Cry|cries]] of other Pokémon and uses this ability as a defense mechanism. Chatot uses the sounds it has learned and arranges them into its own melody, and flicks its tail to keep a rhythm. Chatot are even capable of understanding the meaning of the words they mimic, the older and more experienced they become. It is diurnal, and lives along bodies of water.

Chatot is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Chatter}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: {{mdc|Chatot|2}} is [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant in the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]].
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Chatot is the {{ga|PokéPark}} Guide, guiding {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} around PokéPark while providing advice and tutorials.
* [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokemon Masters EX]]: Chatot is seen in the [[Pokémon Center|Pokemon Center]], perched on top of the {{mas|Jukebox}} at all times.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=102|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It keeps rhythm by flicking its tail feathers like a metronome. It imitates human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is just like a human's. As a result, it can cleverly mimic human speech.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=138|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=102|reg5=Hisui|num5=157}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=They can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It keeps rhythm by flicking its tail feathers like a metronome. It also imitates human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A versatile performer skilled in the imitation of human speech. It is said that older, more experienced Chatot can even understand the meaning of the words they mimic.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=179}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=They can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}{{Sup/t|M}}{{Sup/t|D}} [[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Buizel}} at [[Eterna Condominiums]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}{{Sup/t|Morning}}{{Sup/t|Day}} [[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Buizel}} at [[Eterna Condominiums]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sprout Tower]], [[Bell Tower]], [[Burned Tower]] {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh Sound|(Sinnoh Sound)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=F33|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Rally}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area={{rt|18|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|104|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|110|Hoenn}} ({{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}}{{tt|*|After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}{{Sup/t|M}}{{Sup/t|D}} [[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Buizel}} at [[Eterna Condominiums]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Deadwood Haunt]]{{Sup/t|D}} (also mass outbreaks{{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Pueltown]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[PokéPark Entrance]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area={{ra|Sky}}, [[Forest Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]]}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 3|Safari Jungle: Stage 3]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Fragrant Tree|Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 02|Area 02: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Rainbow Park|Rainbow Park: Stage 48]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=GO|color={{night color}}|t=FFF|area={{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Concert Chatot|Japanese|Japan|25|October 28 to December 10, 2006|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Concert Chatot}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|rows=2|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Metronome|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Metronome|5|Leppa Berry|100|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Plump Beans|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP= 76
|Attack= 65
|Defense=45
|SpAtk= 92
|SpDef= 42
|Speed= 91}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Chatot is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|13|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|17|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Chatter|Flying|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|29|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|37|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|41|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|49|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|57|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Gust|Flying|Special|40|50|30|100|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|6|15|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|11|20|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|75|45|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|18|28|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|25|35|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|90|60|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|30|None|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|34|45|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|—|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|43|54|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|52|64|Hurricane|Flying|Special|100|120|80|75|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0016|Pidgey}}{{MSP/H|0017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP/H|0018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP/H|0021|Spearow}}{{MSP/H|0022|Fearow}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0084|Doduo}}{{MSP/H|0085|Dodrio}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10|‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|‡}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Power Shift|Normal|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Snarl|Dark|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—| 20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Chatot|Normal|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Me First}}
| [[Chatot (Diamond & Pearl 74)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Quick Attack}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Phantom's Chatot (Movie VS Pack 11)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Bidoof}}
|recruitment=Find {{p|Wigglytuff}} together
|P1=My name is Chatot. I am [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff]]'s right-hand Pokémon! ♪
|P2=Could someone do something, please?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=069
|browser=It uses sounds to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|num=234
|pastnum=049
|browser=It causes twisters around itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|walk=1.45
|hp=54
|attack=75
|defense=46
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|Pad=Do you remember meeting Chatot at the [[PokéPark Entrance]]? He's the PokéPark Guide! Talk to him, and he'll explain many things.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Chatot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=1
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=441
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=441|num=104
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=441
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Chatot
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=183
|attack=183
|defense=91
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}
|special={{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0441
|name1=Chatot
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=441}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=441}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=441|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=441|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=441|LAcrop=139}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0441}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|441|Chatot}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 441Bebop.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 441Tweety.png]]
|-
| Bebop in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Tweety in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Laki Chatot.png|thumb|250px|Chatot in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Phantom]] kept a Chatot [[nickname]]d Casey as his pet rather than as a battling Pokémon. Casey later abandoned him and sided with [[Jack Walker]].

Chatot made its animated series debut in ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}. It had a habit of flying away from Ada and traveling to a local hospital to entertain the children there. It was always seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside its Poké Ball]].

In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', a Chatot, {{p|Hariyama}}, and {{p|Exploud}} assisted {{MTR}} and his cronies in claiming an island and kicking out its current residents. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help the original resident Pokémon reclaim the island.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Chatot was the previous year's champion of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. It was revealed to have won that competition by singing like a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and a {{p|Lapras}}.

In ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]'', a Chatot nicknamed Buddy was a partner of an [[Officer Jenny]]. It was kidnapped by {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
Chatot debuted in ''[[PK16|Pikachu's Ocean Adventure]]''.

Multiple Chatot appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Chatot competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]].

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', under the ownership of an old man.

A Chatot appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

In ''[[SM098|Bright Lights, Big Changes!]]'', a Chatot was featured in a televised episode of Alolan Detective Laki. It had been selected by [[George Charino]] to join [[Laki]]'s team as a new partner for the show, as part of a change of format.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a Chatot while being trapped inside a {{p|Wailord}}. It managed to escape with them.

Three Chatot appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG184|Chatot|May's Pokédex|Chatot, the {{tt|Music Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Music Note Pokémon}}. It copies whatever sounds it hears and arranges them into {{m|Chatter|its own melody}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP115|Chatot|Dawn's Pokédex|Chatot, the Music Note Pokémon. It hears words and then {{pkmn2|Talking|mimics them}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon episodes===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)#In animation|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', a Chatot was [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]]'s assistant at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. He was one of the two Pokémon (the other being {{p|Corphish}}) who kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.

==In the manga==
[[File:Chatler.png|thumb|200px|Chatot in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Chatot PMDP.png|thumb|left|150px|Chatot in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP01]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP08]].

A Chatot appeared in [[PMDP17]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Chatler}}
{{adv|Pearl}} owns a Chatot [[nickname]]d Chatler, who often smacks {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Munchlax}} on the head. He, like a parrot, is able to perfectly mimic human speech, which he makes a habit of, although he cannot understand what he is repeating. He first appeared in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''.

In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', multiple Chatot were at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Chatot first appeared in [[BET1]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Chatot (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Chatot was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose [[cry]] is not altered when it faints or is sent out with a [[status condition]].
* Despite having significantly higher {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, Chatot awards EV points in {{stat|Attack}}.
* In [[Generation IV]], a boy in [[Eterna City]] will trade a Chatot in return for a {{p|Buizel}}, and the Chatot's nickname is Charap, a mixture of its English and Japanese names. If this Pokémon was obtained in an English-language version of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond or Pearl}}, it is erroneously listed as Japanese (which can be seen in any game starting with {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold or SoulSilver}}).
* Chatot is the only Pokémon that is not {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or {{pkmn2|Mythical}} to be banned from [[Generation V]]'s [[Global Battle Union]]. This is likely due to Chatot's [[signature move]] {{m|Chatter}} and its ability to play pre-recorded audio, which can be abused to play vulgar words and phrases. This vulnerability is also presumably the reason for the move's ability to play pre-recorded audio being removed starting with Generation VI.

===Origin===
Chatot appears to be based on a {{wp|parrot}}. Its body shape brings to mind the {{wp|Yellow-collared lovebird|yellow-collared lovebird}}, a species of small parrot, while its coloration seems to be derived from the larger {{wp|blue-and-yellow macaw}}. Its head crest resembles an {{wp|eighth note}}, and also brings to mind the crested parrot varieties such as the {{wp|cockatoo}} and {{wp|cockatiel}}, while its tail resembles a {{wp|metronome}}. This, combined with its head crest, may allude to the musical nature of birds, especially parrots that are able to imitate human speech. Additionally, its white neck feathers resemble a collar.

====Name origin====
Chatot may be a combination of ''{{wp|chat}}'' and ''{{wp|parrot}}''.

Perap may be a combination of ぺらぺら ''perapera'' (fluently; chatty), ''{{wp|parrot}}'', and ''{{wp|rap}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ペラップ ''Perap''|jameaning=From {{tt|ぺらぺら ''perapera''|fluently; chatty}}, ''parrot'', and ''rap''
|fr=Pijako|frmeaning=From {{tt|''pie''|magpie}} and ''{{tt|jaco|grey parrot}}'' or ''{{tt|jacquot|generic term for any kind of chattering bird}}''
|es=Chatot|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Plaudagei|demeaning=From {{tt|''plaudern''|to chat}} and {{tt|''Papagei''|parrot}}
|it=Chatot|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=페라페 ''Perape''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=聒噪鳥 / 聒噪鸟 ''Guāzàoniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|聒噪 ''guāzào''|noisy}} and {{tt|鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo''|bird}}
|zh_yue=聒噪鳥 ''Kutchouníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|聒噪 ''kutchou''|noisy}} and {{tt|鳥 ''níuh''|bird}}
|pt_br=Chatot|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=रैपचैप ''Rapchap''|himeaning=From ''rap'' and ''chap''
|th=เพแรป ''Pheraep''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]
* [[Chatler]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0440|prev=Happiny|nextnum=0442|next=Spiritomb}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that appeared in the animated series before their game debut]]

[[de:Plaudagei]]
[[es:Chatot]]
[[fr:Pijako]]
[[it:Chatot]]
[[ja:ペラップ]]
[[zh:聒噪鸟]]

Squawkabilly (Pokémon)

2026-05-22T17:59:36Z

Crummymummy: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Squawkabilly}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0930|prev=Arboliva|nextnum=0932|next=Nacli|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Squawkabilly
|jname=イキリンコ
|tmname=Ikirinko
|forme=4
|form1=Green Plumage
|form2=Blue Plumage
|form3=Yellow Plumage
|form4=White Plumage
|image2=0931Squawkabilly-Blue.png
|image3=0931Squawkabilly-Yellow.png
|image4=0931Squawkabilly-White.png
|ndex=0931
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|category=Parrot
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=5.3
|weight-kg=2.4
|abilityn=2
|abilitylayout=1+2
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Hustle
|abilityd=Guts
|abilitydcaption=Green Plumage and Blue Plumage
|abilityd2=Sheer Force
|abilityd2caption=Yellow Plumage and White Plumage
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Flying
|egggroup2=
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=1
|evhp=0
|evat=1
|evde=0
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=146
|lv100exp=600000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|formcolors=yes
|catchrate=190
|body=09
|pokefordex=squawkabilly
|generation=9
|friendship=50
}}
'''Squawkabilly''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''イキリンコ''' ''Ikirinko'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Squawkabilly has four separate [[#Form data|forms]]: '''Green Plumage''', '''Blue Plumage''', '''Yellow Plumage''', and '''White Plumage'''.

==Biology==
Squawkabilly is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|parrot}}. The main color of its plumage comes in, from most to least common, green, blue, yellow, and off-white, but all forms of Squawkabilly have white feathers on their breast, abdomen, and wingtips, as well as white eyelids. The feathers on its sides are noticeably longer, giving off the impression of a long coat, and the ones on the back of its neck are fluffier. It has a rounded yellow beak, lazy eyes with a dotted pupil, and a lumpy, {{wp|Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour}}-like black crest running on top of its head. Its tan feet are shaped in a {{wp|Bird feet and legs#Toe arrangements|zygodactyl}} arrangement (i.e. two toes each on the front and back) and have a yellow claw on each toe.

Squawkabilly are known to be exceptionally noisy and territorial, especially amongst their different varieties. They have a strong sense of community and dislike being alone, so they cooperate and form flocks that can contain more than fifty individuals based on the color of their feathers. In the mornings and evenings, they search around for food in forests, towns, and cities, the latter of which is their preferred habitat. Squawkabilly once had violent territorial disputes with {{p|Fletchling}}, who inhabit the same rural and urban areas.

Green Plumage Squawkabilly are the most numerous, due to their coloration being the likeliest to pass down onto offsprings, make up the most powerful flocks, and are viewed by Blue Plumage Squawkabilly as rivals. Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly are hotheaded and particularly fierce, engaging in vicious close combat and even driving other bird Pokémon out of their turf, in an attempt to be taken seriously by the most populous varieties. On the other hand, White Plumage Squawkabilly are mellow, preferring to avoid conflicts, but are said to fight valiantly when threatened. Despite having the fewest numbers, they are able to live peacefully in towns due to their off-white plumage, which allows them to blend in with the white buildings of the urban landscape.

In [[Paldea]], Squawkabilly is used for the [[region]]'s [[Flying Taxi]] service. Certain Squawkabilly, such as the one found in [[Medali]] in the [[core series]] games and [[Diana]]'s in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, are shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of mimicking human speech]].

===Forms===
Squawkabilly has four separate forms: Green Plumage, Blue Plumage, Yellow Plumage, and White Plumage.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%"
|
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
| Green Plumage
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:931Squawkabilly Dream 2.png|100px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
| Blue Plumage
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:931Squawkabilly Blue Dream 2.png|100px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
| Yellow Plumage
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:931Squawkabilly-Yellow Dream 2.png|100px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
| White Plumage
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:931Squawkabilly-White Dream 2.png|100px]]
|}
|}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: A Blue Plumage Squawkabilly is a part of the [[Medali Gym]]'s Gym Test, providing a hint that the {{player}} should ask for a medium serving at the [[Treasure Eatery]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=113|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=086}}
{{Dex/Form|Green Plumage}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=These Pokémon prefer to live in cities. They form flocks based on the color of their feathers, and they fight over territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Green-feathered flocks hold the most sway. When they're out searching for food in the mornings and evenings, it gets very noisy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Squawkabilly form flocks based on the color of their plumage. Green ones are abundant because their coloration is more likely to be passed down.}}
{{Dex/Form|Blue Plumage}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The largest of their flocks can contain more than 50 individuals. They fly around towns and forests, searching for food and making a racket.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Blue-feathered Squawkabilly view their green-feathered counterparts as rivals, since the latter make up the largest, most powerful groups.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Squawkabilly with blue plumage are the second most populous variety after their green counterparts, which they view as foes.}}
{{Dex/Form|Yellow Plumage}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=These Squawkabilly are hotheaded, and their fighting style is vicious. They’ll leap within reach of their foes to engage in close combat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The yellow Squawkabilly are especially fierce. They've even been known to drive other bird Pokémon out of town.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Squawkabilly with yellow plumage grew increasingly aggressive in order to be taken seriously by the more populous varieties.}}
{{Dex/Form|White Plumage}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon dislikes being alone. It has a strong sense of community and survives by cooperating with allies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Though these Squawkabilly are the fewest in number, they have no trouble living in towns since they blend in with the white buildings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This is the least populous variety of Squawkabilly. They don't like conflict, but when they have to fight, they do so valiantly and resolutely.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color light}}; background:#{{normal color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Squawkabilly SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Squawkabilly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=normal|type2=flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|v2=Violet|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[Cabo Poco]] ('''Green Plumage''') East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] ('''Green/Blue/Yellow/White Plumage''') West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] ('''Green Plumage''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Squawkabilly|4★}}) ('''Green Plumage''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
|}
|}
|}
====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=82
|Attack=96
|Defense=51
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=51
|Speed=92
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|normal=yes
|newground=1
|newghost=1
}}

===Learnset===
Squawkabilly is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM121|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM139|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|TM204}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group can learn Double-Edge via level-up. However, the move is available via TM204 and can be passed down from the Doduo line, Noctowl, the Murkrow line, Altaria, the Starly line, the Ducklett line, the Rufflet line, the Fletchling line, Noivern, Corviknight, Squawkabilly, and Espathra, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0962|Bombirdier}}|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Squawkabilly|Normal|Flying|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=0931
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=193
|attack=185
|defense=105
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Fly}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Squawkabilly has four different non-interchangeable forms, each with differently colored plumage. The only functional difference between the forms is their [[Hidden Ability|Hidden Abilities]], with the Green Plumage and Blue Plumage forms having {{a|Guts}} and the Yellow Plumage and White Plumage forms having {{a|Sheer Force}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Green color light}}" | Green Plumage [[File:HOME0931.png|100px]] {{acolor|Guts|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Blue color light}}" | Blue Plumage [[File:HOME0931B.png|100px]] {{acolor|Guts|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Yellow color light}}" | Yellow Plumage [[File:HOME0931Y.png|100px]] {{acolor|Sheer Force|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{White color light}}" | White Plumage [[File:HOME0931W.png|100px]] {{acolor|Sheer Force|000}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0931
|name1=Squawkabilly
|form1=Green Plumage
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=normal|type2=flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0931|form1=B|form2=Y|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|931|Squawkabilly}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Diana Squawkabilly.png|thumb|right|250px|A Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly debuted in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', alongside [[Lucca]]. It was later revealed to actually be under the ownership of [[Liko]]'s grandmother, [[Diana]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

====Minor appearances====
The Green Plumage and Blue Plumage forms of Squawkabilly made their debut in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', as part of the [[Paldea]] [[Flying Taxi]] flock. The flock consisted of two of each form of Squawkabilly, except White Plumage.

A student's Squawkabilly appeared in an image in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]''.

Three White Plumage Squawkabilly debuted in ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]''.
<gallery>
White Plumage Squawkabilly anime.png|White Plumage Squawkabilly
Blue Plumage Squawkabilly anime.png|Blue Plumage Squawkabilly
</gallery>
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ024|Squawkabilly|Roy's Pokédex|Squawkabilly, the Parrot Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Those with {{form|Squawkabilly|Yellow Plumage}} are hotheaded and fight rougher.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ052|Squawkabilly|Liko's Pokédex|Squawkabilly, the Parrot Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Those with {{form|Squawkabilly|White Plumage}} are very sociable. When there is trouble, they survive by helping each other.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
[[File:Squawkabilly Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|A Green Plumage Squawkabilly in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
A Green Plumage Squawkabilly appeared in ''[[PPW03|Take a Breath]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Paldea Flying Taxi Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Squawkabilly in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Squawkabilly debuted in ''[[PASV07|Fierce Battle! The Stony Cliff Titan!!]]''. [[Katy]] mentioned that while on a trip to [[Artazon]], she took a [[Flying Taxi]] that was held by four Squawkabilly of varying colors.

A Flying Taxi held by six Squawkabilly appeared in [[PASV16]].

A Trainer's Squawkabilly appeared in [[PASV20]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Squawkabilly (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Squawkabilly is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 417.
* Squawkabilly was briefly shown in a pre-release trailer on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YEEDqke-D0 October 6, 2022] alongside {{p|Nacli}} and {{p|Tandemaus}}, though it remained officially unrevealed until the release of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

===Origin===
Squawkabilly's category suggests it is based on a {{wp|parrot}}, particularly those of the {{wp|conure}} or {{wp|parakeet}} varieties; it closely resembles the {{wp|Monk parakeet}}, an invasive species that forms large flocks in {{wp|Spain}} and can have green, blue, yellow, or white plumage, with green being the most common. {{wp|Madrid}}, and other large Spanish cities, have the largest populations of monk parakeets in Europe.<ref>[https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/06/03/ciencia/1528060036_486087.html?rel=mas Ansede, Manuel (5 June 2018). "Así se llenó España de cotorras". ''El País''. Retrieved 3 August 2018.]</ref><ref>Senar, J. C., Conroy, M. J. & Montalvo, T. (2021). In: Pruett-Jones, S. (ed.) ''Naturalized Parrots of the World: Distribution, Ecology, and Impacts of the World's Most Colorful Colonizers''. Princeton: Princeton University Press.</ref><ref>Hernandez-Brito, Dailos; Carrete, Martina; Tella, Jose L. (2022). "Annual Censuses and Citizen Science Data Show Rapid Population Increases and Range Expansion of Invasive Rose-Ringed and Monk Parakeets in Seville, Spain". ''Animals''. 12(6): 677. doi:10.3390/ani12060677. PMC 8944835. PMID 35327075.</ref> Its crest may also be loosely based on a {{wp|cockatoo}}, particularly the {{wp|red-tailed black cockatoo}}.

Squawkabilly's appearance and behavior may be based on the punk archetype: the crest above its head resembles a {{wp|Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour}} hairstyle common to the type. Its pompadour and noisy behavior could also be inspired by the {{wp|Rocker (subculture)|rocker subculture}}.

====Name origin====
Squawkabilly may be a combination of ''squawk'', ''bill'' (beak), and ''{{wp|rockabilly}}''.

Ikirinko may be a combination of イキり ''ikiri'' (slang for a cocky person) and 鸚哥 ''inko'' (parrot).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=イキリンコ ''Ikirinko''|jameaning=From イキり ''ikiri'' (slang for a cocky person) and 鸚哥 ''inko'' (parrot)
|fr=Tapatoès|frmeaning=From ''tapage'' (excessive noise) and ''cacatoès'' (cockatoo)
|es=Squawkabilly|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Krawalloro|demeaning=From ''Krawall'' (ruckus) and ''loro'' (Spanish for parrot)
|it=Squawkabilly|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=시비꼬 ''Sibikko''|komeaning=From 시비 (是非) ''sibi'' (dispute) and 잉꼬 ''ingkko'' (parrot)
|zh_cmn=怒鸚哥 / 怒鹦哥 ''Nùyīnggē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 怒 ''nù'' (rage) and 鸚哥 / 鹦哥 ''yīnggē'' (parrot)
|zh_yue=怒鸚哥 ''Nouhyīnggō''|zh_yuemeaning=From 怒 ''nouh'' (rage) and 鸚哥 ''yīnggō'' (parrot)
|pt_br=Squawkabilly|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=मियांमिठू ''Miyaammithoo''|himeaning=From मियां मिट्ठू ''miyā̃ miṭṭhū'' (a common, endearing pet name for a parrot)
|th=อิคิริงโกะ ''Ikhiringko''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Green Plumage''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{green color}}
|ja=グリーンフェザー ''Green Feather''
|zh_yue=綠羽毛 ''{{tt|Luhk Yúhmòu|Green Feather}}''
|zh_cmn=綠羽毛 / 绿羽毛 ''{{tt|Lǜ Yǔmáo|Green Feather}}''
|fr=Plumage Vert
|de=Grüngefiedert
|it=Piume Verdi
|ko=그린 페더 ''Green Feather''
|pt_br=Plumagem Verde
|es=Plumaje Verde
|th=ขนนกสีเขียว
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Blue Plumage''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}
|ja=ブルーフェザー ''Blue Feather''
|zh_yue=藍羽毛 ''{{tt|Làahm Yúhmòu|Blue Feather}}''
|zh_cmn=藍羽毛 / 蓝羽毛 ''{{tt|Lán Yǔmáo|Blue Feather}}''
|fr=Plumage Bleu
|de=Blaugefiedert
|it=Piume Azzurre
|ko=블루 페더 ''Blue Feather''
|pt_br=Plumagem Azul
|es=Plumaje Azul
|th=ขนนกสีฟ้า
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Yellow Plumage''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{yellow color}}
|ja=イエローフェザー ''Yellow Feather''
|zh_yue=黃羽毛 ''{{tt|Wòhng Yúhmòu|Yellow Feather}}''
|zh_cmn=黃羽毛 / 黄羽毛 ''{{tt|Huáng Yǔmáo|Yellow Feather}}''
|fi=Keltasulkainen
|fr=Plumage Jaune
|de=Gelbgefiedert
|it=Piume Gialle
|ko=옐로 페더 ''Yellow Feather''
|pl=Żółte Upierzenie
|pt_br=Plumagem Amarela
|es=Plumaje Amarillo
|th=ขนนกสีเหลือง
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''White Plumage''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}
|ja=ホワイトフェザー ''White Feather''
|zh_yue=白羽毛 ''{{tt|Baahk Yúhmòu|White Feather}}''
|zh_cmn=白羽毛 ''{{tt|Bái Yǔmáo|White Feather}}''
|fi=Valkosulkainen
|fr=Plumage Blanc
|de=Weißgefiedert
|it=Piume Bianche
|ko=화이트 페더 ''White Feather''
|pl=Białe Upierzenie
|pt_br=Plumagem Branca
|es=Plumaje Blanco
|th=ขนนกสีขาว
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==

==References==
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==External links==
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Unown (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Unown}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Psychic|prevnum=0200|prev=Misdreavus|nextnum=0202|next=Wobbuffet|round=none}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Unown
|jname=アンノーン
|jtranslit=Annōn
|tmname=Unknown
|ndex=0201
|typebox=1
|type1=Psychic
|category=Symbol
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=11.0
|weight-kg=5.0
|abilityn=1
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Levitate
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=40
|evtotal=2
|evat=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=118
|oldexp=61
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=255
|color=Black
|catchrate=225
|body=01
|pokefordex=unown
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''', as seen in the [[Pokédex]].

In [[Generation II]], there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In [[Generation III]], two new forms were introduced as well: ''!'' (exclamation) and ''?'' (question). The Unown forms are chronicled in the [[Unown Mode]], the [[Unown Report]], and the [[Unown Research Notes]].

In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.

==Biology==
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Unown.png|left|thumb|150px|right|The Unown wallpaper in Pokémon HOME]]
Unown is a flat, thin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} shaped like a circular eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclerae. All 26 alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes, while the two punctuation forms have half-closed eyes. Though each of its forms has a counterpart in the Latin alphabet, Unown is said to resemble ancient writing and hieroglyphs called [[Unown symbols]]. It is a mystery whether Unown predates or postdates written language, and therefore which one is based on the other. Unown can move its appendages independently like tentacles or fingers.

In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the [[Ruins of Alph]] after the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] was built in [[Goldenrod City]]. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm]</ref>

The [[Pokédex]], [[Unown Mode]], [[Unown Report]], [[Unown Research Notes]], and [[Professor Oak]]'s research disagree on whether Unown communicates using electromagnetic waves (specifically radio waves) or telepathy. Either way, it can be detected by the [[Pokégear]] radio, which interprets it as the melody of the [[Azure Flute]]. Unown has an unknown connection to {{p|Arceus}}. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. Certain Unown loose in the [[Hisui]] [[region]] were capable of repelling [[Poké Ball]]s that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being {{pkmn|battle}}d. [[Professor Laventon]]'s research observed that Unown resemble human writing from other lands, though no one took him seriously. In the [[Pokémon movie]] ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Unown is shown to be capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control of the Unown. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.

Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|rare Pokémon}} that lives in [[Unown Dimension|its own dimension]] and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in [[ruins]].

In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with {{p|Suicune}}.<ref><blockquote>Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."Wise Trio, [https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/TinTower1F.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly]</blockquote></ref>

In [[Generation VIII]], Unown is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Hidden Power}}.

===Forms===
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". [[Pokédex 3D Pro]], the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent. In Pokédex 3D Pro, the names of the "!" and "?" forms are read as "Exclamation" and "Question", respectively.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! '''A'''
! '''B'''
! '''C'''
! '''D'''
! '''E'''
! '''F'''
! '''G'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201B.png|96px]]
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Because different types of <sc>Unown</sc> exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various <sc>Unown</sc>. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is shaped like ancient text characters. Although research is ongoing, it is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various <sc>Unown</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=114|reg2=Johto|num2=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or <sc>Unown</sc> came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=114|reg5=Hisui|num5=142}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Because the Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether written language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is hard to believe these strangely shaped Pokémon are truly living creatures. I've pointed out that the species' many forms resemble writing from other lands; no one will take me seriously.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] (different forms appear in different chambers)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Ruins of Alph]] B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved) [[Ruins of Alph]] 1F ('''!''' and '''? forms'''; appear after finding all Unown letters)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]] (South of {{rt|107|Hoenn}})}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Solaceon Ruins]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s (all 28 forms appear after completing the [[Unown Research Notes]]) '''All over [[Hisui]]:''' [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Unown|one of each form]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] ('''G form'''), Endless Level 48 ('''N form'''), Endless Level 83 ('''Y form'''), [[Mr. Who's Den]] ('''All 28 forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Unown Relic]] (See main page for details)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (See main page for details)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (See main page for details)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Unown Hideout: [[Everspring Valley]] (post-ending, '''All 28 forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Locomotive Café#Bonus Round!|Locomotive Café: Bonus Round!]], [[Variety Battle#The Secret Ruins|Variety Battle: The Secret Ruins]] (The "Z" variant is the reward in ''Bonus Round!'')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle]] Stage 1 ('''A'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''E'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''I'''{{dotw|We}}, '''J'''{{dotw|We}}, '''M'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''Q'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''R'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''U'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''Y'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''') Safari Jungle Stage 2 ('''B'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''F'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''G'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''K'''{{dotw|We}}, '''N'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''O'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''S'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''V'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''Z'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''') Safari Jungle Stage 3 ('''C'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''D'''{{dotw|Mo}}, '''H'''{{dotw|Tu}}, '''L'''{{dotw|We}}, '''P'''{{dotw|Th}}, '''T'''{{dotw|Fr}}, '''W'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''X'''{{dotw|Sa}}, '''!'''{{dotw|Su}}, '''?'''{{dotw|Su}} '''forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Mineral Crust Hollow|Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow]] (All Areas, changes daily)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 27|Area 27: Stage 05]] ('''F form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=(See main pages for details) [[Entei Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final, [[Entei Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Unown Relic]] (1F-10F) ('''All 28 forms'''; see main page for details) Fainted Pokémon: [[Unown Relic]] ('''E''', '''H''', '''L''', '''P''', '''!''', '''?''' forms; see main page for details)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 373]] ('''! form''') [[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 383]] ('''? form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#23rd release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (23rd release; '''N''', '''I''', '''C''', and '''E forms''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|HP=48
|Attack=72
|Defense=48
|SpAtk=72
|SpDef=48
|Speed=48
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====A-Z=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}

=====! and ?=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 200
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|levitate=nocontact
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
Unown is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|50|70|30|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[PK21]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201|rarity=Common}}
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{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|body=1
|rate= (A-Z) 1.8% (!?) 0.1
|area=Aged Chamber
|P1=What am I, you ask?
|P2=My HP has plunged to half...
|P3=I cannot go on... I have little power left...
|PL=(A-Z) I have leveled up. (!?) Leveled up!
|Partner=no
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|coset=24
|conto=Unown B
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I'm A, the ace of my kind!
|P2=Apologies for not aiding you much...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201B
|coset=24
|conto=Unown A, Unown C
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm B. Be amazed!
|P2=Beginning to feel like bailing...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C
|coset=24
|conto=Unown B, Unown D
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I am C. You may not see that right away, though.
|P2=See? I knew this was a crummy concept!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201D
|coset=24
|conto=Unown C, Unown E
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm D. Don't ask me, "So what?"
|P2=Danger! Danger!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E
|coset=24
|conto=Unown D, Unown F
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm E. I'm full of energy!
|P2=Eventful experience, eh?
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201F
|coset=24
|conto=Unown E, Unown G
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm F. Frankly, nothing comes to mind, sorry!
|P2=F-f... Um... My mind's a blank.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201G
|coset=24
|conto=Unown F, Unown H
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=G, I am! G for grandpa! So what, you say?
|P2=Grandpa says, "Enough is too much!"
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201H
|coset=24
|conto=Unown G, Unown I
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm H. I'm not a hypocrite!
|P2=Hey, I'm...hanging in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I
|coset=24
|conto=Unown H, Unown J
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I am who I am. I scream!
|P2=I will survive...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201J
|coset=24
|conto=Unown I, Unown K
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm J! No joke!
|P2=Just about at my journey's end...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201K
|coset=24
|conto=Unown J, Unown L
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm K. K for king, or not!
|P2=KO...is near...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201L
|coset=24
|conto=Unown K, Unown M
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm L! I can locate little Pokémon!
|P2=Losing...but all's not lost yet...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201M
|coset=24
|conto=Unown L, Unown N
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm M. You want a joke? Ermmm...
|P2=Mmmm... We can still move forward...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N
|coset=24
|conto=Unown M, Unown O
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm N. EN-forgettable!
|P2=Nnnnnnnoooooooo!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201O
|coset=24
|conto=Unown N, Unown P
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm O, oval and open!
|P2=Oh my.
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201P
|coset=24
|conto=Unown O, Unown Q
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm P. I'm perfect!
|P2=Painted into a corner!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Q
|coset=24
|conto=Unown P, Unown R
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm Q. I'm really cute!
|P2=Quick! Someone, help me!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201R
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Q, Unown S
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm R. I'm from a ruin.
|P2=R U OK? I'm not really...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201S
|coset=24
|conto=Unown R, Unown T
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=I'm S. My S-shaped body is what attracts others the most!
|P2=S-s-s-s-s-sorry, but I'm about to faint...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201T
|coset=24
|conto=Unown S, Unown U
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm T! I'll try to attack! Tsk! Tsk!
|P2=T-t-to go on, or not to go on...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201U
|coset=24
|conto=Unown T, Unown V
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm U! Are U Unown? Yes, I am!
|P2=You should make a U-turn...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201V
|coset=24
|conto=Unown U, Unown W
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm V! V for victory!
|P2=V is not for victory this time...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201W
|coset=24
|conto=Unown V, Unown X
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]] or [[Lively Town]]
|P1=I'm W! Double U attack! Sorry... I just wanted to say that. Just because.
|P2=What's happening? Double trouble...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201X
|coset=24
|conto=Unown W, Unown Y
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm X! No, my fingers aren't crossed.
|P2=Crossed are my fingers...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Y
|coset=24
|conto=Unown X, Unown Z
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm Y. Don't ask me why. I don't know why.
|P2=Why are we here? I'm getting so tired...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Z
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Y, {{p|Porygon2}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=I'm Z best!
|P2=Zee end, you think? Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I'm exclaiming! Oh my!
|P2=I've exclaimed too much... Now I'm exhausted...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I have had this question throughout my life: What is this thing called life?
|P2=So, what should we do?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|walk=2.08
|hp=47
|attack=71
|defense=47
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Psychic|pokemon=Unown F
|formname=F
|skill=Freeze Time
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It makes the time stop for a while.
|uses=1
|duration=20 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C|num=537
|form=C Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E|num=537
|form=E Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I|num=537
|form=I Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap+
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N|num=537
|form=N Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX|num=537
|form=! Form
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU|num=537
|form=? Form
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Unown
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=134|attack=136|defense=91
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Unown can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Level 50 Challenge''.

===Form data===
Unown has 28 non-interchangeable forms, each corresponding to a typographic character. All Unown forms are known as "One form", as seen in the [[Pokédex]].

Unown was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. In its debut in [[Generation II]], there were 26 forms of Unown, corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}.

In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's form is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.

While Unown's form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats than alphabetical Unown.

Various games have special catalogs for documenting Unown's forms: in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Unown Mode]] is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the [[Ruins of Alph]]; in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is obtainable instead. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Unown Research Notes]] serves this purpose.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! '''A'''
! '''B'''
! '''C'''
! '''D'''
! '''E'''
! '''F'''
! '''G'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201B.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201C.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201D.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201E.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201F.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201G.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''H'''
! '''I'''
! '''J'''
! '''K'''
! '''L'''
! '''M'''
! '''N'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201H.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201I.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201J.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201K.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201L.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201M.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201N.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''O'''
! '''P'''
! '''Q'''
! '''R'''
! '''S'''
! '''T'''
! '''U'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201O.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201P.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Q.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201R.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201S.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201T.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201U.png|96px]]
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|-
! '''V'''
! '''W'''
! '''X'''
! '''Y'''
! '''Z'''
! ''' !'''
! ''' ?'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201V.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201W.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201X.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Y.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Z.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201EX.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201QU.png|96px]]
|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background:#{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{pcolor|Unown}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0201
|name1=Unown
|type1-1=Psychic}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=201|LAcrop=112}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0201}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|201|Unown}}

==In animation==
[[File:Unown anime.png|thumb|250px|Unown in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown played a large role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', creating the illusions that drive the plot.

Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
* Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
* Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
* Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
* Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.

====Other====
In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', an Unown G fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]]. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against {{TRT}}, and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it address its inner pain.

[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]]
[[Unown symbols|Markings of Unown]] were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''.

In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', [[Saturn]] had his {{p|Bronzor}} use {{m|Confuse Ray}} on multiple Unown, causing trouble for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. The tablet from ''Top-Down Training'' also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.

In [[PK21]], an Unown F fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]] following an unspecified incident, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.

In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', five Unown covered a town in [[Johto]] with an endless night in order to help {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} accept parting ways with her {{p|Cleffa}}. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Unown G was created by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', multiple Unown fled from {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.

''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' featured a stone tablet [[Pokémon language (Mystery Dungeon)#Ancient Unown language|written in Unown]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. They are many in [[form]] and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Unown|Goh's Rotom Phone|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. During a battle with the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], {{adv|Gold}} had his {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} use {{m|Flash}}, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on [[Team Rocket]], defeating them.

[[Bugsy]] later returned to study the ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he {{pkmn2|caught}} an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}}, he found two chambers with [[Unown symbols]].

Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms.

===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', [[Sird]] gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially used them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} as they headed to the [[Trainer Tower]], but they were defeated by {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed {{adv|Giovanni}} to [[Birth Island]] to relay his successful capture of {{adv|Deoxys}} back to the [[Rocket Warehouse|Team Rocket Warehouse]].

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS384|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', a D and P Unown befriended {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Solaceon Town]]. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Later, they helped to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} blocking Pearl's path to [[Veilstone City]].

Multiple Unown appeared in ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'' and ''[[PS407|Chancing Upon Chingling]]''.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{adv|Arceus}} created {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Multiple Unown appeared in [[GDZ58]].

An Unown appeared in [[GDZ59]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in ''[[PM072|Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}

The English [[Pokédex]] data for Unown cards in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of {{wp|adaptation|evolutionary adaptation}}, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm, similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.

There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the [[Poké Floats]] stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.

====Trophy information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, but as a {{sbw|Spirit}}, appearing in its F form. The corresponding Spirit Battle occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Temple}} against eight tiny {{sbw|Mr. Game & Watch}}es.

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}
| rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio in or near the [[Ruins of Alph]]
| rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown
| rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]]
| Junichi Masuda
|-
| {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}
| [[Shota Kageyama]]
|}
==Trivia==
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
* Unown was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
* If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in {{g|Stadium 2}}, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.{{fact}}
* Unown is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 336.
* After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unown (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
** Unown was previously represented by the highest number of cards, as multiple TCG sets included individual cards for each of Unown's forms.
** It is also the only Generation II Pokémon that cannot have the {{DL|Origin mark|Black clover|black clover}} as its [[origin mark]].
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s:
** {{pkmn2|Shiny}} Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
** Due to reusing the same IV values for multiple Pokémon, every [[non-player character]] is technically unable to have multiple Unown of different forms on their team, and the Trainers sharing the same class and sprite would also share the same Unown form. The exception is the Battle Tower from Pokémon Crystal, where each Pokémon species has its own IVs, and therefore a single Unown form is [[List of Battle Tower Pokémon in Generation II|available]] for all non-player characters, the letter Z.
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'':
** Despite not being a Legendary Pokémon, Unown is specifically referred to as such in this movie, where it is shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s book about Legendary Pokémon. Unown's power (in large numbers, at least) appears to match that of Legendary Pokémon. In an early trailer for this movie, the narrator refers to Unown as "more legendary than {{p|Lugia}}, more mysterious than {{p|Mew}}".
** {{an|Professor Oak}} has some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, particularly σ (lowercase {{wp|sigma}}), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital {{wp|pi (letter)|pi}}), and Ω (capital {{wp|omega}}). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ ({{wp|ou (ligature)|ou}}). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю ({{wp|yu (Cyrillic)|yu}}) and б (lowercase {{wp|be (Cyrillic)|be}}). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я ({{wp|ya (Cyrillic)|ya}}).
* Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but they were not originally [[Pokémon availability|available]] anywhere at the time of release of these games and {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. Those forms were first catchable in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Other than {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], Unown is the only Pokémon that:
** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it is in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|Rare Habitat}}.
** In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, it is in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] but is not used by any [[non-player character]].
** In [[Generation VII]], it is unable to have the [[Origin mark|Alolan origin mark]].
* In most of [[Generation III]], the unique pattern of spots from Spinda encountered or caught by the player aren't displayed in the [[Pokédex]], only ever displaying one default form, with the exception of {{g|Emerald}}. In Emerald, the developers updated the Pokédex to display the form actually encountered/caught by the player, such as {{p|Spinda}}'s spot patterns, Unown's letters, etc.
** As a side effect of this, they created a "fake trainer" internally with a [[Trainer ID]] of 00000 and a Secret ID of 00008, which resulted in a unique quirk in that Shiny Pokemon will appear in the Pokédex if the [[personality value]] of a registered Pokémon would calculate as Shiny for the "fake trainer". This can potentially result in a Pokémon appearing as Shiny in the Pokédex regardless of whether it was Shiny for the player themselves, or vice versa.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uaqsBIAAGw</ref>
* Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a {{pkmn|Ranger series}} game.
* Unown is the only Generation II Pokémon that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]], excluding {{pkmn2|first partner}}, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon.
** Unown is also the only Pokémon prior to [[Generation V]] that was never obtainable via the Generation V [[Pokémon Global Link]], excluding first partner, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon.
* The two main official artworks for Unown represent [[a:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[a:File:201Unown.png|an F-shaped one]] (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onward), which may allude to the acronym for [[Game Freak]].
* The [[a:File:Spr 2g 201W.png|original design of the W-shaped Unown]] used in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} was altered considerably before {{game|Crystal}}, to [[a:File:Spr 2c 201W.png|a design]] that is in use for all subsequent games.
* Despite Unown being compatible with [[TM10]] in Generations {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}}, it still cannot use it legitimately because it will always already know {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s.
* Starting in [[Generation IV]], where moves were split into [[damage category|categories]] based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for {{status|confusion}} damage and {{m|Struggle}}.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild to lack any preferred foods.

===Origin===
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the {{wp|exclamation mark|exclamation}} and {{wp|question mark}}s. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the [[Pokémon world]] arranging themselves on walls in messages akin to {{wp|hieroglyphs}}, although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]], their place is taken by [[Braille]]. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.

Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown.

====Name origin====
Unown may be derived from ''unknown''.

Unknown is literally ''unknown''.

==In other languages==
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|fr=Zarbi|frmeaning={{wp|Verlan|{{tt|Verlan|youth language consisting of reversed words}}}} for {{tt|''bizarre''|strange}}
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|zh_cmn=未知圖騰 / 未知图腾 ''Wèizhītúténg''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|未知 ''wèizhī''|unknown}} and {{tt|圖騰 / 图腾 ''túténg''|totem}}
|zh_yue=未知圖騰 ''Meihjītòuhtàhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|未知 ''meihjī''|unknown}} and {{tt|圖騰 ''tòuhtàhng''|totem}}
|pt_br=Unown|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|da=Ukendt / Ukendte{{tt|*|EP263}}|dameaning=Literally "unknown"
|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally {{tt|ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom''|Not known/Unknown}}
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless"
|no=De ukjente{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}} Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Literally "The unknown" Literally "unknown"
|ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown"
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|ja=あるすがた ''{{tt|Aru Sugata|A form}}''
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|de=Eine Form ({{gen|VII}}+) Einform ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VI}})
|it=Forma Vaga
|ko=형태별 모습 ''Hyeongtaebyeol Moseup''
|es=Forma de Unown ({{gen|VIII}}+) Una forma ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VII}})
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==Related articles==
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown symbols]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Drifblim (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jtranslit=Fuwaraido
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|weight-lbs=33.1
|weight-kg=15.0
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|ability1=Aftermath
|ability2=Unburden
|abilityd=Flare Boost
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'''Drifblim''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フワライド''' ''Fuwaride'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Drifloon}} starting at [[level]] 28.

==Biology==
Drifblim is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has a large, spherical, purple body with the lower quarter of its body being a lighter purple. The colors are separated by a repeated semicircle pattern all around its body. On the top of its head is a puffy, white mass, which closely resembles a cloud. In the center of its body is a large yellow "X" mark, and on either side just above the "X" are its small, red eyes. On the lower portion of its body are four long, thin arms that extend diagonally in four different directions. Its arms are tipped with yellow and have three short points each. The bottom of its body narrows into a short, red extrusion that fans slightly outward. Drifblim's body contains souls, said to be burdened with regrets. These souls serve as fuel for Drifblim's gas.

Drifblim has a gentle disposition. It is strong enough to lift Pokémon or people but has no control over its flight. This causes it to drift with the wind and end up anywhere. It can, however, inflate and deflate itself with gas to control its altitude. It is rarely active during the day but usually gathers in groups during the evenings. When noticed, the groups will suddenly vanish to unknown locations. Drifblim have been seen carrying {{p|Clamperl}}, assisting it in transport, though the Clamperl carried by Drifblim are known to occasionally disappear. There are rumors of Drifblim carrying people to the afterlife; as well, there have been songs or poems dedicated to Drifblim due to people admiring its transient, melancholy aspect.

Drifblim and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Drifloon}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Flare Boost}} as an [[Ability]]. Prior to [[Generation V]], this was also true for {{a|Unburden}}.

===Evolution===
Drifblim evolves from {{p|Drifloon}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=066|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=209|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=002|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It's drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It's drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=065|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=077|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=There's a rumor that if you catch a Drifblim floating on the wind at dusk, you'll be carried away to the afterlife.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The raw material for the gas inside its body is souls. When its body starts to deflate, it's thought to carry away people and Pokémon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=125|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=136|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=066|reg5=Hisui|num5=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=They're drowsy in daytime but fly off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It drifts along at dusk, perfectly silent. Its transient, melancholy aspect touches some people deeply—every so often, one will come upon a song or poem devoted to Drifblim.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=144|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=062}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift.}}
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====In events====
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Ghost|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|S}}|Drifblim and Mismagius Spotlight|Varies Dark|hide|45, 75|January 20 to 22, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 20 to 22, 2023}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Air Balloon|1|availNote=[[Dark grass]] only, }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Bugwort|35|Vivichoke|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|HP= 150
|Attack= 80
|Defense=44
|SpAtk= 90
|SpDef= 54
|Speed= 80}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 0
|Fighting= 0
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fairy= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=½
|flying=yes
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
Drifblim is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Strength Sap|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0280|Ralts}}{{MSP/H|0281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/H|0282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}} {{MSP/H|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/H|0770|Palossand}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Drifblim|Ghost|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Drifblim (Legends Awakened 53)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|body=1
|rate=2.5
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Gastly}}
|P1=Drifting around! ♪
|P2=I feel like I'm losing air…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Elevate
|fieldpower=-
|num=143
|browser=It launches {{M|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=1
|num=233
|pastnum=220
|browser=To attack, it spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|walk=1.58
|hp=67
|attack=79
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|Pad=Drifblim can carry you to many Zones. Drifloon are taken care of in the [[Haunted Zone]] and the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|pad=Drifblim have a network all over PokéPark. They can take {{P|Pikachu}} and his Pals anywhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|HP=5
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Shadow Ball
|ability1=Dodge
|ability2=Explode
|ability3=Decoy
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Drifloon}} when its HP is 146 or higher
|link=[[Asa]] and [[Otsū]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Ghost|pokemon=Drifblim
|skill=Freeze Time
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It makes the time stop for a while.
|uses=3
|duration=5 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=426|num=643
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a + shaped match.
|swapper=Barrier Shot
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 5|High-Speed Challenge (Week 5)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=312
|attack=180
|defense=102
|fast={{m|Hex}}, {{m|Astonish}}
|special={{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Mystical Fire}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=426|pdex=083
|dex=Drifblim float around as they please during the day, but at night they drift off to who knows where. Apparently, some of the {{p|Clamperl}} they’ve carried away are still missing.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0426
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Ghost
|dexentry=Drifblim has a habit of carrying people and Pokémon. Apparently some Drifblim can't sleep peacefully without holding on to something.
|sleepstyle1=Big Loop Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Floating Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Pacifying Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Drifloon
|candyNum=
|berry=Bluk
|ingredient1=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient2=Pure Oil
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=17
|skillname=Stockpile (Charge Strength S)
|skilldesc=Stockpile or Spit Up is selected. When Spit Up triggers, Snorlax gains Strength from Stockpile's number.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{flying color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO426Halloween2021.png|100px]]
|-
| Halloween Mischief
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0425
|name1=Drifloon
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 28}}
|no2=0426
|name2=Drifblim
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=426}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=426}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=426|crop=90}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=426|crop=87}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=426|LAcrop=170}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0426}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0426|Drifblim}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{ghost color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 426Loony.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Fantina's Drifblim|Loony}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Drifblim anime.png|thumb|250px|Drifblim in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Fantina's Drifblim]]====
Drifblim made its animated series debut in ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', under the ownership of [[Fantina]]. It [[Evolution|evolved]] from Drifloon in the episode during a {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Ash's Pikachu]]. It appeared again in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]'', where it defeated Ash's Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} during a [[Gym]] battle, but lost to {{AP|Chimchar}}.

====Other====
Drifblim debuted in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it floated around [[Alamos Town]], serving as a scout for {{OBP|Tonio|M10}} so he could conduct scientific analyses throughout the city.

In [[PK18]], {{AP|Buizel}} grabbed on to a Drifblim while escaping from {{MTR}} and his cronies. Meowth's group was later forced to hold on to more Drifblim after being blasted off by a {{p|Registeel}}.

In ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', {{Ash}} used multiple Drifblim to hop across a gorge to safely reach {{an|Bonnie}}, who had fallen asleep on the other side.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Drifblim watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

Three Drifblim appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a {{p|Mismagius}} created illusions of two Drifblim.

Multiple Drifblim appeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''.

A Drifblim appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

A Drifblim appeared in a photo in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP093|Drifblim|Dawn's Pokédex|Drifblim, the Blimp Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Drifloon}}. Because it travels on wind currents, Drifblim's movements are unusual and unpredictable.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Fantina Drifblim Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Drifblim in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
The titular Phantom Thief, [[Hiori]], uses a Drifblim primarily for aerial transportation. It is not seen battling much but can hold its own when it needs to.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Fantina's Drifblim}}
When {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} were in [[Hearthome City]], [[Fantina]] used her {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} to throw off some women who were obstructing the trio for being rookies in Contests who didn't deserve to compete, an attitude that carried over even after Platinum won the Contest, to which Fantina responded by dropping them in a trash chute. She was later used in a Gym match against Platinum. Her {{m|Ominous Wind}} seemed to give her the upper hand at first against [[Platinum's Empoleon]], but the girl then revealed that she took advantage of this gust of wind to send off her {{m|Blizzard}}, fainting her. She first appeared in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS370]]|Drifblim, the Blimp Pokémon. It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Fantina's Drifblim}}
[[Fantina]]'s {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} also makes a minor appearance in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], fighting alongside its Trainer and the other [[Gym Leader]]s against an army of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

Drifblim also appeared as a member of [[Flint]]'s team in ''[[DPA24|Hareta's Heart's Desire]]''. Drifblim was used to finish off [[Hareta]]'s {{p|Misdreavus}}, but was surprised when Misdreavus used {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire Drifblim's {{a|Aftermath}} [[Ability]], causing Drifblim to be taken down with the other {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Drifblim (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Drifblim has the highest {{stat|HP}} base stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Giratina}} for the highest {{stat|HP}} base stat of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Drifblim and {{p|Drifloon}} are the only Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation III]] to be found in the Fluctuating [[List of Pokémon by experience type|Experience Group]].
** They are also the only Flying- and Ghost-type Pokémon in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
* Drifblim is tied with {{p|Bronzong}} as the most common Pokémon found amongst Elite Four members, being used by four of them.

===Origin===
Drifblim appears to be based on a {{wp|hot air balloon}}. Its English name also brings to mind the {{wp|blimp}}. The yellow shape around its mouth resembles a puncture bandage (its mouth being the puncture), the white puff on its head resembles a {{wp|cloud}}, and its four arms pose as the rigging connected to the balloon's basket. It also resembles the {{wp|box jellyfish}}, specifically the {{wp|Carukia barnesi}}. It may also be based on {{wp|space jellyfish}} (also known as atmospheric jellyfish), an atmospheric phenomenon caused by rocket launches that are often mistaken for {{wp|cryptids}} or UFO sightings.

As a concept of a {{type|Ghost}} balloon, it may have been inspired by some ''{{wp|Kaidan}}'' ghost stories, where ghosts and spirits have been compared to balloons.

====Name origin====
Drifblim may be a combination of ''drift'' and ''{{wp|blimp}}''.

Fuwaride may be a combination of ふわふわ ''fuwa fuwa'' (soft, airy, and light; or an {{wp|onomatopoeia}} for floating), 風船 ''fūsen'' (balloon), and ''ride'', as well as a pun on 付和雷同 ''fuwaraidō'' (following others blindly).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Flying
|ja=フワライド ''Fuwaride''|jameaning=From {{tt|ふわふわ ''fuwafuwa''|soft, airy and light, or an onomatopoeia for floating}}, ''{{tt|fuga|Latin for flight}}'', {{tt|風船 ''fūsen''|balloon}}, ''ride'', and possibly {{tt|付和雷同 ''fuwaraidō''|following others blindly}}
|fr=Grodrive|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|gros|big}}'' and ''{{tt|dérive|drift}}''
|es=Drifblim|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Drifzepeli|demeaning=From ''Drift'' and ''{{wp|Zeppelin}}''
|it=Drifblim|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=둥실라이드 ''Dungsilraid''|komeaning=From {{tt|둥실둥실 ''dungsil-dungsil''|floating lightly}} and ''ride''
|zh_cmn=隨風球 / 随风球 ''Suífēngqiú'' {{tt|*|Games}} 附和氣球 / 附和气球 ''Fùhèqìqiú'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|隨風 / 随风 ''suífēng''|drift}} and {{tt|氣球 / 气球 ''qìqiú''|balloon}} From {{tt|附和 ''fùhè''|to go along}} and {{tt|氣球 / 气球 ''qìqiú''|balloon}}
|zh_yue=隨風球 ''Chèuihfūngkàuh'' {{tt|*|Games}} 附和氣球 ''Fuhwohheikàuh'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|隨風 ''chèuihfūng''|drift}} and {{tt|氣球 ''heikàuh''|balloon}} From {{tt|附和 ''fuhwoh''|to go along}} and {{tt|氣球 ''heikàuh''|balloon}}
|pt_br=Drifblim|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=गुब्बावारा ''Gubbavara|himeaning=From {{tt|ग़ुब्बारा ''gubbara''|balloon}}
|th=ฟูวาไรด์ ''Fuwarai''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

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Ninetales (Pokémon)

2026-05-12T23:35:44Z

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'''Ninetales''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キュウコン''' ''Kyukon'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Vulpix}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Ninetales has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Fairy}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Ninetales can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
Ninetales is a quadrupedal {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.

A legend claims that Ninetales is the [[Human–Pokémon transformation|reincarnation]] of 9 united noble saints. While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a vengeful Pokémon known to curse those who mistreat it. Ninetales will also curse anyone who wakes it up by grabbing one of its many tails. The curse can last up to 1,000 years. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], once a Ninetales casts its curse, it cannot be removed even by Ninetales itself. It can live for 1,000 years due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes are said to give it the ability to control minds. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Ninetales is known to sleep while wrapped inside its tails, giving it a mystical appearance.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Its nine gorgeous tails are said to be imbued with supernatural power. When it sleeps wrapped in its tails, this Pokémon has a mystical appearance, but grabbing one of its many tails to wake it up for fun could result in a 1,000-year curse."</ref> In the [[M01|first Pokémon movie]], it's shown that it can swim. [[Pokémon-Amie]] shows that Ninetales lick their paws to clean themselves. Being the result of an Evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Ninetales are rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}.

===Forms===
Ninetales has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.

In the [[Alola]] region, Ninetales have a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest and the lower halves of its legs are white. The crest on its head is longer, and its nine tails are less distinct. Additionally, it has larger blue eyes and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.

Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped [[Mount Lanakila]], which some consider holy ground. As such, it is revered as a sacred messenger or deity. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle and calm temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of {{p|Vulpix}}. Those who anger it will be frozen stiff in an instant. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171219113756mp_/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-ninetales/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Ninetales]</ref> They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Alolan Ninetales can be seen sparkling in its sleep while it bathes the area around it with powdery snow.

===Evolution===
Ninetales evolves from {{p|Vulpix}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales evolves from Alolan Vulpix.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ninetales cast a [[Ninetales legend|curse]] on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of [[Mt. Freeze]] to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when {{p|Gengar}} wishes to make right what he did to {{p|Gardevoir}}. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to [[Murky Cave]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout. Upon arrival, the player will [[Connection Orb|connect]] with both Ninetales and Absol.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=038}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is extremely vindictive. It is said to lay a 1,000-year long curse if its tail is pulled as a joke.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=126}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=154|reg2=Kanto|num2=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Ninetales</sc> casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This {{ScPkmn}} is said to live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that <sc>Ninetales</sc> came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This {{ScPkmn}} is highly intelligent -it can understand human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It has long been said that each of the nine tails embody an enchanted power. A long-lived <sc>Ninetales</sc> will have fur that shines like gold.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=128}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=249|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=254|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=331|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Said to live for a thousand years, this Pokémon uses its supernatural abilities to manipulate fire. It can burn its prey to a crisp as it pleases.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The reason it guides people all the way down to the mountain's base is that it wants them to hurry up and leave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Some said that deities visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow and is revered as a deity incarnate. It appears draped in a blizzard.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. The Pokémon is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=A deity resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. In ancient times, it was worshiped as that deity's incarnation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=While it will guide travelers who get lost on a snowy mountain down to the mountain's base, it won't forgive anyone who harms nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Dwells on sacred peaks perpetually covered in snow. Said to appear to virtuous people who have lost their way on mountain paths—it then guides them back down to the mountain's base.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=38|reg3=Blueberry|num3=158|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=208}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Ninetales|Japanese|Japan|50|May 7 to 31, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ninetales}}
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===Held items===
====Ninetales====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
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|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=73
|Attack=76
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=100
|Special=100
}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|HP=73
|Attack=67
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=109
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1
}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=400
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
Ninetales and Alolan Ninetales are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157-Hisui|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
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====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1|form=yes}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7|form=yes}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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|-
! style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{fire color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=Feel privileged to see the 1,000-year knowledge of our clan!
|P2=This won't do. I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=My eyes grow dim... Is this how our 1,000-year legacy ends?
|PL=Rejoice! My level has gone up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Skiploom}}, {{p|Jumpluff}}, {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Talonflame}}
|recruitment=Visit Ninetales's secret base
|P1=You must not touch my tails.
|P2=This is it. I just have to hang in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=172
|browser=While protecting itself with a ghostly ring of fire, it breaths streams of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=168
|pastnum=109
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|Pad=Ninetales came to the [[Lava Zone]] in search of fun. Which is just what she found at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce!}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|num=062
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
|swapper=Burn+
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Prasino Woods|Main stage 596]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Fire
| ndex = 038
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 177
| attack = 169
| defense = 190
| fast = {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
| special = {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Fire){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Vulpix Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|pdex=075
|dex=This mystical Pokémon is the subject of numerous legends. It’s highly intelligent and extremely curious, so it closely studies others to try to learn all it can about them.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0038
| pokemon = Vulpix
| sleeptype = Snoozing
| type = Fire
| dexentry = Its nine gorgeous tails are said to be imbued with supernatural power. When it sleeps wrapped in its tails, this Pokémon has a mystical appearance, but grabbing one of its many tails to wake it up for fun could result in a 1,000-year curse.
| sleepstyle1 = Stretching Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Floaty-Tail Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Tail Blanket Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 20
| specialty = Berries
| evolution =
| candyNum =
| berry = Leppa
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 23
| skillname = Energizing Cheer S
| skilldesc = Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO038Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=038A|num=062
|form=Alola Form
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Freeze+
|skilldesc=Sometimes leaves the foe frozen for a long time when you make a match of four or more.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 19|Great Challenge (Week 19)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=038A
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Ice
| ndex = 038A
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 177
| attack = 170
| defense = 193
| fast = {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
| special = {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Ice){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Chilling Water}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Vulpix Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Ninetales
|name=Ninetales (Alolan Form)
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=0038A
|cookie=NinetalesA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=0.5%, 1
|puzzlescorelv1=130
|puzzlescorelv25=400
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces surrounding Pokémon with the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon with the most common Pokémon.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Caramel
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Caramel.png|20px]].
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%, Starting skill
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Caramel
|grade4score=2
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Ninetales
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Ninetales Holiday
|name=Holiday
|rarity=fivestar
|icon=0038AHoliday
|cookie=NinetalesA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=1
|puzzlescorelv1=150
|puzzlescorelv25=420
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=150
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with the most common Pokémon.
|fivestar=One Pokémon will disappear! In [[One-minute cooking|one-minute cooking]], the Pokémon placed farthest right in the lineup will disappear, the score will go up when you make a combo with Pokémon icons, and the magaphones that appear will be powered up!
|fivestartime1=3.0
|fivestartime1combined=6.0
|fivestartime5=5.0
|fivestartime5combined=10.0
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Caramel
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Caramel.png|20px]].
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%, Starting skill
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=2
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0038A
| pokemon = Ninetales
| sleeptype = Slumbering
| type = Ice
| dexentry = It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow, and it can create ice particles in its coat. If you watch carefully, you may see it sparkling in its sleep as it bathes the area around it with powdery snow.
| sleepstyle1 = Stretching Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Floaty-Tail Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Tail-Tucked Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 20
| specialty = Berries
| berry = Rawst
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 20
| skillname = Extra Helpful S
| skilldesc = Instantly gets you x4 the usual help from a helper Pokémon
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0037Vulpix-Alola
|name1=Vulpix
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0038Ninetales-Alola
|name2=Ninetales
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=038|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=038|form1=A|crop=110|PEcrop=202}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=038|form1=A|LAcrop=156}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0038|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|038|Ninetales}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ninetales BW135.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
[[File:Goh Alolan Ninetales.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Ninetales in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', [[Blaine]] used a Ninetales against {{Ash}} in their first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. It battled {{AP|Squirtle}} and won before being recalled when {{AP|Charizard}} was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Neesha]]'s Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. The Ninetales clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', [[Zane]]'s Ninetales was used in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon breeding competition]] and competed against [[Brock's Vulpix|Suzie's Vulpix]]. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]'', a very old Ninetales befriended {{an|Brock}}, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of [[Lokoko|a woman]] through which she spoke.

In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Alexa]] were searching for on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135}}.

In ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', [[Cerah]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales during the [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]].

In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Alolan Ninetales on [[Mount Coronet]] in order to qualify for [[Project Mew]]'s [[Field Research|Trial Missions]]. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on [[Mount Lanakila]] in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Ninetales debuted in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP038]].

Ninetales made its English [[dub]] debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Ninetales was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Ninetales was seen at the [[Trovita Gym]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Ninetales sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', an injured Ninetales was under the care of {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ninetales competed in the {{ci|Rustboro}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the [[Rota]] tournament.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Ninetales was one of [[J]]'s captured Pokémon.

A {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Ninetales appeared in a video in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while [[Snowy]] walked up to another at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and bonded with it.

An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's {{p|Machamp}} on [[Mount Lanakila]].

In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', a Ninetales appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP058|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon, is the evolved form of the {{t|Fire}} Pokémon {{p|Vulpix}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP169|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP232|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW135|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM060|Ninetales|Rotom Pokédex|Ninetales, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. This peaceful Pokémon is known to rescue people from treacherous mountain accidents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN071|Ninetales|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ninetales, [[Alolan form]]. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Ninetales has a tranquil personality. Because it lives on [[Mount Lanakila|a guardian-inhabited mountain closed off by snow]], some say this [[regional form]]'s appearance was influenced by those guardians.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Green Ninetales Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to battle {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Rapidash}} and won.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Alolan Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a Ninetales was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Blue}}.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{ga|Blue}}'s Ninetales is used in his [[Gym]].

A Ninetales under the control of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} attacked Gold and Silver in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'', but was easily defeated.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[Courtney]] has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
An {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales debuted in ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{main|Enta's Ninetales}}
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Ninetales appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved from a Vulpix.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[GRT3|Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!]]''.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]'' and ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[Koga]] sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in [[PZ08]] when Satoshi entered the [[Cinnabar Gym]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Ninetales (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Alolan Ninetales.png|220px|thumb|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)}}
Ninetales in its Alola form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Alolan Vulpix, which evolves into Alolan Ninetales at level 4.
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==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.

* Ninetales can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Arcanine}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that are the second stage in a two-stage evolutionary line which evolve via a [[Fire Stone]]. Ninetales is exclusive to Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver, while Arcanine is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}. Ninetales has a 75% chance of being female while Arcanine has a 75% of being male, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, and can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}} Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Ninetales on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'', and Arcanine on the ''{{wp|shisa}}''. Both also have their own [[regional form]]s, with Ninetales having an Alolan Form while Arcanine has a Hisuian Form.
*l* Alolan Ninetales can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Sandslash}}. Both are Ice-type Alolan forms of Generation I Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolution line, and both evolve via an [[Ice Stone]]; Alolan Nineteles is exclusive to {{game3|Sun and Moon|Sun|s}}, {{game3|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun|s}}, and {{game3|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet|s}}, while Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to Moon, Ultra Moon, and Violet.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.
* Alolan Ninetales is the only Pokémon in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} which requires Evolution to obtain it.
* Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose Alolan forms are obtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
* Ninetales's name is misspelled as ''Ninetails'' in the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} for the [[Game Boy Color]] and in some [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Pokémon names|prerelease material]].
* Ninetales's [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] and [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] number are identical: 0038 for the former, and 38 for the latter.
* Alolan Ninetales was featured in the sixth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Translator [[Nob Ogasawara]] has stated he retrospectively wishes that the name "Vulpix" had been given to Ninetales rather than its {{p|Vulpix|pre-Evolution}}, which he suggests could've been named "Vulpvi" instead ("IX" and "VI" being the {{wp|Roman numerals}} for 9 and 6 respectively, representing each Pokémon's number of tails).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4yIjpSaHgo&t=970s Nob Ogasawara's interview with DidYouKnowGaming] Posted April 20, 2021</ref>

===Concept and development===
Ninetales and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name="fun's project">[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)]</ref>

===Origin===
Ninetales is based on a {{wp|fox}}.<ref name="fun's project"/> It may be based on a {{wp|red fox}} and the 狐 ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of {{wp|Japanese mythology|Japanese legend}}, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, ''kitsune'' take on {{wp|spirit}} forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn various {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves. Specifically, it may be based on the ''kyūbi no kitsune'', whose fur turns white-gold after it has lived for 1,000 years and gains its ninth tail.

Alolan Ninetales may be based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to {{wp|camouflage}} in the snow. Its mountain habitat and lore as a deity incarnation may be a reference to {{wp|Poliʻahu}}, the {{wp|Hawaiian}} goddess of snow who is said to reside on {{wp|Mauna Kea}}. It could also be inspired by ''tulikettu'', a mythical fox creature of Finnish lore whose radiant fur is said to be responsible for the creation of the {{wp|Aurora|northern lights}}, tying in to it being able to use {{m|Aurora Veil}}. The Finnish word for aurora, ''revontulet'', also literally translates to "fox fires", which could be intentional as Ninetales' original form is Fire-type.

====Name origin====
Ninetales may be a combination of ''nine'' and ''tales'', referring to ''{{wp|fairy tale}}s'' (alluding to it being based on a mythical creature) as well as being a homophone to ''tails''. It may also reference the {{wp|cat o' nine tails}} whip (due to its tendency to punish anyone who grabs its tails).

Kyukon may be a combination of 九 ''kyū'' (nine) or 九尾狐 ''kyūbiko'' ({{wp|Fox spirit|nine-tailed fox}}) and こん ''kon'' (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry). It may also involve 旧恨 ''kyūkon'' (old grudge) and 焜炉 ''konro'' ({{wp|gas stove}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=キュウコン ''Kyukon''|jameaning=From {{tt|九 ''kyū''|nine}}, {{tt|九尾狐 ''kyūbiko''|nine-tailed fox}}, {{tt|こん ''kon''|onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry}}, and possibly {{tt|焜炉 ''konro''|gas stove}} and {{tt|旧恨 ''kyūkon''|old grudge}}
|fr=Feunard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|feu|fire}}'', ''{{tt|renard|fox}}'', and ''{{tt|neuf|nine}}''
|es=Ninetales|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Vulnona|demeaning=From the genus ''{{wp|Vulpes}}'' and ''{{tt|nona|Latin for ninth}}''
|it=Ninetales|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=나인테일 ''Ninetail''|komeaning=From ''nine'' and ''tail''
|zh_cmn=九尾 ''Jiǔwěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|九 ''jiǔ''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''jiǔwěihú''|nine-tailed fox}}
|zh_yue=九尾 ''Gáuméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|九 ''gáu''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''gáuméihwùh''|nine-tailed fox}}
|pt_br=Ninetales|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=नाइनटेल्स ''Ninetails''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Devinuodegė|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
|th=คิวคอน ''Khiokhon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Найнтэйлс ''Naynteyls'' Девятихвост ''Devyatikhvost''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name Literally "nine-tailed"}}

==See also==
* [[Enta's Ninetales]]
* [[Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*{{wp|Ninetales|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Alolan forms}}
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Sandslash (Pokémon)

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'''Sandslash''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンドパン''' ''Sandpan'') is a {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Sandshrew}} starting at [[level]] 22.

In [[Alola]], Sandslash has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Steel}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Sandslash can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
[[File:Pokécology Sandslash.png|300px|left|thumb|Sandslash curls into a spiky ball and rolls, while Alolan Sandslash burrows through the ground with icy claws]]
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground-dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Most of its body is yellow with a white underbelly. It has a narrow muzzle, almond-shaped blue eyes, and a thick tail. Its back is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons and are used for slashing, but can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off, but they grow back quickly and are shed regularly. Sandslash's broken parts can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. The claws can become harder and smoother if they live in drier areas.

Sandslash can curl into a large ball, which allows it to roll to attack or escape, protect itself from heatstroke, and guard its belly. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. It also climbs trees to rest during the night and to slash [[Berry|Berries]] to feed the {{p|Sandshrew}} waiting below. Sandslash is mostly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|deserts}}.

===Forms===
Sandslash has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash.

In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Sandslash has an icy blue hide and steel quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills and resemble icicles. Unlike its Kantonian variant, Alolan Sandslash is rarely seen curling up into a ball, perhaps made difficult by its thick hide and icy spine. Instead, this Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow while exposing only its spines. Its body emits cold air, which sharpens its quills. Its forepaws are larger than its counterpart, and its claws are longer, thinner, and hooked at the tips. Formerly used for climbing trees, they now allow it to scale icebergs without slipping.

Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash can {{a|Slush Rush|move swiftly}} by carving a path in the snow with its claws. It can move faster than any other Pokémon while in the snowy mountains. This Pokémon tends to live in the deeper parts of snowy mountains, where climbing is forbidden. However, the sprays of snow it kicks up are popular shots for photographers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911115757/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandslash/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandslash]</ref> People also climb up the mountains it lives in, to see Sandslash's icy spikes sparkle during the light of dawn. Stabs from Alolan Sandslash's spikes can cause both deep wounds and severe frostbite. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated.

<gallery>
Alolan Sandslash SM concept art.jpg|Alolan Sandslash's ice-covered steel quills and distinctive claws
Sandslash Ice Ball.png|Alolan Sandslash rolls very fast so it looks like it's curled up in a ball, only shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
</gallery>

===Evolution===
Sandslash evolves from {{p|Sandshrew}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash evolves from Alolan Sandshrew.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Alolan Sandslash'''
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Sandslash is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=028}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Curls into a ball of sharp spikes and rolls into enemies. It is also adept at slashing with its sharp claws.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=049}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=113|reg2=Kanto|num2=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sandslash</sc>'s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sandslash</sc> can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this {{ScPkmn}} will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=049}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=114|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=098|reg4=Hoenn|num4=118}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=252|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=329|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Thanks to its thick claws, it's good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This is Sandslash's form after adaptation to a frigid environment. The cold air emitted by its body sharpens its icy spikes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=169|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon's spikes feel when touched.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=117|reg3=Blueberry|num3=156|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon’s steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can run right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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| Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Alolan Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
| Alolan Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Red}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Blue|t=FFF|area={{rt|23|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Quicksand Cave]] (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F-B10F), [[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Daybreak Ruins]], [[Forest Temple]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Variety Battle#It's Drill Time!|Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fairy Land#Heat-Wave Desert|Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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===Held items===
====Sandslash====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{FireRed color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Soft Sand|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Grip Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Sandslash=====
{{Stats
|type=Ground
|HP=75
|Attack=100
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=55
|Speed=65
|Special=55
}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Steel
|HP=75
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Sandslash====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=200
|Electric=0
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1
}}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=400
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=400
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=25
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
Sandslash and Alolan Sandslash are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|61|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0968|Orthworm}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Alola|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Alola|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

===Side game data===
====Sandslash====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Furnace Desert
|P1=Let me take them on with the spikes on my back and my big claws!
|P2=Uh-oh, not good. My health is down to half.
|P3=I'm beat... I don't have the energy to shake my spikes...
|PL=There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper!}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Onix}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from {{p|Sandshrew}} to Sandslash in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=My name is Sandslash! My moves can cut you in a flash! I belong to [[Team Razor Wind]]!
|P2=Oh no! My spikes can't take it for long...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Tunnel
|fieldpower=1
|num=195
|browser=It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=181
|pastnum=011
|browser=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028|num=681
|min=60
|max=111
|raisemaxlevel=7
|skill=Counterattack
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
|swapper=Sand Sport
|psb=[[Marron Trail|Main stage 668]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=182
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Night Slash}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|num=681
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Ice Dance
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by Ice types in the combo.
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 24|Great Challenge (Week 24)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=177
|defense=195
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}
|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|pdex=164
|dex=Thanks to its huge claws, this Pokémon can move through snow as though it were swimming. The ice spikes on its back are even sharper than its claws, and they protect it from just about anything.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=0027
|name1=Sandshrew
|type1-1=Ground
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|no2=0028
|name2=Sandslash
|type1-2=Ground}}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0027Sandshrew-Alola
|name1=Sandshrew
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Steel
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0028Sandslash-Alola
|name2=Sandslash
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=028|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=028|form1=A|crop=85|PEcrop=176}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=028|form1=A|crop=182}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0028|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|028|Sandslash}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ann Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Mount Lanakila Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Sandslash in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Corey]]'s Sandslash was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. When {{TRT}} saw it being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolved form, Sandshrew. The Sandslash clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Corey's Sandslash reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

In ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'', [[Koji]] used a Sandslash in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} to determine who would keep a {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. Despite its exceptional power and agility, Sandslash ultimately lost to Cyndaquil.

In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', three Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the {{type|Grass}} Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', a Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a {{p|Gabite}} Scale for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]]. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

In ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', an Alolan Sandslash evolved from an Alolan Sandshrew after touching an [[Ice Stone]]. It gave {{an|Lillie}} an [[Icium Z]] as thanks for helping it battle a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was threatening a home it shared with several other Alolan Sandshrew at [[Mount Lanakila]].

In ''[[JN052|How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Sandslash}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]], only for it to be defeated by Goh's newly caught {{p|Dugtrio}}.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Ann]]'s Sandshrew was revealed to have evolved into a Sandslash.

====Minor appearances====
Sandslash debuted in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where many of them were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the [[Big P Pokémon Race]].

In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', an injured Sandslash was brought to the clinic.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]'', a Sandslash was stuck between the rocky body segments of [[Bruno's Onix|a giant Onix]] and causing so much pain that the Rock Snake Pokémon rampaged until [[Bruno]] freed it.

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sandslash competed in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Sandslash sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sandslash appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Sandslash was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'', [[Pietra]] uses a Sandslash for her digging project.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jenaro]].

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', a Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]''.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', [[Noland]]'s Sandslash was among the Pokémon residing at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.

A Sandslash appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', a male Trainer used a Sandslash to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} while it was under Jessie's command.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', {{an|Barry}} encountered multiple Sandslash in [[Xatu's Forest]].

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.

In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', a Sandslash was a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Sandslash participated in the effort to put out a fire.

In ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s Sandslash battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Makuhita}} in a flashback, but was defeated.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Sandslash competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP071|Sandslash|Ash's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Sandshrew}}. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Sandslash|Dawn's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Sandshrew Sandslash PO.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Sandslash was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Youngster}}. It was used to challenge {{ga|Green}} to a battle and lost almost immediately.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|left|150px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Sandslash debuted in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'', where it and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Weezing}} appeared behind {{adv|Bill}}, still showing the ecology in [[Viridian Forest]] hasn't changed back to normal in two years.

In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Sandslash appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should only have six Pokémon with them.

Sandslash's most predominant appearance was in ''[[PS145|Sandslash Surprise]]''. While trying to find out their location, {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash fleeing from the wrath of {{p|Lugia}}.

A Sandslash was seen as one of the Pokémon used by [[Team Magma]], which first appeared in ''[[PS219|What Would You Do for a Whismur?]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]''.

Two {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash debuted in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to own a Sandslash in ''[[PM077|Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!]]'', where he used it in his hair salon.

===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to her [[Pokémon the Series|TV]] counterpart, [[Pietra]] owns a Sandslash. It appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sandslash (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Sandslash and its Alolan pre-evolved form.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
* Sandslash and its pre-evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
*Alolan Sandslash can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Ninetales}}. Both are Ice-type Alolan forms of Generation I Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolution line, and both evolve via an [[Ice Stone]]; Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to {{game3|Sun and Moon|Moon|s}}, {{game3|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon|s}}, and {{game3|Scarlet and Violet|Violet|s}}, while Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to Sun, Ultra Sun, and Scarlet.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}
Sandslash appears to be based on a {{wp|pangolin}}. It may also draw inspiration from 山颪 ''yamaoroshi'', a radish grater yokai and mountain spirit sometimes interpreted as a {{wp|porcupine}}-like creature. Its venomous quills (referenced via {{m|Poison Sting}} and various [[Sandslash (TCG)|TCG cards]])—colored a rusty red in its {{Shiny}} variant—may nod to how yamaorishi could spray its rusty barbs to inflict illness upon victims.

Alolan Sandslash too may draw inspiration from the yamaoroshi, now highlighting the yokai's association with cold mountain wind. It may draw additional inspiration from ''barbegazi'', Alpine gnomes with large feet and icicle-covered hair, said to be skillful at {{wp|winter sports}} and digging through snow. Its hooked claws combined with its ability to ice climb seem to be inspired by {{wp|ice axe}}s.

====Name origin====
Sandslash may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''slash''.

Sandpan may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''{{wp|pangolin}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Ground
|ja=サンドパン ''Sandpan''|jameaning=From ''sand'' and ''pangolin''
|fr=Sablaireau|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sable|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|blaireau|badger}}''
|es=Sandslash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sandamer|demeaning=From ''sand'', ''armadillo'', and the proverb ''{{tt|Wie Sand am Meer|like sand on the beach}}''
|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고지 ''Koji''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}} and {{tt|두더지 ''dudeoji''|mole}}
|zh_cmn=穿山王 ''Chuānshānwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chuānshānshǔjiǎ''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=穿山王 ''Chyūnsāanwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chyūnsāangaap''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|pt_br=Sandslash|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=סנדסלאש ''Sendslash''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=सैंडस्लैश ''Sandslash''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žvyrius|ltmeaning=From ''{{tt|žvyras|gravel}}''
|ru=Сэндслэш ''Sendslesh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แซนด์แพน ''Saenphaen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Alolan forms}}
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Sandslash (Pokémon)

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'''Sandslash''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンドパン''' ''Sandpan'') is a {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Sandshrew}} starting at [[level]] 22.

In [[Alola]], Sandslash has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Steel}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Sandslash can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
[[File:Pokécology Sandslash.png|300px|left|thumb|Sandslash curls into a spiky ball and rolls, while Alolan Sandslash burrows through the ground with icy claws]]
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground-dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Most of its body is yellow with a white underbelly. It has a narrow muzzle, almond-shaped blue eyes, and a thick tail. Its back is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons and are used for slashing, but can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off, but they grow back quickly and are shed regularly. Sandslash's broken parts can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. The claws can become harder and smoother if they live in drier areas.

Sandslash can curl into a large ball, which allows it to roll to attack or escape, protect itself from heatstroke, and guard its belly. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. It also climbs trees to rest during the night and to slash [[Berry|Berries]] to feed the {{p|Sandshrew}} waiting below. Sandslash is mostly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|deserts}}.

===Forms===
Sandslash has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash.

In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Sandslash has an icy blue hide and steel quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills and resemble icicles. Unlike its Kantonian variant, Alolan Sandslash is rarely seen curling up into a ball, perhaps made difficult by its thick hide and icy spine. Instead, this Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow while exposing only its spines. Its body emits cold air, which sharpens its quills. Its forepaws are larger than its counterpart, and its claws are longer, thinner, and hooked at the tips. Formerly used for climbing trees, they now allow it to scale icebergs without slipping.

Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash can {{a|Slush Rush|move swiftly}} by carving a path in the snow with its claws. It can move faster than any other Pokémon while in the snowy mountains. This Pokémon tends to live in the deeper parts of snowy mountains, where climbing is forbidden. However, the sprays of snow it kicks up are popular shots for photographers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911115757/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandslash/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandslash]</ref> People also climb up the mountains it lives in, to see Sandslash's icy spikes sparkle during the light of dawn. Stabs from Alolan Sandslash's spikes can cause both deep wounds and severe frostbite. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated.

<gallery>
Alolan Sandslash SM concept art.jpg|Alolan Sandslash's ice-covered steel quills and distinctive claws
Sandslash Ice Ball.png|Alolan Sandslash rolls very fast so it looks like it's curled up in a ball, only shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
</gallery>

===Evolution===
Sandslash evolves from {{p|Sandshrew}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash evolves from Alolan Sandshrew.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Alolan Sandslash'''
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Sandslash is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=028}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Curls into a ball of sharp spikes and rolls into enemies. It is also adept at slashing with its sharp claws.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=049}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=113|reg2=Kanto|num2=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sandslash</sc>'s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sandslash</sc> can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this {{ScPkmn}} will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=049}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=114|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=098|reg4=Hoenn|num4=118}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=252|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=329|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Thanks to its thick claws, it's good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This is Sandslash's form after adaptation to a frigid environment. The cold air emitted by its body sharpens its icy spikes.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=169|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon's spikes feel when touched.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=117|reg3=Blueberry|num3=156|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon’s steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can run right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Held items===
====Sandslash====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Grip Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Sandslash=====
{{Stats
|type=Ground
|HP=75
|Attack=100
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=55
|Speed=65
|Special=55
}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Steel
|HP=75
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Sandslash====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=200
|Electric=0
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1
}}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=400
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=400
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=25
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
Sandslash and Alolan Sandslash are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|61|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}

===Side game data===
====Sandslash====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Furnace Desert
|P1=Let me take them on with the spikes on my back and my big claws!
|P2=Uh-oh, not good. My health is down to half.
|P3=I'm beat... I don't have the energy to shake my spikes...
|PL=There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper!}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Onix}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from {{p|Sandshrew}} to Sandslash in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=My name is Sandslash! My moves can cut you in a flash! I belong to [[Team Razor Wind]]!
|P2=Oh no! My spikes can't take it for long...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Tunnel
|fieldpower=1
|num=195
|browser=It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=181
|pastnum=011
|browser=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028|num=681
|min=60
|max=111
|raisemaxlevel=7
|skill=Counterattack
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
|swapper=Sand Sport
|psb=[[Marron Trail|Main stage 668]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=182
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Night Slash}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|num=681
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Ice Dance
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by Ice types in the combo.
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 24|Great Challenge (Week 24)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=177
|defense=195
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}
|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|pdex=164
|dex=Thanks to its huge claws, this Pokémon can move through snow as though it were swimming. The ice spikes on its back are even sharper than its claws, and they protect it from just about anything.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=0027
|name1=Sandshrew
|type1-1=Ground
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|no2=0028
|name2=Sandslash
|type1-2=Ground}}

====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0027Sandshrew-Alola
|name1=Sandshrew
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Steel
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0028Sandslash-Alola
|name2=Sandslash
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=028}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=028|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=028|form1=A|crop=85|PEcrop=176}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=028|form1=A|crop=182}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0028|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|028|Sandslash}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ann Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Mount Lanakila Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Sandslash in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Corey]]'s Sandslash was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. When {{TRT}} saw it being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolved form, Sandshrew. The Sandslash clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Corey's Sandslash reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

In ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'', [[Koji]] used a Sandslash in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} to determine who would keep a {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. Despite its exceptional power and agility, Sandslash ultimately lost to Cyndaquil.

In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', three Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the {{type|Grass}} Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', a Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a {{p|Gabite}} Scale for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]]. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

In ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', an Alolan Sandslash evolved from an Alolan Sandshrew after touching an [[Ice Stone]]. It gave {{an|Lillie}} an [[Icium Z]] as thanks for helping it battle a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was threatening a home it shared with several other Alolan Sandshrew at [[Mount Lanakila]].

In ''[[JN052|How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Sandslash}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]], only for it to be defeated by Goh's newly caught {{p|Dugtrio}}.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Ann]]'s Sandshrew was revealed to have evolved into a Sandslash.

====Minor appearances====
Sandslash debuted in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where many of them were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the [[Big P Pokémon Race]].

In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', an injured Sandslash was brought to the clinic.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]'', a Sandslash was stuck between the rocky body segments of [[Bruno's Onix|a giant Onix]] and causing so much pain that the Rock Snake Pokémon rampaged until [[Bruno]] freed it.

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sandslash competed in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Sandslash sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sandslash appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Sandslash was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'', [[Pietra]] uses a Sandslash for her digging project.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jenaro]].

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', a Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]''.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', [[Noland]]'s Sandslash was among the Pokémon residing at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.

A Sandslash appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', a male Trainer used a Sandslash to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} while it was under Jessie's command.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', {{an|Barry}} encountered multiple Sandslash in [[Xatu's Forest]].

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.

In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', a Sandslash was a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Sandslash participated in the effort to put out a fire.

In ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s Sandslash battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Makuhita}} in a flashback, but was defeated.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Sandslash competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP071|Sandslash|Ash's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Sandshrew}}. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Sandslash|Dawn's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Sandshrew Sandslash PO.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Sandslash was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Youngster}}. It was used to challenge {{ga|Green}} to a battle and lost almost immediately.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|left|150px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Sandslash debuted in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'', where it and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Weezing}} appeared behind {{adv|Bill}}, still showing the ecology in [[Viridian Forest]] hasn't changed back to normal in two years.

In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Sandslash appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should only have six Pokémon with them.

Sandslash's most predominant appearance was in ''[[PS145|Sandslash Surprise]]''. While trying to find out their location, {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash fleeing from the wrath of {{p|Lugia}}.

A Sandslash was seen as one of the Pokémon used by [[Team Magma]], which first appeared in ''[[PS219|What Would You Do for a Whismur?]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]''.

Two {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash debuted in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to own a Sandslash in ''[[PM077|Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!]]'', where he used it in his hair salon.

===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to her [[Pokémon the Series|TV]] counterpart, [[Pietra]] owns a Sandslash. It appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sandslash (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Sandslash and its Alolan pre-evolved form.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
* Sandslash and its pre-evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
*Alolan Sandshrew can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Ninetales}}. Both are Ice-type Alolan forms of Generation I Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolution line, and both evolve via an [[Ice Stone]]; Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to {{game3|Sun and Moon|Moon|s}}, {{game3|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon|s}}, and {{game3|Scarlet and Violet|Violet|s}}, while Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to Sun, Ultra Sun, and Scarlet.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}
Sandslash appears to be based on a {{wp|pangolin}}. It may also draw inspiration from 山颪 ''yamaoroshi'', a radish grater yokai and mountain spirit sometimes interpreted as a {{wp|porcupine}}-like creature. Its venomous quills (referenced via {{m|Poison Sting}} and various [[Sandslash (TCG)|TCG cards]])—colored a rusty red in its {{Shiny}} variant—may nod to how yamaorishi could spray its rusty barbs to inflict illness upon victims.

Alolan Sandslash too may draw inspiration from the yamaoroshi, now highlighting the yokai's association with cold mountain wind. It may draw additional inspiration from ''barbegazi'', Alpine gnomes with large feet and icicle-covered hair, said to be skillful at {{wp|winter sports}} and digging through snow. Its hooked claws combined with its ability to ice climb seem to be inspired by {{wp|ice axe}}s.

====Name origin====
Sandslash may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''slash''.

Sandpan may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''{{wp|pangolin}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Ground
|ja=サンドパン ''Sandpan''|jameaning=From ''sand'' and ''pangolin''
|fr=Sablaireau|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sable|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|blaireau|badger}}''
|es=Sandslash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sandamer|demeaning=From ''sand'', ''armadillo'', and the proverb ''{{tt|Wie Sand am Meer|like sand on the beach}}''
|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고지 ''Koji''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}} and {{tt|두더지 ''dudeoji''|mole}}
|zh_cmn=穿山王 ''Chuānshānwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chuānshānshǔjiǎ''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=穿山王 ''Chyūnsāanwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chyūnsāangaap''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|pt_br=Sandslash|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=סנדסלאש ''Sendslash''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=सैंडस्लैश ''Sandslash''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žvyrius|ltmeaning=From ''{{tt|žvyras|gravel}}''
|ru=Сэндслэш ''Sendslesh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แซนด์แพน ''Saenphaen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Alolan forms}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ground}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ground|prevnum=0027|prev=Sandshrew|nextnum=0029|next=Nidoran♀}}
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Vulpix (Pokémon)

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'''Vulpix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロコン''' ''Rokon'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninetales}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Vulpix has an {{type|Ice}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Alolan Ninetales when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Vulpix can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
[[File:Enta Vulpix one tail CBF.png|thumb|200px|A one-tailed Vulpix as seen in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]]]
Vulpix is a small, quadrupedal, {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a red-brown pelt with a cream-colored underbelly. It has brown eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and a triangular dark brown nose. Its paws are slightly darker than the rest of its pelt and have light brown paw pads. On top of its head are three curled locks of orange fur with bangs, and it has orange tails with curled tips. It is most commonly seen with six tails. However, Vulpix is born with only a white tail that splits as Vulpix {{pkmn|aging|grows}}. The tails grow hot as Vulpix approaches Evolution.

Vulpix can manipulate fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. These wisps are sometimes mistaken for ghosts by humans, but Vulpix uses them to assist in catching prey. Inside its body is a flame that never goes out. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouth to prevent its body from overheating. Vulpix performs this even when sleeping, as mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]].<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes, while sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot."</ref> Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix is most commonly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy plains}}.

===Forms===
[[File:Alolan Vulpix SM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept art of Alolan Vulpix for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
Vulpix has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix.

In the [[Alola]] region, Vulpix has adapted to snowy mountain peaks and developed a snowy white pelt. It has pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue inside its ears. Its snout is more pronounced and pointed than that of non-Alolan Vulpix. The locks of hair on its head and its six tails are curlier and have a wispy appearance.

Alolan Vulpix is believed to have arrived in the region at the same time as humans but moved to the snow-capped mountain to avoid other Pokémon. It can be found in small packs, called skulks, that are led and protected by Ninetales.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171219113753mp_/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-vulpix/ Alolan Vulpix (Archived)]</ref> Alolan Vulpix can expel breath as cold as −58 °F (−50 °C), which is capable of freezing anything. While it is not suited to warmer environments, its tail can produce ice to lower the surrounding temperature if needed. An old, local name for this Pokémon is "Keokeo", referring to its white pelt. {{p|Weavile}} is a natural predator of Alolan Vulpix. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Alolan Vulpix prefers to sleep in freezing cold places. Whenever its resting spot starts to warm up, Alolan Vulpix will use its cold breath to change the surrounding area into a more comfortable temperature.
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===Evolution===
Vulpix evolves into {{p|Ninetales}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Alolan Vulpix'''
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=037}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=125}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=153|reg2=Kanto|num2=037}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=At the time of its birth, <sc>Vulpix</sc> has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this {{ScPkmn}} receives plenty of love from its <sc>Trainer</sc>. The six tails become magnificently curled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Inside <sc>Vulpix</sc>'s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this {{ScPkmn}} releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It can freely control fire, making fiery orbs fly like will-o'-the-wisps. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if on fire.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=127}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=248|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=160}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=At the time of its birth, Vulpix has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this Pokémon receives plenty of love from its Trainer. The six tails become magnificently curled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=253|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=330|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=037}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its beautiful tails have made it very popular. However, if it's not brushed diligently, it will be a mass of tangles before you know it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It manipulates balls of fire to catch its prey. If you raise one from when it's young, it will grow close to you like a puppy Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It exhales air colder than {{tt|-58 degrees Fahrenheit|-50 degrees Celsius}}. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=If you carelessly approach it because it's cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their {{tt|–58 degree Fahrenheit|−50 degree Celsius}} breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is {{tt|−58 degrees Fahrenheit|−50 degrees Celsius}}. Another name for it is Keokeo.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=068|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=168}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=In its belly burns a fire, which Vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but one white tail. As the Pokémon matures, this single tail splits into six.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=These Pokémon live in packs in the snowy mountains and defend themselves with icy breath. I suspect this species changed its form to adapt to the frigid climate.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=37|reg3=Blueberry|num3=157|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their −58 degree Fahrenheit breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=207}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Vulpix's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Vulpix}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=Team Event: My Friend Vulpix (December 27, 2021 - Janaury 1, 2022) ('''Kantonian Form''') Team Event: My Friend Vulpix (December 19 - 28, 2022) ('''Kantonian Form''') Team Event: Vulpix's Cozy Delight (March 21 - 28, 2025) ('''Kantonian Form''') My Friend Vulpix Challenge 2 (Cozy Cape; '''Kantonian Form''') Five-star delivery (August 30 - September 26, 2023) (Picnic; '''Kantonian Form''') Points Event: Lost Alolan Vulpix (December 17 - 27, 2021) ('''Alolan Form''') Team Event: Lost Alolan Vulpix (December 5 - 14, 2022) ('''Alolan Form''') Team Event: Lost Alolan Vulpix (November 17 - December 1, 2023) ('''Alolan Form''') Points Event: Lost Alolan Vulpix (August 27 - 31, 2025) ('''Alolan Form''') Mission Bingo: Lost Alolan Vulpix (August 28 - 31, 2025) (Stylish sunflower; '''Alolan Form''') Lost Alolan Vulpix Event level 12 (Cozy Cape; '''Alolan Form''') Scorbunny's Spring Team Event (Special Delivery) (March 8 - April 1, 2023) (Floral; '''Alolan Form''') Return of Special Delivery (January 1 - 22, 2025) (Floral; '''Alolan Form''')}}
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====In events====
=====Vulpix=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Vulpix|English|United States|18|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Vulpix}}
|}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix|All|Japan|10|November 30, 2016 December 1, 2016 to March 12, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Vulpix|Korean region|Online|10|April 4 to June 30, 2017|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|Japanese region|Online|10|July 5 to 24, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|All|Japan|10|July 22 to August 13, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|Korean region|Online|10|August 24 to October 31, 2017|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
|}

======[[Wild Area News]]======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ice|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|December 25 to 27, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#December 25 to 27, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|60[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png]]|December 25 to 27, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#December 25 to 27, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
====Vulpix====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{gold color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Burnt Berry|25|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{FireRed color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Fire Stone|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{HeartGold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|Pokémon Black and White Versions|tcolor1=FFF}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|tcolor1=FFF}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Aspear Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{Moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Snowball|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{Ultra Moon color}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix have the same base stats.
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=38
|Attack=41
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
|Special=65
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Vulpix====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1
}}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157-Hisui|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Challenge 66)]] [[Vulpix (EX Emerald 72)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Vulpix (EX Hidden Legends 81)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Vulpix====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|body=1
|rate=12.2
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm little, but I have six tails!
|P2=My health is way down to half...
|P3=I'm exhausted... Even my tails are tuckered out...
|PL=Leveled up! Yippee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Axew}}, {{p|Sylveon}}
|recruitment=Find Vulpix's precious belonging in the [[Cave of Training]]
|P1=Here I come! I'm Vulpix! ♪ I grow more tails as I grow! ♪
|P2=It's getting really tough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=171
|browser=It forms a ring of ghostly fire around itself for protection.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=167
|pastnum=108
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|walk=1.64
|hp=44
|attack=67
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|Pad=Vulpix often play in the [[Lava Zone]]. They can't get enough of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fire|pokemon=Vulpix
|skill=Cross Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It reveals squares in a cross shape, centering around the activation square.
|uses=1
|activationsquare=Random
|size=1 square wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037|num=061
|min=40
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Super Cheer
|psb=[[Prasino Woods|Main stage 592]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Fire
| ndex = 037
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evocandy = 50
| stamina = 116
| attack = 96
| defense = 109
| fast = {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Ember}}
| special = {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Fire){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fire
|pkmn=Vulpix
|name=Vulpix
|rarity=gold
|icon=0037
|cookie=Vulpix
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=100
|puzzlescorelv25=292
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Below
|skilldescription1=Clears icons and gimmicks below, replaces a few Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more icons and gimmicks below, replaces a moderate number of Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Honey
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Honey.png|20px]]. (Up to 10 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Cheese
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear 1
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Vegetables
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Get double the contents from up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +5%
|grade4gimmick=Vegetables
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Vulpix
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fire
|pkmn=Vulpix Cozy Cape
|name=Cozy Cape
|rarity=gold
|icon=0037CozyCape
|cookie=Vulpix
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=100
|puzzlescorelv25=220
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Honey
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Honey.png|20px]]. (Up to 10 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Cheese
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear 1
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Vegetables
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Get double the contents from up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +5%
|grade4gimmick=Vegetables
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fire
|pkmn=Vulpix Picnic
|name=Picnic
|rarity=fivestar
|icon=0037Picnic
|cookie=Vulpix
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=1
|puzzlescorelv1=130
|puzzlescorelv25=400
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=120
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, and replaces a few Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, and replaces a moderate number of Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|fivestar=The score will go up when you make a combo with Pokémon icons, and megaphones that appear will be powered up.
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Nuts
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Nuts
|grade4score=2
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0037
| pokemon = Vulpix
| sleeptype = Snoozing
| type = Fire
| dexentry = Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes while it's sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot.
| sleepstyle1 = Curled-Up Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Nodding-Off Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Ember Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 5
| specialty = Berries
| evolution = [[File:Sleep Fire Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Fire Stone}} ×1
| candyNum = 80
| berry = Leppa
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 13
| skillname = Energizing Cheer S
| skilldesc = Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO037Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|num=061
|form=Alola Form
|min=40
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A
|walk=1.64
|hp=44
|attack=67
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Ice
| ndex = 037A
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evocandy = 50
| stamina = 116
| attack = 96
| defense = 109
| fast = {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
| special = {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Ice){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Vulpix
|name=Vulpix (Alolan Form)
|rarity=gold
|icon=0037A
|cookie=VulpixA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=100
|puzzlescorelv25=292
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Above
|skilldescription1=Clears icons and gimmicks above, replaces a few Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more icons and gimmicks above, replaces a moderate number of Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Coffee Ice Cube
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Ketchup
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +5%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +5%
|grade4gimmick=Coffee Ice Cube
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Vulpix
|alt1=Alolan Vulpix Stylish sunflower
|alt1name=Stylish sunflower
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Vulpix Cozy Cape
|name=Cozy Cape (Alolan Form)
|rarity=gold
|icon=0037ACozyCape
|cookie=VulpixA
|specialty=Entrées
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=100
|puzzlescorelv25=196
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Above
|skilldescription1=Clear Pokémon icons and gimmicks above.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Coffee Ice Cube
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Ketchup
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
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|specialty=Entrées
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|puzzlescorelv25=280
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|skillgauge=90
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{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|pdex=166
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|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
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| ndex = 0037A
| pokemon = Vulpix
| sleeptype = Slumbering
| type = Ice
| dexentry = This Pokémon prefers to sleep in freezing cold places. Sometimes if its resting spot gets too warm, it exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit to bring its surroundings down to a more comfortable temperature.
| sleepstyle1 = Curled-Up Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Nodding-Off Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Powder Snow Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 5
| specialty = Berries
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| candyNum = 80
| berry = Rawst
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 10
| skillname = Extra Helpful S
| skilldesc = Instantly gets you x4 the usual help from a helper Pokémon
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===Evolution data===
====Vulpix====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0037Vulpix-Alola
|name1=Vulpix
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0038Ninetales-Alola
|name2=Ninetales
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=037|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=037|form1=A|crop=62|PEcrop=114}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=037|form1=A|LAcrop=135}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0037|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|037|Vulpix}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vulpix anime.png|thumb|250px|Kantonian Vulpix and {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Vulpix Egg.png|thumb|220px|A Vulpix {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
[[File:Lillie Egg.png|thumb|250px|An Alolan Vulpix Egg in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Vulpix]]=====
{{an|Brock}} had a Vulpix that he obtained from [[Suzie]] in [[Kanto]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', which also marked the species' debut. In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', he returned it to her.

=====[[Snowy]]=====
In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', an {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} that {{an|Lillie}} primarily took care of. She gave the Egg the [[nickname]] "Snowy", and kept that name for the Vulpix that hatched from it. Despite her fear of Pokémon, Lillie {{pkmn2|caught}} Snowy in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''. It was commonly seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Vulpix was cloned from Brock's Vulpix. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Vulpix reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', [[Macy]] has a Vulpix as her main Pokémon, though Macy doesn't use it in {{pkmn|battle}}. Vulpix found itself captured by {{TRT}}, but it was soon rescued by {{Ash}}.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!]]'', a Vulpix hatched from an Egg.

In ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]'', [[Samson Oak]]'s Vulpix hatched from the Egg that was given to {{Delia}} by {{an|Professor Oak}} so it could be delivered to Samson in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. Vulpix reappeared in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]''.

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', under the ownership of [[Cerah]]. By the events of that episode, it had evolved into an Alolan Ninetales.

====Minor appearances====
A Vulpix appeared as an image in the dubbed version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Vulpix was controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]].

Two Vulpix appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', one each under the ownership of {{OBP|Ralph|EP100}} and {{OBP|Emily|EP100}}.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Vulpix sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

Two {{pkmn2|wild}} Vulpix appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. One of them helped the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Pokémon and {{p|Elekid}} save the {{p|Exeggcute}} nests and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} during a storm.

A Vulpix appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', under the ownership of an elderly woman.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]''.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in [[PK13]].

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', a Vulpix was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', a Coordinator's Vulpix competed in the [[Wallace Cup]].

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a Coordinator's Vulpix participated in the [[Sandalstraw Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Vulpix appeared in {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}}'s flashback in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

In a fantasy in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', [[Alexa]] told {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} that a Vulpix belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. It was revealed that after the pirate disappeared, Vulpix stayed on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135|island}} where the treasure was hidden with the other Pokémon. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ninetales}} afterwards.

A Vulpix appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in [[BWS02]].

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Vulpix appeared in ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''.

Six Trainers' Vulpix appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Vulpix joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]''.

In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', a Trainer's Vulpix was in the [[Vermilion City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', where it got treated by [[Nurse Joy]].

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Vulpix|Ash's Pokédex|Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails. Vulpix uses powerful flame attacks.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Fire Spin|Ash's Pokédex|Vulpix's greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to [[bound|block its opponent from moving]], it then inflicts great [[damage]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG150|Vulpix|May's Pokédex|Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Before evolving, Vulpix's six-part tail can become as hot as a fiery blaze.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM014|Vulpix|Rotom Pokédex|Vulpix, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} type. Vulpix is covered in white fur and was discovered on [[Mount Lanakila]]. Its breath can reach a temperature of 60 below zero, freezing anything it touches. And that Vulpix? It's a {{t|Fire}} type. When carefully groomed, its six tails can be extremely beautiful.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Vulpix PO.png|thumb|250px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', a Vulpix was at the Pokémon House in [[Lavender Town]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Stantler Persian Vulpix PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Vulpix appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].
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==In the manga==
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[File:Flannery Vulpix Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Alolan Vulpix Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Alolan Vulpix in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[Kiaraway]], a Fire-type specialist, owns a female Vulpix. She is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with {{p|Cyndaquil}} in ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]''. She is good friends with [[Coconut]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
{{adv|Bill}} owns a Vulpix, which debuted in ''[[PS059|Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time)]]''. He uses it as a guard for his house.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Bill's Vulpix reappeared at the [[Pokémon Association]] while Bill was talking about the [[Gym Leader]]s in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]''. In ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'', it reappeared a second time while Bill was talking to {{adv|Professor Oak}}, but it and Bill's {{p|Exeggcute}} kept being a nuisance during the conversation.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[Flannery]] owns a Vulpix that debuted in ''[[PS245|Bravo, Vibrava]]''. She used it to battle [[Shelly]]'s {{p|Ludicolo}}. Although it ended up getting defeated, it managed to disable Ludicolo's main attack, {{m|Nature Power}}, by using {{m|Grudge}} just before fainting.

The first [[Courtney]]'s {{p|Ninetales}} was a Vulpix at one point, and was used in {{pkmn|Contest}}s, as shown in a flashback in ''[[PS262|It All Ends Now III]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
Multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix debuted in the ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where they were seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Chapter Books===
Windy's Vulpix appeared in [[Race to Danger]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{main|Enta's Vulpix}}
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}} has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Vulpix appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Vulpix appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved into a Ninetales.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Vulpix appeared in [[PZ05]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Vulpix (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBU Vulpix.jpg|thumb|250px|Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Both regular Vulpix and {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix appear as Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}. They attack using {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Powder Snow}}, respectively, with the former move burning opposing fighters with pillars of fire, and the latter move freezing them. Both forms of Vulpix also appear as {{sbw|Spirit}}s. Both Spirit Battles are against a tiny {{sbw|Fox McCloud}}, although the former has Fox in his normal costume while the latter has him in his costume inspired by {{sbw|Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf}}. The former battle is set on {{OBP|Saffron City|stage}} and the latter is set on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Summit}} with heavy fog. Both battles have Poké Balls summoning the respective Pokémon as the only items.
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==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.
* The beta {{DL|Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon names}} in {{2v2|Red|Blue}} listed Vulpix as ''Foxfire''.
* Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]]s are obtainable in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Growlithe}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that evolve once via a [[Fire Stone]]. Vulpix is exclusive to {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Green}}, international Blue, {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Silver}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|LeafGreen}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|SoulSilver}} while Growlithe is to Red, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, Gold, FireRed, and HeartGold. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have {{a|Flash Fire}} as their Ability, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Vulpix from the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'', Growlithe from the ''{{wp|shisa}}''. Both also have their own [[regional form]]s, with Vulpix having an Alolan Form while Growlithe has a Hisuian Form.
* Alolan Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Sandshrew}}. Both were initially introduced in [[Generation I]] and got Alolan forms in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Both {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are {{t|Ice}} types, with Vulpix being exclusive to Sun and Scarlet and Sandshrew being exclusive to Moon and Violet. Furthermore, both Pokémon evolve when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]].
* Many locations where wild Vulpix appear are associated with death or ghosts, such as burial grounds, even though Vulpix is not a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. Thematically, however, it is connected to such places because it can emit flames that resemble the spirits of the deceased. These locations include: [[Kanto Route 8]] (next to [[Lavender Town]]), [[Johto Route 37]] and [[Johto Route 38|38]] (near [[Ecruteak City]]), [[Mt. Pyre]], [[Sinnoh Route 209]] (near [[Hearthome City]] and the [[Lost Tower]]), [[Sinnoh Route 214]] (near [[Spring Path]] and the portal to the [[Distortion World]]), and [[Abundant Shrine]] (possibly referencing the white fox spirits that serve as the messengers of Inari Ōkami).
** Additionally, in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] games, Vulpix's [[Friend Area]] is [[Darkness Ridge]], which is inhabited primarily by Ghost- and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
* Vulpix has the lowest base [[HP]] of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Alolan Vulpix is the only unevolved Pokémon to have a [[Pokémon V (TCG)|Pokémon VSTAR]] card.
* Vulpix's [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] and [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] number are identical: 0037 for the former, and 37 for the latter.
* Translator [[Nob Ogasawara]] has stated he retrospectively wishes Vulpix had been given the name Vulpvi, with [[Ninetales]] being named Vulpix instead ("VI" and "IX" being the {{wp|Roman numerals}} for 6 and 9 respectively, representing each Pokémon's number of tails).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4yIjpSaHgo&t=970s Nob Ogasawara's interview with DidYouKnowGaming] Posted April 20, 2021</ref>

===Concept and development===
Vulpix and its Evolution were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html]</ref>

===Origin===
Vulpix is based on a {{wp|fox}}<ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)]</ref>. It may be based on a {{wp|red fox}} and the 狐 ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of {{wp|Japanese mythology|Japanese legend}}, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, ''kitsune'' take on {{wp|spirit}} forms, which may explain why Vulpix can learn various {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves. Its Shiny coloration may reference the 九尾の狐 kyūbi-no-kitsune or the 金狐 kinko, types of kitsune with golden fur.

Alolan Vulpix may be based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to {{wp|camouflage}} in the snow.

====Name origin====
Vulpix may be a combination of ''vulpes'' (Latin for ''fox'') and ''six''. It may also involve ''{{wp|Vulcan (mythology)|Vulcan}}'', the Roman god of fire.

Its Alolan name, Keokeo, may be derived from ''keʻokeʻo'' (Hawaiian for ''white'').

Rokon may be a combination of 六 ''roku'' (six), こん ''kon'' (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry), and 焜炉 ''konro'' ({{wp|gas stove}}). It may also involve 恨 ''kon'' (grudge; from the curse its {{p|Ninetales|Evolution}} may cast on its foes).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ロコン ''Rokon''|jameaning=From {{tt|六 ''roku''|six}}, {{tt|こん ''kon''|onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry}}, {{tt|焜炉 ''konro''|gas stove}}, and possibly {{tt|恨 ''kon''|grudge}}
|fr=Goupix|frmeaning=From {{tt|''goupil''|archaic word for fox}} and ''six''
|es=Vulpix|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Vulpix|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Vulpix|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=식스테일 ''Sixtail''|komeaning=From ''six'' and ''tail''
|zh_cmn=六尾 ''Liùwěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|六 ''liù''|six}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}
|zh_yue=六尾 ''Luhkméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|六 ''luhk''|six}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}
|pt_br=Vulpix|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=वलपिक्स ''Vulpix''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Vulpiksas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Валпикс ''Valpiks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โรคอน ''Rokhon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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''Keokeo''
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Ice
|ja=ケオケオ ''Keʻokeʻo''|jameaning=From ''keʻokeʻo'' (Hawaiian for white)
|fr=Ke'oke'o|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Keo-Keo|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Ke'oke'o|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Ke'oke'o|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=케오케오 ''Keʻokeʻo''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=凱歐凱歐 / 凯欧凯欧 ''Kǎi'ōukǎi'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=凱歐凱歐 ''Hói'āuhói'āu''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Keo-Keo|pt_brmeaning=Same as Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Mikon|List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]
* [[Brock's Vulpix]]
* [[Snowy]]
* [[Enta's Vulpix]]
* [[Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Alolan forms}}
{{Smash Bros.}}

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Ninetales (Pokémon)

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'''Ninetales''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キュウコン''' ''Kyukon'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Vulpix}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Ninetales has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Fairy}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Ninetales can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
Ninetales is a quadrupedal {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.

A legend claims that Ninetales is the [[Human–Pokémon transformation|reincarnation]] of 9 united noble saints. While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a vengeful Pokémon known to curse those who mistreat it. Ninetales will also curse anyone who wakes it up by grabbing one of its many tails. The curse can last up to 1,000 years. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], once a Ninetales casts its curse, it cannot be removed even by Ninetales itself. It can live for 1,000 years due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes are said to give it the ability to control minds. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Ninetales is known to sleep while wrapped inside its tails, giving it a mystical appearance.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Its nine gorgeous tails are said to be imbued with supernatural power. When it sleeps wrapped in its tails, this Pokémon has a mystical appearance, but grabbing one of its many tails to wake it up for fun could result in a 1,000-year curse."</ref> In the [[M01|first Pokémon movie]], it's shown that it can swim. [[Pokémon-Amie]] shows that Ninetales lick their paws to clean themselves. Being the result of an Evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Ninetales are rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}.

===Forms===
Ninetales has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.

In the [[Alola]] region, Ninetales have a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest and the lower halves of its legs are white. The crest on its head is longer, and its nine tails are less distinct. Additionally, it has larger blue eyes and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.

Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped [[Mount Lanakila]], which some consider holy ground. As such, it is revered as a sacred messenger or deity. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle and calm temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of {{p|Vulpix}}. Those who anger it will be frozen stiff in an instant. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171219113756mp_/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-ninetales/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Ninetales]</ref> They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Alolan Ninetales can be seen sparkling in its sleep while it bathes the area around it with powdery snow.

===Evolution===
Ninetales evolves from {{p|Vulpix}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales evolves from Alolan Vulpix.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ninetales cast a [[Ninetales legend|curse]] on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of [[Mt. Freeze]] to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when {{p|Gengar}} wishes to make right what he did to {{p|Gardevoir}}. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to [[Murky Cave]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout. Upon arrival, the player will [[Connection Orb|connect]] with both Ninetales and Absol.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=038}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is extremely vindictive. It is said to lay a 1,000-year long curse if its tail is pulled as a joke.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=126}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=154|reg2=Kanto|num2=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Ninetales</sc> casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This {{ScPkmn}} is said to live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that <sc>Ninetales</sc> came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This {{ScPkmn}} is highly intelligent -it can understand human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It has long been said that each of the nine tails embody an enchanted power. A long-lived <sc>Ninetales</sc> will have fur that shines like gold.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=128}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=249|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=254|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=331|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Said to live for a thousand years, this Pokémon uses its supernatural abilities to manipulate fire. It can burn its prey to a crisp as it pleases.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The reason it guides people all the way down to the mountain's base is that it wants them to hurry up and leave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Some said that deities visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow and is revered as a deity incarnate. It appears draped in a blizzard.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. The Pokémon is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=A deity resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. In ancient times, it was worshiped as that deity's incarnation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=While it will guide travelers who get lost on a snowy mountain down to the mountain's base, it won't forgive anyone who harms nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Dwells on sacred peaks perpetually covered in snow. Said to appear to virtuous people who have lost their way on mountain paths—it then guides them back down to the mountain's base.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=38|reg3=Blueberry|num3=158|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=208}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Ninetales|Japanese|Japan|50|May 7 to 31, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ninetales}}
|}

===Held items===
====Ninetales====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Aspear Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=73
|Attack=76
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=100
|Special=100
}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|HP=73
|Attack=67
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=109
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1
}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=400
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
Ninetales and Alolan Ninetales are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157-Hisui|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
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====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1|form=yes}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7|form=yes}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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! style="background: #{{fire color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
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{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=Feel privileged to see the 1,000-year knowledge of our clan!
|P2=This won't do. I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=My eyes grow dim... Is this how our 1,000-year legacy ends?
|PL=Rejoice! My level has gone up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Skiploom}}, {{p|Jumpluff}}, {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Talonflame}}
|recruitment=Visit Ninetales's secret base
|P1=You must not touch my tails.
|P2=This is it. I just have to hang in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=172
|browser=While protecting itself with a ghostly ring of fire, it breaths streams of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=168
|pastnum=109
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|Pad=Ninetales came to the [[Lava Zone]] in search of fun. Which is just what she found at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce!}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|num=062
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
|swapper=Burn+
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Prasino Woods|Main stage 596]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Fire
| ndex = 038
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 177
| attack = 169
| defense = 190
| fast = {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
| special = {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Fire){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Vulpix Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|pdex=075
|dex=This mystical Pokémon is the subject of numerous legends. It’s highly intelligent and extremely curious, so it closely studies others to try to learn all it can about them.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0038
| pokemon = Vulpix
| sleeptype = Snoozing
| type = Fire
| dexentry = Its nine gorgeous tails are said to be imbued with supernatural power. When it sleeps wrapped in its tails, this Pokémon has a mystical appearance, but grabbing one of its many tails to wake it up for fun could result in a 1,000-year curse.
| sleepstyle1 = Stretching Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Floaty-Tail Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Tail Blanket Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 20
| specialty = Berries
| evolution =
| candyNum =
| berry = Leppa
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 23
| skillname = Energizing Cheer S
| skilldesc = Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO038Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=038A|num=062
|form=Alola Form
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Freeze+
|skilldesc=Sometimes leaves the foe frozen for a long time when you make a match of four or more.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 19|Great Challenge (Week 19)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=038A
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Ice
| ndex = 038A
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Vulpix
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 177
| attack = 170
| defense = 193
| fast = {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
| special = {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Ice){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Chilling Water}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Vulpix Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Ninetales
|name=Ninetales (Alolan Form)
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=0038A
|cookie=NinetalesA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=0.5%, 1
|puzzlescorelv1=130
|puzzlescorelv25=400
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces surrounding Pokémon with the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon with the most common Pokémon.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Caramel
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Caramel.png|20px]].
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%, Starting skill
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Caramel
|grade4score=2
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Ninetales
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Ice
|pkmn=Alolan Ninetales Holiday
|name=Holiday
|rarity=fivestar
|icon=0038AHoliday
|cookie=NinetalesA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=1
|puzzlescorelv1=150
|puzzlescorelv25=420
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=150
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above in a fan shape, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with the most common Pokémon.
|fivestar=One Pokémon will disappear! In [[One-minute cooking|one-minute cooking]], the Pokémon placed farthest right in the lineup will disappear, the score will go up when you make a combo with Pokémon icons, and the magaphones that appear will be powered up!
|fivestartime1=3.0
|fivestartime1combined=6.0
|fivestartime5=5.0
|fivestartime5combined=10.0
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Caramel
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Caramel.png|20px]].
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%, Starting skill
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=2
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0038A
| pokemon = Ninetales
| sleeptype = Slumbering
| type = Ice
| dexentry = It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow, and it can create ice particles in its coat. If you watch carefully, you may see it sparkling in its sleep as it bathes the area around it with powdery snow.
| sleepstyle1 = Stretching Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Floaty-Tail Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Tail-Tucked Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 20
| specialty = Berries
| berry = Rawst
| ingredient1 = Greengrass Soybeans
| ingredient2 = Greengrass Corn
| ingredient3 = Soft Potato
| carrylimit = 20
| skillname = Extra Helpful S
| skilldesc = Instantly gets you x4 the usual help from a helper Pokémon
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0037Vulpix-Alola
|name1=Vulpix
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0038Ninetales-Alola
|name2=Ninetales
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=038|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=038|form1=A|crop=110|PEcrop=202}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=038|form1=A|LAcrop=156}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0038|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|038|Ninetales}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ninetales BW135.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
[[File:Goh Alolan Ninetales.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Ninetales in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', [[Blaine]] used a Ninetales against {{Ash}} in their first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. It battled {{AP|Squirtle}} and won before being recalled when {{AP|Charizard}} was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Neesha]]'s Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. The Ninetales clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', [[Zane]]'s Ninetales was used in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon breeding competition]] and competed against [[Brock's Vulpix|Suzie's Vulpix]]. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]'', a very old Ninetales befriended {{an|Brock}}, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of [[Lokoko|a woman]] through which she spoke.

In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Alexa]] were searching for on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135}}.

In ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', [[Cerah]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales during the [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]].

In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Alolan Ninetales on [[Mount Coronet]] in order to qualify for [[Project Mew]]'s [[Field Research|Trial Missions]]. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on [[Mount Lanakila]] in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Ninetales debuted in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP038]].

Ninetales made its English [[dub]] debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Ninetales was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Ninetales was seen at the [[Trovita Gym]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Ninetales sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', an injured Ninetales was under the care of {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ninetales competed in the {{ci|Rustboro}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the [[Rota]] tournament.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Ninetales was one of [[J]]'s captured Pokémon.

A {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Ninetales appeared in a video in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while [[Snowy]] walked up to another at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and bonded with it.

An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's {{p|Machamp}} on [[Mount Lanakila]].

In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', a Ninetales appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP058|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon, is the evolved form of the {{t|Fire}} Pokémon {{p|Vulpix}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP169|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP232|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW135|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM060|Ninetales|Rotom Pokédex|Ninetales, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. This peaceful Pokémon is known to rescue people from treacherous mountain accidents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN071|Ninetales|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ninetales, [[Alolan form]]. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Ninetales has a tranquil personality. Because it lives on [[Mount Lanakila|a guardian-inhabited mountain closed off by snow]], some say this [[regional form]]'s appearance was influenced by those guardians.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Green Ninetales Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to battle {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Rapidash}} and won.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Alolan Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a Ninetales was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Blue}}.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{ga|Blue}}'s Ninetales is used in his [[Gym]].

A Ninetales under the control of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} attacked Gold and Silver in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'', but was easily defeated.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[Courtney]] has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
An {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales debuted in ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{main|Enta's Ninetales}}
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Ninetales appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved from a Vulpix.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[GRT3|Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!]]''.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]'' and ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[Koga]] sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in [[PZ08]] when Satoshi entered the [[Cinnabar Gym]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Ninetales (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Alolan Ninetales.png|220px|thumb|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon UNITE]]
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Ninetales in its Alola form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Alolan Vulpix, which evolves into Alolan Ninetales at level 4.
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==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.

* Ninetales can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Arcanine}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that are the second stage in a two-stage evolutionary line which evolve via a [[Fire Stone]]. Ninetales is exclusive to Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver, while Arcanine is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}. Ninetales has a 75% chance of being female while Arcanine has a 75% of being male, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, and can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}} Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Ninetales on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'', and Arcanine on the ''{{wp|shisa}}''. Both also have their own [[regional form]]s, with Vulpix having an Alolan Form while Arcanine has a Hisuian Form.
** Alolan Ninetales can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Sandslash}}. Both are Ice-type regional forms of Generation I Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolution line, and both evolve via an [[Ice Stone]]; Alolan Nineteles is exclusive to {{game3|Sun and Moon|Sun|s}}, {{game3|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun|s}}, and {{game3|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet|s}}, while Alolan Sandslash is exclusive to Moon, Ultra Moon, and Violet.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.
* Alolan Ninetales is the only Pokémon in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} which requires Evolution to obtain it.
* Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose Alolan forms are obtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
* Ninetales's name is misspelled as ''Ninetails'' in the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} for the [[Game Boy Color]] and in some [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Pokémon names|prerelease material]].
* Ninetales's [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] and [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] number are identical: 0038 for the former, and 38 for the latter.
* Alolan Ninetales was featured in the sixth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Translator [[Nob Ogasawara]] has stated he retrospectively wishes that the name "Vulpix" had been given to Ninetales rather than its {{p|Vulpix|pre-Evolution}}, which he suggests could've been named "Vulpvi" instead ("IX" and "VI" being the {{wp|Roman numerals}} for 9 and 6 respectively, representing each Pokémon's number of tails).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4yIjpSaHgo&t=970s Nob Ogasawara's interview with DidYouKnowGaming] Posted April 20, 2021</ref>

===Concept and development===
Ninetales and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name="fun's project">[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)]</ref>

===Origin===
Ninetales is based on a {{wp|fox}}.<ref name="fun's project"/> It may be based on a {{wp|red fox}} and the 狐 ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of {{wp|Japanese mythology|Japanese legend}}, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, ''kitsune'' take on {{wp|spirit}} forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn various {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves. Specifically, it may be based on the ''kyūbi no kitsune'', whose fur turns white-gold after it has lived for 1,000 years and gains its ninth tail.

Alolan Ninetales may be based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to {{wp|camouflage}} in the snow. Its mountain habitat and lore as a deity incarnation may be a reference to {{wp|Poliʻahu}}, the {{wp|Hawaiian}} goddess of snow who is said to reside on {{wp|Mauna Kea}}. It could also be inspired by ''tulikettu'', a mythical fox creature of Finnish lore whose radiant fur is said to be responsible for the creation of the {{wp|Aurora|northern lights}}, tying in to it being able to use {{m|Aurora Veil}}. The Finnish word for aurora, ''revontulet'', also literally translates to "fox fires", which could be intentional as Ninetales' original form is Fire-type.

====Name origin====
Ninetales may be a combination of ''nine'' and ''tales'', referring to ''{{wp|fairy tale}}s'' (alluding to it being based on a mythical creature) as well as being a homophone to ''tails''. It may also reference the {{wp|cat o' nine tails}} whip (due to its tendency to punish anyone who grabs its tails).

Kyukon may be a combination of 九 ''kyū'' (nine) or 九尾狐 ''kyūbiko'' ({{wp|Fox spirit|nine-tailed fox}}) and こん ''kon'' (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry). It may also involve 旧恨 ''kyūkon'' (old grudge) and 焜炉 ''konro'' ({{wp|gas stove}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=キュウコン ''Kyukon''|jameaning=From {{tt|九 ''kyū''|nine}}, {{tt|九尾狐 ''kyūbiko''|nine-tailed fox}}, {{tt|こん ''kon''|onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry}}, and possibly {{tt|焜炉 ''konro''|gas stove}} and {{tt|旧恨 ''kyūkon''|old grudge}}
|fr=Feunard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|feu|fire}}'', ''{{tt|renard|fox}}'', and ''{{tt|neuf|nine}}''
|es=Ninetales|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Vulnona|demeaning=From the genus ''{{wp|Vulpes}}'' and ''{{tt|nona|Latin for ninth}}''
|it=Ninetales|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=나인테일 ''Ninetail''|komeaning=From ''nine'' and ''tail''
|zh_cmn=九尾 ''Jiǔwěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|九 ''jiǔ''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''jiǔwěihú''|nine-tailed fox}}
|zh_yue=九尾 ''Gáuméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|九 ''gáu''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''gáuméihwùh''|nine-tailed fox}}
|pt_br=Ninetales|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=नाइनटेल्स ''Ninetails''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Devinuodegė|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
|th=คิวคอน ''Khiokhon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Найнтэйлс ''Naynteyls'' Девятихвост ''Devyatikhvost''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name Literally "nine-tailed"}}

==See also==
* [[Enta's Ninetales]]
* [[Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Ninetales|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Arcanine (Pokémon)

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'''Arcanine''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウインディ''' ''Windie'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Growlithe}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Hisui]], Arcanine has a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Rock}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} when exposed to a Fire Stone.

==Biology==
Arcanine is a quadrupedal, {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an orange pelt marked by jagged black stripes. It has diamond-shaped ears with beige insides, black eyes, a round, black nose, and two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. Its head, muzzle, and chest are covered in shaggy, beige fur, except for two oval sections around each eye and ear. Long tufts of fur grow behind its elbows and around its ankles. Its underside is black, and it has a billowing, beige tail that is bent in the middle. Each paw has three toes and a round, pink pad.

Arcanine is a fiercely brave and loyal Pokémon. It is capable of running {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in 24 hours with a speed and grace reminiscent of flight. It has long been admired for its beauty and speed, and anyone who hears its bark will grovel before it. The source of its power is a flame blazing wildly inside its body. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Arcanine is rarely found in the wild, though it can be seen living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|prairies}}, and [[Pokémon Snap]] has also shown it living in active volcanoes. In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', it was shown that it stashes food in its mane and carries it to its nest for its young. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Arcanine is known to sleep like an innocent child at a supremely comfortable sleeping spot.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> In [[Generation II]], {{m|Extreme Speed}} was its [[signature move]].

In some locations, such as [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Real-world mentions|China]], Arcanine is seen as a [[Legendary Pokémon]], where it's revered for its speed and power. It is also categorized as one in [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]], but not in other media.
===Forms===
Arcanine has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Hisuian}} Arcanine.

In [[Hisui]], Arcanine has a different look due to the volcanic activity of the environment it lives in. Its body fur is red-orange while its muzzle, mane, tail, eyebrows, and tufts of fur behind its elbows and around its ankles are gray, and the insides of its ears are light gray. The gray fur is made out of igneous rock components. Its cheek mane, ankle fur, and tail form into curls. Its elbow fur resemble wings. It has a large horn in the center of its head and three small horns between its head and ears. Its mane form into curled clumps at the back of its neck and large rectangular clumps on the sides and bottom of its neck. The rectangular clumps have light red-orange markings on them.

Hisuian Arcanine uses its fangs while engulfed in flames to snap at foes. Despite how deceivingly bulky it is, it moves around nimbly like a dancer. This allows it to lead opponents in a merry chase while avoiding them at the same time. It lives in coastal mountainsides.

A special Hisuian Arcanine is worshiped by the Hisui people due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from {{p|Arceus}}. He is one of the [[noble Pokémon]] who resides in [[Cobalt Coastlands]] watched by a [[Warden]] [[Palina]].

===Evolution===
Arcanine evolves from {{p|Growlithe}}.

{{rf|Hisuian}} Arcanine evolves from Hisuian Growlithe.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: Two [[Noble Pokémon|Hisuian Arcanine]] are supporting characters, one of which is a {{DL|Appendix:Fan terminology|boss}}. These Arcanine are father and son, with the father having died to save his pup. Later on, the son evolved and took his father's place as a [[Noble Pokémon]]. Both are descendants of the Arcanine that the [[Ancient hero]] befriended ages ago. They were beloved by the people of the [[Hisui]] region along with the other Noble and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]].

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} ('''Kantonian/Hisuian Forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Jungle Relic]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Dark Crater]] (B6F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), [[Giant Volcano]] (1F-19F), [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Altru Tower]], [[Oil Field Hideout]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fiery Furnace]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Blazing|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Granite Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Primeval Thicket|Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket]] (Back Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Taupe Hollow]] (from Master 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX38]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Arcanine Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Marley|Arcanine}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Growlithe}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{DL|Special sync pair event|Blue & Arcanine|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Blue|Arcanine}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Variety sync pair scout: {{sync|Kiawe|Arcanine}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Battle Series 2009 Arcanine|Korean|South Korea|50|June 6 to 7, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Battle Series 2009 Arcanine}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|North American International Championship 2017 Arcanine|All|United States|50|June 30 to July 2, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#North American International Championships 2017 Arcanine}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Paul Chua's Arcanine|All|Online|50{{shinystar|HOME}}|June 30 to July 3, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Paul Chua's Arcanine}}

|}

===Held items===
====Arcanine====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

====Hisuian Arcanine====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Rawst Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Arcanine=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=90
|Attack=110
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=80
|Speed=95
|Special=80
}}

=====Hisuian Arcanine=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Rock
|HP=95
|Attack=115
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=80
|Speed=90
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1}}

====Hisuian Arcanine====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=400
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=400
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=1}}

===Learnset===
Arcanine and Hisuian Arcanine are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Raging Fury|Fire|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arcanine|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arcanine|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|2}}
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====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Arcanine=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Arcanine=====
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Quick Attack}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Arcanine====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=059|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=059|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Scorched Plains
|P1=No one can keep up with my speed!
|P2=My health has dropped to half. Better be careful.
|P3=It's no good... I can't build up my speed anymore...
|PL=All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Explore the last floor of a dungeon
|P1=I swear on my mane that I'll fight fair and square!
|P2=This is…only the beginning!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=3
|field=Burn
|loop=7
|MinEXP=140
|MaxEXP=190
|num=145
|browser=Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=066
|browser=It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|walk=1.19
|hp=57
|attack=82
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|Pad=Arcanine keeps the [[Granite Zone]] free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=059
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=059|num=439
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=227
|defense=166
|fast={{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Snarl}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Fang}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Psychic Fangs}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0059
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=When it feels it has found a supremely comfortable sleeping spot, Arcanine apparently sleeps just like an innocent child—though you'd never expect the pose given Arcanine's usual proud and regal appearance.
|sleepstyle1=Lying-Down Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sitting Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|pokemon=Growlithe
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Bean Sausage
|ingredient3=Moomoo Milk
|carrylimit=16
|skillname=Extra Helpful S
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×5 the usual help from a helper Pokémon.
}}
|}

====Hisuian Arcanine====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=059H
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=232
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}
|special={{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Arcanine====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Hisuian Arcanine====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0058Growlithe-Hisui
|name1=Growlithe
|form1=Hisuian Form
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Rock
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059Arcanine-Hisui
|name2=Arcanine
|form2=Hisuian Form
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Rock}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=059}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=059}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=059}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=059}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=059}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=059|crop=119}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=059|crop=94|PEcrop=164}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=059|form1=H|LAcrop=168}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0059|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|059|Arcanine}}

==In animation==
[[File:Diana Arcanine.png|thumb|250px|Arcanine in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Gary's Arcanine]]=====
Arcanine debuted in ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', under the ownership of {{Gary}}, who was first seen using it against {{an|Giovanni}} in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. It defeated Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}, despite the type disadvantage, but was then completely overwhelmed by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. It has made multiple reappearances since then as one of Gary's most commonly used Pokémon.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', [[Pete Pebbleman]] used an Arcanine during his battle against {{Ash}} at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. Despite the type disadvantage, Arcanine easily defeated {{AP|Kingler}} by dodging its {{m|Bubble}} attack and using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} then managed to defeat the Arcanine with {{m|Thunderbolt}} after its {{m|Fire Blast}} melted the Ice Field.

In ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]'', [[Keegan]] owned an Arcanine, while [[Ramona]] owned two others. Keegan's Arcanine was [[nickname]]d Arcky. The {{type|Fire}} Pokémon were used to deliver some [[Fire Stone]]s that were meant to be used as prizes for a local Fire Pokémon tournament. Keegan and Ramona later used their Arcanine to save Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} from falling off a cliff.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', [[Drew]] and {{an|May}} wanted to catch a female Arcanine for use in a [[Pokémon Contest]]. When it was discovered that she had a litter of {{p|Growlithe}} puppies to take care of, the two decided to leave Arcanine alone.

In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', [[Tucker]] owns an Arcanine. Nicknamed the "Fiery Fleet-Footed" Arcanine, it was used along with a {{p|Swampert}} to battle Ash and his {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Corphish}} at the [[Battle Dome]]. Both of Tucker's Pokémon were eventually defeated after a hard-fought battle.

In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', an Arcanine appeared under the ownership of [[Officer Jenny]]. Another Officer Jenny owned two Arcanine in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision!]]''.

In flashbacks in ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'', [[Marley]] used an Arcanine when she was first attacked by {{TRT}}, in order to send them blasting off. Later, she used Arcanine to escape when she was confronted by them again.

An Arcanine appeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', under the ownership of [[Liko]]'s grandmother [[Diana]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

====Minor appearances====
An Arcanine appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

An Arcanine appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', an Arcanine participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

An Arcanine appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]''.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Arcanine was in a field by [[Eggseter]].

In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', an Arcanine was a security guard for a penthouse.

Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', a [[Pokémon Stylist]]'s Arcanine participated in the [[Hearthome Collection]].

In ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', a Trainer's Arcanine participated in the fake ''[[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]]'' that {{TRT}} had set up.

An Arcanine appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP190|Arcanine|Ash's Pokédex|Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Growlithe}}. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine through its use of a [[Fire Stone]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG139|Arcanine|Ash's Pokédex|Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly it appears to be flying, and is known for its majestic [[cry]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Arcanine Animated Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Arcanine in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}}'s Arcanine battled a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s {{p|Seviper}} alongside [[Hugh]]'s {{p|Samurott}}.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Blue Arcanine PO.png|thumb|250px|Arcanine in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[Blaine]]'s Arcanine appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} used an Arcanine to battle {{OBP|Red|Origins}} at the Pokémon League.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:International Police Arcanine PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Arcanine in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG02|The Chase]]'', an [[International Police]] {{wp|SWAT}} team used an Arcanine during the raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. It melted one of the Gym's walls down with {{m|Flamethrower}}.

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Red Arcanine.png|thumb|250px|Arcanine in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
An Arcanine briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
An Arcanine appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Camper}}. It was used to challenge {{ga|Green}} to a battle and lost almost immediately.

===POKÉTOON===
{{ga|Red}}'s Arcanine appeared in a flashback in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]''.

[[File:Pokémon Concierge Kent Arcanine.png|thumb|left|250px|Arcanine in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
===Pokémon Concierge===
Arcanine debuted in ''[[PC08|Where I Belong]]'', under the ownership of [[Kent]]. Kent brought it with him while visiting the [[Pokémon Resort]], and it saved [[Haru]] during a rainstorm.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Crystal Archy.png|200px|thumb|Arcanine in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Gary's Arcanine}}
{{Gary}}'s Arcanine only appeared on the scoreboard in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Gary's Arcanine}}
Gary's main Pokémon is an Arcanine, which is usually used as a means of transportation. It debuted in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Archy}}
In ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', {{adv|Blaine}}'s Arcanine fought members of Team Rocket.

An Arcanine owned by [[Evan]] appeared in ''[[PS064|Putting It on the Line...Against Arcanine]]'', where it helped in {{pkmn|training}} Blaine's {{adv|Mewtwo}} by setting the rocks thrown by the trainer's Haunter on fire.

In ''[[PS116|Rock, Paper...Scizor]]'', {{adv|Blue}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{pkmn2|wild}} Arcanine. He added it to his [[Gym]] [[Party|team]] and trained it to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without his {{pkmn|Trainer}} present.

{{adv|Crystal}} has an Arcanine, nicknamed Archy, which first appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out with Slugma]]''. She uses him for transportation at times. He is able to hit targets fast and hard using {{m|Extreme Speed}}. As explained in a flashback in ''[[PS135|Lively Larvitar]]'', Arcanine was a wild Pokémon from [[Mt. Mortar]] whose left eye was injured five years before. The cause was revealed to be a {{p|Larvitar}} prankster, which Crystal later managed to catch, regaining the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of {{p|Suicune}}.

An Arcanine appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

[[Marley]] has an Arcanine that was first seen battling [[Buck]]'s {{p|Claydol}} in ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[Blaine]] sent out an Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in ''[[PM024|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!]]''.

{{PPM|Red}} was revealed to have caught an Arcanine, as seen in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Arcanine is [[Blaine]]'s main battling Pokémon. It went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Charmeleon}} in [[PZ08]] and lost.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Arcanine (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Arcanine appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arcanine appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. The Spirit Battle is against a giant {{sbw|Duck Hunt}} on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Gaur Plain}}, which has a lava floor. Duck Hunt is also faster than normal.

==Trivia==
[[File:Legendary Pokémon engravings EP002.png|thumb|250px|Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and Arcanine in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'']]
* Arcanine has the highest base stat total of any Pokémon which has [[Evolution|evolved]] by [[Evolution stone]].
*Arcanine can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Ninetales}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that are the second stage in a two-stage evolutionary line which evolve via a [[Fire Stone]]. Arcanine is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} while Ninetales is to Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Arcanine has a 75% chance of being male while Ninetales has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, and can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}}. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Arcanine on the ''{{wp|shisa}}'', Ninetales on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}''. Both also have their own [[regional form]]s, with Arcanine having a Hisuian Form while Ninetales has an Alolan Form.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Arcanine was originally known as ''Blaze''.
* Despite the [[Pokémon category]] name, Arcanine is not an actual [[Legendary Pokémon]]. It is the only Pokémon species to have "Legendary Pokémon" as the Pokémon category.
** However, Arcanine was seen in an engraving along with [[legendary birds]] {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Zapdos}} in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''.
* Many of Arcanine's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]]—starting with the one in the Japanese {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red}}—[[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|reference the real world]], specifically {{wp|China}}.
* Arcanine and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|male-female ratio of 3:1]] that aren't in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* Hisuian Arcanine and its pre-evolved form were designed by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1500305951479324673 Tweet by 水谷恵 (@megtany).] Posted on March 6, 2022.</ref>
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}'s internal code, Hisuian Arcanine's [[Hidden Ability]] is {{a|Justified}} instead of {{a|Rock Head}}.

===Origin===
Arcanine may be based on the {{wp|Ryukuan people|Ryukyuan}} シーサー ''{{wp|shisa}}'', or 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', mythical creatures that resemble a mix between {{wp|lion}}s and {{wp|dog}}s, who are often depicted with dragon-like features. Given its earliest Pokédex entries state it's from China, however, it may more precisely derive from the 獅 ''{{wp|Chinese guardian lion}}''. Statues of ''komainu'' in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of {{wp|tiger}}s. It could also be based on the ''{{wp|xiezhi}}'', a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 {{wp|Kai Ken}}.

In its Hisuian Form, its {{t|Rock}} typing and appearance may be based on the ''komainu'' statues. Its ankle fur and tail resemble {{wp|Plume (fluid dynamics)|plume}}s of smoke.

====Name origin====
Arcanine may be a combination of ''arcane'' and ''{{wp|canine}}''.

Windie may refer to ''wind'' or ''windy'', reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by {{m|Extreme Speed}} being its [[signature move]] in [[Generation II]].

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=ウインディ ''Windie''|jameaning=From ''wind'' or ''windy''
|fr=Arcanin|frmeaning=Similar to English name
|es=Arcanine|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Arkani|demeaning=From arcane, ''{{tt|canis|Latin for 'dog'}}'', and ''{{tt|Vulkan|volcano}}''
|it=Arcanine|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=윈디 ''Windi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=風速狗 / 风速狗 ''Fēngsùgǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|風速 / 风速 ''fēngsù''|wind speed}} and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}}
|zh_yue=風速狗 ''Fūngchūkgáu''{{tt|*|Games}} 奉神犬 ''Fuhngsānhyún''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|風速 ''fūngchūk''|wind speed}} and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}} From {{tt|奉神 ''fuhngsān''|to serve a deity}} and {{tt|犬 ''hyún''|dog}}
|pt_br=Arcanine|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=आर्केनाइन ''Arcanine''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Arkaninas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Арканайн ''Arkanayn''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=วินดี ''Windi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Gary's Arcanine]]
* [[Archy]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Hisuian forms}}
{{Ancient Hero Pokémon}}

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Growlithe (Pokémon)

2026-05-12T23:21:02Z

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'''Growlithe''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ガーディ''' ''Gardie'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Arcanine}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Hisui]], Growlithe has a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Rock}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Hisuian Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.

==Biology==
Growlithe is a quadrupedal {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is beige, as is an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round and triangular ears with beige interiors. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. Each paw has a brown pad.

Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. In particular, it has been known to fight with {{p|Rockruff}} over territory. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. It has a long history with people, as its bones have been found in Stone Age ruins. In the wild, Growlithe can be commonly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy plains}}.

Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. It can smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable Growlithe's sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]''. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Growlithe is known to bark at anyone who approaches it while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

===Forms===
Growlithe has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe.

In [[Hisui]], Growlithe's fur is dark orange-red, while its mane and tail are light gray, and its muzzle is a light tan. The fur is made out of igneous rock components. Its mane covers its eyes and extends below its head, ending with three curls. Its ears are round and square with light orange-red interiors. It has a small horn made of rock on its head, and its tail is curly.

Growlithe's Hisuian form is the result of it being exposed to volcanic activity within the coastal highlands it lives in during Hisui's early times. Hisuian Growlithe's soft and insulated fur allows it to survive the cold weather of Hisui. Although Hisuian Growlithe's horn is made of rock, it is fragile and breaks easily, so the Pokémon rarely uses its horn unless needed. Hisuian Growlithe live in pairs, and are known to be vigilant when guarding their territory. Hisuian Growlithe take much longer to bond with humans because they have lived apart from humans for a long time.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/growlithe/ Hisuian Growlithe | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref>

===Evolution===
Growlithe evolves into {{p|Arcanine}}.

{{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe evolves into Hisuian Arcanine.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Hisuian Growlithe'''
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Palina#Pokémon|Two Hisuian]] [[Noble Pokémon|Growlithe]] are supporting characters and one being a boss in the game. One of them is the pup of the previous Noble Arcanine, and by extension, a descendant of the Hisuian Arcanine that the [[Ancient hero]] had befriended ages ago, and the other one is his friend owned by [[Palina]]. Since the previous Lord had died, Arcanine's son later evolved into an Arcanine himself, succeeding his father as the new Noble and being beloved by the people of [[Hisui]] region along with the other {{pkmn2|noble}} and {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}.
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Teal Mask]]: [[Perrin#Pokémon|Hisuian Growlithe]] is a minor character in the games. He's one of the few known Hisuian Growlithe known to be alive in the present. He's owned by [[Perrin]] along with his little brother, who's later given to the player.
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Growlithe|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. She can use her strong sense of smell to track down traces of scent.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It's both clever and loyal, but if a stranger tries to invade its territory, it barks threateningly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It looks cute, but when you approach another Trainer's Growlithe, it will bark at you and bite.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=While it's quite friendly toward humans once it's grown used to them, in the wild it must be quite fierce to defend its territory from Rockruff.}}
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====In events====
=====Growlithe=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Growlithe|English|United States|32|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Growlithe}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Growlithe|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Growlithe}}
|}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|Teresa Roca's Hisuian Growlithe|All|Online|26|February 25 to June 1, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Teresa Roca's Hisuian Growlithe}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|Hisui's Hisuian Growlithe|All|Online|30|August 18 to October 31, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Hisui's Hisuian Growlithe}}
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===Held items===
====Growlithe====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Emerald}}, Growlithe can only be found in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Burnt Berry|25|image=None.png|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=4}}
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{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
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====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Rawst Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Growlithe=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=55
|Attack=70
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=50
|Speed=60
|Special=50
}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Rock
|HP=60
|Attack=75
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=50
|Speed=55
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Growlithe====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1}}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=400
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=400
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=1}}

===Learnset===
Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|2}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
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====Special moves====
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{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
====Growlithe====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|body=1
|rate=10.6
|area=Scorched Plains
|P1=I'll protect my master!
|P2=My HP is getting down to half.
|P3=I'm sorry... I can't protect my master much longer...
|PL=Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Find Growlithe's precious belonging
|P1=Play with me! ♪ Graaaaw!
|P2=*whine* It's so hard…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=4
|MinEXP=26
|MaxEXP=31
|num=144
|browser=Growlithe is a lively Pokémon that breathes embers while scampering about.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=065
|browser=It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|walk=1.25
|hp=49
|attack=71
|defense=47
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|num=438
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evocandy=50
|stamina=146
|attack=136
|defense=93
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Growlithe
|name=Growlithe
|rarity=gold
|icon=0058
|cookie=Growlithe
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts=
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=125
|puzzlescorelv25=365
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks in two rows to the left.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks in two rows to the left.
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Dutch Oven
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Tea
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Dutch Oven
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Growlithe
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0058
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=It is very protective of its territory. If you see a cute Growlithe asleep and approach it without caution, you may end up on the receiving end of some dozy barking—and learn your lesson the painful way.
|sleepstyle1=Stretching Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sitting Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Fire Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Fire Stone}} ×1
|pokemon=Growlithe
|candyNum=80
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Bean Sausage
|ingredient3=Moomoo Milk
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Extra Helpful S
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×5 the usual help from a helper Pokémon.
}}
|}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058H
|hatch=7 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=142
|defense=92
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Growlithe====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0058Growlithe-Hisui
|name1=Growlithe
|form1=Hisuian Form
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Rock
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059Arcanine-Hisui
|name2=Arcanine
|form2=Hisuian Form
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Rock}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=058|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=058|crop=58|PEcrop=118}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=058|form1=H|LAcrop=126}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0058|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|058|Growlithe}}

==In animation==
[[File:Growlie.png|thumb|250px|Growlithe in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Perrin Growlithe anime.png|thumb|250px|Hisuian Growlithe in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Growlie]]=====
[[James]] had a pet Growlithe [[nickname]]d Growlie, which he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home. Despite this, it remains loyal to James. It first appeared in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]''.

=====[[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]=====
Growlithe have been frequently used as police dogs by [[Officer Jenny]] prior to {{aniseries|BW}}. The Officer Jenny of [[Fula City]] also has a Growlithe, as seen in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', which is set in a timeline different from the main series.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', [[Lara Laramie]]'s Growlithe battled {{Ash}} while defending a {{p|Tauros}} from a ranch that he mistakenly tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', [[Morrison]] used a Growlithe in his [[Ever Grande Conference]] battle against [[Gavin]], where it was defeated by {{p|Marowak}}. During his battle against Ash, Morrison's reluctance to fight his friend led Growlithe to be defeated by {{AP|Corphish}}.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', an Arcanine was taking care of a whole litter of Growlithe. [[Drew]] and {{an|May}} attempted to catch the Arcanine, but after finding the Growlithe litter, they decided to leave it alone.

In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', [[Tedesco]]'s Growlithe helped defend Ash and {{ashfr}} when [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Vanillite}}'s attacked them.

A {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe made its physical animated series debut in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'' under the ownership of [[Perrin]]. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. It reappeared in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'' and ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Growlithe debuted in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', where it was seen in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Growlithe was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Growlithe were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] controlled a Growlithe at [[Mandarin Island North]].

In ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', an expedition crew led by [[Nurse Joy]] owned two Growlithe. They helped alert the group when boulders began to rain down on them.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Growlithe sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A Growlithe appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]'', under the ownership of some security guards in [[Palm Hills]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Growlithe participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', a Growlithe acted as a security guard for a penthouse.

Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Growlithe appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Growlithe competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'' and ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.

In ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'', a Growlithe was living at an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW138}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

A Growlithe appeared in [[BWS01]].

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

Two Trainers Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', a Growlithe gave some {{Berries}} to a group of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}}.

Six Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''. One of them reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Four Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Growlithe was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]''.

A student's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM119|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Growlithe took part in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Ash's fantasy in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growtlithe appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.

In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe was in a video.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]''.

Two Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'' in a fantasy, doing police work alongside Ash and [[Goh]].

A Hisuian Growlithe appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Growlithe appeared during a flashback.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} appeared as a Growlithe during a flashback.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

A Student's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', as part of the guard Pokémon protecting [[Exceed]] Museum.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP033|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP054|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP153|Growlithe|Dawn's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Growlithe PO.png|thumb|250px|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', a Growlithe was at the Pokémon House in [[Lavender Town]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:International Police Growlithe PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG02|The Chase]]'', [[Looker]] used a Growlithe during the raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. It accompanied Looker in his search for [[Giovanni]] and investigated the traces of explosives at the Gym's battlefield.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Growlithe briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it was trapped in a cave.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blaine Growlithe Adventures.png|200px|thumb|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to his animated counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Growlithe. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[Kiaraway]], a Trainer who specializes in collecting Fire-type Pokémon, owns a Growlithe. It appeared in ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'', {{adv|Blaine}} has a Growlithe, which he used to track the scent given off by the cloth fragments Miles took from a frozen form of {{adv|Red}} at [[Mt. Moon]].

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Growlithe was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Growlithe appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PASV07|Fierce Battle! The Stony Cliff Titan!!]]'' and ''[[PASV08|Acquisition! New Ability: Dash!!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in [[PASV15]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Koya]]'s Growlithe first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Growlithe appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]], where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{OBP|Soul|PCC}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Growlithe appeared in [[PZ05]].

==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Multiple Growlithe appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* The beta {{DL|Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon names}} in {{2v2|Red|Blue}} list Growlithe as ''Flamie''.
* Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Vulpix}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that evolve once via a [[Fire Stone]]. Growlithe is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} while Vulpix is to Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}}, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Growlithe on the ''{{wp|shisa}}'', Vulpix on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}''. Both also have their own [[regional form]]s, with Growlithe having a Hisuian Form while Vulpix has an Alolan Form.
* Growlithe shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Rockruff}}, {{p|Yamper}}, {{p|Fidough}}, and {{p|Pombon}}. They are all known as the Puppy Pokémon.
** {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe shares its category with {{p|Sentret}} and {{p|Patrat}}. They are all known as the Scout Pokémon.
* Growlithe and its evolved form are the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|male-female ratio of 3:1]] that aren't in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* Through {{DL|List of battle glitches in Generation I|Evolution stone bypassing|a glitch}} in the [[Generation I]] games, Pokémon that would normally require an [[Evolution stone]] to evolve can be evolved without it, provided that the Pokémon levels up in the battle and the player has sent out a specific Pokémon in the same battle. In the case of the [[Thunder Stone]], this Pokémon is Growlithe.
* Hisuian Growlithe and its evolved form were designed by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1500305951479324673 Tweet by 水谷恵 (@megtany).] Posted on March 6, 2022.</ref>
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Growlithe's Hidden Ability is {{a|Justified}} instead of {{a|Rock Head}}.
* Hisuian Growlithe and Hisuian {{p|Braviary}} were the first [[Hisuian form]]s to be officially revealed.

===Origin===
Growlithe may be based on Japanese statues called 獅子 ''{{wp|shisa}}'' that resemble a mix between {{wp|lion}}s and {{wp|dog}}s. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 ''{{wp|Chinese guardian lions|shī}}'' or Japanese 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', which are guardian statues that also resemble lion and dog mixes and are sometimes incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both ''shisa'' and ''shī'' statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of {{wp|tiger}}s. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 {{wp|Kai Ken}}.

In its Hisuian Form, its {{t|Rock}} typing and appearance may be based on the ''komainu'' statues.

====Name origin====
Growlithe may be a combination of ''[[Wiktionary:growl#English|growl]]'' and ''[[Wiktionary:lithe#English|lithe]]'' (flexible).

Gardie may refer to its abilities as a {{wp|guard dog|guard dog}}, as a corruption of ''[[Wiktionary:guard#English|guard]]'' or ''[[Wiktionary:guardian#English|guardian]]'', with the suffix ''[[Wiktionary:-ie#English|‑ie]]'' (forming nouns or names, often [[Wiktionary:diminutive#Adjective|diminutive]], [[Wiktionary:affectionate#Adjective|affectionate]] or [[Wiktionary:colloquial#Adjective|colloquial]]) applied.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=ガーディ ''Gardie''|jameaning=From ''guardian'' or ''guard dog''
|fr=Caninos|frmeaning=From ''canine''
|es=Growlithe|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Fukano|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Funke|spark}}'', ''{{tt|canis|Latin for "dog"}}'' and ''{{tt|Vulkan|volcano}}''
|it=Growlithe|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=가디 ''Gadi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=卡蒂狗 ''Kǎdìgǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}}
|zh_yue=卡蒂狗 ''Kādaigáu''{{tt|*|Games}} 護主犬 ''Wuhjyúhyún''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}} From {{tt|護主犬 ''wuhjyú-hyún''|guard dog}}
|pt_br=Growlithe|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=ग्राउलिथ ''Growlithe''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Graulitas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Гроулит ''Groulit''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=การ์ดี ''Kadi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Growlie]]
* [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Growlithe (Detective Pikachu)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Growlithe (Pokémon)

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'''Growlithe''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ガーディ''' ''Gardie'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Arcanine}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Hisui]], Growlithe has a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Rock}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Hisuian Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.

==Biology==
Growlithe is a quadrupedal {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is beige, as is an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round and triangular ears with beige interiors. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. Each paw has a brown pad.

Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. In particular, it has been known to fight with {{p|Rockruff}} over territory. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. It has a long history with people, as its bones have been found in Stone Age ruins. In the wild, Growlithe can be commonly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy plains}}.

Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. It can smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable Growlithe's sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]''. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Growlithe is known to bark at anyone who approaches it while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

===Forms===
Growlithe has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe.

In [[Hisui]], Growlithe's fur is dark orange-red, while its mane and tail are light gray, and its muzzle is a light tan. The fur is made out of igneous rock components. Its mane covers its eyes and extends below its head, ending with three curls. Its ears are round and square with light orange-red interiors. It has a small horn made of rock on its head, and its tail is curly.

Growlithe's Hisuian form is the result of it being exposed to volcanic activity within the coastal highlands it lives in during Hisui's early times. Hisuian Growlithe's soft and insulated fur allows it to survive the cold weather of Hisui. Although Hisuian Growlithe's horn is made of rock, it is fragile and breaks easily, so the Pokémon rarely uses its horn unless needed. Hisuian Growlithe live in pairs, and are known to be vigilant when guarding their territory. Hisuian Growlithe take much longer to bond with humans because they have lived apart from humans for a long time.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/growlithe/ Hisuian Growlithe | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref>

===Evolution===
Growlithe evolves into {{p|Arcanine}}.

{{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe evolves into Hisuian Arcanine.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Hisuian Growlithe'''
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Palina#Pokémon|Two Hisuian]] [[Noble Pokémon|Growlithe]] are supporting characters and one being a boss in the game. One of them is the pup of the previous Noble Arcanine, and by extension, a descendant of the Hisuian Arcanine that the [[Ancient hero]] had befriended ages ago, and the other one is his friend owned by [[Palina]]. Since the previous Lord had died, Arcanine's son later evolved into an Arcanine himself, succeeding his father as the new Noble and being beloved by the people of [[Hisui]] region along with the other {{pkmn2|noble}} and {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}.
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Teal Mask]]: [[Perrin#Pokémon|Hisuian Growlithe]] is a minor character in the games. He's one of the few known Hisuian Growlithe known to be alive in the present. He's owned by [[Perrin]] along with his little brother, who's later given to the player.
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Growlithe|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. She can use her strong sense of smell to track down traces of scent.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=058}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Friendly and loyal, but also jealously protective of its territory. Carelessly approaching it may result in a bite.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=127}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=058}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Growlithe</sc> has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this {{ScPkmn}} won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its superb sense of smell ensures that this {{ScPkmn}} won't forget any scent, no matter what. It uses its sense of smell to detect the emotions of others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=129}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=051|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Growlithe has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this Pokémon won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=052|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=064|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=058}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It's both clever and loyal, but if a stranger tries to invade its territory, it barks threateningly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It looks cute, but when you approach another Trainer's Growlithe, it will bark at you and bite.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=While it's quite friendly toward humans once it's grown used to them, in the wild it must be quite fierce to defend its territory from Rockruff.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It has lived alongside humans since ages ago. Its bones have been found in excavations of ruins from the Stone Age.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=070|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=150}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is a Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Growlithe}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=They patrol their territory in pairs. I believe the igneous rock components in the fur of this species are the result of volcanic activity in its habitat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=213|reg2=Kitakami|num2=78|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=It's very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=088}}
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| Growlithe in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Growlithe in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Growlithe in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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====In events====
=====Growlithe=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Growlithe|English|United States|32|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Growlithe}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Growlithe|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Growlithe}}
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=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|Teresa Roca's Hisuian Growlithe|All|Online|26|February 25 to June 1, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Teresa Roca's Hisuian Growlithe}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|Hisui's Hisuian Growlithe|All|Online|30|August 18 to October 31, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Hisui's Hisuian Growlithe}}
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===Held items===
====Growlithe====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Emerald}}, Growlithe can only be found in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Burnt Berry|25|image=None.png|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{soulsilver color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
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====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Rawst Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Growlithe=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=55
|Attack=70
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=50
|Speed=60
|Special=50
}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Rock
|HP=60
|Attack=75
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=50
|Speed=55
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Growlithe====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1}}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=400
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=400
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=1}}

===Learnset===
Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Growlithe=====
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Hisuian Growlithe=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Growlithe|Fire|Rock|8}}
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====Special moves====
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{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
====Growlithe====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|body=1
|rate=10.6
|area=Scorched Plains
|P1=I'll protect my master!
|P2=My HP is getting down to half.
|P3=I'm sorry... I can't protect my master much longer...
|PL=Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Find Growlithe's precious belonging
|P1=Play with me! ♪ Graaaaw!
|P2=*whine* It's so hard…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=4
|MinEXP=26
|MaxEXP=31
|num=144
|browser=Growlithe is a lively Pokémon that breathes embers while scampering about.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=065
|browser=It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|walk=1.25
|hp=49
|attack=71
|defense=47
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=058|num=438
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evocandy=50
|stamina=146
|attack=136
|defense=93
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Growlithe
|name=Growlithe
|rarity=gold
|icon=0058
|cookie=Growlithe
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts=
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=125
|puzzlescorelv25=365
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=30
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks in two rows to the left.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks in two rows to the left.
|spgimmicklv3=Marshmallow
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Dutch Oven
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Tea
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Dutch Oven
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Growlithe
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|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0058
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=It is very protective of its territory. If you see a cute Growlithe asleep and approach it without caution, you may end up on the receiving end of some dozy barking—and learn your lesson the painful way.
|sleepstyle1=Stretching Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sitting Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Fire Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Fire Stone}} ×1
|pokemon=Growlithe
|candyNum=80
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Bean Sausage
|ingredient3=Moomoo Milk
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Extra Helpful S
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×5 the usual help from a helper Pokémon.
}}
|}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=058H
|hatch=7 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Growlithe
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=142
|defense=92
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Growlithe====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Hisuian Growlithe====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Rock
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0058Growlithe-Hisui
|name1=Growlithe
|form1=Hisuian Form
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Rock
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0059Arcanine-Hisui
|name2=Arcanine
|form2=Hisuian Form
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Rock}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=058}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=058|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=058|crop=58|PEcrop=118}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=058|form1=H|LAcrop=126}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0058|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|058|Growlithe}}

==In animation==
[[File:Growlie.png|thumb|250px|Growlithe in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Perrin Growlithe anime.png|thumb|250px|Hisuian Growlithe in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Growlie]]=====
[[James]] had a pet Growlithe [[nickname]]d Growlie, which he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home. Despite this, it remains loyal to James. It first appeared in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]''.

=====[[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]=====
Growlithe have been frequently used as police dogs by [[Officer Jenny]] prior to {{aniseries|BW}}. The Officer Jenny of [[Fula City]] also has a Growlithe, as seen in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', which is set in a timeline different from the main series.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', [[Lara Laramie]]'s Growlithe battled {{Ash}} while defending a {{p|Tauros}} from a ranch that he mistakenly tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', [[Morrison]] used a Growlithe in his [[Ever Grande Conference]] battle against [[Gavin]], where it was defeated by {{p|Marowak}}. During his battle against Ash, Morrison's reluctance to fight his friend led Growlithe to be defeated by {{AP|Corphish}}.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', an Arcanine was taking care of a whole litter of Growlithe. [[Drew]] and {{an|May}} attempted to catch the Arcanine, but after finding the Growlithe litter, they decided to leave it alone.

In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', [[Tedesco]]'s Growlithe helped defend Ash and {{ashfr}} when [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Vanillite}}'s attacked them.

A {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe made its physical animated series debut in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'' under the ownership of [[Perrin]]. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. It reappeared in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'' and ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Growlithe debuted in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', where it was seen in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Growlithe was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Growlithe were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] controlled a Growlithe at [[Mandarin Island North]].

In ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', an expedition crew led by [[Nurse Joy]] owned two Growlithe. They helped alert the group when boulders began to rain down on them.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Growlithe sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A Growlithe appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]'', under the ownership of some security guards in [[Palm Hills]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Growlithe participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', a Growlithe acted as a security guard for a penthouse.

Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Growlithe appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Growlithe competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'' and ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.

In ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'', a Growlithe was living at an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW138}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

A Growlithe appeared in [[BWS01]].

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

Two Trainers Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', a Growlithe gave some {{Berries}} to a group of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}}.

Six Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''. One of them reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Four Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Growlithe was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]''.

A student's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM119|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Growlithe took part in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Ash's fantasy in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.

Two Trainers' Growtlithe appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.

In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', a Trainer's Growlithe was in a video.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]''.

Two Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'' in a fantasy, doing police work alongside Ash and [[Goh]].

A Hisuian Growlithe appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Growlithe appeared during a flashback.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} appeared as a Growlithe during a flashback.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

A Student's Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', as part of the guard Pokémon protecting [[Exceed]] Museum.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP033|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP054|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP153|Growlithe|Dawn's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Growlithe PO.png|thumb|250px|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', a Growlithe was at the Pokémon House in [[Lavender Town]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:International Police Growlithe PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG02|The Chase]]'', [[Looker]] used a Growlithe during the raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. It accompanied Looker in his search for [[Giovanni]] and investigated the traces of explosives at the Gym's battlefield.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Growlithe briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it was trapped in a cave.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blaine Growlithe Adventures.png|200px|thumb|Growlithe in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to his animated counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Growlithe. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[Kiaraway]], a Trainer who specializes in collecting Fire-type Pokémon, owns a Growlithe. It appeared in ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'', {{adv|Blaine}} has a Growlithe, which he used to track the scent given off by the cloth fragments Miles took from a frozen form of {{adv|Red}} at [[Mt. Moon]].

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Growlithe was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Growlithe appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[PASV07|Fierce Battle! The Stony Cliff Titan!!]]'' and ''[[PASV08|Acquisition! New Ability: Dash!!]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in [[PASV15]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Koya]]'s Growlithe first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Growlithe appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]], where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{OBP|Soul|PCC}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Growlithe appeared in [[PZ05]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Growlithe (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Multiple Growlithe appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* The beta {{DL|Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon names}} in {{2v2|Red|Blue}} list Growlithe as ''Flamie''.
* Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Vulpix}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that evolve once via a [[Fire Stone]]. Growlithe is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} while Vulpix is to Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}}, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Growlithe on the ''{{wp|shisa}}'', Vulpix on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}''. Both also have their own [[regional forms]], with Growlithe having a Hisuian Form while Vulpix has an Alolan Form.
* Growlithe shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Rockruff}}, {{p|Yamper}}, {{p|Fidough}}, and {{p|Pombon}}. They are all known as the Puppy Pokémon.
** {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe shares its category with {{p|Sentret}} and {{p|Patrat}}. They are all known as the Scout Pokémon.
* Growlithe and its evolved form are the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|male-female ratio of 3:1]] that aren't in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* Through {{DL|List of battle glitches in Generation I|Evolution stone bypassing|a glitch}} in the [[Generation I]] games, Pokémon that would normally require an [[Evolution stone]] to evolve can be evolved without it, provided that the Pokémon levels up in the battle and the player has sent out a specific Pokémon in the same battle. In the case of the [[Thunder Stone]], this Pokémon is Growlithe.
* Hisuian Growlithe and its evolved form were designed by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1500305951479324673 Tweet by 水谷恵 (@megtany).] Posted on March 6, 2022.</ref>
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Growlithe's Hidden Ability is {{a|Justified}} instead of {{a|Rock Head}}.
* Hisuian Growlithe and Hisuian {{p|Braviary}} were the first [[Hisuian form]]s to be officially revealed.

===Origin===
Growlithe may be based on Japanese statues called 獅子 ''{{wp|shisa}}'' that resemble a mix between {{wp|lion}}s and {{wp|dog}}s. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 ''{{wp|Chinese guardian lions|shī}}'' or Japanese 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', which are guardian statues that also resemble lion and dog mixes and are sometimes incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both ''shisa'' and ''shī'' statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of {{wp|tiger}}s. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 {{wp|Kai Ken}}.

In its Hisuian Form, its {{t|Rock}} typing and appearance may be based on the ''komainu'' statues.

====Name origin====
Growlithe may be a combination of ''[[Wiktionary:growl#English|growl]]'' and ''[[Wiktionary:lithe#English|lithe]]'' (flexible).

Gardie may refer to its abilities as a {{wp|guard dog|guard dog}}, as a corruption of ''[[Wiktionary:guard#English|guard]]'' or ''[[Wiktionary:guardian#English|guardian]]'', with the suffix ''[[Wiktionary:-ie#English|‑ie]]'' (forming nouns or names, often [[Wiktionary:diminutive#Adjective|diminutive]], [[Wiktionary:affectionate#Adjective|affectionate]] or [[Wiktionary:colloquial#Adjective|colloquial]]) applied.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=ガーディ ''Gardie''|jameaning=From ''guardian'' or ''guard dog''
|fr=Caninos|frmeaning=From ''canine''
|es=Growlithe|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Fukano|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Funke|spark}}'', ''{{tt|canis|Latin for "dog"}}'' and ''{{tt|Vulkan|volcano}}''
|it=Growlithe|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=가디 ''Gadi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=卡蒂狗 ''Kǎdìgǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}}
|zh_yue=卡蒂狗 ''Kādaigáu''{{tt|*|Games}} 護主犬 ''Wuhjyúhyún''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|狗 ''gǒu''|dog}} From {{tt|護主犬 ''wuhjyú-hyún''|guard dog}}
|pt_br=Growlithe|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=ग्राउलिथ ''Growlithe''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Graulitas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Гроулит ''Groulit''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=การ์ดี ''Kadi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Growlie]]
* [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Growlithe (Detective Pikachu)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
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==External links==
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May (anime)

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'''May''' (Japanese: '''ハルカ''' ''Haruka'') is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Petalburg City]] and a former {{ashfr|traveling companion}} of {{Ash}}. She is the daughter of [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]], and her [[first partner Pokémon]] was a {{TP|May|Torchic}} given to her by [[Professor Birch]].

Initially on a {{pkmn|journey}} to meet new places, May found her true calling in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and made it her goal to become a [[Top Coordinator]]. She traveled through [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] with Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and her little brother, [[Max]].

==In animation==
===History===
====''Pokémon the Series''====
=====Pre-series=====
[[File:Younger May.png|thumb|220px|May during her childhood]]
May grew up in [[Petalburg City]] in the [[Hoenn]] region with her parents, [[Caroline]] and Petalburg [[Gym Leader]] [[Norman]], and brother, [[Max]]. As revealed in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', May, when she was younger, was playing in the water with some {{p|Tentacool}}, but found herself surrounded by a horde of them. However, when her parents saw this, Caroline tried to catch her because she had mistaken her for a Tentacool. Ever since that experience, May developed a dislike and fear of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

====={{aniseries|RS}}=====
Years later in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', May was old enough to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], but she used it as an excuse just so she could travel, even though everyone expected her to follow in her father Norman's footsteps. However, after seeing a [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', she decided to become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] instead. Since May initially knew almost nothing about Pokémon or [[move|attack]]s, Ash assumed the role of her mentor. She gradually gained experience through her {{pkmn|journey}} and practice with Ash.

As a Coordinator, May was able to learn more about Pokémon and form stronger bonds with them. In ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', after winning the {{to|Fallarbor}} Contest, May told her {{TP|May|Beautifly}} that she loved it. This is an example of her growth — from someone who initially disliked Pokémon to someone who cared deeply for them.

With her {{cat|May's Pokémon|Pokémon}}, May was able to come up with different [[Contest combination|attack combinations]] to use during her [[Contest Battle]]s. For instance, she would use her {{TP|May|Combusken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} and her {{TP|May|Squirtle}}'s {{m|Bubble}} to create a combination of fire and water, dubbed "Fire and Water Whirlwind" by [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]], after witnessing [[Tucker]] use it against Ash with a combination of {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. This even made a [[Harley|rival]] of hers angry, thinking she thought he was not worthy of the move as May did not use it against him.

She also developed a love for making her own [[Pokéblock]]s with recipes that she thought up, including ones called "May's Purple Surprise" and "May's Pink Surprise" (Japanese: ''Haruka's Delicious'' and ''Haruka's Delicious 2''). Unfortunately, the only ones who liked her "Purple Surprise" were her {{TP|May|Munchlax}} and [[Jessie]]. Her "Pink Surprise" came from the recipe {{an|Professor Oak}} uses to make [[Ash's Snorlax]]'s {{pkmn|food}}. Thus, after May [[AG118|first fed]] it to her Munchlax, it was automatically made full. This Pokéblock was regularly used to feed Munchlax in order to prevent it from eating the food of others.

[[File:Drew and May.png|thumb|left|220px|May and Drew]]
During her journey, she found a [[rival]] in [[Drew]], a skilled and sometimes arrogant Coordinator. Drew became one of her main inspirations to try harder to sharpen her skills as a Coordinator. At first, Drew had claimed that May had "no style" as a Coordinator, but by the end of May's second Contest campaign, when she defeated him in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], he recognized her growth and skill. Another rival of hers, [[Harley]], is a flamboyant man who goes to extremes to beat May and has no qualms about cheating or using unfair tactics. An example of Harley's depravity was seen in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', when he recorded Max telling him a story from May's childhood. May had been wearing a blue swimming cap in the ocean, and her mother had mistaken her for a {{p|Tentacool}} from afar and attempted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} May with one of her {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Harley played the recording of this story during the [[Izabe Island]] Pokémon Contest to embarrass May into losing. May was able to beat Harley in the end, but she claimed that she had never been more humiliated. Another example is when Harley joined forces with {{TRT}} in an attempt to sabotage May's performance with Combusken, which ended up contributing to a more dazzling appeal.

At the Kanto Grand Festival, May also competed against [[Solidad]], an experienced Coordinator to whom she lost in the semifinals. At the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', she left to compete with Drew, Harley, and Solidad in the [[Johto]] [[region]], aiming to find her own battling style. The decision to stop traveling with Ash was an important one for May's character. Because Ash played the role of a mentor to her through most of the series, she was largely influenced by his offensive battle style. By the end of their journey through Kanto, May had realized that an offensive style was not necessarily the best for her and for Contests. Her constant use of dazzling attacks ultimately proved to be her downfall at the Kanto Grand Festival, when Solidad was able to recognize and counter these moves by leading May to attack and then successfully dodging. Her goal to find her own style was therefore also a goal to improve her Contest Battle skills and ultimately become a [[Top Coordinator]].

May has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in Hoenn, Kanto and Johto. She also has a personal [[List of Japanese ending themes|theme song]], ''[[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]]'', performed by [[KAORI.]]. It was first used as background music in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]'' and was used multiple times after that during May's Contest [[Appeal|performances]] and [[Contest Battle|battles]]. The song became the ending theme of the show between ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]'' and ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|220px|May in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
====={{aniseries|DP}}=====
May reappeared from ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' to ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' to participate in the [[Wallace Cup]]. During this period, she wore her {{ga|May|game counterpart}}'s outfit from {{game|Emerald}}. She shared that many of her Pokémon had [[Evolution|evolved]] and that she had already won three Johto [[Ribbon]]s. {{an|Dawn}} recognized May upon meeting her and said that some people in the [[Sinnoh]] region called her the "Princess of Hoenn", causing May to blush.

In ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', May spoke with Ash and Brock about her journey in Johto, and revealed that her {{p|Eevee}} had evolved into {{TP|May|Glaceon}} shortly before meeting them. Before starting training for the Wallace Cup, May suggested everyone go to the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] on the [[Valor Lakefront]]. where they participated in a series of Tag Battles to earn a right to an exclusive meal. Before May and Dawn started their battles, {{TRT}} had stolen the food supply, this motivated May to help find the food and when they found it, May and Dawn battled [[Jessie]] and [[James]], defeating them easily.
[[File:Ash May Split Ribbon.png|left|thumb|220px|May and Ash holding their halves of the Terracotta Ribbon]]
Once everything was resolved, May and Dawn had their battles against [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]], winning using a combination of {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Fire}} moves. At the end of the night, May remembered with Ash the moment they both competed for the [[Ribbon]] of [[Terracotta Town]], and together with Dawn, May discovered that Ash was also interested in the competition.

During the Wallace Cup, May showed the new battle style that she had come up with after leaving Ash, battling against Dawn's rival [[Zoey]] and winning using her Beautifly. She made it all the way to the finals but narrowly lost to Dawn in the end. Afterwards, May returned to Johto to resume competing in Contests there.

May reappeared in a picture on {{an|Brock}}'s memory wall in the special episode [[DPS02]].

====={{aniseries|BW}}=====
[[File:May Max JN.png|thumb|250px|May in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
May reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.

====={{aniseries|JN}}=====
May reappeared in a flashback of the Wallace Cup in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', alongside Dawn. In the same episode, [[Chloe]] wore a [[Contest Costume]] that {{an|Serena}} mentioned was worn by the "Princess of Hoenn", referencing May's nickname.

In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', May was revealed to have returned to [[Hoenn]] when she appeared alongside Max, Serena, and [[Lisia]], watching Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Leon}}. Soon after, when {{AP|Pikachu}} was at the limit of his strength, May, Max, and Serena were shown to be anxious about the state of the battle, each holding on to another for comfort.

====''I Choose You!''====
May made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', alongside all of Ash's traveling companions at the time.

===Character===
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|220px|left|May, Ash, Brock, and Max]]
May is generally a very sweet and optimistic girl. She enjoys feminine and cute things as well as shopping. In fact, she and Brock occasionally went on shopping trips together throughout ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire''. May cares about her appearance, sometimes spending so much time in front of the mirror that it caused her traveling companions to become frustrated with her, such as in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. May also is interested in helping other people with their romantic problems.

Though she is generally kind, she occasionally argues with her little brother, [[Max]]. The two had arguments since Max's debut episode, but one of their most notable was in ''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]''. May's harsh words to Max made him declare that he hated May and he ran away for a portion of the episode. Even though she had been angry, May quickly felt guilty for hurting Max's feelings and became very worried that he would be hurt on his own. In ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]'', when Max again went missing, May revealed that she had promised her mother to always take care of Max on their journey, and was prepared to miss her last chance of qualifying for the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] in order to find him. Though the siblings had many quarrels over their joint travels, May deeply cares for her brother and would go to great lengths to protect him.
[[File:May rage.png|thumb|220px|May's rage at her loss of food]]
In ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', May heard Brock used to act as a cook during Ash's journeys. As she, Max and Ash were hungry, she was the one who asked Brock if he could prepare some food for them. If a person or a Pokémon were to steal her food she would become extremely angry, which was demonstrated numerous times. Food was one of the few things May would become angry about, so it was an important tool to show a different side to her usually cheerful character. When May returned for ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'', she expressed excitement over the chance to eat at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]], but having her meal stolen made her enraged. She was later shown enjoying a large cookie, once again affirming her love of food and sweets.

[[File:May shopping bags.png|thumb|left|220px|May after shopping]]
When May first left her home, she was only interested in the traveling aspect of a [[Pokémon journey]]. This sparked one of May's most memorable quirks in Hoenn, "May's Expeditions". Starting from ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', May would occasionally make a camera lens with her fingers, pretending she was the host of a traveling show. Uniquely for one of {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|friends}}, May originally didn't like Pokémon and was afraid of them, due to the [[AG103|trauma]] of being swarmed by a group of {{p|Tentacool}} when she was little. However, after seeing Ash risking his life to save his {{AP|Pikachu}} on the day they [[AG001|met]] and later upon forming close bonds with her first two Pokémon, {{TP|May|Torchic}} and {{TP|May|Wurmple}}, May grew to care about Pokémon, which helped her overcome her dislike and fear of them.

As mentioned, May also enjoys making [[Pokéblock]]. She first learned about making Pokéblock in the episode ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock and Berry]]'' when she met {{ho|Kelly}}. She learned that Kelly's mother owned a Pokéblock shop, and May was curious about it. Kelly then taught her how to use a [[Berry Blender]]. May's first attempt of making a Pokéblock was not successful, but that didn't stop her from trying. In the episode ''[[AG117|Berry, Berry Interesting]]'', May continued to make Pokéblock, calling the result '''"May's Purple Surprise"'''. However, only her {{TP|May|Munchlax}} had taken a liking to it. Later on, {{an|Professor Oak}} had created a Pokéblock recipe for May, which May calls '''"May's Pink Surprise"''', that is specially made for Munchlax, similarly to the recipe used to feed [[Ash's Snorlax]]. May uses it to stop her Munchlax from causing too much trouble on many occasions.
[[File:DP076.png|220px|thumb|May and Dawn]]
May was unsure on what path and goal to pursue, even though she was expected to become a Pokémon Trainer like her father. However, after witnessing Pokémon Contests in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', May decided to become a Pokémon Coordinator, and has been training both herself and her Pokémon since then. In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', May revealed that she stayed in contact with many of the friends she made through competing in Pokémon Contests, using emails, phone calls and letters. This included Kelly, [[Savannah]], [[Sandra]], [[Timmy Grimm|Timmy]], [[Dr. Abby]], and [[Janet]]. May also said that being friends with the people she met throughout her journey, and knowing they were cheering for her, gave her the confidence to overcome any nervousness she could face.
[[File:May catches Skitty.png|thumb|220px|left|May after catching a Pokémon]]
Throughout her journey with Ash, Brock, and Max, May has changed remarkably as a person and Trainer, but maintains her habit of finding popular food spots and her sweet nature. May has also learned to not take her Pokémon for granted, as seen in ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', when she realized how hard she pushed her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in the [[Rubello Town|Rubello]] [[Pokémon Contest]] and that the first [[AG051|two]] [[AG062|ribbons]] that she won were because her Pokémon came through for her. In addition, May has exceptionally improved her battling skills, as shown in her battle against [[Drew]] in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. As time passed, May became a well-known coordinator and received the nickname "Princess of Hoenn", which was stated by {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' and {{an|Serena}} in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.

May's Contest cry is '''"Take the stage!"''' (Japanese: '''ステージ・オン！''' ''Stage On!''). In the English dub, she also uses variations, such as "On stage!". In the Japanese version, May usually ends her sentences with (Japanese: '''～かも''' ''~kamo''), a word often used to express uncertainty.
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===Pokémon===
[[File:May Party.png|thumb|220px|May's Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]]]
The Pokémon she acquired on the course of her journey appear to resemble the Pokémon that Ash had obtained at some point at the beginning of his own journey. At first, she preferred cute {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and dazzling techniques, but over the course of her journey, she was able to obtain Pokémon outside that preference. She has a tendency to rely on luck, often using her {{TP|May|Skitty}}'s {{m|Assist}} or her {{TP|May|Munchlax}}'s {{m|Metronome}} to win. Most of May's Pokémon were not caught through battle. Unlike many of [[Ash's friends]], May has never had a consistently [[Obedience|disobedient]] Pokémon.

Throughout her journey, May has used combinations with her Pokémon, as she used her Blaziken, while it was a Combusken, and Wartortle's, while she was a Squirtle, {{t|Fire}} and {{type|Water}} attacks to form the fusion of Fire and Water. Some of May's Pokémon have shown to be naturally inclined to Pokémon Contests, such as her Beautifly, Skitty, and Wartortle. Her Blaziken is usually used in battle as her strongest Pokémon, but it has also been used in the appeal rounds in Pokémon Contests.

<gallery widths="175">
May party Hoenn.png|May's Pokémon from {{aniseries|AG}} during Hoenn
May party Battle Frontier.png|May's Pokémon from {{aniseries|AG}} during the Battle Frontier arc
</gallery>

This listing is of May's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}:

====In rotation====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|May|Blaziken|May Blaziken.png|fire|fighting|fir=Torchic|mid=Combusken}}
| {{ActivePoké|May|Beautifly|May Beautifly.png|bug|flying|fir=Wurmple|mid=Silcoon}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|May|Skitty|May Skitty.png|normal}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|May|Venusaur|May Venusaur.png|grass|poison|fir=Bulbasaur|mid=Ivysaur}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|May|Munchlax|May Munchlax.png|normal}}
| {{ActivePoké|May|Wartortle|May Wartortle.png|water|fir=Squirtle}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|May|Glaceon|May Glaceon.png|ice|fir=Egg|mid=Eevee}}
|}

====Temporary====
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=May Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lindsey Warner
|desc=When [[Professor Birch]] was attacked by {{p|Poochyena}}, May borrowed {{p|Mudkip}} from his bag to fight the wild Poochyena. However, May's lack of experience in commanding Pokémon led to Mudkip attacking her instead, resulting in Professor Birch having to fend off the Poochyena himself. Later, it reappeared as one of the possible [[first partner Pokémon]] for May, but the previous bad experience led her to not choose it.

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', when May wanted to catch another one.

Mudkip's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Jessie
|pkmn=Wurmple
|type1=Bug
|gender=female
|img=May Jessie Wurmple.png
|epnum=AG014
|epname=All in a Day's Wurmple
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|desc=In ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', May argued with [[Jessie]] over which one of them had the better {{p|Wurmple}}. After [[Max]] concluded that the two Wurmple were exactly the same, they began battling, but Team Rocket was sent blasting off by {{AP|Pikachu}}. May soon realized that she has Jessie's Wurmple and that Jessie has hers. Eventually, Wurmple was returned to May in exchange for Jessie's Wurmple.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kyle Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonchan
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=May Hitmonchan.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc=May borrowed {{p|Hitmonchan}} from [[Kyle Hamm]] after [[Master Hamm]] broke his back.

Hitmonchan's known moves are {{m|Comet Punch}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Sky Uppercut}}.}}

====Befriended====

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=May
|pkmn=Swablu
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=May Swablu.png
|epnum=AG064
|epname=True Blue Swablu
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Konami Yoshida
|vaen=
|desc=May befriended a {{p|Swablu}} after its wing was injured during a lightning storm in a nature preserve. After finding it, she nursed it back to health over several days with the support of {{an|Brock}} and the others, and she also taught it how to fly again.

May intended to return Swablu to its flock, but when the group arrived at the lakeside nesting spot, they couldn't find the flock. May offered Swablu a place on her team, seeing as they had become good friends. However, just then, its flock reappeared, and Swablu reluctantly left with them.

Swablu's only known move is {{m|Sing}}.}}

===Contests===
[[File:May Hoenn ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Hoenn Ribbons]]
[[File:May Kanto ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Kanto Ribbons]]
[[File:May Johto ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Johto Ribbons]]
====Hoenn Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{to|Fallarbor}} Ribbon (''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'')
* {{to|Verdanturf}} [[a:File:Verdanturf Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'')
* {{ci|Lilycove}} [[a:File:Lilycove Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'')
* {{ci|Purika}} Ribbon (''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'')
* {{to|Pacifidlog}} Ribbon (''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'')

====Kanto Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{ci|Saffron}} [[a:File:Saffron Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'')
* {{ka|Silver Town|Silver}} Ribbon (''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'')
* {{isl|Chrysanthemum}} Ribbon (''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'')
* {{to|Gardenia}} Ribbon (''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'')
* {{ci|Mulberry}} [[a:File:Mulberry Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]'')

====Johto Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* Three unknown Ribbons (prior to ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'')

====Grand Festival ranking====
May has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] - Top 8 (''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'')
* [[Kanto Grand Festival]] - Top 4 (''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'')

====Other achievements====
May has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* {{ci|Slateport}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'')
* {{to|Rubello}} Contest - Top 4 (''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'')
* {{to|Wisteria}} Contest - Runner-Up (''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again'']])
* Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{Ash}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
* [[Wallace Cup]] - Runner-Up (''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'')

===Pokémon competitions===
May has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Trick House#In animation|Trick House Contest]] - N/A (''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]'')
* [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] - Group stage (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')

===Main outfits===
[[File:May AG.png|x300px|thumb|May's {{aniseries|AG|''Ruby and Sapphire''}} outfit]]
====''Ruby and Sapphire''====
May's first outfit is a red t-shirt with a dark blue circle around her neck, dark blue bike shorts, white skirt, a pair of black socks, red and yellow sneakers, a red bandanna with a white Poké Ball print, a yellow waist-pack, and dark-blue and white gloves. It is based on the outfit her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} wears in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. May wore this outfit from ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is]]''.

====''Diamond and Pearl''====
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|200px|left|May's {{aniseries|DP|''Diamond and Pearl''}} outfit]]
May's second outfit is based on the outfit that her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} wears in {{game|Emerald}}. It consists of a green bandanna, a sleeveless and short orange tunic with a black collar, black bike shorts, black socks, white, black and green gloves, and orange and white sneakers. She also carries a green waist-pack similar to the one she carried in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. When she got off the boat, she was seen with a yellow backpack. It is unknown if she normally carries this or only had it because she was traveling a long distance (to Sinnoh from Johto). May started wearing this outfit prior to ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]''.
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===Other outfits===
====Costumes====
* May wore a maiden outfit and a [[Nurse Joy]] outfit in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''.

====Formal attire====
[[File:May Max JN.png|thumb|250px|May in her Contest Costume]]
* In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the characters dress up in formal medieval-themed outfits. May wears a pink {{wp|ball gown}} with a white vest and red underskirt, decorated with tiny bows, an ornament sewn similar to {{p|Beautifly}} wings on the back with a green jewel, with a red choker with a tiny green jewel that matches the one on her back. She wears her hair in two different ways in this outfit, with different accessories for each: in one way, she wears a large red rabbit-ear bow styled to look like her regular {{wp|kerchief|bandana}}, and another, she has little pink pom-poms that hold twin tails and tiny red bows on braids. It is unknown how or why she got her second hairstyle in this outfit.
* During the [[Wallace Cup]], May wore a unique Arabian-style outfit for the Contest. It was a vermilion crop-top with a yellow heart on it with yellow border on the sleeves and neck, a peach-pink veil with a green gem on top, and a light purple skirt with a piece of pink fabric at the waist. She also wore brown sandals and a yellow necklace with a red heart.
* In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', May wears a [[Contest Costume]] that is similar to the one her game counterpart wears in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It consists of a pink and white crop top and skirt, with purple and yellow accents. She also wears white earrings, a yellow bracelet on her right wrist, and a part of her hair is tied in a small ponytail with a pink bow that has three ribbons and a gem in the middle.

====Other clothing====
* May wore a green and yellow apron in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.
* May was giving a [[People of the Water]]'s mark bracelet from [[Lizabeth]] in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

====Sleepwear====
* May was seen sleeping in a plain yellow t-shirt in the beginning of ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', and in ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist!]]''.
* May was seen briefly wearing a white t-shirt in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''.
* May wore orange pajamas and a white trim-on sweater in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''.

====Uniforms====
* May wore sleeveless pink colored ninja clothing in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save!]]''. Like Ash, she did not wear a white headband like the majority of the other characters.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* May wore a red jacket and olive pants in ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!]]''.
* On a flashback at the [[Ice Rock]] in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', May wore a magenta pink winter dress with white fur, a green collar, a lime-green belt, beige mittens, and pink snow boots.

=====Swimwear=====
* May's most common swimwear is a yellow hearts two-piece swimsuit with shorts. This was shown in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]'' and ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]''.
* May also wore a pink polka-dotted one-piece swimsuit in ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]''.
* May wore a green bikini with red hearts on her hips in ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]''.
* May wore a pink plaid bikini in the end credits of ''[[M06|Jirachi Wishmaker]]''.
* In ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', a flashback of May as a child has her wearing a blue one-piece swimsuit.
* Twice May wore a pink bikini, first in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and then a second time in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]].

====Gallery====
<gallery perrow="5" widths="200">
File:May AG156 ninja.png|May's ninja dress
File:Nurse May.png|May dressed up as [[Nurse Joy]]
File:Shrine Maiden.png|May dressed up as a traditional shrine maiden
File:Ice Rock anime.png|At [[Ice Rock]]
File:May Yellow Bikini.png| May in yellow bikini
File:May Swimsuit.png|May in pink one-piece swimsuit
File:May AG020 swimsuit.png|Green swimsuit
File:May Dress M08.png|May's dress in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
File:May swimsuit M08.png|May's pink bikini
File:May swimsuit movie 9.png|May's second pink bikini in the ninth movie
File:May Pajamas.png|May in her pajamas.
File:May TShirt.png|May's white t-shirt
File:May Dawn Zoey tracksuits.png|May in her orange track suit with {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]
File:May Wallace Cup.png|May's Wallace Cup outfit
</gallery>

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{ruby color light}}
|ja=[[KAORI.]] (credited as 鈴木カオリ ''Kaori Suzuki'' in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[AG001]]-[[AG145]], [[M06]]-[[M08]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG146]]-[[DP079]], [[M09]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|ar=إيمان بيطار ''Iman Bitar'' Unknown voice actress ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|ru=Жанна Никонова ''Janna Nikonova'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]]; [[M08]]-[[M09]]) Ольга Шорохова ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]])
|zh_cmn=傅曼君 ''Fù Mànjūn''
|da=Annevig Schelde Ebbe
|cs=Klára Šumanová ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|nl=Nicoline van Doorn Unknown voice actress ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Maia Baran
|el=Στέλλα Μπονάτσου ''Stella Bonatsou''
|fi=Aksa Korttila ([[AG001]]-[[AG138]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Henni-Liisa Stam ([[AG139]]-[[AG145]]) Marjut Heikkinen ([[AG146]]-present) Hanna Salonen ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|de=Nicola Grupe Stephanie Kellner ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|he=דון לני-גבאי ''Dawn Lanny-Gabay''
|hi=नेश्मा चेम्बुरकर ''Neshma Chemburkar'' (Hungama dub)
|hu=Márta Talmács
|id=Dewi Arifiani
|it=Serena Clerici
|ko=서혜정 ''Seo Hyejeong'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') 지미애 ''Ji Mi-ae'' ([[Pokémon movie|original movies]]) 김현지 ''Kim Hyeonji'' ([[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|pl=[[Julita Kożuszek-Borsuk]] (Julita Kożuszek)
|pt_br=Tatiane Keplmair ([[AG001]]-[[DP079]], [[M06]]-[[M09]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub) Amanda Tavares ([[M06]] third dub)
|pt_eu=Carla ([[AG001]]-[[AG108]]) Sara Marques ([[M07]]) Isabel Ribas ([[AG109]]-[[AG192]]) Marta Mota ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]])
|es_eu=Cristina Yuste
|es_la=Ana Lobo ([[AG001]]-[[AG044]], [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Liliana Barba ([[AG033]]-[[AG034]]) Mariana Ortiz ([[AG045]]-[[DP079]]) Agustina Priscila ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz
|sv=Maria Rydberg
|th=อรุณี นันทิวาส ''Arunee Nuntiwass''
|tr=Pınar Erengil
|ta=Sowmiya Kumar(Hungama dub)
|vi=Nguyễn Thụy Thùy Tiên ([[DP076]]-[[DP079]])
}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #FFF; width:80px"| [[File:JN132 AS.png|250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''{{tt|*|Note that this artwork lacks shading.}}
| colspan=2 | Alternative artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:May AP.png|thumb|200px|May in Ash & Pikachu]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
May first appeared in ''[[SP17|Let's Save Pikachu!!]]'', where she became {{Ash}}'s traveling companion like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

====Pokémon====
{| width="74%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Combusken|May Combusken AP.png|fire|fighting|fir=Torchic}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Beautifly|May Beautifly AP.png|bug|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Skitty|May Skitty AP.png|normal}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Munchlax|May Munchlax AP.png|normal}}
|}

===Movie adaptations===
As May appeared all of the {{aniseries|RS}} movies, she has appeared in each manga adaptations of them.

==In the spin-off games==
{{missing image|section|Add sprites of May from all the Pico and Perdue games}}

May appears in some games based on the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Sega Pico series===
May appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]] and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

===Perdue series===
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the female player character is May. Her male counterpart in these games is [[Ash Ketchum]].

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring May or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|May's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|May's Torchic|37}}|type=Fire|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=037/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|May's Munchlax|8}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=008/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|May's Combusken|2}}|type=Fire|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=002/019}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

==Trivia==
* May is the first:
** Main character other than {{Ash}} to own a [[first partner Pokémon]].
** Female character to own a [[Pokédex]].
** Traveling companion to be based on a [[player character]] from the {{pkmn|games}}.
* May is the only main character other than Ash to wear gloves as part of her character design.
** She is also the only main character other than Ash to leave a Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
*** She's also the only known character who's not from [[Pallet Town]] to have left a Pokémon with {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* May has competed in at least one [[Pokémon Contest]] in each region where they are known to be held in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, with the exception of the [[Unova]] region.
* May is the only main character to, upon her introduction, [[Breaking the fourth wall|introduce herself to the audience]] rather than be introduced by the narrator or first appear without an introduction at all.
* Both of May's unevolved Pokémon are of the {{t|Normal}} [[type]].
* May is Ash's only traveling companion to have traveled with him in every single episode of a series, namely {{aniseries|RS}}. While they did separate from each other briefly in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', she rejoined him in [[AG133|the following episode]].
* May is the first character to own a {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}, with {{p|Munchlax}}.
* Not counting temporary Pokémon, May is the first main character to catch {{TP|May|a Pokémon|Bulbasaur}} species that Ash {{AP|has also caught|Bulbasaur}}.
* May is the only one of Ash's friends who was not seen in any of her main outfits in {{aniseries|JN}}.
* May, along with her brother, [[Max]] are the only traveling companions to not reunite with Ash in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* May has not made any speaking appearances since {{aniseries|DP}}. This could be because her Japanese voice actress, KAORI, came down with a variation of the debilitating disease called {{wp|spasmodic dysphonia}}, as early as 2007 (a year before her reappearances in DP), and hitting its peak by May 2012. This forced her to retire from the [[Pokémon animated series]].<ref>https://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/miscellaneous/kaori_hiatus.html</ref>

==Names==
{{main|May (game)#Names|May → Names}}

==References==
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[[zh:小遙（動畫）]]

May's Beautifly

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Bug|
type2=Flying|
trainername=May|
pokemonname=Beautifly|
jtrainername=ハルカ|
jpokemonname=アゲハント|
tmtrainername=Haruka|
tmpokemonname=Agehunt|
image=[[File:May Beautifly.png|250px]] |
caption=May's Beautifly |
location={{rt|104|hoenn}} |
evolution=2|
epnum=AG014|
numeps1=10|
numeps2=4|
firststagename=Wurmple|
secondstagename=Silcoon|
epname=All in a Day's Wurmple|
firstevoep=AG024|
firstevoname=A Corphish Out of Water|
prevonum=265|
evo1num=266|
evo2num=267|
secondevoep=AG028|
secondevoname=Seeing is Believing!|
current=[[Party|In rotation]]|
enva1=[[Tara Jayne]]|
enva2=[[Rachael Lillis]]|
enva3=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[AG028]]-[[AG132]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG187]]-[[DP079]])|
java1=[[Ryoko Shiraishi]]|
java2=[[Ryoko Shiraishi]]|
java3=[[Ryoko Shiraishi]]|
|gender=Female {{tt|*|Confirmed via gender differences}}}}
'''May's Beautifly''' (Japanese: '''ハルカのアゲハント''' ''Haruka's Agehunt'') was the first [[wild Pokémon]] that {{an|May}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], and her second overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|RS}}====
=====Hoenn=====
While assisting [[Janet]] in the [[Rustboro City]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', May watched Janet's Beautifly perform and decided that she wanted one for herself. In [[AG014|the next episode]], May caught a Wurmple, her first Pokémon, with the help of [[Forrest Franklin]] and her {{TP|May|Torchic}}. At the end of the day, May introduced her new friend to the rest of the group. When {{an|Brock}} presented lunch, Wurmple quickly ate everyone's food before falling sound asleep, leaving everyone stunned.
[[File:May Wurmple gluttonous nature.png|thumb|220px|left|Wurmple gorging on food]]
In ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', May argued with [[Jessie]] over which one of them had the better Wurmple. After [[Max]] concluded that the two Wurmple were exactly the same, they began battling, but {{TRT}} was sent blasting off by {{AP|Pikachu}}. May soon realized that she has Jessie's Wurmple and that Jessie has hers. While with Team Rocket, Wurmple caused trouble for them by eating what little food they had, proving to be far more gluttonous than Jessie's Wurmple. Eventually, Wurmple was returned to May in exchange for Jessie's Wurmple.

In ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water]]'', May and Jessie once again pitted their two Wurmple against each other in battle, where they simultaneously evolved into {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Cascoon}}, respectively.

In ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]'', Silcoon once again battled Cascoon in an attempt to prove to Jessie that her Pokémon was not a Silcoon, evolving into {{p|Beautifly}} in the process. Later on, Cascoon evolved as well, and the two fought again, with Beautifly winning.
[[File:AG028.png|thumb|220px|Beautifly vs Dustox]]
In [[AG033|''Now'' That's ''Flower Power!'']], Beautifly was seen practicing with May for the [[Slateport City]] Pokémon Contest as it was having trouble using its {{m|Silver Wind}} attack. Its routine had some flaws that would not look good in a Contest, as [[Drew]] pointed out.

In ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', May used Beautifly for the Slateport Contest. Beautifly's performance impressed the [[Contest Judge|judges]] enough to get May past the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived when Beautifly was defeated by [[Drew's Roselia]] in the first match of the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]].

Later, in ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', Beautifly entered the [[Fallarbor Town]] Contest, where it impressed the judges in the Appeal Round. In the second round, it went up against Jessie's Dustox. It initially struggled but was able to win by dealing a variety of damage to Dustox, which caused the rainbow device on her bow tie to break, revealing her as a cheater. In the final round, Beautifly battled {{ho|Grace}} and her {{p|Medicham}}. After a hard-fought battle, Beautifly was declared the victor, earning May her first [[Ribbon]].
[[File:May Beautifly Bulbasaur Hoenn Grand Festival.png|thumb|220px|left|Beautifly and Bulbasaur in the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
In ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', Beautifly got May through to the second round of the [[Rank (Contest)|R1]] {{to|Rubello}} Contest with a beautiful [[Contest combination|combination]] of {{m|Morning Sun}} and Silver Wind.

In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', May used Beautifly in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]]. [[James]], using Dustox, took advantage of Beautifly's attack to quickly win their round, riding the attack to score and knocking May out of the competition.

In ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Beautifly and {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} distracted [[Archie]], giving {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} the opportunity to defeat {{p|Kyogre}}.

In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', Beautifly managed to get past the preliminary Appeals Round of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] by using Silver Wind. Later, in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'' Beautifly teamed up with {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in the first battle round against [[Harley's Cacturne]] and {{p|Banette}}. The duo showed off stunning combinations, such as with Silver Wind and {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and won the match.
[[File:May and Beautifly.png|thumb|220px|Beautifly and May]]
Before heading off to the [[Kanto]] [[region]], May stopped by Petalburg City and left her Beautifly under the care of her mother, [[Caroline]].

=====Kanto=====
May returned Beautifly to her party in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''. It, alongside {{TP|May|Skitty}}, created a new Contest combination by combining {{m|Blizzard}} and Psychic to make a snow tornado. It and {{TP|May|Combusken}} later battled Drew's Roselia and {{p|Butterfree}} in a practice Contest battle, where they eventually lost.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
Beautifly reappeared in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' when May came to [[Sinnoh]] to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]]. In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', May used Beautifly to battle [[Zoey's Glameow]] in the semifinals of the competition. Glameow proved to be a tough opponent, using the water battlefield to drench Beautifly and amplify its {{m|Shock Wave}}. The Catty Pokémon proceeded with {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Beautifly used Silver Wind towards the pool and another curtain of water was raised, leading Glameow to be caught off guard and surprised with Psychic. Afterward, Beautifly healed itself with a beautiful Morning Sun and used a speedy {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Glameow responded with a {{m|Shadow Claw}} and the two Pokémon collided center stage just as the time ran out. Beautifly won the battle on points, advancing May to the finals.

===Personality and characteristics===
As a Wurmple, it would gorge itself on food and fall asleep, unlike Jessie's more sedate and well-behaved Wurmple. It also had a remarkably lazy personality. However, when it evolved into Silcoon and then Beautifly, it became more calm and mellow. As a Beautifly, it often likes to sit atop May's head, and it appears to only do so to those it considers her friends, such as when it landed on top of {{Ash}}'s head after it and May came to [[Sinnoh]]. She also frequently used it alongside [[Ash's Swellow]] to look for {{TRT}} whenever they got away with something.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Wurmple|000}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Silcoon|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:May Wurmple.png|220px]]
| [[File:May Silcoon.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|May Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Silver Wind|1=Psychic|2=Aerial Ace|3=Morning Sun|4=Gust|5=String Shot}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Silver Wind|1=Psychic|2=Aerial Ace|3=Morning Sun|4=Gust|5=String Shot}}|image2=May {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Beautifly Tackle|1=Wurmple String Shot|2=Silcoon Tackle|3=Wurmple Tackle|4=Silcoon String Shot}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=String Shot as a Wurmple|2=Tackle as a Silcoon|3=Tackle as a Wurmple|4=String Shot as a Silcoon}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|AG028|Seeing is Believing!}}
{{anmov|bug|Silver Wind|AG033|Now That's Flower Power!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Morning Sun|AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin'|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP079|Strategy with a Smile!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:String Shot Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|String Shot}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly charges towards the opponent with Tackle, it uses String Shot to create a swirling string of web.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Silver String Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Silver Wind}}, {{m|String Shot}}, and {{m|Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly uses the String Shot Tackle combination, it uses Silver Wind to create a Silver String Tornado. Then Beautifly tackles the opponent and entangles it with the String Shot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Silver Wind Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Silver Wind}} and {{m|Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly charges at the opponent, it uses Silver Wind to create two silver whirlwinds that traps the opponent. Then Beautifly tackles the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Vine Silver Wind.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''
| {{m|Vine Whip}} and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| [[May's Bulbasaur]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur would use her vines and wrap them around the foe's foot and when she let go her opponent would spin. Beautifly would use Silver Wind to accelerate them.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Razor Leaf-Silver Wind combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''
| {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| [[May's Bulbasaur]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf and Beautifly uses Silver Wind. The two moves combine to land a critical hit on the opponents.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Psychic Fire Power Up.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''
| {{m|Psychic}} and {{m|Blizzard}} or {{m|Fire Spin}}
| [[May's Combusken]] or [[May's Skitty]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Beautifly uses Psychic to power-up a move making it faster and powerful like Combusken's Fire Spin or Skitty's Blizzard.
|}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:AG Characters and Pokémon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:PK14 JP poster.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]]====
Beautifly appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]].

====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]]====
Beautifly appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:May Beautifly AP.png|thumb|200px|Beautifly in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
May's Beautifly appeared in ''[[SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!]]'', where May chose it as her {{pkmn|Contest}} Pokémon. During the final portion of the battle round, it went up against [[Drew's Roselia]] and lost.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|May Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=String Shot|2=Silver Wind}} AP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=String Shot|2=Silver Wind}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov|bug|Silver Wind|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Beautifly is {{an|May}}'s only Pokémon whose base stage is not an option for the [[hero Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], or [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]].
* Beautifly is May's only Pokémon with an even gender ratio.
* After evolving into Beautifly, it stopped eating [[Pokémon food]], instead switching to sugar cubes.
* Beautifly is the first Pokémon belonging to one of [[Ash's friends]] to use a {{type|Bug}} move.
* Beautifly was May's first Pokémon to evolve and her first fully evolved Pokémon.
* Beautifly, as a Wurmple, was the only Pokémon that May {{pkmn2|caught}} by battling, as her other Pokémon were either given to her, chose to go with her, or were caught by accident.
* The opening theme ''[[I Wanna Be a Hero]]'' revealed that May's Wurmple would evolve into Beautifly long before she even caught it.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Wurmple|Silcoon|Beautifly}}
* [[Jessie's Dustox]]

{{May's Pokémon|bug|flying}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:May's Pokémon|Beautifly]]
[[Category:Ash & Pikachu characters]]

[[de:Maikes Papinella]]
[[es:Beautifly de May/Aura]]
[[fr:Charmillon de Flora]]
[[it:Beautifly di Vera]]
[[ja:ハルカのアゲハント]]
[[zh:小遙的狩獵鳳蝶]]

Aaron's Beautifly

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Bug|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Aaron|
pokemonname=Beautifly|
jtrainername=リョウ|
jpokemonname=アゲハント|
tmtrainername=Ryou|
tmpokemonname=Agehunt|
image=[[File:Aaron Beautifly.png|230px]] |
caption=Aaron's Beautifly |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Male in the games; has female appearance in anime}}|
ability={{a|Swarm}}{{tt|*|Confirmed in the games only}}|
location=[[Sinnoh]] |
evolution=2|
epnum=DP099|
numeps1=an unknown number of|
firststagename=Wurmple|
numeps2=an unknown number of|
secondstagename=Silcoon|
epname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
firstevoep=DP099|
firstevonametiming=Prior to|
firstevoname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
prevonum=265|
evo1num=266|
evo2num=267|
secondevoep=DP099|
secondevonametiming=Prior to|
secondevoname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
current=[[Party|With Aaron]]|
enva3=[[Michele Knotz]]|
java1=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|
java2=N/A|
java3=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
}}
'''Aaron's Beautifly''' (Japanese: '''リョウのアゲハント''' ''Ryou's Agehunt'') was the [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by [[Aaron]] when he was a child.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
[[File:Aaron and Beautifly.png|thumb|220px|left|Beautifly and Aaron]]
Beautifly first appeared in a picture as a Wurmple in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''. Aaron explained that when he was younger, he loved going in the forest. One day he climbed up the tallest tree in the forest, but then, it was too tall to climb down. A wild Wurmple helped him climb down the tree and they then became best friends since then. However, Aaron lost his temper at it when they lost a battle, claiming that Wurmple was too weak, and he left Wurmple at the park. Aaron began to regret doing this and then went back to the park at night to see if Wurmple was still there, but it wasn't.

In the same episode, when Aaron and the others' Pokémon were stolen by Team Rocket near the tree where they met, it came to their rescue in its fully evolved form by using Solar Beam. They were unsure where the attack came from until Beautifly appeared. After looking at it, Aaron realized that it was his Wurmple. It just wanted to be more powerful for Aaron, so Wurmple evolved into Silcoon, then Beautifly. It then remained with Aaron and the rest of his Pokémon.

In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', Beautifly, along with Aaron and his {{p|Drapion}}, were seen again on the television at a Pokémon Center, battling [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and {{p|Gastrodon}}. It was defeated by Gastrodon's {{m|Stone Edge}}.

Beautifly briefly appeared alongside Aaron during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Personality and characteristics===
When Aaron met Wurmple, it helped Aaron climb up a tall tree. Their friendship lasted until it lost a Pokémon battle. Wurmple became upset when it was dismissed as weak and left. It did not return to Aaron until it evolved all the way into Beautifly. Beautifly's friendship with Aaron was restored during a battle with {{TRT}}.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Wurmple|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Aaron Wurmple.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Aaron Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Whirlwind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Whirlwind}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Solar Beam|DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the games==
Aaron's Beautifly appears in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and their remakes, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].

{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
| caption = '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'''
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0267
| pokemon = Beautifly
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| move1 = Bug Buzz | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Energy Ball | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| caption = '''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]'''
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0267
| pokemon = Beautifly
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| held = Wise Glasses
| move1 = Bug Buzz | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Quiver Dance | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

==Trivia==
* Aaron does not possess a Beautifly in {{game|Platinum}}, but this episode first aired after Platinum's Japanese release. This is similar to the case of {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}}, which also premiered after the release of Platinum despite being replaced with {{p|Togekiss}}. Beautifly was replaced by {{p|Scizor}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Wurmple|Silcoon|Beautifly}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beautifly}}

[[Category:Elite Four members' Pokémon]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Animation characters' first Pokémon]]

[[es:Beautifly de Aaron/Alecrán]]
[[fr:Charmillon d'Aaron]]
[[it:Beautifly di Aaron]]
[[ja:リョウのアゲハント]]

Aaron's Beautifly

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Crummymummy:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Bug|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Aaron|
pokemonname=Beautifly|
jtrainername=リョウ|
jpokemonname=アゲハント|
tmtrainername=Ryou|
tmpokemonname=Agehunt|
image=[[File:Aaron Beautifly.png|230px]] |
caption=Aaron's Beautifly |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Male in the games; has [[List of Pokémon with gender diferences|female appearance]] in anime}}|
ability={{a|Swarm}}{{tt|*|Confirmed in the games only}}|
location=[[Sinnoh]] |
evolution=2|
epnum=DP099|
numeps1=an unknown number of|
firststagename=Wurmple|
numeps2=an unknown number of|
secondstagename=Silcoon|
epname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
firstevoep=DP099|
firstevonametiming=Prior to|
firstevoname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
prevonum=265|
evo1num=266|
evo2num=267|
secondevoep=DP099|
secondevonametiming=Prior to|
secondevoname=A Trainer and Child Reunion!|
current=[[Party|With Aaron]]|
enva3=[[Michele Knotz]]|
java1=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|
java2=N/A|
java3=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
}}
'''Aaron's Beautifly''' (Japanese: '''リョウのアゲハント''' ''Ryou's Agehunt'') was the [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by [[Aaron]] when he was a child.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
[[File:Aaron and Beautifly.png|thumb|220px|left|Beautifly and Aaron]]
Beautifly first appeared in a picture as a Wurmple in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''. Aaron explained that when he was younger, he loved going in the forest. One day he climbed up the tallest tree in the forest, but then, it was too tall to climb down. A wild Wurmple helped him climb down the tree and they then became best friends since then. However, Aaron lost his temper at it when they lost a battle, claiming that Wurmple was too weak, and he left Wurmple at the park. Aaron began to regret doing this and then went back to the park at night to see if Wurmple was still there, but it wasn't.

In the same episode, when Aaron and the others' Pokémon were stolen by Team Rocket near the tree where they met, it came to their rescue in its fully evolved form by using Solar Beam. They were unsure where the attack came from until Beautifly appeared. After looking at it, Aaron realized that it was his Wurmple. It just wanted to be more powerful for Aaron, so Wurmple evolved into Silcoon, then Beautifly. It then remained with Aaron and the rest of his Pokémon.

In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', Beautifly, along with Aaron and his {{p|Drapion}}, were seen again on the television at a Pokémon Center, battling [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and {{p|Gastrodon}}. It was defeated by Gastrodon's {{m|Stone Edge}}.

Beautifly briefly appeared alongside Aaron during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Personality and characteristics===
When Aaron met Wurmple, it helped Aaron climb up a tall tree. Their friendship lasted until it lost a Pokémon battle. Wurmple became upset when it was dismissed as weak and left. It did not return to Aaron until it evolved all the way into Beautifly. Beautifly's friendship with Aaron was restored during a battle with {{TRT}}.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Wurmple|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Aaron Wurmple.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Aaron Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Whirlwind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Whirlwind}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Solar Beam|DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the games==
Aaron's Beautifly appears in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and their remakes, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].

{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
| caption = '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'''
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0267
| pokemon = Beautifly
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| move1 = Bug Buzz | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Energy Ball | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| caption = '''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]'''
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0267
| pokemon = Beautifly
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| held = Wise Glasses
| move1 = Bug Buzz | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Quiver Dance | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

==Trivia==
* Aaron does not possess a Beautifly in {{game|Platinum}}, but this episode first aired after Platinum's Japanese release. This is similar to the case of {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}}, which also premiered after the release of Platinum despite being replaced with {{p|Togekiss}}. Beautifly was replaced by {{p|Scizor}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Wurmple|Silcoon|Beautifly}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beautifly}}

[[Category:Elite Four members' Pokémon]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Animation characters' first Pokémon]]

[[es:Beautifly de Aaron/Alecrán]]
[[fr:Charmillon d'Aaron]]
[[it:Beautifly di Aaron]]
[[ja:リョウのアゲハント]]

Talk:List of unused Pokémon and character designs/Archive 1

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{{Talk archive}}

== Name ==

This page needs to be renamed, to something like "Unused Artwork" or "Unused Concept Art", due to the fact that somethings are not Pokémon. Also, am I the only one who sees a massive relation between {{p|Raichu}} and Honouguma, {{p|Cyndaquil}}? Nah it looks to me to be more of a possible Raichu evolution. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 19:32, 19 Jul 2005 (UTC)

> Why would Raichu evolve into a Pokemon without "chu" in it's name, who according to it's own name is a Fire-type? {{unsigned|Zeta}}

They were trying something different maybe? It just seems to bear an amazing resemblance. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]]

Did you guys think it was a pre-version of Teddiursa, but maybe scrapped when it was too related to Raichu. It is a bear, and a bear pokemon was released in Johto.
[[User:Firemaker|Firemaker]]

== Article ==

So, Bulbapedia has an article about Unreleased Pokémon, huh? Now all we need is an article on ''Fake'' Pokémon. - [[User:Pokencyclopedia|Pokencyclopedia]]

== Validity issues ==

I've always found those sketches rather dubious now that I think about it. Where did they originally come from? Is there any proof at all that they are original concept art? - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 22:40, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

: Excellent question. However, I do know I remember seeing them way back then on PokéFor (note the fine print on the images) around the release of G/S. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 02:19, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

:The ones that were obviously scanned look like Sugimori's style, especially the trainers. So, at the very least, "Unnamed Mammal" and "Unnamed Turtle" are real. One can even see the turtle with Tyranitar in the Male Trainer art. I don't know what those other rough sketches are, though. They aren't Sugimori. --[[User:Argy|Argy]] 05:04, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

== Commentary issues ==

'''Unnamed mammal'''

''The Unnamed mammal has been said to resemble Hitmontop or Meowth''
:Really? I definately see some {{p|Wigglytuff}} in there! [[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 17:20, 26 November 2005 (CST)
::This is gonna sound weird, but something about the design reminds me of {{p|Snubbull}}. It's the blue collar on a pink creature thing, I think. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 14:58, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

'''Kurusu'''

''This creature resembles a seal, but doesn't seem to have much relation to any Pokémon as of yet''
: {{redlink|File:Alpha kurusu.png}}[[Image:086Seel.png|200px]]
: --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 14:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

'''Unnamed turtle'''

''A turtle Pokémon that was never released. It's possible it was later heavily reworked into Torkoal.''
:Am I the only one who sees Swampert's head in there? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 14:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

== Pictures ==

What website are those pictures from?--[[User:Ambipom|Ambipom]]--

== Other names and additional info ==

Back when Gold and Silver were about to come out, i remember there was an article in Gamepro magazine about the Japanese Gold and Silver that had a LOOONG list of beta Japanese names for the new pokemon, and the same article also had a few temporary English names. The ones I remember: Artibull instead of Smeargle and Xoqo instead of Xatu. Only problem is, that article is long gone. Can anyone help out?
--[[User: Jurgen200|Jurgen200]]--

Check out this list...

*152 Chikorita Chicolita
*153 Bayleef Beifiru
*154 Meganium Meganiumi
*155 Cyndaquil Hinoarashi
*156 Quilava Magumarashi
*157 Typhlosion Bakufun
*158 Totodile Waninoko
*159 Croconaw Arigeitsu
*160 Feraligatr Odairu
*161 Sentret Otachi
*162 Furret Ootachi
*163 Hoothoot Hoho
*164 Noctowl Yorunozuku
*165 Ledyba Rediba
*166 Ledian Redeian
*167 Spinarak Itomaru
*168 Araidos Araidosu
*169 Kurobat Kuroba
*170 Chinchou Chonchi
*171 Lanturn Rantan
*172 Pichu Pichu
*173 Cleffa Pi
*174 Igglybuff Pupurin
*175 Togepi Togepi
*176 Togetic Togechikku
*177 Natee Neitei
*178 Natotem Neiteio
*179 Mareep Meripu
*180 Skiploom Mokoko
*181 Centerity Denryu
*182 Bellossom Kireihana
*183 Marill Mariru
*184 Azumarill Mariruri
*185 Sudowoodo Usokki
*186 Politoed Myorotono
*187 Hoppip Hane
*188 Flaffy Popo
*189 Jumpluff Watakko
*190 Aipom Eipamu
*191 Sunkern Himanattsu
*192 Sunflora Kimawari
*193 Dunsparce Yanyanma
*194 Ampharos Upa
*195 Quagsire Nuoh
*196 Espeon Efui
*197 Umbreon Burakki
*198 Murkrow Yamikarasu
*199 Slowking Yadoking
*200 Trillix Muuma
*201 ????? Annon
*202 Crashin Sonansu
*203 Girafarig Kirinriki
*204 Skarmory Kunugidama
*205 Forretress Fuoretosu
*206 Duglari Nokocchi
*207 Gligar Guraiga
*208 Steelix Haganeru
*209 Snubbull Buru
*210 Granbull Guranburu
*211 Wobbuffet Harisen
*212 Scizor Hassamu
*213 Octorock Tsubotsubo
*214 Heracross Herakuroso
*215 Misdreavus Nyuura
*216 Moonlite Himeguma
*217 Soloar Ringuma
*218 Slugma Magumaggu
*219 Magcargo Magukarugo
*220 Swinub Urimu
*221 Sirnub Inomu
*222 Corsola Sanigo
*223 Remoraid Teppouo
*224 Octillery Okutan
*225 Delibird Deribado
*226 Mantine Maintain
*227 Wooper Eamudo
*228 Houndour Derubiru
*229 Houndoom Heruga
*230 Kingdra Kingudora
*231 Phanpy Gomazou
*232 Donphan Donfuyan
*233 Porygon 2 Porygon 2
*234 Stantler Odoshishi
*235 Artibull Doburu
*236 Hitmontot Baruki
*237 Hitmontop Kapoera
*238 Smoochum Muchura
*239 Elekid Erekid
*240 Magby Bubii
*241 Miltank Mirutanku
*242 Blissey Hapinasu
*243 Raikou Raikou
*244 Entei Entei
*245 Suicune Suikun
*246 Larvitar Yogirasu
*247 Pupitar Sanagirasu
*248 Tyranitar Bangirasu
*249 Lugia Lugia
*250 Ho-Oh Houou
*251 Selebi Serebeii

[http://maxpages.com/ashversusgary/Gold_Silver_Pokedex Source]
--[[User:Ambipom|Ambipom]]--
:Seems as if some, like Flaaffy and Skiploom, are flipped. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 22:52, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

::Wow, I actually remember those lists from back when G/S wasn't out in English yet. Every site had their own list of names that were confirmed, then had potential names that had been registered as copyrights or whatever listed somewhere and had people try to figure out which name went to which Pokémon.

::So, of course, the reason a few of them are mixed around is because the list was made when we could see what names had been registered (domain names of each Pokémon's name usually get registered by Nintendo ahead of time, or something like that); nobody knew what a Skiploom actually was, so Flaaffy ended up with the name Skiploom in most fans' lists (I guess nobody noticed the hop-skip-jump thing.)

::There's even a few of the common misspellings of the Japanese names that showed up in a lot of magazines and stuff before G/S's English release. "Hane"/"Popo" instead of Hanekko/Popokko, for example. With those in the list, I'm actually surprised the list doesn't have "Yanyan" listed as Umbreon/Burakki's Japanese name--that was a disturbingly common slip-up that magazines used to make back then.

::I do remember some of those names, but as far as I know "Natee" and "Natotem" never actually came from any sort of official source (either stated in Nintendo Power or registered online somewhere)--I actually remember talking about how "Xatu" and "Xoqo" (the guesses for Natu and Xatu's names at the time) were good names once, and someone randomly butted in and said that they should be named "something like Naytee or Natotem" instead. So yeah, those two are definitely fan-made names, probably made by people who wanted Cheesy Cram-Two-Words-Together Names and didn't like the much-more-interesting ones like Xatu. I also don't remember "Octorock" as a name for Tsubotsubo--and it's extremely unlikely that Nintendo was ever considering it, since it's already the name of a well-known Zelda monster. [[User:Zdododododo|Zdododododo]] 07:42, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

::The dodgy Maxpages fansites aside, here is what turned up from google searches of "Artibull" "Trillix" "Duglari" and "Xoqo":
http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/archive/index.php?t-19796.html [THIS GUY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT]
http://www.woodrecords.com/megahangout/Pokedex_4_Gold_and_Silver [early list, including the games they're found in]
http://maxpages.com/pokemonil/Gold_and_Silver_English_Names
http://maxpages.com/pokepapparazzi/Pokemon
http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbcolor/file/198308/9132 [japanese walkthru with english names pasted in - confused names in the pokedex]
http://theoparadise.tripod.com/oldnews.htm [scroll down for pokemon list]
http://guidesarchive.ign.com/guides/11154/marowak.html ["guardia"]
http://www.pokebeach.com/pokemon.shtml [has all the beta names for red blue pkmn]
http://www.angelfire.com/md2/lugia149/list.html [all correct except for xoqo and torvado]
http://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/azure/forum/tuff/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=7;t=001495 [forum chatter about name confusion]
http://members.fortunecity.com/putobracker/90.html [artibull and hitmontot, however its foreign]
http://maxpages.com/tecnospokemon/POKEMON_GOLD_AND_SILVER_ATTACK ["milk berry" is the beta "milk drink" attack btw]
http://maxpages.com/tecnospokemon/NEW_GOLD_AND_SILVER_ATTACKS_2
http://pokemaniac2948.tripod.com/Attacks/ [funny guessed attack names - atom force and gang beating lol]
http://members.tripod.com/alyshakitty/pokedex2.html
http://members.tripod.com/alyshakitty/pokedex2p3.html
http://members.tripod.com/alyshakitty/pokedex2p4.html
http://members.tripod.com/alyshakitty/pokedex2p5.html
All of the Kanto names mentioned on these and other websites are genuine beta names. The poster included with my first edition 2BA Master CD had about 15 out 150 pokemon with the bizarre beta names like "dragoon" and "Guardia". These names are on the Pokemon's individual pages but they should be collected together. Same with the gold and silver names, at least a paragraph explaining the confusion that occurred among the fans. Sorry if this entry is too long and rambly :) [[User:Jurgen200|Jurgen200]]

I remember something like that in a magazine too, with beta images of the pokemon w/beta names. I lost it though. I think it was in Beckett.
[[User: Firemaker|Firemaker]]

what are crashin, trillix and number 201?- ''unsigned comment from {{u|Nobody777}} ([[User talk:Nobody777|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Nobody777|contribs]]) ''
:Crashin (Sonansu) is {{p|Wobbuffet}}, Trillix (Muuma) is {{p|Misdreavus}}, and ????? (Annon) is {{p|Unown}}. ([[User:Yaminokame|Yaminokame]] 13:41, 27 January 2010 (UTC))

==Is honouguma somehow related to the [[Pikachu]] and [[Marill]], much like the three birds?==
[[File:183Marill.png|150px]]{{redlink|File:Alpha honouguma.png}}[[File:025Pikachu.png|150px]] 
Am I the only one to see a connection here? - [[User:Yukushi wisdom|Yukushi wisdom]] 19:15, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:Hmm... Yeah, I see one. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:16, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah... [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 14:45, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== Unown ==

Those "unreleased" Unown don't have to be unreleased.

*They don't count as Beta Pokémon because they were revealed after the release of Gold/Silver.
*I doubt they were ever meant to exist in games. They might be just anime-made.
*The pictures of Unowns seen in third movie are just pictures of several drawings of Unown. They may be a pure fiction. That's possible that these Unowns never existed, but someone drew them like that.

This page is about Pokémon which didn't make it to the final game. Those Unowns aren't one of them. They are anime-wank and no one says they were ever meant to exist. Those pictures in the movie were just DRAWINGS made by PEOPLE, not photos of real Unown. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:15, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
:Well the ! and ? Unown are proof that more Unown designs were being considered for the next games, so they should be added[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 11:35, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
::They are no such thing. There's no evidence that the ! and ? Unown were planned since Gold and Silver. We just know that they were added in FRLG. Besides, this topice is like two and a half years old. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 11:39, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
:::well the film was released not long before Kecleon, Wailmer and Azurill were revealed, a year I think, and their designs were exactly the same as they look now, so they had possibly finalized a good number Ruby/Sapphire pokemon by then (I dont know when the pics of Treecko, Torchic and 'Latiken' were taken however, I am also unsure how long it takes them to make the films(they are usually crap so probably not long)), besides they could have just used pics of the 26 original unowns[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 21:13, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

== "2v2" Template? ==

There's a template on the top of the page, and I don't know what it is supposed to be, could someone figure that out and fix it? [[User:Theininen|Theininen]] 16:01, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

:It's been taken care of. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 16:06, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

::Thanks for that. [[User:Theininen|Theininen]] 16:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

== octorok comment ==

kirby has an ally named "chuchu" thats also zelda[[User:Whatswithalltheextraspace|Whatswithalltheextraspace]] 23:37, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
::Zelda's Chuchus didn't show up until LONG after Kirby's Dreamland 3. Plus, they're both gooey blob monsters that can stick to things, so it could be that the Zelda one was actually named after the Kirby one (or both were named after some other non-videogame-related thing... Japanese game/anime/etc. characters tend to have names like that pretty often.)[[User:Zdododododo|Zdododododo]] 19:39, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

== Page Title ==

The page title says unreleased Pokémon, yet there are designs of prototype player characters that definitely aren't Pokémon. I want to move the psge to something more appropriate, but what?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 00:25, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
:Maybe something like Unreleased Concept Artwork would be more accurate? Although since some of these are from magazines, saying the artwork itself is unreleased wouldn't be true...so something like Beta Concept Artwork? [[User:Lucentas|Lucentas]] 00:40, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
::Sometimes it's better to keep it simple. This is one of those times. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 07:22, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

== Pikachu.. ==

Does that really count? It's still Pikachu,it's just a little bigger(like a lot of the pre-anime designs,just look at the starters),and I'm pretty sure that came out after the games were released. Also,but offtopic,with Leaf..Should it be said she is Leaf? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 03:48, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

== Charizard.. ==

Should we include the Charizard from the same art as the Pikachu? It has a larger jaw then a regular Charizard, and is larger. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 17:05, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
:Many Pokémon designs change over the years. It's a completely different matter. It's simply early art, not really an unreleased thing. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:49, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== unnamed turtle ==

In the male trainer section, the unnamed turtle is in the picture. Does this suggest that it is early art for {{p|Squirtle}}? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 23:50, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Most likely not since in that same picture one can see Tyranitar and other beta-Pokemon most likely from Gen II. As ar as I know it's a cover of a magazine that was suppose to report about the next Generation of Pokemon (or at least about plans). [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 06:46, 24 March 2012 (UTC)
::I have the magazine in question. Unfortunately, there is no information on Gold/Silver within. The only indication of them is the cover itself. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 00:18, 25 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Hmmm... Most likely it's still not about Gen I Pokemon since it's from 1997... It could've been a "hint" of new games in development. [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 06:44, 25 March 2012 (UTC)

== Starters? ==

Could Kurusu and Honoguma have originally been intended to be the Water and Fire Starters to go with Happa? [[User:Taromon777|'''''Taromon''''']] 14:29, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

== Does anyone remember this? ==

i just remember when I was a kid i had a magazine that showed all the then 100 new Pokémon. But they we're not in their Sugimori art. And I can't remember if they had their English names. If anyone remember, would it be useful?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 05:08, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

if you can remember the name of the magazine and what issue and maybe post them on the talk page maybe they can be qualified as unreleased.--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 17:49, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Torchic and blaziken beta art ==

From did that art come from???--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 18:48, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
:I've seen that in 151chan (posted by a very trustable person). It seems to be photographed from some gallery. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:51, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

are there anymore pictures we can post or at least a reference??--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 19:26, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

== Green? It's BLUE! and other conflicts involving the Character section ==

I was reading a scanlation of Pokémon Special when I saw one of the pics that's in
this article in it!(It's the black-and-white pic of Red, Green, and Blue with thier fully-evolved starters.) I was immediatly reminded of the article and went to it, sure that the page
said that the pic was beta art.

And I was wrong, but I saw something else!

The page said that the girl in the aforementioned pic was Green.

Either Green had a gender change or the article's wrong!

Here's who's who- with the boys equated with their Anime counterparts-

Red-"Ash"

Green-"Gary"

Blue-the girl

The article needs fixing, but since this also goes into parts I don't know about-
I'm still reading Red-Green-Blue- I can't fully proofread it.

Also, I think the book under the color pic showing Red, Green, and Blue with
thier unevolved starters is Pokemon Special- at least a copy of it.
[[User:ThaPoketrix|ThePoketrix]] 22:24, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
:The rival's name is Blue. He's known as Blue when he's an NPC in GSC and HGSS as a Gym Leader. However, he is known as Green in Japanese. As such, the girl's name would be Green, or Blue in Japanese, as was done in the manga. '''~ [[User:Sol|sol]][[User talk:Sol|ar]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|is]]''' 22:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
::Some fans have a tendency to mix Japanese names with English (especially in the case of Blue/Green). But they're not right. Trust official sources, not scanslations made by fans. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 07:33, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

== Who is that? ==

Who is supposed to be riding the Latias/Blaziken Pokemon in the artwork? [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 23:30, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
:Some unused trainer obviously. Maybe they should have their own entry?--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 04:29, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone else think so? [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 06:06, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
::This very artwork was later heavily remade by Sugimori into a scene artwork with actual Latias and Latios. There's a girl that rides that Latios on that art. This isn't really the same girl but she looks a bit similar. You know which artwork I mean, don't you? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 07:50, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
:::Unfortunately, no. I didn't really pay attention to art and stuff with Gen III. Can you show me the art?--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 11:18, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
::::It's at [[a:File:Latias_Latios.png]]. But I don't know if it's that important to this article-- unlike some of the Pokémon or characters on this page, this character probably was never intended to appear in any game. Methinks this artwork is merely intended to be just that, artwork. It doesn't have to correspond with anything from any game. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 12:10, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
:::::She's still an unreleased character with beta art.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 12:18, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
::::::Should she be referenced to then? {{unsigned|Lovely Rose}}

== Unnamed Turtle And Shuckle? ==

Though the article states it is similar to Squirtle, could it possibly be an evolved form of Shuckle? They both have a shell, they both have similarly shaped heads and considering Shuckle was introduced in generation II, it could have been an expansion on the family. Think of the expansions on gen II families in gen IV. This could have been the same thing. I do agree, however, it does look like Squirtle though. [[User:FrozenStrategy|FrozenStrategy]] 19:32, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

== Unknown Pokemopolis Pokemon ==

During the episode The Ancient Puzzle of Pokemopolis, Brock is seen holding a statue of an unknown pokemon, worth a mention I think.
http://www.serebii.net/anime/pictures/indigo/074ps1.shtml

[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 04:20, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
:Wow, nice find. Definitely needs a mention. Perhaps the last one is trapped in the GS Ball :D And re-watching the episode, perhaps also the statues in sequence shortly after: [http://www.serebii.net/anime/pictures/indigo/074ps2.shtml here]. I'm surprised no one noticed this before. I guess everyone repressed the memory of that horrifying french accent. - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 04:43, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
::Celebi is in the GS Ball. Kurt ate it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:49, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
:::Heh. Closest Pokémon that frame fits is Teddiursa, but the difference is enough that I'd call it unknown. - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 04:51, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
::::I am now almost certain that the artifact is Honoguma with round ears, as they are both bear-like, have similar builds, obviously the markings would not normaly be part of the Pokemon, as the Psyduck artifact, Giant Gengar, Giant Alakazam & Giant Jigglypuff have similar markings, anybody else see the resemblance?[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 12:17, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

== "Resembles" ==

Can we excise all the speculation about what a released Pokémon each unreleased Pokémon somewhat resembles? Isn't it entirely possible that these Pokémon are entirely unreleased and in no way influenced the design of later Pokémon? [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 09:13, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
:Well, for most of them from Generation II and onward, it's pretty obvious which later designs they influenced; take Happa for instance, it's obviously a beta Chikorita. But I wouldn't be against removing the speculation about the pre-Generation II art, such as the "unnamed turtle". --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 10:51, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, I think the info that is obviously rubbish should be removed, such as Honoguma (a bear, & a starter) being related to Raichu, & Kurusu (also a starter) being a pre-evo of Seel or Lapras (no resemblance whatsoever), also, I cannot see any resemblance between the Turtle & Turtwig (yet another starter), & it is highly unlikely to be an evo of Squirtle (someone was obviously obsessed with starters!), the about the Turtle & Purutoga should stay however, since the similarities are pretty undeniable, the bit about Torkoal might as well stay too.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 11:29, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
:::I happen to have the full artwork of the turtle and can say that it has very little resemblance to Purutoga. I think rather than having an actual relation they just have similar design themes, both being turtles and all. For example, the new electric flying squirrel resembles Pachirisu, but they're not related. They simply follow typical themes standard for a Pokemon of that type. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 00:39, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
::::couldn't the relation between the old turtle and new turtle be that the old one was scrapped concept art that was revived for the new generation when they decided to discount the old pokemon and make this one completely new?--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 20:28, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

== EP072 thing ==

I wouldn't really try to search for any meaning in that bear-like thing from EP072. It's a random thing, most likely created for the anime only. It has no meaning. There's no evidence that it was ever intended to be a Pokemon. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:22, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
:Looking into it, it's a painted Psyduck figure.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 14:30, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
::There is a Psyduck artifact, but thats not what this is about.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 14:40, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
:::the one that brock is holding looks more bear-ish and isn't yellow--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 20:25, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

== Ok, Really? ==

I know the pink top looks like Hitmontop but it looks clearly like a Clefairy as well, and Cleffa came the next generation did it not? The "Meoth whiskers" thing is a bit vaque though. But can we at least mention Clefairy? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 20:17, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

== Turtle ==

couldn't the relation between the old turtle and new turtle be that the old one was scrapped concept art that was revived for the new generation when they decided to discount the old pokemon and make this one completely new?--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 00:35, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
:Hellooo anyone care to comment?--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 22:08, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::That's just speculation, we don't know that. And its not like Shellos and Gastordon, which were saved for the next generation, there is a 3 Generation (and 10 year) difference. Also, the artwork we currently have doesn't show the whole Pokemon, so untill we have that, we can't really speculate about this (if someone knows where to find the original, non-cropped artwork, please post it). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:59, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:::someone on the resembles thread says they have it.--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 21:40, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Yes, I spotted that yesterday, I've posted a comment on their talk page, but thanks for mentioning that anyway. Still no reply though :( If it turns out to be a dead end, I might look around the web myself, though where to find a reliable, non-fan-created picture is the problem. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 21:47, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

== Arachnoid ==
In the episode "The Superhero Secret" there is a strange arachnoid. It can be seen on this page [http://www.serebii.net/anime/pictures/johto/140ps5.shtml]
[[User:Kodde|Kodde]] 11:35, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
:That's [[Team Rocket|team rocket]]'s robot--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 04:06, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
No it isn't. If you watch the episode you can see that it dosen't move mechanicaly and it dosen't say anywhere that it is team Rockets robot. [[User:Kodde|Kodde]] 10:03, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:Having just watched the episode, it would certainly seem to be a Pokemon, even if it is just supposed to be a prop (it even has a cry), though it would have been created for just this episode (though it's not the first anime-exclusive Pokemon). It is odd however, that they did not just use a giant Spinarak. It should be added, if you want to add it feel free, though I will probably get round to adding it tommorrow.'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 17:47, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
::It's a fictional monster. Fictional from the Pokémon world's point of view too. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:13, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::In other words, it is a fictional Pokemon, like how some legendaries are seen in universe to be fictional? Still worth noting. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 19:05, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::That's obivously not what Maxim ment. That thing is obviously not ment to be a Pokémon. It's only ment to be a fictional monster for Gligarman to fight. If you're going to include that thing, you may as well include the Mongoose from Ghost of Madien's Peak episode or the worm Pidgeotto ate in episode 3, or the "Legendary Water Pokémon" Misty imagined in the Slowpoke Enlightenment episode Etc.[[User:PDL|PDL]] 19:31, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
::::But we don't know if it is ''not'' a Pokemon for certain, though I wouldnt say the others should be included, the mongoose is just Gastly, and I think the worm is just meant to be a real worm. I have not seen the Slowpoke episode however, so I cannot say anything about that thing (though I am getting it up on my laptop now). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:02, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::It was shown only in a fictional story of Gligarman. So, it's reasonable to assume that it doesn't exist in the Pokemon world. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 20:07, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::oooooh that one okay that shouldn't count because that looks like it's in one of those old giant spider-godzilla movies.--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 20:22, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
If you think it shouldnt be on the page, then you can remove it, though I still feel it should be in the article, as it is for ''Unreleased Pokemon'', and even though it may be fictional, it is still seems highly likely that it is a fictional Pokemon, and thus releavant to the article. As for not existing in the Pokemon world, with the possible exeption of the EP072 bear, none of the unreleased Pokemon on this page would exist in the Pokemon world either... '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:25, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:okay then that makes sense--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 21:33, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:Perhaps it would be better to have a separate list for "Non-Pokémon" creatures and keep this entry specifically about Unreleased or beta Pokémon '''As they are ment to appear in the games'''. Anime only stuff hardly counts. [[User:PDL|PDL]] 23:06, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
::While I disagree with your ''Anime only stuff hardly counts'' comment, as the anime is often used to showcase unreleased Pokemon (like Togepi, the gold Ho-Oh in EP001, or possibly the bear with a rather striking resemblance to Honoguma in EP072), the seperate list doesn't sound like a bad idea actually. Though I would prefer the name '''List of disputed Pokemon''' or something along those lines, as there is already a list for [[animals|non-Pokemon]]. This page would need to be renamed to reflect the change, unless the list would simply be a new section on this page? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:47, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Then I wonder why [[Zapmolcuno]] isn't here. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:42, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
::::I was refraining from adding it, incase everything was to be moved around. Same goes for [[Venustoise]], the unreleased Unown forms seen in [[M03]], the Sun and the Fairy seen in the book of Legendary Pokemon in [[M03]], the wooden Celebi seen in [[M04]], and the creature attacking Alto Mare at the start of [[M05]]. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 17:52, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
Perhaps we really should keep this page for Pokémon artwork that's explicitly "beta". Anime appearences of "non-Pokémon" should really go to a different page. [[User:PDL|PDL]] 00:42, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

I think that We should add the ones mentioned above as they are ''presumably'' pokémon and I think we should add a section for pokemon appearing only in the manga that have no natural explanation such as Zapmolcuno and the manga dialga/palkia fusion statue at eterna city (there is a picture of it on the eterna city talk page).--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 17:58, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:they should be added, but for now, you can add them to this page
:[[User:Vuvuzela2010/Disputed Pokémon]]
:'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 19:26, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

== Kurusu = Daikenki/Samurott? ==

Does anybody here see a resemblance between the unreleased Kurusu and the 5th-Gen Samurott/Daikenki?

{{redlink|File:Alpha kurusu.png}}

[[File:503Samurott.png|300px|Samurott]]
--[[User:Bad Grim|Bad Grim]] 04:52, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
:Um..... No. They're vaguely the same shape and that's it. [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 04:00, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

I see it... Quadrupeds, probably water-type, maybe a very old possibility for Oshawott?
[[User:Shinyzubat123|Shinyzubat123]] 21:22, 4 December 2011 (UTC)

The similarity is as obvious as between Honoguma, Pikachu/Raichu and Marill... [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 06:41, 24 March 2012 (UTC)

==Bellossom? Jynx?==
If Bellossom is on here for a color change, shouldn't Jynx be as well? To be honest I feel like Bellossom being on here is a little sketchy since the dark blue coloring was obviously released. However, if Bellossom is valid, Jynx should be on here too, right? [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 03:59, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
:No. Jynx was originally black and released as black coloured, but it was changed along the course of the franchise. While Bellossom was previewed to be dark blue, but was changed to a green colour before release.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 09:31, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
::But wasn't this official GSC artwork? Why is that considered before release? [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 04:38, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

== More unreleased Pokemon - Japanese translation needed ==

In the Capsule Monsters sketches, [http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3897/pkmn1285890995744.jpg one shows two unreleased Pokemon, with their numbers and possibly Pokedex entries]. Can someone please translate this? {{unsigned|Vuvuzela2010}}
:The bug is Papyō and the cat is Buhī.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 15:30, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
::[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/8a/Pokemon_conceptart.jpg And here's three new Pokés:] the lizard is '''Godzillante''', the ape is '''Gorillaimo''' and the Dragon is '''Dragon4'''.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 17:53, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Thanks for that! I've added them all in now. Do you know what the text entries next to those five Pokemon say? It looks like it could be a Pokedex entry, or maybe it says what type they are? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:39, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I can't really translate Japanese text; I mainly just romanize katakana and hiragana.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 20:49, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I'd personally make a separate section, or maybe even separate article for Capsule Monsters. They deserve a special place! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 12:01, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::Well, we do have [[Capsule Monsters]]. This is basically just an extension of that. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::::So, I'd rather add them there or start a new article "List of known Capsule Monsters" or something like that. I don't think that the prototypes of Pokemon and scrapped Pokemon designs invented later should belong together. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 08:12, 24 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::::Yeah, I agree. They are two different things. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:11, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

== Moving to Prototype Pokemon and characters... ==

I'd like to suggest that this article be moved to "Prototype Pokémon and characters". Not only does this article list things that have been unreleased, but it also lists Pokemon whose designs had simply been alerted, and are therefore still technically released. "Prototype" can easily refer to both kinds, so I'd like to suggest that the article be moved to that. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 19:49, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
: I concur ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 02:23, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

::Because half of this page is "altered", not "unreleased", I think the more universal term "prototype" is better suited. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 06:34, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
:::First, I think that early Capsule Monsters should be covered separately and things like Bellossom should be deleted. It doesn't fit here. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 07:41, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

::::Even if a listing of Capsule Monsters do get their own page, there's still other kinds of Pokemon designs that were still simply alerted, like those Gen II alters. There's still a reason for this to be called "Prototype Pokémon and characters". [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 20:03, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::Why should Bellossom be deleted? It was altered before release, and is relevant to the article. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:09, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::Also, I would support the move. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:11, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Actually, the artwork with purple Bellossom is its actual GS artwork (a final thing, not an early sketch like the rest). So, it's not really unreleased. At the same logic, we should also add Slowpoke here because it had a stripped belly in the original GSC. Many Pokemon has been given cosmetic design changes over the generations and it's really hard to call their older designs "prototype". --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 07:54, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
[[File:1999 Bellossom Artwork.png|thumb|right]]
:The Bellossom artwork was like that years before G/S were released, they just never bothered changing it. And Slowpoke is hardly the same, that was just a sprite error. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 09:36, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
::Sprite error? "Error" implies accident. This doesn't look like an accident. There's no artwork from that era which contradicts that "error", hence no proof that it's an error. And the fact that Bellossom's artwork wasn't changed means that it's to be treated as a final thing. And compared to the other prototypes we have, it's a really minor change. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:18, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
:::I support the move: I just think that a word better than prototype could be chose. It sounds too mechanical. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:25, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
::::In response to the Bellossom point. The alterations to Bellossom are the same as those that Jynx undertook. They were both one color-scheme up until some time after their release, and then they were both changed post-release. If one should be included here then so should the other I would think. Thanks. ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 20:50, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::Error does not always mean accidental, it can also mean they screwed it up. A good example is the 'upside down' Koffing from Red and Blue (or any other sprite from Red/Green/Blue), obviously intentional. And Slowpoke's striped belly has not been seen in the anime, TCG, or any other media, even though it should be partially visible in [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:SabrinaSlowpokeGymHeroes95.jpg its TCG artwork] and [http://pkmncollectors.livejournal.com/3016560.html its Ken Suginori Bandai artwork].
:::::Also, Jynx does not count, since it ''was'' released. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 05:28, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
:Sorry about Jynx, I got confused about the Bellossom artwork not changing. Slowpoke's striped belly can be seen in the Bandai artwork for Aerodactyl: http://pkmncollectors.livejournal.com/3016560.html ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 05:55, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
::That's like saying that Charmander was 'prototype' because it once had spikes on its back. Ken Sugimori's early art had a lot of things depicted that were either changed or remove in subsequent games. Likewise with in-game sprites, such as the GRB Machamp with spikes on its head. But in all honesty, this section is supposed to be for discussion on whether this article should be moved, NOT whether Bellossum or Slowpoke was prototype. Can someone please split this up? [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 06:02, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
:::Noted, I've moved it to the section below. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 12:07, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
::::Er, no. This wasn't split up. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 01:05, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

== Palette changes ==

Rather than just delete, lets harness the power of the talk page. Should altered palettes, like those found below, be included in the altered Pokémon section? ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 20:42, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Wynaut
|type1=Psychic
|img=Beta Wynaut.png
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Wynaut (Pokémon)}}[[File:360Wynaut.png|170px|right]] Pre-release screenshots of Wynaut show that it was going to be green in color rather than blue.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=BW Prerelease double battle.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta
|desc={{main|Excadrill (Pokémon)}}[[File:530Excadrill.png|200px|right]] In Excadrill's first appearance in a promotional video, it was colored purple instead of brown and its stripes were mirrored. However, this was not long-lived, as it was changed to its current appearance in the next video.}}
:Both are video quality's fault. When the screenshot of Wynaut surfaced, we have already had its artwork revealed and it looked just like now, so there was never a design change. And this Excadrill was extracted from a very low-quality video. Actually, all colors on this video are off. Even Haxorus is greenish yellow. That's nothing more than a matter of quality. All high quality versions of the same video had correct colors. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 09:01, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry to blend in the conversation, but how about Excadrill's belly pattern? That can't be a quality error, can it? [[User:TyraniThrone|Tyrani]][[User talk:TyraniThrone|Throne]] 11:12, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
:::My view is, it would probably be better to include those with minor alterations, such as Exadrill and Tyranitar, in a ''Minor alterations'' subsection. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 11:29, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
::::Does anyone know the exact date when Bellossom's GS artwork was released? If it was after its first anime appearance (where it was green), it could be worth mentioning the contradiction. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 12:07, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

== Buizel ==

I remember I saw once a scan of a magazine released before the release of D&P showing a black siloutte of Buizel with two "collars" instead of one. If I find it again may this added to this page? Also the Unnamed turtle actually have legs, it isn't "just a head sticking out of a shell". --[[User:SamuStar|SamuStar]] 16:27, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

== Altered human designs ==

There's a template for Altered Pokemon Designs, so why not for the humans? I can think of a few who received design overhauls.. As said Silver's hair was shorter in the concept art, Kris seems to have gotten a design overhaul from the beta to the main product, and that seems to be Red in the Capsule Monster sketches. [[User:Dia Sprite|Dia Sprite]] 23:52, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

== Who are this Pokemon? ==

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3706/45234089orgv1315354262.jpg

Seriously... Who? I thought the fish was Basculin but the name does not match, then we have that... Siloutte thing next to Deerling that does not match any of the forms of neither Deerling or Sawsbuck, Alomomola design is noticeable different (and shares traits with Luvdisc: Shape, "blush sticker" and mouth, I think it was once planned to be an evolution) and Pansage is fat.

I also noticed the battle sprites are similar to those of Generation IV, same half-body back-sprites.

Found [http://photozou.jp/photo/show/761853/45234089 here]. [[User:LurKasumi|LurKasumi]] 09:18, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
:That image was a hoax from the Japanese Black and White pre-release period. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 09:28, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
:: Oh derp, thanks. [[User:LurKasumi|LurKasumi]] 09:35, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

== Additions ==

Here's a [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:Contributions/Chickasaurus whole bunch of stuff to add] for someone who has the time to add it in. [[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']][[Koffing (Pokémon)| ☠]] 19:36, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
:I plan on adding these soon. They supposedly originated on Game Freak's blog in one of the archived posts, though I wasn't able to find it; I read about it as a recent addition on the Japanese Pokémon Wiki, and I believe its been [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/1970/30491/index6.html considered] before about adding these when SmearglePaints ({{user|Redstar}}) brought it up on the forums last year.

:There is a [http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/trust.html Japanese website] focusing on lost Pokémon which hosts that artwork and has further information about more Generation II lost Pokémon other than the three 'starters' and variations (namely 'Akua', 'Akueria', 'Netamon' and 'Elekingu') which were apparently seen in the [[Nintendo World|Nintendo Space World 1997]] demo but had only their names shown. The Japanese Pokémon Wiki also had these and more variations which none of the other sources mention, though I don't know of the validity. I uploaded the Japanese Pokémon Blue artwork because of some of the ambiguous designs, I don't know if they should count though. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 20:58, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

::The recent images added are fan drawings, not official artwork of any kind. As such they should be removed. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 02:31, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
:::Oh ok, is that right? I'm wondering then where the author ([http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/trust.html ボツポケモン応援隊]) originally got the concept from. I know of some [http://bbs.tgbus.com/viewthread.php?action=printable&tid=1932117 sprites of them] but I'm unsure of their legitimacy. I heard that these Pokémon were shown on Game Freak's website but I haven't been able to find an archived version of the original page yet. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 13:33, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
::::The sprite sheet is fully legitimate. I'd have to ask my friend the exact place it was found, which provided information on when they were secured, but I'd say there's enough sources to indicate this as a legitimate find. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 08:07, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pocket Monsters Blue designs ==

"Near the bottom right is a Pokémon face, possibly based on Nidorino." It looks like Pidgeotto to me--[[User:SamuStar|SamuStar]] 18:35, 15 November 2011 (UTC)
:Not that one...the one to the left and up. '''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|LimeGreen]]''[[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|Charizard]]'''''[[Special:Contributions/LimeGreenCharizard|♂]] 19:57, 15 November 2011 (UTC)
Now I see, thank you. At first it looked like Venomoth to me, but it's surely Nidorino (or at least Nidoran♂) --[[User:SamuStar|SamuStar]] 20:15, 15 November 2011 (UTC)

== Some early designs ==

Early artwork on the pocket monsters cardass trading cards page shows a pikachu with a white belly and large execute with small ones the designs are the same as what they looked like in there red blue and green sprites so i think they should be on this page because the kakuna and rhyhorn with the same story are on there. Also there is a graveler with golden fingures on that page too.
[[User:Kybett98|Kybett98]] 04:45, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
:Someone should probably add the Carddass Charmander and the early back sprites for him, since the card shows his now-unexistant ridges down his back.[[User:Mefredbob|Mefredbob]] 09:41, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
Oh yes i never noticed him i saw that the ones i requested where added but have now been removed why? {{unsigned|Kybett98}}

== Unnamed Turtle ==

I think the unnamed turtle could be a Pokémon with no roots in any other Pokémon, meaning it was originally going to be a seperate Pokémon but was completely scrapped, and perhaps it was related to Kurusu. Can anyone shoot me down with fact?
[[User:Shinyzubat123|Shinyzubat123]] 21:30, 4 December 2011 (UTC)

== Even more designs ==

Recently, this year [http://bbs.tgbus.com/viewthread.php?action=printable&tid=1932117 users on TGBUS] revealed a few more designs, and annotated some of the existing ones in English e.g. "The inside of a hotel. You can see a device for healing your Pokémon inside". I've seen the former sprites (below) on 2chan, but was unsure of its legitimacy, since its marked December 1997. It would be most appreciated if someone could translate it. I have heard that Nyosuka and others were mentioned once on Gamefreak's official Japanese website, but I can't find the original page and I'm unsure if images of them were ever officially revealed. Sorry, if that's a lot to ask for though.
*[http://17woo.tgbusdata.cn/month_1101/11011600533674699a45d777f6.jpg Sprites]
*[http://17woo.tgbusdata.cn/month_1101/11011600397a98e2b81ee3b0b7.jpg Kabīn] --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 13:22, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
:The sprite list featuring the early designs for the Poliwhirl, Weedle and Dratini lines are indeed official. A friend of mine discovered them several months ago on a blog by someone who salvaged them back in 1999. My friend also has an English translation for the text seen within the image. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 06:26, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::Do you mean this [http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/page/1 blog]? I came across it later last Wednesday when doing an image search of the artwork. I once saw the images on 2chan, but I thought they were probably fake and confused them with the fan artwork on [http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/trust.html The Lost Pokémon]. The [http://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E6%B2%A1%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7 Japanese Pokémon Wiki] seems to reaffirm information about them originating from Game Freak's website as well. I actually posted for a translation request on [http://jul.rustedlogic.net/thread.php?id=11437&page=15#375860 Jul] last October but never got anything back. That's great to hear that your friend took the time to translate it! Do you have a link to the translated version? --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 07:05, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:::Yes, that blog is run by the same friend who discovered the sheet. The Lost Pokemon site (an affiliate of the RCB site and a correspondence of mine) had info on the sprites for awhile and we're actively looking for them. Because of them I went on the chase, but my friend was able to turn them up herself after I had given up. The Lost Pokemon then discovered themselves just a few weeks or months afterwards, so they get credit for spreading it on the Japanese side of things.

:::I've just had my friend provide the translation. Find it [http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/post/12592876977/wimscoot-piratekingatomsk here]. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 08:07, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::::Thank you and wimscoot so much for this! I've gathered some thoughts on why it might say "Pokémon 2" even though the designs don't seem to belong to [[Generation II]] but I realize that here isn't a good place to speculate about this. What is your username on Bulbagarden Forums? (I'm Torchickens) I also apologize for the relatively late reply. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 17:31, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

== Stunfisk ==

Beta Version from Stunfisk [http://pokemonblackandwhite.net/?p=4142]??? --Altruis 17:10, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
:That was from the Nintendo Dream interview, and it is most likely true, so it should be added. [[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']][[Latios (Pokémon)| Δ ]] 17:46, 24 January 2012 (UTC)

==Game-on Exhibition==
It may be old news, but for those asking for references, I took pictures from this long-running exhibition called Game On. It had some concept works on some game franchises and Pokémon was one of them. [http://www.barbican.org.uk/bie/exhibitions/game-on Check here for info on the expo.] There were some Ruby/Sapphire sketches there, such as the Torchic with floppy ears [http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/sfirah/DSC01532.jpg Torchic with floppy ears], the Treecko sketches [http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/sfirah/DSC01528.jpg (maybe a little clearer here)] and [http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/sfirah/DSC01529.jpg the Blaziken/Latias one]. There were also this [http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/sfirah/DSC01530.jpg other sketch of a floppy-eared Torchic] and this [http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/sfirah/DSC01533.jpg early Groudon sketch]. [[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 03:21, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

:I went to the expo again today and tried to get some better photos of the art. I'll try to upload them to Bulbagaren Archives and add them to the articles. [[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 02:28, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
:: Where is this geographically?[[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] 02:38, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Those are of most interest. If it happens to be there tomorrow do you plan to try to take a picture of all Pokemon sketches that you can? Also nice to hear you took more photos today. The beta Treecko looked like it had a bit of a Grovyle look to it on the arms. Salamence didn't look much different. Wonder why Torchic had the most redos, a floppy eared, then chubby floppy ears, interesting. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 03:34, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
::::It goes around the world since 2002, always adding some new stuff to it. Right now, the expo is in Brasilia, Brazil.
I uploaded the pictures to Bulbagarden Archives. Torchic's [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Torchic_Beta.jpg]] and Latiken's [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Latias_Blaziken.jpg]] were added to the articles already, substituting the old ones. Treecko's [[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Treecko_Beta.jpg]] (it wouldn't let me substitute the old one, so I just uploaded it separately and didn't change the article), Groudon's [[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Groudon_Beta.jpg]] and Torchic's other concept art [[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Torchic_Beta2.jpg]] were only uploaded, but not added to any of the articles. Someone please do it for me. xD [[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 03:51, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
: Excellent then. As for replacing the old images, I can see doing so for the Torchic but not the others at the moment. The new Torchic image you uploaded is great though since it is closer and higher quality, thanks for uploading the image. :) [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 03:54, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
::Ah as for the Treecko image, click on it, the click description page under the image which is in bold. Log in on the archives if not already and scroll down, click on upload new version of this file. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 03:59, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Thanks. I did that for the Treecko picture, but it said it had some trouble cause the old picture is a png file and the new one is a jpg. Even after I tried converting the new pic to png, it wouldn't accept. (Nevermind, it worked now. lol) [[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 04:09, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
::::I see the Groundon image has been uploaded but where would the image go? Prototype or Minor Alterations? [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 01:01, 25 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::I believe "Minor alterations" would be more accurate, as it basically remained the same, except for those marks it shares with Kyogre and Rayquaza (at least that's the only thing I noticed). [[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 01:19, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

== More designs ==

I found [http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/ this site] and it appears to have lots of legit designs that we're missing around here, despite being mixed up with fanart and fakes. But are the apparently legit ones really legit? Please discuss these findings. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 16:41, 28 February 2012 (UTC)

:Hehe, I've heard of this. There's this deviantArt group called TheLostPokemon, which is for the Pokemon in this article. The stuff's pretty legit (though I'd still want to check out the blog). A lot of the members of the group are artists, so their artwork is probably on the blog. [[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] 22:59, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
::I run the dA group while my friend runs the tumblr blog. I can assure you that any fanwork is stated to be such while actual concept/design artwork is legit. [[User:Slowpokeisgod|Slowpokeisgod]] 21:47, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

== Unused girl on boxes? ==

The text about [[Prototype Pokémon and characters#Unreleased characters|this girl]] states "The image was shown on the boxes for the games" referring to the one that only her back is shown. I've checked {{tt|the Japanese box|the only one}} of Pokémon Green and didn't see the picture. Is this statement false? [[User:Duke R|'''|) u |( e''']] [[User talk:Duke R|'''®''']] 05:10, 31 March 2012 (UTC)
:[http://www.gamefaqs.com/gameboy/367023-pokemon-red-version/images/box-68474 Apparently] so (I don't own the Japanese games, but I plan on getting them), and I still have all the English games from long ago, but unfortunately without any box inserts. According to the box data on GameFAQs, the artwork doesn't appear on the back of Japanese Blue or Yellow (Pocket Monsters Pikachu) either. Perhaps the user who added it was referring to the instruction booklet? It might be worth noting that there was an [http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5541/1290018520523.jpg official strategy guide] for {{2v2|Red|Green}} featuring the artwork. It's also interesting how this guidebook credits Ape Inc, the predecessor of Creatures Inc. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 00:27, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

==fluffy torchic==
Am I the only one who instantly thought of Vullaby after seeing the fluffy torchic in the eggshell?[[User:Auragirl|Auragirl]] 04:08, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== The guy who looks like a gymleader ==

In the article it says he was probably a dark gymleader but to me he looks more like a ground or rock user because tyranitar is ground as well,the turtle looks like a rock type and the hitmontop thing has a creamy dirt color plus he is wearing a turban with a gemSTONE does anyone agree?And he might of been the original concept for the first gym leader since he has only 3 pokemon that again to me seem like ground thus continueing rock(ground) type first gym.[[User:VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP|VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP]] 19:03, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
forget the first gym thing.[[User:VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP|VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP]] 18:30, 27 May 2012 (UTC)
: Surely you meant [[Tyranitar]] is Rock/Dark-type. Anyways, it's only speculation that he's Dark-type Gym Leader (he could just have been a regular trainer), but his clothes and hair style refer to dark. Also, he most likely was not the first Gym Leader as most Gym Leaders encountered first have two Pokemon (only Roark has three). It could also be noted that some Gym Leaders have Pokémon that are not of their speciality type (namely [[Volkner]] and [[Cilan]], [[Chili]] and [[Cress]]) and Rock-type specialists other than Roark generally have very little in their appearance to connect with their speciality type, plus in final product all Johto Gyms specialized in types that were not present in Kanto, at which time it would've been odd to use Gyms that "had been" there before (like Rock or Ground Gyms). I also can't picture the polypod Pokemon as a Rock-type. [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 12:21, 28 May 2012 (UTC)

== Thundurus and Tornadus color change ==

It's stated Troh's and Sawk's horns were removed because Thundurus and Tornadus were blue and red, but they had later there color changed. So, why don't they get a place on this page? Maybe they can share there column with Troh and Sawk... [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 12:33, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

== Cries ==

I attempted to post this as a comment on the YouTube video, but of course the stupid piece of shit excuse for a website kept giving me an "error try again" without any explanation. I guess this works just as well here anyways:

I've researched these cries for a while now and I hate how everyone keeps saying MissingNo. 0x45 sounds like Crobat or Golbat. Of course it does, because it is an *exact* copy of Zubat's cry. I'm following the same conclusion as everyone else (I hope it really way Crobat), but no one ever seems to realize that it isn't just similar to Zubat, it's exact. This also applies to MissingNo. 0x89 being an *exact* copy of Dragonair.

P.S. My notes: http://pastebin.com/yCry6qce -- [[User:Stag019|Stag019]] ([[User talk:Stag019|talk]]) 19:42, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

== Shopkeeper? ==

Looking at the image I'm quite curious as to what the embryo thing is. Is it possibly a Pokemon or something? Also is it possible the creature in the cage to the left is an earlier version and possibly smaller version of Slowbro? ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 18:57, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
:The embro thing does appear to be a Pokémon, but I don't know what though. The thing in the cage does appear to be a early version of Slowbro. I think it probably would be a good idea to wait for some more opinions about that though, or just add it. [[User:Lady Ariel|Lady Ariel]] ([[User talk:Lady Ariel|talk]]) 20:32, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
::I think I shall wait for a few more opinions before adding that Slowbro bit. Just to make sure it is possible that it might be an early version. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 20:39, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
:::I dunno about Slowbro but the 'embryo' is probably a small Water Pokémon. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 01:38, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

== It seems that Kage No Mushi is a fake ==

[http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/post/47524002079/open-for-debate-removing-kage-no-mushi This Tumblr post] claims that the Pokémon may indeed be a fake made by one of the blog owner's friends. In fact, as a response to [http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/post/47524532246/hfc2x-answered-your-question-open-for-debate my answer], the owner said that Bulbapedia did take all the info on that Pokémon from that blog.
Is this correct? If so, we should remove it from the list right away. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 06:57, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

Removed it from the list. --[[User:Relicant|Relicant]] ([[User talk:Relicant|talk]]) 16:58, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

== Kazeniga and Rokku ==

In this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU7M5KAfYWA), there seems to be two Pokemon, (Kazeniga and Rokku) in the vein of Gorillaimo and Godzillante. Should we add them? [[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] ([[User talk:Jdrawer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Munna in Generation 1? ==

Okay, correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember correctly, didn't an NPC near [[Rock Tunnel]] mention seeing a pink Pokémon with flowers on it in the cave? If they did, then that would mean {{p|Munna}}'s origin dates as far back as [[Generation I]]. If all of this is true, should I add it onto the page? I can also look for an image that details the Munna in the game. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] ([[User talk:Pokedex493|talk]]) 19:21, 7 June 2013 (UTC)
:Correction, they were actually talking about the fact that there should be and I quote, 'a pink one with a floral pattern.' The link to the picture is [http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/image/12834082074]. I apologize for the profanity in the name. This is where I found the pic. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] ([[User talk:Pokedex493|talk]]) 19:26, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

== Who is that bug pokemon? ==

Hello There. ''WHO'' IS that bug pokemon:
http://images.wikia.com/pokemon/images/9/9e/Unknown_bug_pokemon.png
--[[User:Cool Sam|Cool Sam]] ([[User talk:Cool Sam|talk]]) 16:55, 24 October 2013 (UTC)
:My first reaction is it looks like the old 'scrubbing bubbles' mascot used by Dow cleaning agent. --[[User:GARY-DOS|GARY-DOS]] ([[User talk:GARY-DOS|talk]]) 07:14, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

== Shopkeeper ==

Since the similarity to the sumo character from Quinty/Mendel Palace is noted, wouldn't it also be worth noting alongside that there is an unused sprite which appears in the Gen III games which is presumably[http://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Ruby_and_Sapphire#Unused_overworld_sprite] a redesign of a sprite of the same character? --[[User:GARY-DOS|GARY-DOS]] ([[User talk:GARY-DOS|talk]]) 18:55, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

== Split ==

Unused cries only belong in the development leftover articles. The designs of Pokémon and characters can be mentioned in the Development section of the game articles. [[User:SatoMew2|Sato]][[User talk:SatoMew2|Mew]] 23:44, 3 January 2015 (UTC)

== Kabiin ==

I remember, when I first saw this one in "A Man who Created Pokemon," I was certain that it was a playful reference to Kirby. But now I can't locate my copy of the book, so I don't know if there's a date on these thumbnail sketches that would disprove this theory (ie. if these are sketches from around 1989-1990, the Kirby reference is unlikely). Does anyone have any info to help, maybe have the book on hand to check? [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 03:10, 8 March 2015 (UTC)
:I have the book too (the 'cards' cover and not the Pulseman cover). However, I unfortunately cannot find a date. I'm afraid. Here is [http://minus.com/i/XgRc7ydCX1Uh a scan] of the page. Additionally I thought it would be worth noting that on page 293 with the monster coming out of the capsule, the page says "Monster Capsule TM" ポータブルモンスターカプセル PCM-55R $198 00, I don't know if those people who did high resolution scans (from Blue Reflections?) of the concept art showed us that. [[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] ([[User talk:Chickasaurus|talk]]) 15:47, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

== Sources ==

Can we please have where we got the info added next to each of the designs. It's nice that we have all this early artwork, but it would be much better to clarify which is from books, which is from interviews, etc. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:09, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

== Should we add Mega Flygon? ==

Apparently they wanted Flygon to have a mega evolution, but they couldn't come up with a good one. [[User:Unowninator|Unowninator]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 19:44, 28 April 2016 (UTC)
:Where's your source on this?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:37, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
::Well, I heard it on serebii months ago, and then just today, I was at the [[Flygon]] page and saw the same thing in the Trivia. It's also in [[Mega Evolution]]. [[User:Unowninator|Unowninator]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 02:48, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
:::Oh, I see. I guess it could be added.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:01, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I'd do it myself, but I'm not sure how to make it (though I may be able to figure that out. BTW, should it get a new section? Or use one of the current ones? [[User:Unowninator|Unowninator]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 03:57, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

== Interesting Gen II finds ==

Recently I've found some possibly important info, if poorly translated on Gen II unused Pokémon seemingly from the spaceworld demo. Some are just alternate names for know Pokémon, but some like Animon and Ikari(Anchor?) seem to be unused, should we add this? Links:[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&u=http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/botu6.html&usg=ALkJrhiNG-K5r_b7o4kFtVyQ6i4AbBNj5A 1],[https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geocities.jp%2Fpcakatsuki%2Fpokemonlab%2Fpm.html 2] [[User:Shadowsonic5000|Shadowsonic5000]] ([[User talk:Shadowsonic5000|talk]]) 01:05, 21 September 2016 (UTC)

== resemblance ==
I would like to point out a few things that I noticed:
1. The unused final evolution of weedle looks like the gen 1 bug type party sprite.

2. Eggshell torchic reminded me of vullaby.

3. Am I the only one who thinks that the turtle might be torkoal?
--[[User:Wizardfox|Wizardfox]] ([[User talk:Wizardfox|talk]]) 02:50, 14 January 2017 (UTC)

== Obscure Honōguma image — Legitimacy? ==
In [https://twitter.com/Katsu_Nagao/status/388880608748773376 a 2013 tweet], a Twitter user called Katsu Nagao posted an alleged screenshot of Honōguma and a Metapod (but red/orange instead of green) from Next Generation World Hobby Fair on January 1998. Catstorm26 noticed this and posted it about it on Twitter/forums recently. More information ([http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?105571-Official-GSC-Programming-amp-Beta-Glitch-Thread&p=18343949#post18343949 1], [http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=7343.msg204405#msg204405 2]). Katsu Nagao claimed it to be real and it seems rather convincing, but is it convincing enough to add to the page? --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] ([[User talk:Chickasaurus|talk]]) 21:53, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

== Girafarig and Happa sprites ==

https://tcrf.net/images/5/5e/PkmnGS-EarlyBattle2.jpg

This image was taken from [https://youtu.be/-LPNOrsseVk?t=1m46s a 1998 video featuring footage of the Spaceworld 1997 demo of Gold and Silver]. Girafarig's original design is shown in this screenshot, as is Happa's back sprite. Unlike the [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b9/Alpha_happa.png sketch shown in the article], it looks like Chikorita's design was actually finalized by this point in development; the only difference being that its legs are fully visible in its back sprite in the demo, whereas they are cropped out in the final game. --[[User:CartmanKusanagi|CartmanKusanagi]] ([[User talk:CartmanKusanagi|talk]]) 06:52, 18 September 2017 (UTC)
:The sketch is just a fanart drawn from memory, so it seems only natural that it differs from the real thing. To me, this in-game screencap confirms that Happa was already a fully-realized "Chikorita" at that point, design-wise at least. Therefore, it should be treated as a beta name, rather than an "unreleased design", in my opinion. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 11:45, 18 September 2017 (UTC)
::I've added screenshots for Beta Girafarig and Hoppip, both from the same footage at SpaceWorld 1997. I will remove the section on this page for 'Happa' as clearly Chikorita was a finalised design by this point. It strikes me that both the sketches for Beta Marill and Beta Qwilfish are highly likely to be misremembered fan interpretations, and that both of these designs could well have been finalised by 1997. However the longevity of these sketches probably earns them the right to remain, at least until screenshots surface proving otherwise. ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 12:04, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
:::Considering that Chikorita/Happa's early artwork still displays demonstrable differences from its final appearance (yellow eyes and neck buds, an indistinct blob-like body with multiple small 'legs'), it's been moved to the 'Minor alterations' section in subsequent revisions. The artwork should also be kept as long as the Kurusu/Honoguma/Marill/Qwilfish artwork is kept, as they all clearly came from the same source. [[User:Jennyjams|Jennyjams]] ([[User talk:Jennyjams|talk]]) 16:07, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
::::Disregard the above, I misunderstood something. The sketches are apparently fan recreations of Pokemon seen in the demo, which means that the Chikorita sketch was likely a recreation/misremembering of the final sprite. [[User:Jennyjams|Jennyjams]] ([[User talk:Jennyjams|talk]]) 16:17, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
::::: I don't know why it's now in Altered Designs, given the design in that screenshot looks almost identical to this one [[Image:Spr b 2g 152.png]]. Maybe this page needs an 'Altered Names' section specifically? ''[[User:Sui|'''Sui''']][[User talk:Sui|'''Scorpio''']]'' 07:50, 21 May 2018 (UTC)
::::::Yes, I agree but I don't think there should be a section called "Altered Names". For now, I've redirected Happa to [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta]] because I think it should be mentioned there as a pre-release name. I haven't actually added it to the page because I'm no expert on this and there appears to be more pre-release names that I'm not aware of (for example, see Nidoking's pre-release name, Maiko, under the "Satoshi Tajiri manga designs" discussion below). --[[User:Wowy|'''Wowy''']][[User talk:Wowy|'''(토크)''']] 08:44, 21 May 2018 (UTC)

== Satoshi Tajiri manga designs ==

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdWog9QVMAAWe2e.jpg --'''[[User:Pokelova|Poke]][[User talk:Pokelova|lova]]''' 03:09, 17 May 2018 (UTC)

: It looks like there are even more here, but the Japanese text is really small so it's hard to read.
https://twitter.com/kyle_toom/status/997019544299294720 --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] ([[User talk:Chickasaurus|talk]]) 15:34, 17 May 2018 (UTC)

Here's what the list of names says:
{|
| ２１　ビリリダマ (Voltorb)
|-
| ２２　ベロリンガ (Lickitung)
|-
| ２３　コイル　(Magnemite)
|-
| ２４　カクタス (Cactus)*
|-
| ２５　ユンゲラー (Kadabra)
|-
| ２６　スリーパー (Hypno)
|-
| ２７　マイコー・オス (Maiko♂ (This is Nidoking's beta name [https://tcrf.net/File:PokemonRB-GCCXProtoScreens.png]))
|-
| ２８　ブー (Boo)*
|-
| ２９　バルンダ（Ａ）(Blunder (A))*
|-
| ３０　ストライク(Scyther)
|-
|  
|-
| ３１　ディグダ (Diglett)
|}[[User:Mefredbob|Mefredbob]] ([[User talk:Mefredbob|talk]]) 22:11, 17 May 2018 (UTC)

Worth noting that this page also notes the beta name of Blastoise vs. Staryu (as Karabajio vs. Mimii) that is listed in this image.

Still wonder exactly what Gyaoon is, Japanese commenters seem equally confused. However, Farfetch'd seems to be clearly キクパーン (kikupaan) to them (although I confess I can't read the first kana to save my life, nor pull literally any meaning out of that either). Apologies if I've messed up the formatting.

[[User:Breh|Breh]] ([[User talk:Breh|talk]]) 05:39, 15 June 2018 (UTC)

==Alleged unused Pokémon we only know the name of==
The Japanese Pokémon Wiki has had these listed for quite a long time (source: https://wiki.ポケモン.com/wiki/没ポケモンの一覧 relevant section: "名前のみで未発表になったポケモン"), and I think (though I'm not exactly sure), they may have been talked about in old accounts of the Space World 1997 demo, but given the Mandella effect it may be risky to add them, especially Netamon which is almost a typo of Metamon (Ditto).

These included: Aqua, Eleking, Netamon and allegedly shown in a video during the demo explaining new features of the Pokédex: Aquaria, Animon, Ikari.

[https://tcrf.net/Prerelease:Pok%C3%A9mon_Gold_and_Silver#Pok%C3%A9mon The Cutting Room Floor article]

Also on the subject of unused Pokémon with no images from Generation I, [https://twitter.com/ikiro_pkmn/status/996923420230148096 this tweet] (second image) shows the handwritten names of many Pokémon in the poll, but sometimes we have no way of linking them with an existing Pokémon (or known unused Pokémon) or the handwriting may be hard to read. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] ([[User talk:Chickasaurus|talk]]) 21:07, 17 May 2018 (UTC)

== Suggestions ==

-Add the other unused Pokemon from the Satoshi TaJiri manga and use higher quality images for the ones already on the page. This includes: A Pokemon that looks like a bird from Kirby, a Pokemon that looks like a Shy Guy from Mario, a Kanto Pokemon that appears to be similar to Tyranitar, and a Pokemon that is a white ball.

-There is also an early version of Combee in that manga.

-There is a higher quality image of the unused Kanto elliphant Pokemon.

-There is a higher quality image of the unused Pokemon that looks similar to Seel.

-Remove the image of Tirtouga, there is no reason to think why that Pokemon has anything to do with the unused Pokemon it is being compared to.

-Take the unused Pokemon that are referred to as "early versions of Gengar & Nidorino" out of the the altered Pokemon section and put them in the unreleased Pokemon section, there is no reason to assume they are related to Gengar & Nidorino.

-Take out the word "designs", these are unused Pokemon, not unused "Pokemon designs".
--[[User:Horsecooker|Horsecooker]] ([[User talk:Horsecooker|talk]]) 20:31, 28 May 2018 (UTC)

-Drednaw from the upcoming Gen VII bears a lot more resemblance to the unused pokemon than Tirtouga.

== Space World demo leak ==

https://nintendosoup.com/pokemon-golds-space-world-1997-demo-has-been-leaked/ --'''[[User:Pokelova|Poke]][[User talk:Pokelova|lova]]''' 11:03, 31 May 2018 (UTC)

== Pokémon Gold Design Links ==

So I found out some used designs on plans in said game through this link http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/05/31/pokemon-gold-demo-rom-leak-new-evolutions/ . Can we add them in on the page with approval of course?--[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob Kogan]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 15:45, 31 May 2018 (UTC)
:We aren't sure if the leak is legitimate. It could be a hoax to hype up the nostalgia train from the recent pre-RG reveals.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:25, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
::Are you serious? Do you really think someone spent the time and effort to build a ROM that isn't based off of the Gold ROM, created 100 new Pokemon, added new items and removed features like breeding, changed base stats, and then made the game basically unplayable without the debug menu so they could "hype up the nostalgia train"? Are you an idiot?--[[User:Nintenfreak|Nintenfreak]] ([[User talk:Nintenfreak|talk]]) 06:08, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
:::In my opinion, it's too much of a coincidence that it comes a month (weeks?) after the RG stuff. And there are such things as hoaxers putting in the utmost effort to make something appear legitimate.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:11, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
:::Also, it's a demo/prototype, making it unplayable would help make it seem legitimate.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:12, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
::::So, it really shouldn't need saying, but it really deserves it right now: Let's ''not'' get into slinging insults, 'kay?
::::The things you mention are persuasive, Nintenfreak, but at least for a while, we'd like to give it a bit of time to see how things look when people have had more than just a few dozen hours to look at it. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 06:16, 1 June 2018 (UTC)

== Honoguma and Kurusu ==

The images used for Honoguma and Kurusu are not official art- they are fan recreations ([http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-gold-silver/spaceworld-97-demo/]). Should they be removed? --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 18:57, 31 May 2018 (UTC)
:The images for early Marill, Girafarig, and Ledyba are fan created as well. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 19:03, 31 May 2018 (UTC)
::As far as Glitterberri is concerned, seems all the images were recreated shortly after the SpaceWorld 1997 event. Given they have font all over them (as does the early Silver fan created art), it seems more than likely they were recreated to display in a gaming magazine at the time. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 03:11, 2 June 2018 (UTC)
:::Ah, that makes more sense. Thank you. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 23:34, 2 June 2018 (UTC)
::::The fan art was made for someone's personal website, just fyi. https://twitter.com/dmrn28/status/1006084888712208384 [[User:Yoriven|Yoriven]] ([[User talk:Yoriven|talk]]) 11:56, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

== Leaked Pokémon from Spaceworld Demo of Pokémon Gold/Silver. ==

So just recently, the 1997 Spaceworld demo for Pokémon Gold & Silver has just resurfaced on the Internet, and it turns out that there was a BUNCH of Pokémon that have not been used or have been heavily altered in the final release. Considering that there is about a hundred of these unused/altered Pokémon, how should we even list them on here? [[User:SquirtleLover1999|SquirtleLover1999]] ([[User talk:SquirtleLover1999|talk]]) 07:52, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
:We are aware and is being discussed above.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:09, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
::I mean, unless it is proven to not be fake it shouldn't be added, right? [[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 19:53, 2 June 2018 (UTC)
:::Exactly.

:::Adding to the discussion, though. This link was posted in the Bulbapedia discord: [https://iimarckus.org/spaceworld/]

:::Obviously it's not a source that would confirm something, but the fact that there was unused data in Gold and Silver that matches the Spaceworld leaked demo ''that was not noticed until after the demo leaked'' is certainly interesting. It's not my call, though, we need to wait for staff to reach a decision regarding the demo until anything is treated as fact. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 23:34, 2 June 2018 (UTC)
::::I, personally, believe this is fake. There are some discrepancies in the demo contents with some info (such as some of Kouichi Hiwasa's account to Glitterberri) as well as some questionable sprites in it. The staff is probably divided too, but I wonder if it is really possible to reach a veredict without an official pronouncement by GF or Nintendo. [[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 00:54, 3 June 2018 (UTC)
:::::Reading through Hiwasa's account, it mostly seems to match up, but I digress; my opinion isn't really important for Bulbapedia's purposes. You do bring up an interesting point with "I wonder if it is really possible to reach a verdict without an official pronouncement by GF or Nintendo". I highly, highly doubt that anyone from GF will ever even acknowledge the fact that this supposed demo version is out there, let alone confirm or refute its authenticity. The closest thing to an acknowledgement from a GF employee I know of is [https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1002193807503376384 James Turner saying that it was the first he had heard of the demo]. Staff knows the parameters for confirming something without a reasonable doubt though, and I have confidence that they know how to treat this demo. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 01:14, 3 June 2018 (UTC)
::::::Didn't see the discussion here, and I didn't know it was a... divisive topic to put it simply. And judging by what they are saying here, it's almost impossible to prove unless someone that played the demo 21 years ago says anything or an ex-GF member confirms it. Guess I shouldn't have said anything at the GS beta page. --[[User:Prog rocker|Prog rocker]] ([[User talk:Prog rocker|talk]]) 02:20, 5 June 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I don't thinking trusting the memory from someone who played it 21 years ago is somewhat reliable. The only way to nail it down would be GF or Nintendo confirming it. [[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 03:09, 8 June 2018 (UTC)
:::::::: What about the memory of multiple people who played it 21 years ago? [[User:Yoriven|Yoriven]] ([[User talk:Yoriven|talk]]) 20:04, 15 June 2018 (UTC)

== The Game Review Magazine ==

As a question, I was wondering why the details of the Game Review Magazine are current on the article. While I can understand Tyranitar due to being recycled for the games, [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/sugimori_kens_works.html the designs were just created on the fly for a topic in the magazine]. Would it be ok to remove everything except for Tyranitar when the article is unlocked? --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 18:13, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
:Eh, even if they were just made as a what if scenario, they were still drawn. So I think it should stay.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:32, 11 June 2018 (UTC)

== Another discussion about Beta Pokemon Gold ==

I think it's already been mentioned that the leak might have been a hoax. Now that we've "given it a bit of time" and it's been more than "a few dozen hours", can someone add the new leaks to the page? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 20:02, 19 July 2018 (UTC)
:I think that when information is finished on userspace pages, it would be able to be moved to the mainspace. However, different users have different ideas on how this would look— [[User:Celadonkey/Spaceworld|mine]] and [[User:Abcboy/Pokémon Gold and Silver demo/Pokémon|Abcboy's]] are pretty different, for example.

:That being said, though, I think that if we were able to add this kind of stuff to the mainspace, even if it's not fully complete yet, it would be completed quicker, and there would be more discussion on how to format it and such. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 21:11, 19 July 2018 (UTC)
::The main focus should be fleshing out the userpages first. Do '''NOT''' add the leak Pokémon on this article. The staff will discuss how to go about putting the leak info on the mainspace.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:34, 20 July 2018 (UTC)
:::I'm pretty sure that the supposed leak was faked. As such, we probably shouldn't mainspace the information within.[[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] ([[User talk:Jdrawer|talk]]) 03:52, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
::::As far as I've heard there hasn't been any recent developments about it. What makes you think that? I'm not trying to argue, just trying to hear your thoughts. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 17:28, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

This analysis seems to solidify the existence of two beta GSC pokemon, particularly Kotora and Raitora.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq971cWWzq8&t=82s
--[[User:Flashlight237|Flashlight237]] ([[User talk:Flashlight237|talk]]) 18:03, 29 August 2018 (UTC)
:Any update on the staff discussion? Work on the pages seems to be rather disorganized at the moment- as well as pretty dead. [[User:Yoriven|Yoriven]] ([[User talk:Yoriven|talk]]) 21:59, 31 August 2018 (UTC)
::New comments go at the bottom of the discussion. Have patience, there are other things taking priority at the moment. Users should be focusing on filling out the userpages.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:56, 1 September 2018 (UTC)

== Kabiin, Buhi and Papyo are not from Capumon ==

These three monsters come from a different document and can't be positively dated. Anyways the word "Pokémon" appears on their storyboards along with GameFreak's final logo (which first appeared in Pulseman) at least confirming that they weren't featured in the 1990 pitch. I propose to separate them from the Capumon group.[[User:Qbertpo|Qbertpo]] ([[User talk:Qbertpo|talk]]) 10:51, 24 September 2018 (UTC)

== Add the Four "MissingNo." That were Identified ==

I suggest adding the four MissingNo. that have been identified recently. I know that we must not acknowledge the spaceworld leak. [https://helixchamber.com/2018/08/06/game-center-cx-and-you/ Source.] {{unsigned|Kingdedede}}

== The Unused Female Character ==
The unused female character has now appeared in an actual Pokémon game as Green. I propose we create a new page for this character, as it seems to be strongly indicated that she is not the same character as Leaf (though Leaf is partially based on the character, they are not the same). --[[User:LavaringX|LavaringX]] ([[User talk:LavaringX|talk]]) 05:58, 17 November 2018 (UTC)

== NHK Broadcast revealed scrapped Pokemon "Omega" and early Gyarados design. ==
Helix Chamber has confirmed it to be real as well;
https://twitter.com/benisboy/status/1075154504792731648 {{unsigned|Pichu Madman26}}
:Interesting. I'd say it's worth adding. That Gyarados looks really cool, by the way. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 18:14, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

== Pokemon GS Beta and Pokemon Green Prototype Data ==
Okay, so the issue has been up for months now of whether the Pokemon GS Spaceworld demo is real. Various pieces of evidence have been brought up, from leftover assets to discoveries of 4 MissingNo, not only proving the existence of unseen beta Pokemon, but two of them matching suspiciously with Kotora and Raitora [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq971cWWzq8&t=15s]. Many things showed favor of this thing being legit, and nothing giving much against it, that is until, the Pokemon Green leaked assets. Due to being poorly presented, many took it as fake, and questioned the overall authenticity of Helix Chamber. But as of today, scans of a Famitsu magazine have been made public. Various concept arts and better quality images of sprites have been revealed. But what really drew my attention was this tweet [https://twitter.com/helixchamber/status/1126145212785594375]. If the proto assets were fake, how would the faker get these right? They had no way of knowing, unless it was made by someone at Pokemon, although that would only make it seem more authentic. This is definite evidence of the assets being real, poorly revealed, but real. Knowing this, even more authenticity is added to the Pokemon GS demo being real. This is because various baby Pokemon and the Kotora and Raitora line are found in the assets and are seen in the Spaceworld demo. I really think a decision needs to be made, because more and more evidence is piling up to the Spaceworld Demo and now the Proto-Green Assets, and more and more questions will rise if the staff at Bulbapedia don't put their foot down on what these are. I understand being wary to add info about the Proto-Green Assets, but Spaceworld has had months of waiting, just to be proven beyond reasonable doubt as real. At this point these should be declared on Bulbapedia as real, or as fake, and have that as Bulbapedia's final decision on the matter. [[User:LeapingRiolu|LeapingRiolu]] ([[User talk:LeapingRiolu|talk]]) 04:04, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
:Helix Chamber wasn’t the one who released the Spaceworld rom, so the RG incident shouldn’t have affected its already proven without a doubt veracity. Unfortunately, for some people, it has. But yes, I agree. Both prototypes are 100% real. Frankly Spaceworld should have been added several months ago. I feel like Spaceworld also has enough information to warrant much more than just a few additions on this page, and should be expanded to its own pages. Let’s hope we get a full rom of an RG prototype someday, but for now it should go on this page and/or the Pokémon Red and Green beta page. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 11:42, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
::I don't think a small snippet from Famitsu, and one where we already know most of the information, proves that the RG leak is "100% real". Unless Famitsu or any other official/credible source releases more RG beta content, the RG leak could very well be 100% fake. As for spaceworld, still no official/credible source for that, so I'm still doubtful on that. Yes, it's highly unlikely we'll get official sources for it, and that's just too bad. But for things like beta content, we can really only trust the official sources and not some "leak" from some "anonymous" source.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:53, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
:::A lot of the sprites from the Famitsu magazine and the RG asset leak are identical. Some of these sprites were never seen before. Unless whoever sent Helix Chamber has a time machine, this is impossible. Spaceworld has already been confirmed on multiple fronts to be real by experts, and was also confirmed by the RG assets. To be blunt, at this point, claiming either is fake is just denial. It’s hurting the integrity of the wiki to ignore such important information, quite honestly. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 18:50, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
:::Oh, and in case more than trainer sprites were needed, which should prove it without a doubt, two names from the RG assets that AFAIK have not appeared before, Ichirou and Yuuichi, appeared in the Famitsu scan. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 19:07, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
::::There's a reason these things are anonymous. We have no idea how anyone would have gotten their hands on these pieces of Pokemon history. Pokemon has confirmed that they look back at old concepts and such for inspiration, so the only way I see it getting out is blatant theft. And if the person revealing the Beta and Assets did give their name, they'd more than likely lose their job and suffer legal consequences. [[User:LeapingRiolu|LeapingRiolu]] ([[User talk:LeapingRiolu|talk]]) 21:15, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
:::::Regardless of anonymity, both these leaks are real. And yes, I suppose that "it's highly unlikely we'll get official sources for it," but at this point, we shouldn't need Gamefreak to magically come down from the sky and spoonfeed us the truth. Anyone can tell from looking at these leaks, especially the RG assets, that they're real, without any room for doubt. Unless, again, Helix Chamber has a time travel machine. This is more than just a "small snippet"; this is cold, hard evidence that proves the veracity of both. Let's not let our personal opinions hurt Bulbapedia. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 18:33, 11 May 2019 (UTC)
::::::I have to agree, there's no doubt the leaks are legit by this point. Waiting for confirmation from official sources or Famitsu is asinine, game companies rarely if ever confirm the veracity on such leaks. It seems to me that this place is just inexperienced at dealing with beta leaks. The proof brought up already proves they're not fake; even The Cutting Room Floor, which ''does'' have experience at the subject of leaks, prototypes and scrapped content, has accepted them as legit. Stop being so headstrong in the face of proof. [[User:Ericss|Ericss]] ([[User talk:Ericss|talk]]) 06:50, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

== Admins -- is Gen 5 betamon info all rumors? ==

Hey admins, how are ya. I made this Bulbapedia account just to write this post.

I've got a YouTube channel that primarily focuses on beta Pokemon content, with an emphasis on having a source for everything. I'm working on Gen 5 now, and I was looking at Bulbapedia's unused Pokemon page. It seems that information regarding the beta of the Hydreigon family, Sawk, Throh, Tornadus, Thundurus, and Stunfisk is all credited to a Nintendo Dream interview with Ken Sugimori. But I've spent about 12 hours over the past couple days searching for that interview, or even a volume number that interview is meant to be contained in. I even googled around in Japanese. Couldn't find a thing. I asked my 22,000 subscribers for help, including some who are Japanese. No one could find anything. It seems Bulbapedia and many other sites have just been citing "a Nintendo Dream interview," and no one has been linking or citing a specific volume.

I'm thinking maybe it's meant to be volume 205, the May 2011 issue. But in that interview Sugimori only says that Hydreigon is based on the Yamata no Ochiri. I'm thinking all these quotes attributed to that Sugimori interview -- about dragon tanks, horned eyebrowless Oni, red Tornadus, and anglerfish Stunfisk -- probably don't exist, and that all Bulbapedia's Gen 5 betamon info is bunk -- all except Sawsbuck and Excadrill. I'd really like to be wrong though.

I tried combing through the page's history tab, but couldn't find where this information was added. I'm new to looking over the back-end of wikis though, so my apologies if I'm just overlooking something obvious. Please let me know, I'd really appreciate it.

Cheers admins,

Dr Lava {{unsigned|Dr Lava}}
:Ultra-ironic if true. -{{unsigned|ArchdevilAntidote}}
::-[http://blog.livedoor.jp/shellspider/archives/696157.html#more]
::-[http://rpgland.com/2010/11/30/pokemon-black-and-white-scans-interview-in-nintendo-dream/]
::-[https://web.archive.org/web/20111119031953/http://pokemonblackandwhite.net/?p=4142]
::-[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_unused_Pok%C3%A9mon_and_character_designs&diff=1660923&oldid=1653669]
::-[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Hydreigon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Official_source._Hydreigon_is_based_on_a_Japanese_dragon.28YAMATA_NO_OROCHI.29.] (User Sawamular cites Nintendo Dream volume 205 as his source, he posted the same message on pokemon talk pages relevant to the Gen 5 beta)
::-[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Hydreigon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=prev&oldid=1448591]
::-[https://forums.serebii.net/threads/official-pokemon-discussion-thread.467053/page-459#post-12163722]
::--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:08, 22 May 2019 (UTC)

{{indent}}Thanks ForceFire for the links, much appreciated. Of the 7 links you gave me as sources for the Gen 5 Pokemon's altered designs, one of them was in Japanese, one referred to the Nintendo Dream issue as being the February 2011 instead of May, #19 was just a user citing the May issue for the Yamata no Orochi quote but nothing else -- and well, I found the whole collection to be useful but still a little confusing and unclear. The most useful one was a non-ideal translation on page 459 of a Serebii forums thread, which is basically ungooglable. That said, I don't mean to come off as jerky here -- I know you're working with what you've got and I'm impressed you even had this much, and I appreciate your taking the time to provide me these links.

I think this particular Sugimori interview is probably the most important interview that deals with Gen 5 altered Pokemon designs, so I had the interview's Japanese transcript properly translated into English, and a Japanese friend was able to provide me with a picture of volume 205's page that has the information about Hydreigon, Sawk, Throh, and the Forces of Nature trio. '''I've compiled the original Japanese transcript, the English translation, pictures, and provided context for the interview, and added it all to my website in an easy-to-read article.''' I also included a special thanks section that thanks you ForceFire for providing valuable links, as well as to Shellspider, the original transcriber, and a link to the archive of his old blog. Several other folks who helped put it all together are thanked as well at the end of the interview's translation. Here's the link: http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/

I hope that this link can serve as a more convenient, accessible, and accurate source for these "altered design" entries on the "unused Pokemon" page. Like I said, '''I think this particular Sugimori interview is really important, and information about it is incredibly difficult to find, even with Google. And I think it needs to be preserved and easy to access, particularly for folks who don't speak Japanese.''' Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to help me find this stuff ForceFire. Sorry if I formatted this post wrong -- I couldn't figure out how to make it a reply to your previous comment, so I just put it here. Cheers. -Dr Lava [[User:Dr Lava|Dr Lava]] ([[User talk:Dr Lava|talk]]) 11:56, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
:The other staff members also contributed in finding those links, I just relayed the information. A majority of those links all cite the same one source: Nintendo Dream. I've added the information into the altered Pokemon section, linking your site as a reference. I'll eventually get to adding the information to the individual articles.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:10, 30 May 2019 (UTC)

== Another Nintendo Dream interview translation with Sugimori ==

I had another Ken Sugimori interview translated, this one from Nintendo Dream volume 204. Here's the link: http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/

And here are the highlights as it relates to this "unused Pokemon" page:

"Petilil and Lilligant were originally meant as a three-stage evolutionary line."

"Stunfisk was born out of the designer’s desire to create the flattest Pokémon. At first he was modeled after a goosefish, was blue in color, and was dual-type Water and Electric, but during the balancing phase of development, his type was changed and he ended up resembling a flounder." This page currently states he was an angler fish. A goosefish is technically a type of angler fish, but I think most folks think of an angler fish as round, but a goosefish as flat. Idk, maybe that's just me.

"Originally Dwebble and Crustle’s shells were supposed to be made from kiln-fired pottery, which would have made them ‘Furnace Pokémon.’ But we ended up revising the shells and giving them sharper angles, because we thought the original designs looked slow and awkward."

About the Litwick family: "The original concept was to create a Pokémon family that starts as a flame, then a candle, and finally a lamp. But the idea that a flame evolved into a candle wasn’t really working, so we ended up switching the candle’s position to make it the family’s first form."

I talked to SnorlaxMonster on Twitter -- he told me there were a few of you guys in an admin group chat that scrounged up those links you sent me before. Very much appreciated. Cheers ForceFire. [[User:Dr Lava|Dr Lava]] ([[User talk:Dr Lava|talk]]) 19:19, 2 June 2019 (UTC)

[June 19, 2019 edit]

I had the interview from Nintendo Dream volume 201 translated as well, here's the link: http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/

The main highlight, at least as far as beta Pokemon, is the section about Karrablast and a scrapped snail Pokemon once meant as Karrablast and Escavalier's rival, or more likely a 2 stage family of snails.

== Unpictured ==

The sheep that we thought could be Flaaffy or Mareep... could also be Wooloo (and if it evolves, maybe whatever it evolves to). --[[User:OPStellar|OPStellar]] ([[User talk:OPStellar|talk]]) 20:29, 3 August 2019 (UTC)OPStellar

== Hoppip's beta name ==

Please add that {{p|Hoppip}}'s beta name was {{tt|ハネコ|Haneko}} '''Haneco'''. Thank you. --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheICT''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''Liker''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''4''']] 07:19, 15 September 2019 (UTC)

== Gengar & "Nidorino", Omega and Gyaoonh ==
Change Nidorino to unknown creature. Nidorino was created way after 1990. Nidoran ♂️, Nidoran ♀️, Nidoking, and Nidoqueen were created in 1990. The creature appears to shair traits with Gyaoon as well. Only 30 pokémon were created in 1990, as seen in Capumon documents which also included Omega, which was a robotic tyrannosauroid based on Mecha Godzilla. Omega was first seen in Satoshi Tagiri manga, where most of it's sprite and name was covered up. It was finally seen in December 2018 when the second Capumon sprite page was revealed in an NHK broadcast. It originally used Blastoise's cry, which was seen when in the Gameinformer video interview with James Turner, Gyaoon's cry was also revealed to have been Ivysaur's It may have been a counterpart to Gyaoon as Gyaoon's name is an onomatopoeia for Godzilla's roar. Gyaoon was later moved to slot 31 based on leaked prototype data for Red & Green. The origin of the files is from a hacker that hacked nintendo's servers. This is also where the Spaceworld 1997 G&S Prototype and the Gen 4 beta sprites originated from.

[[File:OmegaNHK.png]]
[[File:Gyaon2.png]]
[[User:Kingdedede|Kingdedede]] ([[User talk:Kingdedede|talk]]) 01:52, 25 March 2020 (UTC)

Well, it seems more clear that everything that was leaked is real. Where the editors at? --[[User:Flashlight237|Flashlight237]] ([[User talk:Flashlight237|talk]]) 05:44, 30 July 2020 (UTC)

== Prisman ==

The [[Media:June 1997 CoroCoro p32-35.jpg|June 1997 issue of CoroCoro Comics]] included a "Pokémon 2 Idea Contest". As an example of the kind of designs entrants might like to submit, CoroCoro included a design for a hypothetical Pokémon called "Prisman". [https://hirespokemon.tumblr.com/post/176957044281/probably-by-junichi-nihei-%E3%83%8B%E7%93%B6%E6%B7%B3%E4%B8%80-published-in Hi Res Pokémon] has a translation of its details. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 05:56, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

== Bandana ==

You don't spell 'bandana' as 'bandanna'. Please fix. Could [[Template:Anchor|anchors]] be added as well please?--[[User:Tmwps|Tmwps]] ([[User talk:Tmwps|talk]]) 16:07, 14 July 2020 (UTC)
:Either spelling is acceptable. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 16:18, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

== Page update ==

I think this page is in need of an update. We've started putting up [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|some info on the Spaceworld '97 demo]], and (currently at least) the policy there is not to draw any comparisons between those beta Pokemon and the final ones. I'd love to include a mention of or at least a link to that page on this one, but that policy kind of throws a wrench into how this page works. We'd need to remove a couple of those here.

Additionally, I think this page could use some just general cleaning. The TrainerPoké template honestly doesn't look great here. My current vision is to change this from a "list" article to a general, more prosey article on unreleased designs, sorted chronologically/by game rather than its resemblance to current Pokemon.

It might also be a good time to bring up some of the other leaked assets, too, since that was over a year ago now. I'm less concerned about Spaceworld '99 here-- that can get its own page-- and more about [https://tcrf.net/Prerelease:Pok%C3%A9mon_Gold_and_Silver/Sprites some of the prerelease sprites].--[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 00:48, 9 May 2021 (UTC)

== Did you know gaming ==

Did you know gaming just did a video on this topic with the original translator of pokemon and has several you seem to be missing on this page. Actually on that note, the leaked beta seems to have a few (by a few i mean a decent amount) also not listed here. --[[User:J spencer93|J spencer93]] ([[User talk:J spencer93|talk]]) 15:46, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
:See [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 18:40, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

== Many Scrapped Gen I and II Pokémon ==

How come a lot of scrapped Generation I and II Pokémon like Kotora and Raitora (resembling cute electric tigers) and Twinz (supposedly a pre-evolved form of Girafarig, resembling a two-headed ghost) aren't mentioned here? {{unsigned|Jjliang}}
:This page probably needs an update to mention them, but they're at [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:36, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
:This page is probably missing like 90% of the unused Pokémon we've found out about through recent leaks. It would be quite the endeavor to overhaul this page to add all of them. [[User:Cici|Cici]] ([[User talk:Cici|talk]]) 20:29, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
::Oh, and that includes Pokémon from Gens III, IV, V, VI as well (and maybe VII and VIII? I don't remember). [[User:Cici|Cici]] ([[User talk:Cici|talk]]) 20:39, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
:::Generally, we as a website consider those recent leaks too hot and volatile to touch, so overhauling this page would be even more complicated than that. I don't currently have a solution to offer, just wanted to provide that insight as well. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:16, 19 January 2025 (UTC)
::::I figured as much. Thanks for the info. [[User:Cici|Cici]] ([[User talk:Cici|talk]]) 02:26, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

== Add this ==

{{redlink|File:RacieB-konyaart.jpg|This is a scrapped Meowth pre-evovlution}}

Its under the working name of Konya

[[User:TreeckoLiker|TreeckoLiker]] ([[User talk:TreeckoLiker|talk]]) 16:29, 10 February 2022 (UTC)

== Gengar source ==

Do we have a source linking the monster on the cover of the Capsule Monsters book to Gengar, or is that just reasonable speculation? [[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] ([[User talk:Jdrawer|talk]]) 20:03, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

== Has enough time passed for the GS leak and 2024 gigaleak content to be added? ==

And, if so, how should we go about it? [[User:Crummymummy|Crummymummy]] ([[User talk:Crummymummy|talk]]) 02:45, 3 March 2025 (UTC)

It's been over a year since I first posted this thread, still no answer. How exactly should we go about this? [[User:Crummymummy|Crummymummy]] ([[User talk:Crummymummy|talk]]) 13:38, 11 May 2026 (UTC)

Lucario (Pokémon)

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'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. Despite its fierce personality, Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet due to its species. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing aura
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
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===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as aggressive and heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents. As revealed in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario tends to focus its aura powers into a single powerful point in order to strike its opponents hard each time it attacks.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body—namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail—turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario, and is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. Parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy, and by focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It uses the longer fur appendages on its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat. It can utilize its aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into different parts of its body to enhance its attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> and to parry all manner of attacks, fighting as if it was gracefully dancing. In [[HZ134]], it is also shown that it can control its head appendages with its aura to bludgeon and whip opponents around in a fashion likened to {{me|Medicham}}'s arms. As seen in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario Z can move so fast and swiftly that it appears to vanish in the midst of battle.
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Roy Mega Lucario Z aura block.png|Mega Lucario Z focusing its aura through its arms
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=116|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=135|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=116|reg5=Hisui|num5=224}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Lucario SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y#Lucario|Received]] from [[Korrina]] in the [[Tower of Mastery]] [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Grove]]{{sup/t|D}} ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Roaring-Sea Caves]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Brawlers' Cave/Dens|Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Icebound Falls]] (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), [[Snowfall Hot Spring]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] North Province: [[Dalizapa Passage]] ({{t|Ice}} {{Tera}} [[Type]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] Can be found in [[Hotel Z|Room 202]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 37 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wonder Mail]] unlocked {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F), Evolve Riolu (Sun Ribbon + 100 IQ)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission), [[Capture Arena]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Blazing|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{fire color}}|t={{fire color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Flower Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Thunder Temple]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Fighters on Ice|Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice]] (Boss), NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 2|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (Back Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 16|Area 16: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Ultra 2)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 6: A Telling Aura}}''): {{sync|Korrina|Lucario}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|sygna=1|Lucario|Aura}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') {{DL|Special sync pair event|Riley & Lucario|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Riley|Lucario}} [[Arc suit|Arc Suit]] Fair sync pair scout: {{sync|Korrina|Lucario|arc=y}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 325 License Points Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Purchase for 840 Aeos Gems ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=110
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=70
|Speed=90}}

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=145
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=140
|SpDef=70
|Speed=112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=100
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=164
|SpDef=70
|Speed=151}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
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{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=310
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Event exclusive from Mega Lucario Raid Day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0448Lucario-Mega
|name1=Lucario
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Mega Lucario
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
|item1=Lucarionite
|itemfile1=Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0448Lucario
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Lucario
|loc2=Default
|item2=Lucarionite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0448Lucario-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Lucario Z
|type1-3=Fighting
|type2-3=Steel
|forme3=Mega Lucario Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M|form2=MZ}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb||250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario Z in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP066|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Riolu}}. By sensing the [[aura]] of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Lucario (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Mega Lucario Z is the first Mega Pokemon to have its Shiny form debut in the Main Anime Series before its regular colored form.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* Lucario is a popular choice with some Fighting-type Gym Leaders, with both Maylene and Korrina using it as their strongest partner.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's {{wp|Canidae|canid}}-like appearance seems to be based on a {{wp|jackal}}, and this, combined with its mystical nature, suggests that it is based on the ancient Egyptian deity {{wp|Anubis}}, who is often depicted with the head of a {{wp|Canis aureus|golden jackal}}. Anubis' role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail resembles the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ja=ルカリオ ''Lucario''|jameaning=From the reverse of ''orichalcum'', ''oracle'', ''{{wp|Egyptian wolf|Canis lupaster lupaster}}'', and {{tt|λύκος ''lúkos''|Greek for wolf}}
|fr=Lucario|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lucario|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lucario|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Lucario|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
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* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
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* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Browt (Pokémon)

2026-04-27T05:49:21Z

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|jname=ハブロウ
|jtranslit=Haburō
|tmname=Habrow
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|type1=Grass
|category=Bean Chick
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'''Browt ''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハブロウ''' ''Habrow'') is a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation X]].

Along with {{p|Pombon}} and {{p|Gecqua}}, Browt is one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Winds and Waves]]. They were also the first Generation X Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2026, through a [[Pokémon Presents]] video presentation.

==Biology==
Browt is a small, avian Pokémon whose body is mostly covered in fluffy, yellow down. It has a large head with a prominent crest, tiny wings, and large, fluffy tail feathers. Its bottom half is entirely black, including its feet and claws; each foot has two toes on the front and one on the back. Browt's most distinguishing feature is the green leaves that form its eyebrows, which appear to grow from the top of its beak, which is also green.

Browt uses its eyebrow leaves to photosynthesize. It is energetic and lively, but also rather clumsy.<ref>[https://windswaves.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Announcement Trailer] — Pokemon.com</ref>


==Trivia==

===Origin===
Browt appears to be based on a bird chick and a sprouting {{Wp|bean}}. Given its {{pkmn|category}} as the Bean Chick Pokémon (Japanese: まめひよこポケモン ''Mame Hiyoko Pokémon''), it may be a visual pun on the {{wp|chickpea}} (Japanese: 雛豆 / ヒヨコマメ ''hiyoko mame''), a type of bean. It could also be a pun on the {{wp|peafowl}}.

====Name origin====
Browt may be a combination of ''eyebrow'' and ''sprout''.

Habrow may be a combination of 葉 ''ha'' (leaf), ハーブ ''{{wp|herb}}'', and ''eyebrow''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Grass
|ja=ハブロウ ''Habrow''|jameaning=From 葉 ''ha'' (leaf), ハーブ ''{{wp|herb}}'', and ''eyebrow''
|fr=Broussatif|frmeaning=From ''broussaille'' (shrubbery), ''poussin'' (chick), ''satif'' (cultivated), and ''tif'' (slang for hair)
|es=Browt|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Braubel|demeaning=From ''Augenbraue'' (eyebrow) and ''Schnabel'' (beak) or ''Vogel'' (bird)
|it=Browt|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=초로삐 ''Choroppi''|komeaning=From 초 (草) ''cho'' (grass), 초록 (草綠) ''chorok'' (green), and 삐약삐약 ''ppiyakppiyak'' (onomatopoetic word for a chick's chirp)
|zh_cmn=葉眉鳥 / 叶眉鸟 ''Yèméiniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 葉 / 叶 ''yè'' (leaf), 眉 ''méi'' (eyebrow), and 鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo'' (bird)
|zh_yue=葉眉鳥 ''Yihpmèihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 葉 ''yihp'' (leaf), 眉 ''mèih'' (eyebrow), and 鳥 ''níuh'' (bird)
|pt_br=Browt|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
}}
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==References==
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==External links==

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Empoleon (Pokémon)

2026-03-11T19:53:29Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Empoleon
|jname=エンペルト
|jtranslit=Enperuto
|tmname=Emperte
|ndex=0395
|typebox=1
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|category=Emperor
|height-ftin=5'07"
|height-m=1.7
|weight-lbs=186.3
|weight-kg=84.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Torrent
|abilityd=Competitive
|abilitydcaption=Gen IX+
|abilityold=Defiant
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V-VIII Hidden Ability
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evsa=3
|expyield=239
|oldexp=210
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Blue
|catchrate=45
|body=06
|pokefordex=empoleon
|generation=4
|friendship=70
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'''Empoleon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エンペルト''' ''Emperte'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Prinplup}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Piplup}}.

==Biology==
Empoleon is a large, navy-blue, {{wp|penguin}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a wide, yellow beak that extends upward into three pointed horns that form a trident-shaped crest bracketing blue eyes. Large horns are a symbol of leadership and strength for Empoleon. There is a blue marking resembling a crown over its eyes and a white, lacy marking running down its chest. A blue, fin-like projection forms a collar around its throat and runs down the length of its chest and belly. On its back are two raised, gold bumps and a second blue fin that forms its tail. Its yellow feet are webbed with three toes each and its feathers form ruffs above its feet. It has wide, flipper-like wings rimmed with blue along the tips, and three golden claws.

The edges of these wings are comparable to master-crafted blades, capable of slicing through ice floes, and this Pokémon will use them to attack anyone or anything that damages its pride. However, it prefers to avoid unnecessary disputes at times. When swimming in the water, Empoleon can move as fast as a jet boat. In [[Hisui]], people have revered Empoleon since ancient times, referring to it as the Master of the Waves.

===Evolution===
Empoleon evolves from {{p|Prinplup}} and is the final form of {{p|Piplup}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===

==== In the core series ====

* These notable Trainers all use Empoleon:
** If the player chose {{p|Chimchar}}, the player's [[rival]], {{Ga|Barry}}, will pick {{P|Piplup}} in {{G|Diamond and Pearl}}, as well as {{G|Platinum}} and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]. This Piplup will eventually evolve into Empoleon. Additionally, in the [[Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower]] in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, he may use an Empoleon during a [[Double Battle]] with [[Palmer]] against the player, regardless of which Pokémon was chosen at the beginning of the game.
** In {{G|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]], in the [[Battle Castle]], Castle Valet [[Darach]] will use an Empoleon as part of his team. Additionally, during a Multi Battle challenge in the [[Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower]], one of the Pokémon that [[Mira]] can select to help the player is an Empoleon.
** In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, [[Byron]] will use an Empoleon in rematches during the post game.
** In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, in the Battle Tower, one of the Pokémon that [[Maylene]] may use is an Empoleon.
** Either {{Ga|Lucas}} or {{Ga|Dawn}} will use an Empoleon, evolved from their Piplup, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl during post game battles against them, if the player chose {{P|Turtwig}}.
** In {{G|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]], [[Amarys]] of the [[Blueberry Academy|Blueberry]] [[Elite Four]] will use an Empoleon as part of her team.

==== In the side series games ====

* In {{G|Battle Revolution}}, during the Masters Battle Set 1, [[Joe (Battle Revolution)|Joe]] will use an Empoleon as part of his team.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Empoleon is the leader of the [[Beach Zone|Beach]] and [[Iceberg Zone]]s, residing at the latter. He's in charge of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=009|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=009|reg5=Hisui|num5=163}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=199|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them in two with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will mercilessly decimate anything that threatens the safety of its colony.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them in two with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.}}
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===Game locations===
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Empoleon|Japanese|Japan|100|May 15 to 21, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Empoleon}}
|}

=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Water|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Empoleon the Unrivaled|Ice|hide|100|February 2 to 4, 2024 February 9 to 11, 2024|link=Poké Portal News/2024#February 2 to 4, 2024 & February 9 to 11}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|35|King's Leaf|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|type2=Steel
|HP= 84
|Attack= 86
|Defense=88
|SpAtk= 111
|SpDef= 101
|Speed= 60}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Steel
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 50
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 25
|Fire= 100
|Water= 50
|Grass= 100
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 25
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½}}

===Learnset===
Empoleon is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|11|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|59|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Wave Crash|Water|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Power Trip|Dark|Physical|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0940|Wattrel}}{{MSP/H|0941|Kilowattrel}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0393|Piplup|||||Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{Learnlist/prevof/9|Empoleon|Water|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Torterra}}, {{p|Infernape}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=My strength is in my three horns! Hurt my friends, and you'll face my horns!
|P2=This is getting to be rather tough…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=River Flow
|fieldpower=2
|num=208
|browser=It attacks by spitting {{m|BubbleBeam|bubbles}} and blobs of water.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=085
|pastnum=003
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|walk=1.42
|hp=56
|attack=81
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|Pad=Empoleon is a Zone Keeper protecting the [[Beach Zone]] and the [[Iceberg Zone]]. He's the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}. He values a strong mind!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=4
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Hydro Pump
|ability1=Torrent
|ability2=Wave Rider
|ability3=Pride
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Prinplup}} when its Attack is 102 or higher
|link=[[Gō]] and '''[[Ina]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Water|pokemon=Empoleon
|skill=Blue Force
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It changes the color of hint numbers to blue on rows with confirmable squares.
|uses=5
|duration=60 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=395
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=395|num=364
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Up, Up, Up
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=395
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Piplup
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=197
|attack=210
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Waterfall}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}{{tt|*|From July 27, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Piplup Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0393
|name1=Piplup
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0394
|name2=Prinplup
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0395
|name3=Empoleon
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=395}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=395}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=395|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=395|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=395|LAcrop=165}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0395}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|395|Empoleon}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Kukui Empoleon.png|thumb|250px|Empoleon in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Barry's Empoleon]]=====
Empoleon made its animated series debut in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Barry}}.

=====[[Kenny's Empoleon]]=====
In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', {{si|Kenny}}'s Prinplup was revealed to have evolved into an Empoleon during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

=====Other=====
Empoleon debuted in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Kai|M10}}. It was used in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]], and also tried to stop {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} together with [[Allegra]]'s {{p|Infernape}} and [[Maury]]'s {{p|Torterra}}. It was later used in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Alamos}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s Empoleon was the fourth Pokémon used in his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It first went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, causing some damage to him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, which defeated Empoleon.

In ''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]'', [[Masaya]]'s Empoleon competed in the [[Pokémon Iceberg Race]] before being targeted by {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Empoleon went up against {{si|Tobias}} during the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] finals. It battled his {{p|Darkrai}} off-screen, but as with the other five Pokémon owned by its Trainer, it was easily defeated by the Pitch-Black Pokémon.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Empoleon|Rotom Pokédex|Empoleon, the Emperor Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Empoleon can swim as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice through an iceberg with ease.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Barry Empoleon Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Empoleon in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', an Empoleon under the ownership of {{ga|Barry}} was the third Pokémon used in his battle against [[Palmer]]. It was also used during Barry and {{ga|Lucas}}'s battle against [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s at the [[Spear Pillar]], defeating [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Skuntank}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Platinum Empoleon.png|thumb|200px|Empoleon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Platinum's Empoleon}}
In ''[[PS359|Great Gible]]'', {{adv|Platinum}}'s Empoleon evolved in the Veilstone Department Store while her two companions and the bodyguards assigned to protect her were fighting off [[Team Galactic]]. It proved to be an invaluable ally in the [[Pastoria Gym]] challenge and has continued as an integral part of her team.

An Empoleon appeared in ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Hareta's Empoleon}}
[[Hareta]] owns an Empoleon that evolved in ''[[DPA19|(Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition]]'' after the effects of the [[Everstone]] [[Mitsumi]] gave to it wore off, which caused Piplup to evolve straight into an Empoleon, only being Prinplup for a moment. His Empoleon was valuable in the [[Mt. Coronet]] battle and risked its life to stop [[Cyrus]].

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
{{OBP|Shin|PBK}} has an Empoleon which was first seen in the beginning chapter of the series.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Empoleon (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Empoleon.png|200px|thumb|Empoleon in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Empoleon (Pokkén)}}
Empoleon is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Defog}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, and {{m|Surf}}. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack Deep Blue Monarch.{{-}}
[[File:UNITE Empoleon.png|150px|thumb|Empoleon in [[Pokémon UNITE]]]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Empoleon (UNITE)}}
Empoleon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Piplup and evolves into Prinplup at level 5, which evolves into Empoleon at level 7.{{-}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Empoleon.
** Due to this unique type combination, Empoleon is also the only fully evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] which neither resists nor is weak to the moves of the other first partner Pokémon types ({{t|Fire}} and {{t|Grass}}).
*** In addition, this type combination provides the most resistances-plus-immunity(ies) for Empoleon out of all fully [[Evolution|evolved]] [[first partner Pokémon]], at 11 (8 ½× resistances, 2 ¼× resistances, and 1 immunity).
* Empoleon is the only evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] to be {{type|Steel}}.
* In {{g|Black and White}}, a {{tc|Biker}} gang called the Black Empoleon will gather along the [[Tubeline Bridge]] on Friday nights. If the player defeats their leader, they will rename themselves after the player's lead Pokémon.

===Origin===
Empoleon appears to be based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor, about its royal appearance. Based on its names in various languages, Empoleon may specifically take inspiration from {{wp|Napoleon Bonaparte}}, an emperor of {{wp|France}}. Empoleon's beak has the appearance of both a crown and a {{wp|trident}}, a fishing tool and the weapon of choice for the Greek god of the sea, {{wp|Poseidon}}. Empoleon also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. Its ability to cut through ice with its sharp wings could be a reference to an {{wp|icebreaker}}.

====Name origin====
Empoleon may be a combination of ''emperor penguin'', ''polar'' or ''South Pole'', and ''{{wp|Napoleon}}''.

Emperte may be a combination of ''emperor penguin'' and ''Bonaparte'' (Napoleon's surname).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Steel
|ja=エンペルト ''Emperte''|jameaning=From ''emperor penguin'' and ''Bonaparte''
|fr=Pingoléon|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|pingouin|misnomer for penguin (pingouin actually refers to some auk species in French)}}'' and ''Napoléon''
|es=Empoleon|esmeaning=Same as English name
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|zh_cmn=帝王拿波 ''Dìwángnábō''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|帝王 ''dìwáng''|emperor}}, {{tt|波拿巴 ''Bōnábā''|Bonaparte}}, and {{tt|波 ''bō''|wave}}
|zh_yue=帝王拿波 >''Daiwòhngnàhbō''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|帝王 ''daiwòhng''|emperor}}, {{tt|波拿巴 ''Bōnàhbā''|Bonaparte}}, and {{tt|波 ''bō''|wave}}
|pt_br=Empoleon|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=पेंगराजियन ''Pengraajiyan''|himeaning=From ''penguin'' and {{tt|राज ''raaj''|reign/rule}}
|th=เอ็มเพลท์ ''Emphen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|bg=Емполеон ''Empoleon''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
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==See also==
* [[Barry's Empoleon]]
* [[Kenny's Empoleon]]
* [[Platinum's Empoleon]]
* [[Hareta's Empoleon]]
* [[Empoleon (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]

==External links==

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Wooper (Pokémon)

2026-03-04T16:02:21Z

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'''Wooper''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウパー''' ''Upah'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Quagsire}} starting at [[level]] 20.

In [[Paldea]], Wooper has a dual-type {{t|Poison}}/{{t|Ground}} [[regional form]]. Paldean Wooper evolves into {{p|Clodsire}} starting at level 20.

==Biology==
Wooper is a mostly blue, {{wp|amphibian|amphibious}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upright, armless {{wp|axolotl}}. Wooper's head is large compared to its body, and it has small, round, black eyes. It has purple, branching gills on either side of its head; the males have more branches in its gills than the females. Wooper stands on two small, round feet, and it has a large, thick tail. On its belly are dark blue curved markings.

It is implied in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]'' that Wooper is a dull-witted Pokémon oblivious to its surroundings. Wooper lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|cold water}} most of the time. When sleeping, it partially buries itself in the mud at the bottom. It will occasionally leave the water when the air cools in the evening to search for food along the shore. While walking on land, it coats its body with a slimy, toxic film that keeps its skin from dehydrating and insulates against the cold. The film causes a shooting pain if touched barehanded. It is a timid Pokémon and tends to stay close to {{p|Quagsire}}. {{p|Arbok}} is a natural predator of Wooper. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Wooper tends to bury half its body in the mud at the bottom of the water to sleep. When Wooper also does this while sleeping on land. By sleeping in the mud on land, Wooper can keep its skin wet and prevent dehydration.

===Forms===
Wooper has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Paldean}} Wooper.

Wooper in the [[Paldea]] region has a brown coloration, with two pairs of bone-shaped gills branching from its head, as well as an eight-pronged pattern on its stomach. Paldean Wooper once lived in the water during ancient times until they were forced out of their territory. As a result, they gradually adapted to living on land, namely in marshes. Paldean Wooper employs two adaptations to allow it to survive on land: its gills have hardened, and it coats its body with a poisonous film that keeps it from drying out. However, these adaptations resulted in Paldean Wooper having heavy bodies and being only able to move really slowly. To defend itself, Paldean Wooper can use its gills to unleash a powerful poisonous liquid.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/paldean_wooper/ Paldean Wooper — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> Paldean Wooper travel and work together in groups of three or four, and enlist the help of their evolutionary relative, {{p|Clodsire}}, to ferry them across water. Despite the adaptational change, Paldean Wooper can still float or swim in the water. Paldean Wooper usually lives in muddy wetlands. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Paldean Wooper has been observed sleeping with its whole body coated in mud.

===Evolution===
Wooper evolves into {{p|Quagsire}}.

{{rf|Paldean}} Wooper evolves into {{p|Clodsire}}.
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'''Paldean Wooper'''
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=A mucous membrane covers its body. Touching it barehanded will cause a shooting pain.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Wooper</sc> usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Wooper</sc> usually live in water but come out onto land seeking food occasionally. On land, they coat their bodies with a gooey, toxic film.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=117|reg2=Johto|num2=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in cold water, half burying itself in mud at the bottom to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Wooper usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=100|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=058|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=117|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in cold water, half burying itself in mud at the bottom to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=53|reg2=Kitakami|num2=5|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=A transparent mucous membrane covers its body. Touching it bare-handed will cause a tingling numbness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When it walks around on land, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.}}
{{Dex/Form|Paldean Wooper}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=After losing a territorial struggle, Wooper began living on land. The Pokémon changed over time, developing a poisonous film to protect its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It's dangerous for Wooper to travel alone. They line up in groups of three or four and help each other as they walk around the wetlands.}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Belly Drum Wooper|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Wooper}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Belly Drum Wooper|English|United States|5|May 5 to June 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Belly Drum Wooper}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Wooper|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Scary Face Wooper}}
|}

===Held items===
====Wooper====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rare Candy|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], }}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Wooper=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|HP= 55
|Attack= 45
|Defense=45
|SpAtk= 25
|SpDef= 25
|Speed= 15}}

=====Paldean Wooper=====
Paldean Wooper has the same base stats as Johtonian Wooper.

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Wooper====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 50
|Water= 100
|Grass= 400
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

====Paldean Wooper====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=poison
|type2=ground
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=25
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=100
|Electric=0
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1}}

===Learnset===
Wooper and Paldean Wooper are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Wooper=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}

=====Paldean Wooper=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Wooper|Poison|Ground|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Wooper|Poison|Ground|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Wooper=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}

=====Paldean Wooper=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Wooper|Poison|Ground|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Wooper|Poison|Ground|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Wooper=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Toxapex}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Blaze}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/H|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Toxapex}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0845|Cramorant}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0845|Cramorant}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0845|Cramorant}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Wooper|Water|Ground|2}}

=====Paldean Wooper=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Wooper|Poison|Ground|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Toxapex}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Bubble}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Wooper (Aquapolis 117)]]
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====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Wooper====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194
|body=1
|rate=11.9
|area=Peanut Swamp
|P1=I might be damp, but I have a cheerful character!
|P2=What's going on? My health is halfway down already?
|P3=I'm ready to flop... My body's drying out...
|PL=Whoopee! Level up for me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDGTI|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194
|rate1=16.0
|rate2=3.0
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Goomy}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Do you want to play {{m|Water Sport}}? No? How about {{m|Mud Sport}}?
|P2=Standing alone is getting hard...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=1
|num=151
|pastnum=126
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194 f
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=61
|defense=43
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194
|HP=2
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=1
|range=3
|move=Water Gun
|ability1=Gulp
|ability2=Deep Sleep
|ability3=Water Absorb
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Quagsire}} when its HP is 94 or higher
|link=[[Chikamasa]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=194
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=194|num=788
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0194
|hatch=2 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Wooper
|evocandy=50
|stamina=146|attack=75|defense=66
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}
|special={{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=194|pdex=054
|dex=Wooper is very timid and tends to stick close to {{p|Quagsire}}. Its body is also coated in a poisonous goo. Whatever you do, don’t touch it, or else your hand will really sting!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0194
|pokemon=Wooper
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Water
|dexentry=Wooper usually lives in water and has a habit of burying half its body in the mud at the bottom of the water to sleep. When it sleeps on land, it buries itself in mud to keep its skin from dehydrating.
|sleepstyle1=Snickering Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Big-Yawn Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Mud-Float Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=40
|evolution=Lv. 15
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};"| [[File:GO0194Fashion2023.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Paldean Wooper====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=0194P
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Wooper
|evocandy=50
|stamina=146
|attack=75
|defense=66
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}
|special={{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Body Slam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0194P
|pokemon=Wooper
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Poison
|dexentry=It used to live in the water but now Wooper also live on land. A poisonous film protects its body. It usually makes its home in muddy wetlands, so you can sometimes see it sleeping with its whole body covered in mud.
|sleepstyle1=Smiling Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Big-Yawn Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Mud-Bath Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=40
|evolution=Lv. 15
|berry=Chesto
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Rousing Coffee
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Wooper====
{{Evobox-2
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=0194
|name1=Wooper
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0195
|name2=Quagsire
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Ground}}

====Paldean Wooper====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0194Wooper-Paldea
|name1=Wooper
|form1=Paldean Form
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0980Clodsire
|name2=Clodsire
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=194}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=194}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=194}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=194}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=194|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=194|crop=56}}
{{Spritebox/8/Gender|ndex=194}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0194|form1=P}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|194|Wooper}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Siskel Wooper.png|thumb|250px|Wooper in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Arboliva Forest Paldean Wooper.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Paldean}} Wooper in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Wooper Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Wooper {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Wooper (anime)]]=====
A Wooper was close friends with [[Ash's Goodra]] when they lived together in [[Kalos Route 14|the wetlands]] between [[Lumiose City]] and [[Laverre City]]. It made semi-regular appearances in {{aniseries|XY}}, particularly in episodes revolving around Goodra.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} volunteered to watch over [[Olesia]]'s school of Wooper for her.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', multiple Wooper were living in [[Big Town]].

A Wooper is one of the best friends of the two [[Pichu Brothers]]. It appeared in ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'', ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', ''[[HS06|Of Meowth]] [[HS07|and Pokémon]]'', ''[[HS09|Big Meowth,]] [[HS10|Little Dreams]]'', ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', a Wooper was being babysat by {{OBP|Matt|AG188}}. While [[Nurse Joy]] was ill, {{an|Brock}} took care of Wooper by having his {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}} use {{m|Water Gun}} to heal its wounds.

In ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]'', a Wooper was part of a gang of {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

In ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'', [[Leona's parents]] used three Wooper to investigate a pipeline. They noticed their water was being drained, and they helped discover that {{TRT}} were responsible.

Multiple other Wooper living at Goodra's marsh made semi-regular appearances in {{aniseries|XY}}, starting with a flashback in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]''.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', under the ownership of [[Siskel]].
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Wooper participated in the {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Competition|Catching Competition]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Wooper participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

A Wooper appeared in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.

In ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]'', a Wooper was living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', five Wooper was living at the Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', a Trainer's Wooper competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', two baby Wooper were in the pond near [[Mr. Shellby]]'s house.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''. After {{TRT}} mistook {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s drawing of {{an|Wynaut}}, who took [[Ash Ketchum|Ash's]] [[badge]]s, the trio searched and chased after Wooper.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', two Wooper were at the [[Pokémon Center]].

Multiple Wooper appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Wooper to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', a Wooper was living in the [[Abandoned Ship]].

A Wooper appeared in [[PK13]].

A Wooper appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]] looked after two Wooper.

In ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'', a Wooper was living in the lake.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path!]]''.

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] uses multiple Wooper in their water show.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Wooper competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[DP004|Dawn Of A New Era!]]''.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''.

Multiple Wooper appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

In ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', a Wooper was living in the lake near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].

A Wooper appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

Three Wooper appeared in ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]''.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.

In [[PK20]], multiple Wooper were playing with a ball with a group of {{p|Quagsire}}.

A Wooper appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.

In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', a Coordinator's Wooper competed alongside a {{p|Snorlax}} in the [[Double Performance]] in the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Multiple Wooper appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a Wooper was living on [[Grand Spectrala Islet]].

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Wooper were living in [[Pokémon Hills]].

In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', multiple Wooper were living in the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Ambrette Aquarium}}.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a Trainer's Wooper attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', a Wooper was living in the forest.

In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', two Wooper were living in the [[Ninja Village]].

In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', {{Rotom}} had an icon of a Wooper.

Seven Wooper appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', with five under the ownership of different Trainers.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Wooper watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]'' and ''[[JN009|Finding a Legend!]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

Two Trainers' Wooper appeared in ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]''. One of them competed in the [[Friendship Festival]] and was targeted by {{TRT}}.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Wooper competed in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]].

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Paldean Wooper made its debut in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

A {{tc|Student}}'s Paldean Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]''.

A Student's Paldean Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]''.

Two Paldean Wooper appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP148|Wooper|Ash's Pokédex|Wooper, the Water Fish Pokémon. Though they prefer to live in cold water, these appealing Pokémon forage for {{Pkmn|food}} on land. They are kept warm by a layer of insulating body fluid. Wooper is the [[Evolution|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Quagsire}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ011|Wooper|Liko's Rotom Phone|Wooper, [[Paldean form]]. The Poison Fish Pokémon. A {{t|Poison}} and {{t|Ground}} type. After losing their territory, Wooper began living in muddy fields. They are covered in a poisonous film that protects them from drying out.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Wooper PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Wooper in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Leaking Tower of Paldea PW.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Paldean}} Wooper in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', [[Red's Pikachu]] attempted to attack three wild Wooper in an [[Ecruteak City]] river with {{m|Thunder Shock}} from a tree above, but it was ineffective due to their immunity to electricity. The Wooper retaliated with {{m|Mud Shot}}, sending Pikachu flying.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', two Wooper briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]].

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Four {{rf|Paldean}} Wooper appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''.
{{-}}

===POKÉTOON===
[[File:PT11.png|170px|thumb|{{rf|Paldean}} Wooper in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
Multiple Paldean Wooper appeared in [[PT11]].

Three Wooper appeared in [[PT17]].

===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Wooper.png|250px|thumb|left|Wooper in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
Multiple Wooper appeared as recurring characters in [[Pokémon Concierge]], as guests at the [[Pokémon Resort]]. Wooper debuted in ''[[PC01|I'm Haru, the New Concierge!]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bird Keeper Wooper Adventures.png|thumb|120px|Wooper in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Violet Wooper.png|thumb|150px|{{rf|Paldean}} Wooper in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'', a Wooper was by the lake when {{adv|Green}} had finished her message to {{adv|Silver}} in [[Johto]].

In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', a Wooper was in [[Joey]]'s bag after {{adv|Gold}} helped him get it back.

In ''[[PS092|Who Gives a Hoothoot?]]'', a {{tc|Bird Keeper|conman}} uses a swarm of Wooper as a part of his game stall. However, after Gold and [[Aibo]] had revealed his secret to the crowd, they were possibly boxed or {{pkmn2|released}}.

In ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Wooper was in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]]. Strangely, this Wooper has arms.

In ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out with Slugma]]'', a Wooper was at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]].

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Wooper was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

In the [[Trick Master]]'s flashback in ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]'', a Wooper was calmed down by the homeland soil.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in ''[[PS365|Crafty Carnivine]]''.

A Trainer's Wooper appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS419|Getting the Drop on Gallade I]]''.

A [[Paldean]] Wooper debuted in ''[[PASV03|Battle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!]]'', under the ownership of {{Violet}}. She later evolved into a {{p|Clodsire}}.

===Ash & Pikachu===
In ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]'', a Wooper was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Chris}} owns a Wooper in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Wooper appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Wooper, as seen in [[GDZ47]].

A Wooper appeared in [[GDZ61]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Wooper appeared in ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]''.

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Wooper appeared in [[PNA1]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Wooper (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Out of all the floats in the [[Poké Floats]] stage, Wooper spends the most time onscreen. It first appears when the scene is on {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail and then floats past {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, and {{p|Seel}} before finally floating away. While its head is small, {{player}}s can also stand on the gills.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Wooper appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. It gives fighters that use it more power for their Water and Ice Attacks, and is obtainable through the Spirit Board via battle and Vault Shop for 500G.

==Trivia==
* Wooper has the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat and the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
* Wooper was one of the first Pokémon to have its [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] revealed, along with {{p|Scizor}}.
* Paldean Wooper is the only [[Paldean form]] to be revealed prior to the release of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Consequently, it is also the only [[regional form]] to be revealed alone during a game's pre-release season.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Wooper}}
Wooper appears to be based on a larval {{wp|salamander}}, which has a flat tail and feathery, external gills. Its gills seem to particularly bring to mind the {{wp|axlotl}}, a species of salamander that keeps its gills and remains in the water for all of its life because it never develops lungs. Many species of salamanders are known for their poisonous skin, which may be referenced in Wooper's Pokédex entries and Paldean Wooper's design. Wooper's {{Shiny}} sprite gives it a similar coloration to that of {{wp|Albinism|albino}}, {{wp|Leucism|leucistic}}, and flavistic color mutants.

Paldean Wooper's gills make the shape of a {{wp|skull and crossbones}}, a hazard symbol used as a warning for poisonous substances. These bone-shaped gills, combined with Paldean Wooper's brown coloration, rib-like pattern on its chest, and the fact that it is found in a region inspired by the {{wp|Iberian peninsula}}, together may be a direct reference to the {{wp|Iberian ribbed newt}}. This salamander species is known for puncturing its poison-coated ribs through its skin as a defense mechanism, much like how Paldean Wooper is able to secrete poison out of its bone-shaped gills. Paldean Wooper may also be inspired by {{wp|mudskipper}}s, which are fish that are capable of living outside of water.

Alternatively, the fact that Paldean Wooper was forced out of its ancient water habitat may be a reference to the ecological issues facing the axolotl in the wild, following the destruction of the Aztec capital of {{wp|Tenochtitlan}} and the draining of {{wp|Lake Texcoco}}.

====Name origin====
Wooper and Upah may be derived from ''wooper looper'' (Japanese: ウーパールーパー ''ūpārūpā''), a marketing term created in Japan that started a pet salamander raising fad. Wooper loopers are the Japanese term for the {{wp|axolotl}}, a species of {{wp|salamander}}.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=ground
|ja=ウパー ''Upah''|jameaning=From ''wooper looper''
|fr=Axoloto|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|axolotl}}'' and ''{{tt|eau|water}}''
|es=Wooper|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Felino|demeaning=From ''{{tt|{{wp|fen|Fenn}}|fen}}'' and ''bambino''
|it=Wooper|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=우파 ''Woopa''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏波 / 乌波 ''Wūbō''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of its Japanese name and {{tt|波 ''bō''|wave of water}}
|zh_yue=烏波 ''Wūbō''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of its Japanese name and {{tt|波 ''bō''|wave of water}}
|pt_br=Wooper|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=वूपर ''Wooper''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Вупер ''Vuper''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อูปา ''Upa''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==References==
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==See also==
* [[Wooper (anime)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==External links==
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