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Gliscor (Pokémon)

2026-06-01T08:38:41Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Please stop adding that it may be based on a scorpionfly. This is a massive stretch

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=グライオン
|jtranslit=Guraion
|tmname=Glion
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|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fang Scorpion|Fang Scorp prior to Generation VI}}
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|color=Purple
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'''Gliscor''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライオン''' ''Glion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, partially clad in an insect-like carapace. Its legs have two toes and a slightly darker circular coloration on the underside, and its tail has two barbs, giving its tail the resemblance of a vampire's fangs. Its arms are red with thin striations and are completely detached from its black wings, and each is ended with large pincers. Its ears have discernible, red, chambered ear insides, and its eyes are yellow. It has six visible fangs in its mouth, and its waist, like its arms, is red and striated. Gliscor's body resembles an open mouth, with the pointed protrusions coming from its upper torso resembling fangs, further illustrating its vampiric qualities. It has a tendency to [[a:File:GliscorUnbrokenBonds99.jpg|hang upside down from trees]] while watching its prey.

Gliscor feeds on the blood of other Pokémon species; grabbing prey using its tail, then biting their necks with its long, sharp fangs. It is even said to take pride once its prey is fully drained of blood. As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gliscor, along with its unevolved form {{p|Gligar}}, can emit a sort of sound wave in order to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}}. Its legs appear to be not suitable for walking, so it can only perform short hops when on the ground. Gliscor hangs upside down while sleeping, much like other bat-like Pokémon, and it is nocturnal. It is capable of soundless flight; however, its wings cannot be flapped to the same extent that other Pokémon's wings can. Like {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Wingull}}, Gliscor uses winds and updrafts to glide from place to place. When there is no wind, Gliscor climbs to the top of tall trees using its sharp raptorial claws and then glides from place to place. This practice is similar to flying squirrels. Gliscor is {{a|Poison Heal|highly resistant against poisonous substances}}. It is extremely rare, but sometimes may be found in thick pine forests, swamps, and even alpine regions.

===Evolution===
Gliscor evolves from {{p|Gligar}}.

(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}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=222|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It dances silently through the sky. When it approaches prey, it can land a critical hit in an instant.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=116|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
|}
|}
{{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|reg5=Hisui|num5=186}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, Gliscor swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=122|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flies soundlessly through the sky. It catches prey with its long tail, then lunges at the prey's vulnerable spots with its fangs.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Gliscor SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gliscor in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX34]]}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP= 75
|Attack= 95
|Defense=125
|SpAtk= 45
|SpDef= 75
|Speed= 95}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic=100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
Gliscor is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||patch=Version 3.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Gliscor 4 (Rising Rivals 62)]]
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===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|coset=14
|conto={{p|Koffing}}
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I want to glide around the planet on the wind!
|P2=What? I cannot possibly glide around the planet on the winds? You are wrong!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=-
|num=129
|browser=It launches twisters and hunks of dirt. It also rams to attack.
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===Evolution data===
Gliscor [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gliscor evolves from Gligar when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Bertha Gliscor.png|thumb|250px|Gliscor in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gliscor]]====
In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Gligar evolved into a Gliscor while using {{Gary}}'s [[Razor Fang]] to save Ash from falling into a canyon. In ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'', Ash left Gliscor with [[McCann]] so it could train and grow stronger. In ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', Gliscor returned to help Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====Other====
Gliscor debuted in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Paul]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim-Charred!]]'', it went up against {{AP|its pre-evolved form|Gligar}} and won with a {{m|Guillotine}}. It reappeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding The Enemy!]]''.

In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor was used to destroy the machine attached to {{TRT}}'s balloon.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', [[Theodore]]'s Gliscor competed in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

A Gliscor appeared in [[HZ134]], as one of the [[wild Pokémon]] affected by [[Laquium]] at [[Laqua]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gliscor|Ash's Pokédex|Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Gligar}}. It watches its prey as it hangs from trees by its tail and attacks from above when it sees the chance.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blake Glisott.png|thumb|150px|Gliscor in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Gliscor appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Gliscor appeared in [[PDP18]].

A Gliscor appeared in [[PDP24]].

Like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, {{Ash}} owns a {{AP|Gliscor}} in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Diamond}} battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gliscor on his way to [[Iron Island]] in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''. It proved to be a tough opponent to beat with its {{m|Ice Fang|Ice}}, {{m|Thunder Fang|Thunder}}, and {{m|Fire Fang}} attacks, but it was eventually defeated by [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

In ''[[PS537|Colress Machine]]'', {{adv|Blake}} was revealed to own a Gliscor, [[nickname]]d Glisott.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-Evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs. (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs. (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during Evolution, from 3'07" (1.1 m) to 6'07" (2.0 m).
* Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, were the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} were only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}.
* Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Weavile}}. Both were introduced in [[Generation IV]], both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, have {{stat|Special Attack}} as their lowest stat, have double weaknesses (Gliscor to Ice, Weavile to Fighting), evolve from Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation II]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding items that contain the word "razor" ({{p|Gligar}} evolves with [[Razor Fang]], whereas {{p|Sneasel}} evolves with the [[Razor Claw]]).

===Origin===
Gliscor appears to be based on a combination of {{wp|scorpion}}s and {{wp|vampire}}s, which in turn share traits with {{wp|bat}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like traits and {{t|Ground}} typing, it may also be based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gliscor retains {{p|Gligar}}'s scorpion traits, which may be inspired by [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FaceHugger face-hugging creatures] in sci-fi media, commonly depicted with arachnid traits. Gliscor may also be based on the vampiric ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, a sky-gliding creature often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gliscor and Glion may be combinations of ''glide'' and ''scorpion''.

==In other languages==
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|fr=Scorvol|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''vol'' (flight)
|es=Gliscor|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgro|demeaning=From ''Skorpion'' (scorpion) and ''groß'' (big)
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|ko=글라이온 ''Glion''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍王 / 天蝎王 ''Tiānxiēwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 天 ''tiān'' (sky), 蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē'' (scorpion), 天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē'' (Scorpius constellation), and 王 ''wáng'' (king)
|zh_yue=天蠍王 ''Tīnkitwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 天 ''tīn'' (sky), 蠍 ''kit'' (scorpion), 天蠍 ''Tīnkit'' (Scorpius constellation), and 王 ''wòhng'' (king)
|pt_br=Gliscor|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=ग्लाइबिडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'', बिच्छू ''bicchu'' (scorpion), डंक ''dank'' (sting/stinger), and {{tt|{{p|Gligar|ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''}}|Gligar}}
|ru=Глискор ''Gliskor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลออน ''Klaion''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Gliscor]]

==External links==

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Gligar (Pokémon)

2026-06-01T08:37:07Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Please stop adding that it may be based on a scorpionfly. This is a massive stretch.

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'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gligar is a purple, {{wp|Chiroptera|chiropteran}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|scorpion}} features. Its head and body are round and roughly equal in size. It has long, triangular ears and triangular eyes with small pupils. Two large pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and a pink tongue is often seen lolling from its mouth. Its arms are segmented at the wrists and end in large pincers. Spread between its arms are two blue wing membranes, each tipped with a purple claw. Its legs are thin and likewise segmented at the ankles, with its round feet having one claw each. Gligar has a long tail split into spherical sections, ending in a large, round stinger. The female Gligar will have a smaller stinger than the male.

As shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar feed on {{Berries}} and can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them. It glides smoothly and silently through the air with its limbs extended, and startles its prey and enemies by flying straight toward them. It attacks by clamping onto its enemy's face with its clawed hind legs and pincers, then jabbing it with its poisonous stinger. Gligar itself is {{a|Immunity|resistant to opponents' venom}}. Gligar lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|mountainous, boreal regions}}, making its nest along cliff sides. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.

===Evolution===
Gligar evolves into {{p|Gliscor}}.

(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: Explorers of Sky}}: Gligar during the Special Episode, [[Bidoof's Wish]], where he and his teammates from [[Team Rogue]] attempt to rob Bidoof at the end of [[Star Cave]]. They are defeated, however, when members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] arrive to help Bidoof.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Gligar appears as a recruitable Pokémon, but his quest will only become available upon connecting with Bidoof.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=189}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack. ''(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>Gligar</sc> glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This {{ScPkmn}} hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=153|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=193}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it's stunned with surprise.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=115|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
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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|reg5=Hisui|num5=185}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=121|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Gligar|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Gligar}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Japanese|hide|5|December 14, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|English|hide|5|March 28, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|French|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Italian|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=75
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=65
|Speed=85}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
Gligar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
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|-
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybl|5px}};" | {{m|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybr|5px}};" | [[Gligar (Skyridge 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.5
|area=Mt. Deepgreen
|P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er!
|P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon?
|P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind...
|PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Snover|Snover (♂)}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Gligar's precious belonging
|P1=I like to glide in the wind! Wind feels great! Gahahaha!
|P2=Aeeee! Eeeek…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=35
|MaxEXP=49
|num=160
|browser=Gligar rides the winds to launch attacks. Its claws can cut down small trees.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=128
|browser=It flits around, ramming and slashing to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=107
|pastnum=212
|browser=It triggers tremors to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ground
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207 f
|walk=1.67
|hp=52
|attack=75
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=207
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=207|num=418
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Clear
|skilldesc=Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Gligar
|evocandy=100 + {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}1
|stamina=163|attack=143|defense=184
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}
|special={{m|Dig}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{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===
Gligar [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gligar evolves into Gliscor when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0207
|name1=Gligar
|type1-1=Ground
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Razor Fang|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} holding {{color2|000|Razor Fang}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}
|no2=0472
|name2=Gliscor
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=207}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=207}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=207}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=207}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=207|crop=85}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=207|crop=83}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAGender|ndex=207|LAcrop=154}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0207}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|207|Gligar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Gligar.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gligar]]====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gligar in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. It later evolved into a Gliscor in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''.

====Other====
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', where a superhero named [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] had one as a sidekick. At the end of the episode, he passed it down to [[Latoya Parker|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]] used his Gligar and Growlithe in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Gavin]] during the [[Ever Grande Conference]], where it defeated both his {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Marowak}}. Morrison then used Gligar during his match against {{Ash}} in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', and it was able to defeat {{AP|Grovyle}} and tie with {{AP|Swellow}}.

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

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Gligar protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Gligar was at a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gligar participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

Multiple Gligar appeared in ''Riding the Winds of Change!'' alongside Ash's.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpio Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to glide from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attached to its arms and legs, and attacks the face of its prey with its claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Morrison Gligar AP.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Like his animated series counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
Gligar appeared in [[PW30]] in How I Became a Pokémon Card.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'' that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Sudobo]], Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by [[Togebo]], the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.

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

A Gligar liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'' as one of the Pokémon stuck in [[N's Castle]].

A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
A Gligar appeared in [[PCS3]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Gligar appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] captured with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Although Gligar could not learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.
* Gligar can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Sneasel}}. Both of them have two [[type]]s which cause them to have a 4× [[Type#Type effectiveness|weakness]] to another type, have the same [[base stat]] total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation IV]] ({{p|Gliscor}} and {{p|Weavile}}), and do so by leveling up at night while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name includes the word ''razor'' ([[Razor Fang]] and [[Razor Claw]]). Additionally, both are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and found in [[The Under Subway]].
* Prior to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Gligar was sometimes depicted with white claws on its wings and hindlimbs instead of purple.

===Origin===
Gligar shares physical traits with both {{wp|bat}}s and {{wp|scorpion}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like appearance and {{t|Ground}} typing, it may also be based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gligar's aggressive face-hugging behavior, along with its scorpion features, may be inspired by [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FaceHugger face-hugging creatures] in sci-fi media, commonly depicted with arachnid traits. Gligar may also be based on Japanese flying squirrels such as the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel|''momonga''}} and the {{wp|Japanese giant flying squirrel|''musasabi''}}, gliding creatures depicted as face-hugging. The latter is also related to the ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gligar and Gliger may be a combination of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''. It may also incorporate the surname ''Giger'', as in {{wp|H. R. Giger}}, the creator of the {{wp|xenomorph}} alien, whose larval {{wp|facehugger}} stage Gligar appears to draw some inspiration from.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'', ''gargoyle'' and possibly ''Giger''
|fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''planer'' (to glide)
|es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgla|demeaning=From ''Skorpion'' (scorpion) and ''glide''
|it=Gligar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이거 ''Glaiger''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 天 ''tiān'' (sky), 蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē'' (scorpion), and 天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē'' (Scorpius constellation)
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|ru=Глайгар ''Glaygar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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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 '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].

==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.]] It has developed four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses; these appendages are very similar in shape and number to the four pink appendages on the head of the Being of Emotion, {{p|Mesprit}}. Lucario can use its powers to create a staff in the form of a bone and use it to fight.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, a Lucario can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. However, Lucario 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, 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. As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy's Lucario]], a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the normally blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures.

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 one {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, although chocolate is not part of its natural diet. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed Lucario reads the aura of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.
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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===
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}]]
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario.

As Mega Lucario, 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 crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes are now orange-colored. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Its aura heightens throughout its body, which formed black markings on its blue fur.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Mega-Evolved Pokémon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ archived])</ref>

In [[Kalos]], Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution, until the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in [[Hoenn]]. It was the first recorded Mega Evolution to be achieved by [[Mega Stone]]. Mega Lucario's fighting style has been described as heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, awakening its combative instincts and causing it to attack mercilessly against its opponents.
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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 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 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 [[Korrina's Lucario|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 is set to reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} with a Lucario in [[Mega Dimension]].
*** [[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.

====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}}
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{{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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} 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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=063|label1=Central|reg2=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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} 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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} 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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} 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 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/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Galar|num2=135|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=116|reg4=Hisui|num4=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 Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon'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. I have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136}}
{{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.}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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{{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}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/840 Aeos Gems ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====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}}

|}

=====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}}
|}

=====[[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}}
|}

===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}}
|}

===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}}

====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/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{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|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{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/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.
}}
|-
{{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}}
}}
|-
{{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/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}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0448Lucario
|name1=Lucario
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Lucario
|loc1=Default
|item1=Lucarionite
|itemfile1=Dream Lucarionite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0448Lucario-Mega
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Mega Lucario
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
}}

===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/2Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====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]].

=====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.}}
{{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.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|200px|thumb|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===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.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Because of its debut in {{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.
* {{SSB|Lucario}} is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* 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 anime, having been used by four [[Trainer]]s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernable kind. 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.

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's 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.

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 West 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 Egypt 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
|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==
{|width=100%|
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Gligar (Pokémon)

2025-09-17T01:17:54Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Gligar has nothing to do with scorpionflies, either physically or conceptually. Gligar is clearly a mix of a bat and a scorpion, why insist on adding a random flying insect just because its males have a genitalia that looks like a scorpion tail??

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Gligar}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ground|prevnum=0206|prev=Dunsparce|nextnum=0208|next=Steelix|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Gligar}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gligar
|jname=グライガー
|jtranslit=Guraigā
|tmname=Gliger
|ndex=0207
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fly Scorpion|FLYSCORPIO in Generation II; FlyScorpion in Generations III-V}}
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
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'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gligar is a purple, {{wp|Chiroptera|chiropteran}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|scorpion}} features. Its head and body are round and roughly equal in size. It has long, triangular ears and triangular eyes with small pupils. Two large pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and a pink tongue is often seen lolling from its mouth. Its arms are segmented at the wrists and end in large pincers. Spread between its arms are two blue wing membranes, each tipped with a purple claw. Its legs are thin and likewise segmented at the ankles, with its round feet having one claw each. Gligar has a long tail split into spherical sections, ending in a large, round stinger. The female Gligar will have a smaller stinger than the male.

As shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar feed on {{Berries}} and can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them. It glides smoothly and silently through the air with its limbs extended, and startles its prey and enemies by flying straight toward them. It attacks by clamping onto its enemy's face with its clawed hind legs and pincers, then jabbing it with its poisonous stinger. Gligar itself is {{a|Immunity|resistant to opponents' venom}}. Gligar lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|mountainous regions}}, making its nest along cliff sides. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest. In [[Hisui]], it is revealed that Gligar can survive even freezing temperatures.

===Evolution===
Gligar evolves into {{p|Gliscor}}.

(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: Explorers of Sky}}: Gligar during the Special Episode, [[Bidoof's Wish]], where he and his teammates from [[Team Rogue]] attempt to rob Bidoof at the end of [[Star Cave]]. They are defeated, however, when members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] arrive to help Bidoof.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Gligar appears as a recruitable Pokémon, but his quest will only become available upon connecting with Bidoof.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=189}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack. ''(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>Gligar</sc> glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This {{ScPkmn}} hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=153|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=193}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it's stunned with surprise.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=115|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=185}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=121|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gligar SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gligar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Gligar|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Gligar}}
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=====In-game events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Japanese|hide|5|December 14, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar 2}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=75
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=65
|Speed=85}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
Gligar [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gligar evolves into Gliscor when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Ash Gligar.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gligar]]====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gligar in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. It later evolved into a Gliscor in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''.

====Other====
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', where a superhero named [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] had one as a sidekick. At the end of the episode, he passed it down to [[Latoya Parker|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]] used his Gligar and Growlithe in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Gavin]] during the [[Ever Grande Conference]], where it defeated both his {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Marowak}}. Morrison then used Gligar during his match against {{Ash}} in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', and it was able to defeat {{AP|Grovyle}} and tie with {{AP|Swellow}}.

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

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Gligar protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Gligar was at a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gligar participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

Multiple Gligar appeared in ''Riding the Winds of Change!'' alongside Ash's.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpio Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to glide from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attached to its arms and legs, and attacks the face of its prey with its claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Morrison Gligar AP.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Like his animated series counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
Gligar appeared in [[PW30]] in How I Became a Pokémon Card.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'' that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Sudobo]], Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by [[Togebo]], the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.

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

A Gligar liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'' as one of the Pokémon stuck in [[N's Castle]].

A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
A Gligar appeared in [[PCS3]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Gligar appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] captured with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Although Gligar could not learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.
* Gligar can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Sneasel}}. Both of them have two [[type]]s which cause them to have a 4× [[Type#Type effectiveness|weakness]] to another type, have the same [[base stat]] total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation IV]] ({{p|Gliscor}} and {{p|Weavile}}), and do so by leveling up at night while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name includes the word ''razor'' ([[Razor Fang]] and [[Razor Claw]]). Additionally, both are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and found in [[The Under Subway]].
* Prior to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Gligar was sometimes depicted with white claws on its wings and hindlimbs instead of purple.

===Origin===
Gligar shares physical traits with both {{wp|bat}}s and {{wp|scorpion}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like appearance and {{t|Ground}} typing, it may also be based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gligar's aggressive face-hugging behavior, along with its scorpion features, may be inspired by [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FaceHugger face-hugging creatures] in sci-fi media, commonly depicted with arachnid traits. Gligar may also be based on Japanese flying squirrels such as the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel|''momonga''}} and the {{wp|Japanese giant flying squirrel|''musasabi''}}, gliding creatures depicted as face-hugging. The latter is also related to the ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gligar and Gliger may be a combination of ''glide'', and ''hugger'' or ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.

==In other languages==
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|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''
|fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|planer|to glide}}''
|es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgla|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skorpion|scorpion}}'' and ''glide''
|it=Gligar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이거 ''Glaiger''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}
|zh_yue=天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}
|hi=ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'' and {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}
|ru=Глайгар ''Glaygar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลกา ''Klaika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]

==External links==

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Talk:Malamar (Pokémon)

2025-09-09T12:26:02Z

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==Origin?==

Karamanero could be based off of the {{wp|Kraken}}. [[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] ([[User talk:Dialgafan1|talk]]) 15:22, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

::I agree, although, I believe that, especially based on its dark primary typing, it also may be based on the Humboldt squid in particular, also known as the Diablo rojo, which translates to "red devil".--[[User:ShinyPatch|ShinyPatch]] ([[User talk:ShinyPatch|talk]]) 20:36, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

Especially thinking that because of it's really long tentacles. It's face also kinda of looks like a Kraken. [[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] ([[User talk:Dialgafan1|talk]]) 00:28, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

I was thinking it might be based on (the idea of) a vampire squid. It doesn't look like an actual vampire squid, but it does sort of look like a squid that was also a vampire [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] ([[User talk:Vienna Waltz|talk]]) 12:42, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

Malamar's Dark/Psychic typing and hypnotic powers remind me of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illithid Illithids] or mindflayers from Dungeons & Dragons. They are squid-headed humanoids with often purple-blue skin; they have psionic powers and can control others to do their bidding. Illithids have a history of being adapted for Japanese video games; there is a [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Mindflayer_(Final_Fantasy) Mindflayer enemy in Final Fantasy as well.] Of course, there's no telling what it's really based on besides just a squid. It'd be cool if we could get a designer interview discussing some of the origins of these designs like was done for some Pokémon in Generation V. [[User:Iamohjay|Iamohjay]] ([[User talk:Iamohjay|talk]]) 17:47, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

Malamar could also be a Giant Squid.[[User:Robbie|Robbie]] ([[User talk:Robbie|talk]]) 22:07, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Malamar is clearly based on the "Vampire Squid" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_squid] due to hynotic lights and its ability to turn itself inside out both key features to Malmar's design.(Malamar turning upside down instead of inside out) Also I want to note that Malamar's collar resembles an "Upturned Collar" similar to an actual vampire. The Vampire Squid's nickname is "vampire squid of Hell" hence the Dark type of Malamar. {{unsigned|ProtoTurtle}}

:I'm not really seeing a very strong resemblance to the vampire squid (and that's the translation of its scientific name, not its nickname). Vampire squid are crimson in color; Malamar has no crimson on it at all. Vampire squid have distinctive blue eyes; Malamar's eyes are yellow. Vampire squid have rounded mantles, lack two longer tentacles, their tentacles are connected by membrane that forms a netlike area around the mouth, and they generally really don't look like squid at all (in fact, they're not actually true squid, nor octopi, but the only living member of their own order); Malamar is shaped very much like most true squid species. Also, Malamar turns itself upside-down, not inside-out (although "inside-out" is a misnomer--the vampire squid merely turns its arm cloak over the rest of its body). So I think it's safe to say Malamar is not based on a vampire squid, just (real) squid in general (in fact, I'd agree more with the idea that it could be inspired by Humboldt squid, which are notoriously vicious hunters and could explain the Dark typing). [[User:Lucentas|Lucentas]] ([[User talk:Lucentas|talk]]) 03:08, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Malamar, and to some extent Inkay, could be based on the amanojaku. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanojaku] The amanojaku is supposedly the demon of contrariness, which could be connected to Malamar's upside-down body structure and its Ability Contrary, as well as its signature move, Topsy-Turvy. [[User:LittleOmu|LittleOmu]] ([[User talk:LittleOmu|talk]]) 06:36, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

== Name ==

Karamanero could be also named after a brazilian slang, ''Cara Maneiro'', that means "cool dude" in a free translation. --[[User:Mrmoura|Mrmoura]] ([[User talk:Mrmoura|talk]]) 18:03, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
:I agree with you.I'm Brazilian,and it seems like a possible name origin - [[User:Ishlishl|Ishlishl]]
::Even if it does mean that, it doesn't make any sense for Karamanero. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 00:47, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
::: its also may come from the japanese word of "nero" a imperative form of "neru", which means "sleep". This is due It can learn the move "Hypnosis" mentioned in http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/New_Pok%C3%A9mon,_Gym_Leaders,_Team_Flare_surface_in_CoroCoro [[User:Yousuf89|Yousuf89]] ([[User talk:Yousuf89|talk]]) 11:30, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

== Name origin? ==

Most likely to me, given its squiddy nature and its Dark typing, is ''malicious'' and ''calamari''. [[User:Zakitano|Zakitano]] ([[User talk:Zakitano|talk]]) 15:34, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

== Type combination ==

I think its worth mentioning that 'No other pokemon has the same type as Malamar and its [[ Inkay | pre-evolution]]' [[User:Benjabby|Benjabby]] ([[User talk:Benjabby|talk]]) 16:40, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
:We can't assume until we know the rest of the generation's Pokémon. What if actually some more Pokémon are going to have this combination? [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 17:02, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

== name origin ==

I'm pretty sure ''malicous'' since it's a dark is more likely than mal, especially since there will probably be female malamar anyway [[User:0danmaster0|0danmaster0]] ([[User talk:0danmaster0|talk]]) 06:42, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
:That would be ''male''. Mal- is a prefix that means ''bad''. --[[User:Chao|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」 07:23, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
::I probably should have read the entire Wiktionary page lol. although you should mention that it comes from ''mal'' or ''malicous'' [[User:0danmaster0|0danmaster0]] ([[User talk:0danmaster0|talk]]) 08:09, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
:::''Malicious'' itself derives from ''mal-''; there's no need to mention every single word that includes a root prefix. Mentioning ''mal-'' (though we should probably include the prefix-denoting final hyphen and/or write out its definition, considering that it can be confused at a glance with ''male'', as you've demonstrated) should be enough to get the point across that ''malicious'', ''malevolent'', and other ''mal-'' words are applicable as well. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:18, 14 July 2013 (UTC)
::::well you should have brackets saying it means bad instead of hyperlinking it to an at-first-glance misleading definition(it says it comes from "the latin adverb ''male''" which I misunderstood as male instead of bad) [[User:0danmaster0|0danmaster0]] ([[User talk:0danmaster0|talk]]) 20:34, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
:::::That's what I'm saying. None of us have permission to edit the page, though, so it's moot until October when the games come out and XY pages start getting unlocked. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:05, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
:I think it is Spanish. Being: mal, (which means bad) and mar, (which means sea/ocean). In a nutshell Malamar is Bad-sea. [[User:Nino938|Nino938]] ([[User talk:Nino938|talk]]) 16:48, 5 September 2025 (UTC)
::We already mention the "mal-" prefix in the article. It isn't actually a Spanish "invention"; it comes from Latin. '''[[User:C.Ezra.M|C.Ezra.M]]''' ([[User talk:C.Ezra.M|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/C.Ezra.M|contribs]]) 16:51, 5 September 2025 (UTC)
:::What about "mar"? [[User:Nino938|Nino938]] ([[User talk:Nino938|talk]]) 18:50, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
::::Also derived from Latin, "mare", which is already mentioned. I was gonna say that the thing about "mala mar" being a Spanish expression should be removed because "mar" is a masculine noun and adjectives are placed after the noun in Spanish (meaning it would be "el mar malo"), but I did some digging and actually found the phrase used in the title of [https://cadenaser.com/emisora/2018/01/02/ser_gijon/1514894613_585276.html a Spanish news article], so I guess it is a real phrase. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:14, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::I'm tempted to chuck the "sea" thing as a coincidence since aside from squid being a sea creature, there's not much connection for Malamar to the sea. --[[User:Chao|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」 01:01, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::Well, as the biology section notes, Malamar has been shown swimming underwater in the anime and TCG, and even in the games Inkay is found near the sea. So it's not too much of a stretch. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 02:05, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::In Spanish, the word mar can be either masculine or feminine. The neutral and most common usage is the masculine form, el mar. The feminine form, la mar, is considered a cultism; it is less common in everyday speech and appears mainly in poetic or literary contexts, in formal texts or documents, as well as in many expressions traditionally used by sailors or specialists. But yeah, we use both. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 02:27, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::I would also like to discuss the "calamaro" thing so we can stop going back-and-forth from editing the page. The reason Italian "calamaro" was chose over Latin "calamarius" was because the "squid" definition came from Italian with English "calamari" and Spanish/Portuguese "calamar" (ignoring French as the pronunciation is different) deriving from the Italian word, in addition to the "ro" in the Japanese name also matching Italian "calamaro". --[[User:Chao|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」 02:54, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::::That '''ro''' may simply derive from the later term '''nero'''. Regardless of the etymological route, both calamar and calamaro fit well, so it’s fine to mention both without any issue. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 03:03, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::::I don't see why the "ro" can't refer to both "calamaro" and "nero", plus it's more similar when phonetically rendered into Japanese (with Italian as カラマーロ [Karamāro] as opposed to Spanish カラマール [Karamāru] and English カラマーリ [Karamāri]) and more consistent given "nero" is also Italian (though I would admit that names do tend to be more of a mixture of various languages). That said, I still think "calamaro" takes priority due to being more similar as well as language consistency. --[[User:Chao|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」 04:50, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::::::Maybe you're right after all, ''calamaro'' is probably the most obvious one; however I think the other Romance variant ''calamar'' fits well too when combined with ''nero''. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 09:05, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::::::Do you think ''nero ''could also be a reference to the Roman Emperor {{wp|Nero}}? This emperor is widely famous for being one the most evil emperors in history. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 09:19, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::::::Why the heck this discussion is still ongoing???
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::::::::::Malamar = malus, mal- + calamari
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::::::::::Just stick with "calamari" because, as a rule of thumb for English names: if there are many similar words, English ones should take priority unless something heavily implies it's the word from another language.
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::::::::::The current μαλάκιο (malákio) and "mala mar" (bad sea, literary) are a bit of a stretch imo but I don't mind them staying. But "mar" being Latin for "sea" is already covered by the "mala mar" explanation, so that feels redundant.
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::::::::::"Calamaro" is better for the Japanese name because the Italian word is the original one, and even justifies the "-ro" at the end of Calamanero. Furthermore, "nero" is also Italian for black, which is a color associated with evil, and also with a squid's ink. The other current theories around the Japanese name also seem pertinent.
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::::::::::Nero, as the Roman emperor, is fairly nonsensical, as (as far as I can tell) nothing in its concept seems to explicitly hint at it being based on that.
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::::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 12:26, 9 September 2025 (UTC)

== Name Origin ==

I think the "mar" in it's name can be a reference to the word "Mar",that means "Sea" in Spanish and Portuguese. - ''[[User:Ishlishl|Ishlishl]]''

== -MAL ==

Clearly the MAL in Malamar can more easily be related to such words as Malignant, Maleficent, Malicious. So many words, it seems quite silly to just leave the bulbapedia entry at "a combination of mal and calamari". Pedestrian, no? At the very least specify that "mal" is indeed a prefix followed by something like "from the Latin Malus, meaning bad". I mean do we really need to link what Mal stands for when it can be easily described? Calamari, ok, not everyone may know what that is. However, I have yet to see another pokemon page link to a prefix...{{unsigned|Milotic1209}}

I hate to be such a stickler, but it's really bugging me. I think it should be addressed.{{unsigned|Milotic1209}}

== Body stile ==

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It's this, way is it not on the page? [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] ([[User talk:Random Chaos|talk]]) 19:33, 15 July 2013 (UTC)
:And have you seen the Pokédex entry for Malamar then? ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 21:28, 15 July 2013 (UTC)
::Just reminder, Pokemon body-styles are not always what they appear to be. Prime examples are Beartic and Typhlosion, who are pictured bipedal and yet are classified (and shown to primary move) as quadruped. ''Nothing'' is assumed prior to release or official given information, no matter how obvious it may or may not seem to be. All the information on the pages must be confirmed either from an official source (not a fansite) or from the games/anime/manga themselves. Thank you. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 23:36, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

== "Nero" ==

Since we seem to be hashing out name origins here, anyone else think that "nero" in the japanese name is from the italian word for "black"? [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 19:14, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
:aside from the outline malamar doesn't have a single pixel of black, so I doubt it. [[User:0danmaster0|0danmaster0]] ([[User talk:0danmaster0|talk]]) 23:54, 15 August 2013 (UTC)
:: I was thinking it was more a reference to its dark typing. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 00:16, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
::: oh I thought you meant black as a colour lol [[User:0danmaster0|0danmaster0]] ([[User talk:0danmaster0|talk]]) 08:10, 16 August 2013 (UTC)

== Korean name for Malamar, possible Japanese name meaning ==

Its Korean name is 칼라마네로 ''Kallamanero''.
* Transliteration of its Japanese name.
* From 칼라마리 ''kallamari'', "calamari"
* 네로 ''nero'' could be from Nero, Roman Emperor
:: Seeing as its the same name in Japanese and Korean, and there's really no Korean word "네로", I greatly suspect it's supposed to be from Nero, Roman Emperor... akin to Empoleon/エンペルト being based on Napoleon Bonaparte. -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 19:09, 20 July 2013 (UTC)
:::네로, pronounced, is "nelo," however, translated is Nero. So in this instance, you are correct. [[User:Lithos141|Lithos141]] ([[User talk:Lithos141|talk]]) 02:01, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

== Spanish ==

Hello. ''Malamar'' could be a ''Spanish reference'' for ''Mal'' (evil in Spanish), and ''Mar'' (sea in Spanish), and ''Mala mar'' is a expression that in English means ''rough seas''. Sorry by my bad English. Regards. --[[User:Gtasp|Gtasp]] ([[User talk:Gtasp|talk]]) 09:19, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

== Species name ==

Should it be noted in the trivia for Malamar that "Overturning Pokemon" could be a reference to the fact that it can only evolve if the 3DS is "overturned"? {{unsigned|Sylveon}}
:No. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 08:17, 26 November 2013 (UTC)

== Name origin (again) ==

I know it is likely that the "mal" in Malamar's name comes from latin meaning bad, but what if "mala" comes from malacology (study of molluscs)? [[User:ShadowLugiaEx|ShadowLugiaEx]] ([[User talk:ShadowLugiaEx|talk]]) 19:43, 20 December 2013 (UTC)

==Trivia evolution==

Are we absolutely sure about the trivia that this exolution wouldve been impossible on any other games? There was a game called kirby tilt and tumble for the gameboy color that could tell when you were holding the game upside down. So it's conceivable that the technology for an evolution from holding the game upside down could've existed in Gen 2 if not earlier. It's fine to fine to say its unique, but make sure you know for certain before saying something is impossible {{unsigned|Gardeford}}
:According to Wikipedia, {{wp|Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble}} was only able to do that because it had accelerometers specially built into the cartridge. Since no old Pokémon games had those accelerometers built into their cartridges, Inkay still would have technically been unable to evolve in previous games as far as they actually existed. However, the fact that the technology was ''possible'' is probably worth expanding the trivia point to include. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:27, 24 December 2013 (UTC)

== Type Resistance ==

I failed to see under the Weakness/Resistance part of the article about how weaknesses can be changed. Gourgeist's move Trick Or Treat adds the Ghost type to the opponant, and if used against Malamar, it would have one type resisting Bug. Would this change 4x to 2x or not affect it at all? [[User:Lithos141|Lithos141]] ([[User talk:Lithos141|talk]]) 22:47, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
:It would change to 2×; it's basic math.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 23:16, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

== Type Combination is NOT Unique ==

I've seen a few times recently people trying to add to the trivia that Malamar is the only [[Dark (type)|Dark]]/[[Psychic (type)|Psychic]] type Pokémon, and this is not the case. {{p|Hoopa}} [[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]] has the same combination, even though it is yet to be released. [[User:Litwick96|Litwick96]] ([[User talk:Litwick96|talk]]) 05:20, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

== Catch Rate ==

Just so you know, [[Bruxish]] also got a catch rate of 80 in Pokemon Sun and Moon, so I changed the trivia. Feel free to revert/change the wording/remove that whole sentence/anything. [[User:Unfunnypercentspeedrun|Unfunnypercentspeedrun]] ([[User talk:Unfunnypercentspeedrun|talk]]) 02:45, 15 December 2018 (UTC)

== Order of Abilities ==

I'm going to assume we're going with the most technically correct moveslot order (which I also think makes most sense), so I'm correcting the order for Malamar and Inkay. I'm doing this for consistency (because Binacle, for example, is the exact same case), but I'm also explicitly saying this because [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/malamar the official site] has them flipped, and as far as I'm aware you (currently) can't tell in-game. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 17:51, 7 May 2020 (UTC)

Gyarados (Pokémon)

2025-09-04T03:22:57Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ The Longmen reference appears in pretty much every media and there are plenty of fairly obvious conceptual references, so it feels weirdly redundant to give a couple overdetailed examples. The Namazu explanation was overly simplified to the point it was a bit nonsensical - tried to elaborate on it.

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'''Gyarados''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギャラドス''' ''Gyarados'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Magikarp}} starting at [[level]] 20.

Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Gyarados''' using the [[Gyaradosite]].

==Biology==
[[File:Gyarados Mouth Closed.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados with its mouth closed]]
Gyarados is a {{wp|fish|piscine}}, draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a long serpentine body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly, and it has a row of yellow spots down each side. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four pointed teeth and yellow lips. It has one pair of {{wp|barbels (anatomy)|barbel}} and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and blue on a male. It has small, red eyes, a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head, and four white, spiky {{wp|dorsal fin}}s. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.

The process of Evolution causes a change in its brain structure that is believed to cause its violent nature. Gyarados's fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Gyarados is feared for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies since ancient times. In some regions, Gyarados is called the "deity of destruction" because of this. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. These rampages can occur even during a harsh storm. A Gyarados's rage won't stop completely until everything is destroyed. Some believed any human settlement is fated to be destroyed should a Gyarados appear. Gyarados lives in both {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|fresh and salty waters}}. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' that it can leap huge distances both from the water<ref>''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]''</ref> and from the ground<ref>''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]''</ref>, usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild. The move {{m|Hyper Beam}} is often associated with Gyarados due to it being being powerful enough to instantly destroy everything it hits.

===Forms===
Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.

When it Mega Evolves, Gyarados becomes bulkier. The fins on its cheeks become longer and gain a yellow tint. Its crest is larger and black, and its barbels also gain considerable length. A large spike extends downward underneath its chin, and it now has a black underside with a red stripe around the edges. The yellow spots along its body are replaced by raised red scales, which propel Mega Gyarados through the water. Two large yellow fins with blue spines appear on its back. Most of the other fins along its back disappear, replaced by two rows of blue spikes. There are now four yellowish, spiky fins near its tail: two on its back and two on its underside.

Due the stress Mega Evolution puts on a Gyarados's body, it becomes even more ferocious and rough-tempered than before.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160406143554/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Gyarados | Mega Gyarados | Official Site | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y]</ref> All other brain functions cease when Mega Evolution occurs, except for the destructive drive to burn down anything into cinders. Despite its brain having a powerful destructive instinct, it will obey a {{pkmn|Trainer}} it truly trusts. Mega Gyarados can launch at Mach Speed by using its orifices to release water from both sides. With this speed, it has enough power to split large ships in two. Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} {{fd|Hoopa|Unbound}} as the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}}.

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===Evolution===
Gyarados evolves from {{p|Magikarp}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)

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==Game data==
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry|their rival}} to go to [[Lake Verity]], to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.

===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]: A Gyarados appears in the [[Miracle Sea]]. He scares off the {{p|Phione}} in order to claim the Phione Dew, but is stopped by the player's team.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Gyarados tries to take over the [[Beach Zone]] in {{p|Empoleon}}'s absence. {{p|Pikachu}} then has to beat Gyarados's Aqua Dash so Gyarados stops trying to take over.
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: The player's Magikarp may evolve into Gyarados as part of the "Adios, Gyarados!" and "Macho Karp" {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Random encounter events|random events}}. However, once it evolves into Gyarados, it is forced to retire.
* [[Pokkén Tournament]]: Gyarados has been shown in the background of the Magikarp Festival stage as an NPC background Pokémon.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=130}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Extremely vicious and horribly brutal. Has enough destructive power to totally annihilate even a major city.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=077}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=They say that during past wars, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=They say that during past wars, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=053|reg2=Kanto|num2=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When <sc>Magikarp</sc> evolves into <sc>Gyarados</sc>, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this {{ScPkmn}}'s wildly violent nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Once <sc>Gyarados</sc> goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this {{ScPkmn}}'s rampages lasting a whole month.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is an extremely vicious and violent {{ScPkmn}}. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The <sc>Hyper Beam</sc> it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=024|reg2=Johto|num2=077}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a <sc>Gyarados</sc> that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a <sc>Gyarados</sc> will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=They say that during past strife, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=050|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=054}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=When {{p|Magikarp}} evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon's wildly violent nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Once Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon's rampages lasting a whole month.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=092|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=112|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=There are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it's called "the deity of destruction."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gyarados}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Mega Evolution also affects its brain, leaving no other function except its destructive instinct to burn everything to cinders.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=145|reg2=Galar|num2=043|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Galar|num3=063|label3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=024|reg5=Hisui|num5=081}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The {{m|Hyper Beam}} it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Once Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=I suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=135|reg2=Kitakami|num2=44|reg3=Blueberry}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gyarados SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Gyarados 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=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Fuchsia City]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]) [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]) [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Sootopolis City]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=fff|area=[[Sootopolis City]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Treasure Beach]], [[Kindle Road]], [[Cape Brink]], [[Bond Bridge]], [[Five Isle Meadow]], [[Ruin Valley]], [[Water Path]], [[Water Labyrinth]], [[Resort Gorgeous]], [[Memorial Pillar]], [[Green Path]], [[Outcast Island]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], [[Pallet Town]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[One Island (town)|One Island]], [[Four Island (town)|Four Island]], [[Five Island (town)|Five Island]], [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Trainer Tower]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Berry Forest]], [[Icefall Cave]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Great Marsh]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Eterna City]], [[Canalave City]], [[Celestic Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Valley Windworks]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Eterna City]], [[Canalave City]], [[Celestic Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Great Marsh]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Valley Windworks]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]{{tt|*|If defeated, it will respawn after the player defeats the Elite Four}}) [[Mt. Silver Cave]] 1F, [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]] B4F ([[Super Rod]]) [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) {{safari|Johto}} (Good Rod in Meadow with 7 Waterside points; Super Rod in Meadow with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points; Good Rod in Marshland with 3 Waterside points, and with 4 Waterside points; Super Rod in Marshland, default; Super Rod in Wetland with 6 Waterside points, and with 9 Waterside points)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|water}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Pond}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Nature Preserve]] ([[fishing]] in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Kalos}} and {{rtn|22|Kalos}}, [[Parfum Palace]] ([[Super Rod]]) [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Water-type Safari|Water]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Sootopolis City]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}}, {{rtn|8|Alola}}, {{rtn|9|Alola}}, {{rtn|13|Alola}}, {{rtn|14|Alola}}, and {{rtn|15|Alola}}, [[Melemele Sea]], [[Seaward Cave]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Akala Outskirts]], [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Wilds]], [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Meadow]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]] ([[SOS Battle]], [[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}}, {{rtn|8|Alola}}, {{rtn|9|Alola}}, {{rtn|13|Alola}}, {{rtn|14|Alola}}, and {{rtn|15|Alola}}, [[Melemele Sea]], [[Seaward Cave]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Akala Outskirts]], [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Meadow]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[SOS Battle]], [[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{rt|20|Kanto}} ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Lake of Outrage]] ([[fishing]]) {{rt|2|Galar}} ({{m|Surf}}ing) [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]]) [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[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=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[fishing]]) [[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) [[Challenge Beach]], [[Giant's Bed]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]]) [[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Loop Lagoon/Dens|Loop Lagoon]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Great Marsh]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Eterna City]], [[Canalave City]], [[Celestic Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Valley Windworks]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Obsidian Falls]]Flying, [[Lake Verity]] (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]) '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Sand's Reach]] and nearby (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' near [[Primeval Grotto]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Paldean Sea]] East Province: [[East Paldean Sea]] West Province: [[West Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[North Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[Casseroya Lake]] ({{t|Dragon}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gyarados|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gyarados|6★}})}}
{{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=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|4|Phobos Sub}}marine, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Red|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wonder Mail]] unlocked {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]] (during mission), [[Safra Sea]]}}
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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=[[Bottomless Sea]] (B1F-B25F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Bottomless Sea]] (B1F-B25F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]] (Normal Mode S, Advanced Mode C & A)}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Stormy|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|t={{water color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Beach Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Fontaine]], [[Avia]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aquatic Hill#Magikarp is All You Need|Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need]] (Boss), [[Vehicle Gallery#Slithering Trains|Vehicle Gallery: Slithering Trains]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 1|Island of Haste: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Waterfall Basin|Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin]] (Back Boss)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 27|Area 27: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard 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=Mystery House: [[Grand Sea]], [[Far-Off Sea]], [[Fantasy Strait]] [[Mystery_dungeon#Strong_Foes|Strong Foe]]: [[Waterfall Pond]] (5F-18F){{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Mightywide River]]Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Gyarados Appears]]'' Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Tenth release; {{Shiny}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lance|Gyarados|New Year's 2021}} [[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados|All|Japan|50|May 10 to 18, 2014; June 23 to July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015; June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Winter Counterattack Gyarados|All|South Korea|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 16 to 17, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Winter Counterattack Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados|All|All|20|December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sophia's Gyarados|All|Online|50|May 12 to June 30, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sophia's Gyarados}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
{{HeldItems/header|type=water|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sky Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gyarados=====
{{Stats
|type=water
|type2=flying
|HP=95
|Attack=125
|Defense=79
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=100
|Speed=81
|Special=100
}}

=====Mega Gyarados=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=155
|Defense=109
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=130
|Speed=81
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
=====Gyarados=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=100
|Electric=400
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

=====Mega Gyarados=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=0
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|dark=helditem
|newpsychic=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|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|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|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|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{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|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{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|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Casseroya Lake|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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|}

===Side game data===
====Gyarados====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|body=4
|rate=Evolve
|area=Waterfall Lake
|P1=Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world!
|P2=Do something. My HP is down to about half.
|P3=I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to...
|PL=I leveled up! My {{m|Hyper Beam}}'s been boosted, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|body=4
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
|gigantic=1
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=11
|MinEXP=430
|MaxEXP=
|num=125
|browser=Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a {{m|Hydro Pump|huge jet of water}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130 f
|walk=1.63
|hp=58
|attack=82
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|Pad=Gyarados is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} in the [[Beach Zone]]. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=4
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Aqua Tail
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Frighten
|ability3=Tenacity
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Magikarp}} when its Attack is 16 or higher
|link=[[Nobuchika]] and [[Takeyoshi]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Mega Boost
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon on a randomized jagged line vertically.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130S|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gyarados}}{{tt|300|First time}}/{{tt|60|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|30|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|15|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{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]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130|pdex=224
|dex=Gyarados is extremely aggressive and strong enough to destroy everything in its path. The gouges in the rocky cliffs of [[Mightywide River]] were actually caused by Gyarados climbing up the waterfall.}}
|}

====Mega Gyarados====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
|gigantic=1
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Water
| ndex = 130M
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Magikarp
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 216
| attack = 292
| defense = 247
| fast = {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
| special = {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
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|name1=Gyarados
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Gyarados
|loc1=Default
|item1=Gyaradosite
|itemfile1=Dream Gyaradosite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0130Gyarados-Mega
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Gyarados
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gyaradosite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=176}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=156|PEcrop=335}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=130|LAcrop=175}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|130|Gyarados}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Gyarados in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gyarados in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Gyarados in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', [[James]]'s Magikarp [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados after he became frustrated with it and kicked it into the water. It subsequently attacked him with {{m|Dragon Rage}} and left him.

=====[[Misty's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} obtained a Gyarados after passing the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] test. Prior to the test, Misty was terrified of Gyarados, but in order to pass the test, she had to overcome her fear of it. In the end, she calmed and kept the Gyarados. In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', it was revealed that it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.

====={{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}=====
''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' focused on a red Gyarados. It was on a destructive rampage until {{an|Lance}} {{pkmn2|caught}} it. In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Gyarados helped stop the feuding of {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}}. After a long absence, it reappeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it battled {{an|Leon}} and his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, and became the first Pokémon in the animated series to [[Dynamax]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.

In ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'', multiple Gyarados seen from within the {{TRT}} Gyarados submarine, shortly before the onset of a massive, annual tidal wave celebrated by local surfers who were apparently not aware of the annual migration. According to James, the Gyarados gathered each year in this location to lay their eggs.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Fergus]]'s Gyarados was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. He had it attack Mewtwo with Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo deflected the attack back towards it, knocking Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}} had befriended as a child. Afterwards, it defeated Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados was an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]], while another Gyarados was being treated by [[Nurse Joy]] for neck problems. The health of the Gyarados treated by Nurse Joy was later jeopardized after an attack by {{TRT}}, but she calmed it down despite her fear of {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', [[Trinity]] used a Gyarados in a [[Whirl Cup]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Misty. Gyarados managed to defeat {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} before being defeated by {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''.

In ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', [[Clair]] owns a Gyarados. In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', it was used in her [[Gym]] battle against {{Ash}}, where it was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP255|the next episode]].

In ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]'', a Gyarados was the major obstacle in retrieving {{p|Sandshrew}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}}.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', [[Crasher Wake]] used a Gyarados in his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu and was defeated. It reappeared in [[Mamie]]'s flashback in ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]''.

In [[BWS01]], {{an|Cilan}} accidentally hooked a Gyarados while fishing for {{p|Qwilfish}}. He resolved to catch it, but its immense power was too much for him, and Cilan abandoned the plan.

In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', [[Lysandre]] has a {{Shiny}} Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It battled Ash, [[Alain]], and their Pokémon, eventually being defeated in [[XY134|the next episode]].

In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d Karpy evolved into a Gyarados after several efforts to suppress its Evolution so as to preserve its career. It subsequently went on a rampage, but it was eventually calmed down by [[George Charino]], allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}}'s episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', [[Jessie]] received a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Gyarados}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} in [[Vermilion City]].

In ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'', [[Paul]] used a Gyarados in his battle against Ash. It went up against his {{AP|Lucario}}, only to be defeated.

====Minor appearances====
Gyarados debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen swimming by in a river that {{Ash}} had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.

A Gyarados appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Gyarados was cast for the movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', a Magikarp that [[Dr. Quackenpoker]] had been observing evolved into a Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Big Town]].

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.

In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', a Gyarados splashed away a {{p|Houndoom}} and [[Misty's Togepi]]. A Gyarados also sent Team Rocket blasting off after their balloon crash landed on top of its head.

Two Gyarados appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One appeared in a lake, while the other appeared in the opening intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The former Gyarados's appearance reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.

In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', {{jo|Marina}}'s fantasy featuring Lance had a standard-colored Gyarados in addition to the Shiny one.

In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Lake Slowpoke]].

In [[Evolution|Gary's explanation]] in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{p|Magikarp}}.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lola]]. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.

In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', four Gyarados were driven away by {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}'s {{p|Salamence}} at [[One Island]].

A Gyarados appeared as a thief in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', a Gyarados went on a rampage after getting a twig lodged in its side. However, [[Anabel]] calmed it and removed the twig.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Gyarados dressed as a {{p|Caterpie}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', a Gyarados was provided to a student by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', a Gyarados used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to blast Team Rocket off.

A Gyarados appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

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

In the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a Gyarados that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados battled a Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}.

A Gyarados and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[SM028|Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!]]'', a Gyarados was playing [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]].

A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Gyarados was swimming in a river {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} had fallen into.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a wild Gyarados scared {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Mallow}}.

Three Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Gyarados was living on [[Cero Island]].

In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', a Gyarados appeared in the waters around [[Mega Island]]. In the same episode, a Gyarados capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

In ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]'', Ash attempted to catch a Gyarados, only for it to escape.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP016|Gyarados|Ash's Pokédex|Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM043|Gyarados|Rotom Pokédex|Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Rumors exist of a town that made Gyarados angry. That town was burned to the ground in one night, leaving no trace.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in Pokémon Generations]]
====[[Red Gyarados]]====
In ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', the red Gyarados was subjected to [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments. However, it was calmed after Team Rocket's radio wave generator was destroyed.

====Other====
A soldier's Gyarados appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]] 3,000 years previously.
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Lysandre Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|left|thumb|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|thumb|Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions]]
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Gyarados was in the [[Wild Area]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Gyarados briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===POKÉTOON===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]'', evolving from the titular {{p|Magikarp}}.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it in his battle against {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, where it was immediately defeated with a single {{m|Moonblast}}.

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''.

===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Gyarados star.png|thumb|250px|A Gyarados with a star-shaped mark in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
A unique Gyarados with a star-shaped mark on its side appeared in ''[[PC03|I Hope I Can Evolve Too...]]''. It evolved from a Magikarp which likewise had a star-shaped mark on its side.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
A Gyarados appeared in [[ICYR2]], under the ownership of [[Borosue]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
{{main|Misty's Gyarados}}
{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

{{Gary}} has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PMDP54]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
The Red Gyarados appeared in [[JBA4]], where it was targeted by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Lake of Rage]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal and Shiny Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Gyara}}
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
Gyarados debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', where he attacks his own Trainer [[Misty]] but is recaptured by {{adv|Red}}, who returns him to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment as is shown in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''. Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's {{p|Krabby}}. He names this Gyarados [[Gyara]]. When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in ''[[PS161|Entranced by Entei]]'', used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.

A Gyarados was later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|Bubble Beam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Cerise Island]]. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]''.

Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. They are seen again in ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'' in a flashback, and again in ''[[PS114|Delibird Delivery - 2]]'', where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the [[Masked Man]].

[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

A [[Silver's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. He was caught by {{adv|Silver}} and had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.

In ''[[PS123|Debonaire Dragonair]]'', in the [[Dragon's Den]], three Gyarados appeared, rising out of the water, but they did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks.

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

A Gyarados [[nickname]]d Gyaddy appeared in ''[[PS233|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack. It rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a giant flood that happened throughout [[Slateport City]].

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.

[[Crasher Wake]] has a Gyarados, which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''.

[[Cyrus]] owns a Gyarados, which first appeared in ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]''.

[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados first appeared in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''. After [[Celosia]] had stolen [[Korrina]]'s [[Key Stone]] and fashioned it into a Mega Ring, Lysandre became able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS580|Flabébé Blooms]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in [[PASS41]], being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]] due to the [[Darkest Day]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS006]]|The evolved form of Magikarp. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. Can fire a Hyper Beam from its mouth.}}
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===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

The red Gyarados, owned by {{an|Lance}}, appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Gyarados, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''.

In ''[[DPA08|Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!]]'', [[Cyrus]] sent out his Gyarados after his Weavile suffered heavy damage from Piplup's surprise attack. He used its {{m|Giga Impact}} to destroy the rope bridge where the battle was taking place, sending Hareta and Piplup falling into the river below.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Gyarados in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gyarados in [[GDZ45]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
[[Lance]] owns a Gyarados, which debuted in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]''.

The Red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

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

[[Shiny Pokémon|Red]] Gyarados have appeared five times in the {{Trading Card Game}}, once in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} as {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}, once in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} as [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ, once in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}, and twice in {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} as {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados-EX|26}} and {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}}.

==Other appearances==
[[File:Gyarados Detective Pikachu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Gyarados in {{DetPikMov}}]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Gyarados appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"An Atrocious Pokémon rarely seen in the wild. When it does appear, it's usually running rampant in a destructive rage--behavior that has the unfortunate side effect of leaving whole cities in ruin. It is said that when humans begin a conflict, Gyarados incinerates the towns of both warring parties. There are records of a Gyarados rampage lasting as long as a month. Its pre-Evolution form is Magikarp."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Gyarados appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Gyarados appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. It was first seen as a {{p|Magikarp}}, but it eventually evolved and scared away a {{p|Charizard}} in order to protect [[Tim Goodman]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Gyarados.png|220px|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|Gyarados (UNITE)}}
Gyarados is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Magikarp, which evolves into Gyarados by either filling up an effort gauge or reaching level 7.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Gyarados Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados's name was "Skulkraken", a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
* The radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' contains an audio footage of Gyarados's {{pkmn|discovery}} by a female researcher which ends disturbingly.
* Gyarados and {{p|Magikarp}} are the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be obtained without a [[trade]], [[transfer]], or {{pkmn2|event}} in every [[core series]] game.
* Gyarados, Magikarp, and {{p|Regigigas}} are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} at the lowest and highest levels. In {{B2W2}}, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Nature Preserve]] by using a [[Super Rod]] in rippling water.
* In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, Gyarados is the first of only two [[Shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}).
* Gyarados's {{Shiny}} form is the first Shiny Pokémon to appear in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* Gyarados and its pre-evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
** Gyarados is the only {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.
* Despite being part Flying-type, Gyarados couldn't learn any Flying-type moves naturally prior to [[Generation VII]].
* Gyarados is tied with {{p|Pelipper}} as the most common Pokémon found amongst [[Gym Leader]]s, being used by seven of them. Coincidentally, both are dual [[Water (type)|Water]]/[[Flying (type)|Flying]] type.
** Gyarados is also used by two [[Pokémon League]] members (counting [[Blue (game)|Blue]] and [[Lance]] only once each) and two [[villainous team]] leaders, making it the most common Pokémon among boss Trainers in the core series at eleven appearances.
* In many ways, Gyarados is the counterpart of {{p|Milotic}}. Both are the serpentine evolved forms of weak fish Pokémon, and both appear in times of conflict; Gyarados to destroy, Milotic to becalm. Both have base stat totals of 540, the only difference being the distribution of their {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats.
** Gyarados is tied with {{p|Milotic}} for the greatest increase in base stat total after evolving, at 340 points.
* Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} {{form|Hoopa|Unbound}} for being the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Gyarados appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess. It is only present after Magikarp is damaged.
* Gyarados has featured as multiple cultural references in the Pokémon franchise including {{wp|Koinobori}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and a 1997 May calendar insert, {{wp|Shachihoko}} on a Nagoya Castle pin, {{wp|Merlion}} from Pokémon Center Singapore, and most historically as the Dragon Gate myth discussed further below.

===Origin===
[[File:EP244 Unknown Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|The unnamed Pokémon resembling Mega Gyarados]]
Gyarados appears to be based on a {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and a {{wp|koinobori}}. Gyarados is heavily hinted to be based on the Chinese tale of a {{p|Magikarp|carp}} ascending into a dragon upon swimming up a river or waterfall and then {{m|Splash|leaping}} over the {{wp|Longmen (mythology)|Dragon Gate}}. This legend is an allegory for the drive needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact it can take a lot of effort to evolve a Magikarp into Gyarados.

Gyarados may also reference myths about earthquakes that were popular in Japan until the late Edo period. While said phenomenon is currently associated with the giant catfish {{wp|Namazu}}, older explanations involved a giant underground dragon encircling the Japanese archipelago, or located under certain islands (such as the {{wp|Chikubu Island}} in the {{wp|Lake Biwa}}). Notably, the [[Lake of Rage]] appears to be the Pokémon world's counterpart of the Lake Biwa.

Gyarados also seems to be inspired by depictions of vicious {{wp|sea monster}}s — mainly sea dragons and {{wp|sea serpent}}s — found on medieval and Renaissance maritime navigation maps, such as the ''{{wp|Carta marina}}''. This is further hinted by one of Gyarados' English names during early localization ("Skulkraken"), which references a {{wp|kraken}}. Alternatively, Gyarados could also be inspired by the South African cryptid {{wp|Inkanyamba}}, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry.

Mega Gyarados appears to continue the theme of cartographic sea monsters, incorporating details of fish-like depictions of creatures such as the {{wp|Leviathan}} and the Serra. Furthermore, its design, specifically its large dorsal fins, strongly resembles that of the unnamed "legendary water Pokémon" seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', first aired on April 18, 2002, in which Misty recounts seeing an unknown water Pokémon. This creature may have inspired the design of Mega Gyarados when it was eventually created 10 years later.

[[File:Gyarados Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados' beta sprite]]
On December 2018, the beta sprite for Gyarados was showcased on a NHK Broadcast in Japan, where it had a worm-like body with a mouthful of sharp teeth and barbels on the top of its head.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710</ref>

====Name origin====
According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Gyarados's name has no specific origin and was chosen merely for its "force".<ref name=Nameorigin>[https://archive.ph/ueFjq Tweet by 杉森建 (@SUPER_32X).] Posted on December 12, 2011. Archived from the original via Archive.today.</ref> However, it may be variously derived from 虐殺 ''gyakusatsu'' (slaughter), 逆境 ''gyakkyō'' (adversity), or 逆転 ''gyakuten'' (reversal, turnaround); 荒らす ''arasu'' (to devastate); and 脅す ''odosu'' (to threaten).
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==In other languages==
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|ja=ギャラドス ''Gyarados''|jameaning=From {{tt|虐殺 ''gyakusatsu''|slaughter}}, {{tt|逆境 ''gyakkyō''|adversity}}, or {{tt|逆転 ''gyakuten''|reversal, turnaround}}; {{tt|荒らす ''arasu''|to devastate}}; and {{tt|脅す ''odosu''|to threaten}}
|fr=Léviator|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Leviathan}}'' and ''{{tt|or|gold}}''
|es=Gyarados|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Garados|demeaning=Similar to English/Japanese name
|it=Gyarados|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=갸라도스 ''Gyarados''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 ''Bàolǐlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bào''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 / 鲤 ''lǐ''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|zh_yue=暴鯉龍 ''Bouhléihlùhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 鯉魚龍 ''Léih'yùhlùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bouh''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 ''léih''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}} From {{tt|鯉魚 ''léih'yùh''|carp}} and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}
|bg=Гайрадос ''Gairados''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Γκαϊράδος ''Gairádos''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=गैराडोस ''Gyarados''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Гиарадос ''Giarados''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เกียราดอส ''Kiaradot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[James's Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Lance's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyara]]
* [[Silver's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyarados (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Gyarados|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Rhydon (Pokémon)

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ExLight: Undo revision 4357682 by PikaRikaChu (talk)Ursaring also has 130 base ATK.

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'''Rhydon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サイドン''' ''Sidon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rhyhorn}} starting at [[level]] 42 and evolves into {{p|Rhyperior}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Protector]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
[[File:Scientist Rhydon Surf.png|thumb|left|200px|Rhydon using {{m|Surf}}]]
Rhydon is a large, gray, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with features similar to both dinosaurs and rhinoceroses. It has narrow, red eyes and two fangs in its upper jaw. On the tip of Rhydon's snout is a cream-colored horn, which is smaller on a female than on a male. There are several other spikes and projections on its head: on top is a spike that curves forward, two triangular points resembling ears on the sides, a wide, wavy crest under each ear, and spiky ridges on each cheek. It has a cream-colored abdomen divided into strips by thin divots. A rocky plate on its chest slightly overlaps its abdomen. There is a row of spikes down its back and they have a long tail with thin, black stripes.

Rhydon is a physically powerful Pokémon. It is recorded as being able to topple buildings with a sweeping blow of its tail, and its horn can bore through solid rock and shatter diamonds. Rhydon sharpens their horns by clashing them together. Its armor-like hide protects it from heat and physical blows. It is stated to be capable of passing unscathed through streams of magma (3,600 degrees Fahrenheit) and withstanding a direct blow from a cannonball without being harmed. However, because of this tough hide, it is insensitive. Despite its well-developed brain, it can be forgetful. Rhydon lives in [[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain]] like in caves or on top of mountains. Due to its [[Evolution]] allowing Rhydon to walk on two legs, it can expand its territory to more than a Rhyhorn's original habitat limit.
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===Evolution===
Rhydon evolves from {{p|Rhyhorn}} and evolves into {{p|Rhyperior}}.

(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]]: Rhydon leads 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=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=112}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of {{tt|3,600 degrees|Fahrenheit; 2,000 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Protected by an armor-like hide, it can survive in lava over {{tt|3,600 degrees|Fahrenheit; 2,000 degrees Celsius}}. Its horn can bore holes through boulders.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=207}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=170|reg2=Kanto|num2=112}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Rhydon</sc>'s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This {{ScPkmn}}'s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don't leave a scratch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Rhydon</sc> has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This {{ScPkmn}} occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of {{tt|3,600 degrees Fahrenheit|2,000 degrees Celsius}}.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=187|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=212}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=051|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=177}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of {{tt|3,600 degrees Fahrenheit|2,000 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Rhydon's horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon's hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don't leave a scratch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=112}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=265|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=184|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=121}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of {{tt|3,600 degrees Fahrenheit|2,000 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=6}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The horn of a Rhydon is powerful enough to crush raw diamonds. These Pokémon polish their horns by bashing them together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It evolved to walk using only its hind legs, which has allowed it to expand its habitat even onto steep mountains.}}
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| Rhydon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Cerulean Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Cerulean Cave]] [[In-game trade#Yellow|Trade]] {{p|Golduck}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Black}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Rock-type Safari|Rock]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|10|Galar}}, [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Lake of Outrage]] [[Bridge Field]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[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=[[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Potbottom Desert]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, [[Stark Mountain]] [[Grand Underground]] - [[Spacious Cave]], [[Rocky Cave]], [[Sandsear Cave]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]] (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Bolderoll Slope]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Celestica Trail]], [[Sacred Plaza]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{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=[[Savanna Biome]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Rhydon|4★}})}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=ground|type2=rock}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
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{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 15, Forever Level 64, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Jungle Relic]]}}
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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-10F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-10F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Volcano Cave]], [[Haruba Desert]], [[Altru Tower]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area={{OBP|Rocky Cave|Rumble}} (Normal Mode B & S, Advanced Mode C & A)}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Desert: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Terrera]], [[Cragspur]]}}
{{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=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 2|Infinite Ruins: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Diamond Crater#Rock Chasm|Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Magma Cavern]] (18F-22F), [[Wish Cave]] (71F-76F), [[Southern Cavern]] (40F-49F), [[Joyous Tower]] (71F-76F), [[Purity Forest]] (72F-74F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Mt. Faraway]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 381]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Variety [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Giovanni|Rhydon}}}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ground|type2=Rock|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|June 30 to July 31, 2020
|link=Wild Area News/2020#June 30 to July 31, 2020}}
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===Held items===
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|type2=Rock}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Silver Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], |image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Black Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=105
|Attack=130
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=45
|Special=45
|Speed=40
|type=Ground
|type2=Rock}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=ground
|type2=rock
|Normal=50
|Flying=50
|Fighting=200
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Poison=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=50
|Water=400
|Grass=400
|Electric=0
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ground=lightningrod
|newelectric=1}}

===Learnset===
Rhydon is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|61|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|68|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{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|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{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|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|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|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|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|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|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|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|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|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{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|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{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|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{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|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|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|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|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|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{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|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|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Guard Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/H|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Rhydon|Ground|Rock|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=112|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=112|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=112|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Safari
|P1=There's nothing I can't punch my horn through!
|P2=This is tough going. Already, my HP's gone to half.
|P3=I'm about done... I have no energy left...
|PL=Yes! I finally leveled! My horn's hardness went up, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Metagross}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I'll drill holes with my horn!
|P2=I'm getting exhausted...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|fieldpower=3
|field=Crush
|loop=8
|MinEXP=45
|MaxEXP=65
|num=063
|browser=Rhydon hurls big boulders that can shatter Rock Walls.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=3
|num=150
|browser=It throws around its body in a rampage. It rams to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112 f
|walk=1.5
|hp=60
|attack=80
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=2
|range=2
|move=Drill Run
|ability1=Lightningrod
|ability2=Bodyguard
|ability3=Jagged Edge
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Rhyhorn}} when its Attack is 108 or higher Evolves into {{p|Rhyperior}} after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a [[Protector]]
|link=[[Masatoyo]] and [[Shizuka]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=112
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=112|num=535
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=112
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Rhyhorn
|evocandy=100 + {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}1
|stamina=233
|attack=222
|defense=171
|fast={{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}
|special={{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Megahorn}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 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]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Rhydon [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rhyhorn}} starting at [[level]] 42 and evolves into {{p|Rhyperior}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Protector]]. Rhydon cannot evolve into Rhyperior in {{LGPE}}, as Rhyperior is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior when exposed to a Protector.
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|no3=0464
|name3=Rhyperior
|type1-3=Ground
|type2-3=Rock}}

===Sprites===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Zirc_Rhydon.png|thumb|250px|Rhydon in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', [[Blaine]] used a Rhydon during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It briefly battled {{AP|Charizard}}, who then refused to battle. While normally tough against {{t|Electric}} attacks, Rhydon was defeated when {{AP|Pikachu}} struck Rhydon's horn, which acted like a lightning rod. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', {{an|Giovanni}} loaned his Rhydon to [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} while putting them in charge of the [[Viridian Gym]]. It was subsequently used in their battle against {{Ash}}, where it was defeated by {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and then Pikachu.

In ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Rhydon was living on [[Fairchild Island]]. Its size was due to the excessive amount of available food on the island.

In ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'', a Rhydon unique for its strength and its ability to know {{m|Surf}} was sought by [[Pietra]], but she needed a surfing Pokémon to accomplish this task. Pietra eventually caught Rhydon after rescuing it from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', a {{tc|Scientist}} used a Rhydon during the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Pikachu and {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}} battled it and a {{p|Magmar}} belonging to an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}. Rhydon had {{a|Lightning Rod}}, which left Pikachu's Electric attacks useless, but Pikachu was able to defeat Rhydon with {{m|Iron Tail}}.

In ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'', the [[head engineer]] used a Rhydon to drill out rocks for a bridge under construction, but it was attacked by a {{p|Bibarel}}. When Bibarel was cornered, Ash's Pikachu used Iron Tail to defeat Rhydon.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} used a Rhydon and a {{p|Golem}} to capture {{an|Meloetta}}, but they were stopped by [[Ridley]] and his {{p|Golurk}}. Though the full battle wasn't shown onscreen, Rhydon was apparently defeated by Golurk.

In ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]'', [[Jessie]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Rhydon}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] and used it in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against {{p|Zapdos}}.

In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', a Rhydon appeared under the ownership of [[Zirc]]. It has since made several reappearances throughout {{aniseries|HZ}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', a mechanical Rhydon was a part of [[Pokémon Land]].

Rhydon debuted in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]], where one was in the {{safari|Kanto}}.

Rhydon made its English [[dub]] debut in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' as one of the {{DL|Gym|Kaz Gym}}'s Pokémon.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', a Rhydon was living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', [[Assunta]] used a Rhydon to battle [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Charmander}}, [[Zippo]], during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', multiple {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Rhydon appeared were living at [[Pinkan Island]].

In ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', an expedition crew led by [[Nurse Joy]] looking for {{p|Kabuto}} Fossils used two Rhydon.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', a Rhydon was exercising at the [[Trovita Gym]].

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

A Rhydon appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', multiple Rhydon were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', a Rhydon competed in [[Rikishii Town]] [[Sumo Conference]].

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

A Rhydon appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', [[Jon Dickson]]'s {{p|Rapidash}} defeated a Trainer's Rhydon to win the [[Silver Conference]].

In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', a [[demolition crew]] used a Rhydon for a construction project.

In ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', a Rhydon lived in [[Trapinch underground labyrinth|an underground paradise]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Rhydon appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.

In ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'' and ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', {{ho|Tyson}} defeated two Rhydon belonging to trainers during the Ever Grande Conference.

In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', a Rhydon was living at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Rhydon were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past.

In ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'', a Coordinator's Rhydon competed in the [[Wisteria Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]''.

In ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', a Coordinator's Rhydon competed in the [[Jubilife City]] Contest.

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Rhydon was hit by {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}}'s {{m|Dark Void}}.

In ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', a Trainer's Rhydon competed in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Rhydon fell under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

A Rhydon attacked {{an|Dawn}} and [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP058|Rhydon|Ash's Pokédex|Rhydon, the evolved form of {{p|Rhyhorn}}. It is known as the Drill Pokémon. Its large horn gives it formidable attack power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Giovanni Rhydon PO.png|thumb|250px|Rhydon in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', [[Giovanni]] used a Rhydon to battle against [[Red's Charizard]] and lost.

In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s Rhydon battled {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Lapras}} and lost.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Blue Rhydon PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Rhydon in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', {{ga|Blue}} used a Rhydon during his [[Indigo League]] battle against [[Agatha]], where it went up against her {{p|Arbok}} and {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}}. It managed to defeat Arbok, but it is unclear if it won against Gengar as well, for the outcome of that battle was never shown onscreen. Whatever the case, Blue eventually managed to defeat Agatha, allowing him to progress to [[Lance]]'s room.

Two soldiers' Rhydon appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', during a fantasy of a story from the past. They were seen petrified after the [[ultimate weapon]] was used by [[AZ]] to end the great war of [[Kalos]] 3,000 years previously.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Rhydon TW.png|thumb|250px|Rhydon in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Rhydon was with [[Bea]].

In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Rhydon was in the [[Wild Area]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Rhydon briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to her {{pkmn|animated series}} counterpart, [[Pietra]] recently {{pkmn2|caught}} a Rhydon. It appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Gary has a Rhydon, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{Main|Blue's Rhydon}}
[[File:Koga Rhydon Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Rhydon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Rhydon debuted in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'' under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It was forced to evolve by its Trainer with a mysterious injection, being the first [[Evolution]] shown in the {{pkmn|manga}} due to {{adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]]whirl and [[Blue's Charmander]] evolving off-panel at the time.

Later in ''[[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]]'', a Team Rocket Grunt used a Rhydon in an attempt to catch {{adv|Green}}.

In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Rhydon attacked two of {{adv|Blue}}'s fan girls.

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Giovanni}}. He used its {{m|Fissure}} to trap Red.

In ''[[PS106|How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?]]'', {{adv|Gold}} encounters a wild Rhydon during his race with [[Whitney]]. It was hunting down a {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and kidnapped Whitney when she interfered with her {{p|Miltank}}, breaking her arm in the process. Gold tells Sudowoodo to stand up for itself and, with assistance from his billiard cue, helps Sudowoodo defeat the Rhydon with a strong punch to the gut.

In ''[[PS116|Rock, Paper...Scizor]]'', {{adv|Blue}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a Rhydon outside the [[Viridian Gym]]. He uses him to defeat [[Chuck]] in ''[[PS162|Heckled by Hitmontop]]'', as well as [[Orm]] in ''[[PS279|Don't Doubt Deoxys]]''. Near the end of the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue remarks on a footnote Giovanni included in his handbook: Rhydon possibly possessed a stronger form. This is a reference to Rhydon's new evolved form, {{p|Rhyperior}}, an Evolution that succeeded in occurring thanks to {{adv|Silver}}'s knowledge of Pokémon trading, resulting in the same Rhydon, as Rhyperior, being on hand with him until being returned to Blue later on.

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Rhydon appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{PPM|Giovanni}} has a Rhydon, which he used in his Gym battle against {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM031|Get The Last Badge!!]]''.

A Rhydon appeared in ''[[PM056|The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Giovanni's Rhydon was {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s opponent for his final Gym battle in [[PZ09]]. It went up against [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)|his Charizard]] and was defeated.

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Early Rhydon.jpg|thumb|220px|[[Capsule Monsters|Early sketches]] of Rhydon]]
* According to interviews with Ken Sugimori, Rhydon was one of the first Pokémon ever created;<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><ref name=NOMJuly2000>(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page02.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｂ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23. (Translations: [https://web.archive.org/web/20220211232338/https://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/game-freak-staff-interview/creating-the-pokemon/ GlitterBerri], [http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-developer-interview/ Dr. Lava] (includes supplemental art))</ref> this is evidenced by early sketches of the [[Capsule Monsters]] game concept featuring Rhydon, {{p|Lapras}}, and others. Moreover, Rhydon's [[list of Pokémon by index number in Generation I|index number]] is 001 in [[Generation I]].
** Since Rhydon's [[index number]] is 001 in Generation I, a [[glitch Pokémon]] with an index number of 000 or that is greater than 152 will [[Rhydon glitch|revert to Rhydon]] when its Pokédex entry is viewed.
* Rhydon and its evolutionary relatives are the only dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon to have Ground as their primary type instead of their secondary type.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] fought [[Blaine]]'s Rhydon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and [[Animation physics|defeated it]] by aiming an electric attack at its horn, despite it being a {{type|Ground}} immune to {{t|Electric}} attacks. This particular scene spawned a popular, albeit misquoted, internet meme where "aim for the horn!" is commonly attributed to this episode. Rhydon's horn serving as a {{a|Lightning Rod|lightning rod}} for electric attacks would also become an [[ability]] in [[Generation III]].
* Rhydon and its evolved form share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Nidoking}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly {{type|Ground}}s.
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], {{p|Rhyhorn}} and Rhydon cannot learn {{m|Thunderbolt}}, even though they were able to in all other games in which Thunderbolt could be learned outside of leveling up.

===Origin===

Rhydon's name and appearance suggest it is based on a {{wp|rhinoceros}}, and it was also stated to have been created with a {{wp|Kaiju}} motif.<ref name=Shmuplations/><ref name=NOMJuly2000/> Its design also appears to draw from some aspects of various {{wp|dinosaur}}s, such as {{wp|Ceratopsidae|ceratopsids}}. Its horn may be based on {{wp|drill}}s.

====Name origin====
Rhydon may be a combination of ''{{wp|rhinoceros}}'', ''{{wp|rhyolite}}'' (a type of rock, referring to its {{t|Rock}} type), and ''don'' (Spanish for lord) or ''-don'' (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for ''tooth'').

Sidon may be a combination of 犀 ''sai'' (rhinoceros) and ''don''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages
| type = ground
| type2 = rock
| ja = サイドン ''Sidon''
| jameaning = From {{tt|犀 ''sai''|rhinoceros}} and ''don''
| fr = Rhinoféros
| frmeaning = From ''{{tt|rhinocéros|rhinoceros}}'' and ''{{tt|féroce|ferocious}}''
| es = Rhydon
| esmeaning = Same as English name
| de = Rizeros
| demeaning = From ''{{tt|Rhinozeros|rhinoceros}}''
| it = Rhydon
| itmeaning = Same as English name
| ko = 코뿌리 ''Koppuri''
| komeaning = From {{tt|코뿔소 ''koppulso''|rhinoceros}}
| zh_cmn = 鑽角犀獸 / 钻角犀兽 ''Zuànjiǎoxīshòu''{{tt|*|Games}} 鐵甲暴龍 / 铁甲暴龙 ''Tiějiǎbàolóng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}
| zh_cmnmeaning = From {{tt|鑽 / 钻 ''zuàn''|drill}}, {{tt|角 ''jiǎo''|horn}}, {{tt|犀 ''xī''|rhinoceros}}, and {{tt|獸 / 兽 ''shòu''|beast}} From {{tt|鐵甲 / 铁甲 ''tiějiǎ''|armor}} and {{tt|暴龍 / 暴龙 ''bàolóng''|Tyrannosaurus rex}}
| zh_yue = 鑽角犀獸 ''Jyungoksāisau''{{tt|*|Games}} 鐵甲暴龍 ''Titgaapbouhlùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}
| zh_yuemeaning = From {{tt|鑽 ''jyun''|drill}}, {{tt|角 ''gok''|horn}}, {{tt|犀 ''sāi''|rhinoceros}}, and {{tt|獸 ''sau''|beast}} From {{tt|鐵甲 ''titgaap''|armor}} and {{tt|暴龍 ''bouhlùhng''|Tyrannosaurus rex}}
| he = ריידון ''Rhydon''
| hemeaning = Transcription of English name
| hi = राइडॉन ''Rhydon''
| himeaning = Transcription of English name
| ru = Райдон ''Raydon''
| rumeaning = Transcription of English name
| th = ไซดอน ''Saidon''
| thmeaning = Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Blue's Rhydon|Blue/Silver's Rhydon]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Vulpix (Pokémon)

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ExLight: Undo revision 4358275 by PikaRikaChu (talk)Something that "almost" happens isn't relevant enough to be mentioned.

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|image2=0037Vulpix-Alola.png
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|height-ftin=2'00"
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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|250px|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|right|250px|In Alola, Keokeo are as white as snow]]
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.

===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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'''Vulpix'''
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|name2=Ninetales
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'''Alolan Vulpix'''
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|type1=Ice
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|form2=Alolan Form
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}
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</div>

==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.}}
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{{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)''}}
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{{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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=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.}}
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{{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/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=068|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=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/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=37|reg3=Blueberry|num3=157}}
{{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.}}
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| Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Alolan Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Vulpix SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Vulpix SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
| Alolan Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Trade]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Veilstone Cape]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' massive mass outbreaks ('''Kantonian Form''') '''Alabaster Icelands:''' [[Whiteout Valley]] (only [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Vulpix|one]] during [[Task|Request]] 83) ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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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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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Great 1) [[Taupe Hollow]] (from Basic 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1) ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Greengrass Isle]] (from Great 2)(Holiday events only) [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Basic 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1) ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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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={{cool color}}|area=Vulpix Team Event ('''Kantonian Form''') My Friend Vulpix Challenge 2 (Cozy Cape; '''Kantonian Form''') Alolan Vulpix Points Event ('''Alolan Form''') Lost Alolan Vulpix Event level 12 (Cozy Cape; '''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}}
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=====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, 2017 to ???|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
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======[[Wild Area News]]======
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{{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}}
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===Held items===
====Vulpix====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

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{{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=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=38
|Attack=41
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
|Special=65
}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
Alolan Vulpix has the same base stats as Kantonian Vulpix.

====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===
====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/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
}}
|-
{{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/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
}}
|}
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====Alolan Vulpix====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|num=061
|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.
}}
|-
{{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/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|pdex=166
|dex=When it feels wary, {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix exhales freezing-cold air from its mouth to intimidate foes. It was nice to see it playing innocently with its Pokémon friends.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| 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
| evolution = [[File:Sleep Ice Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Ice Stone}} ×1
| 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
}}
|}

===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|crop=81|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 Kantonian Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix appear as Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}. They attack using {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Frost Breath}}, 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|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}.
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==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their Evolutions.
** 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''.
* The animated Front Sprite for Vulpix in [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]] is missing the darker color on its paws.
* 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 [[Evolution|evolve]] once via a [[Fire Stone]]. Vulpix is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Green|s}}, international Blue, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Silver|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}} 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}}''. Additionally, both have received [[regional form]]s.
* 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 {{type|Ice}}s, 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]].
* 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.

===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}}
|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
}}
{{left clear}}

''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
}}
{{left clear}}

==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==
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==External links==
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Porygon
|jname=ポリゴン
|jtranslit=Porigon
|tmname=Porygon
|category=Virtual
|ndex=0137
|type1=Normal
|height-ftin=2'07"
|height-m=0.8
|weight-lbs=80.5
|weight-kg=36.5
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Trace
|ability2=Download
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Analytic
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|egggroup1=Mineral
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=79
|oldexp=130
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=255
|female=0
|male=0
|color=Pink
|catchrate=45
|body=07
|pokefordex=porygon
|generation=1
|friendship=70
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'''Porygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porygon'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding an [[Upgrade]], which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded while holding a [[Dubious Disc]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
[[File:Porygon Conversion.png|thumb|left|250px|Porygon changing its appearance using {{m|Conversion}}]]
Porygon is an {{pkmn2|artificial}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made completely out of programming code. It has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes, and it has a pink polyhedral body with a blue front, blue triangular prism feet, and a blue rectangular prism tail. In 3D games, such as [[Pokémon Stadium]], it can open its beak and can detach its limbs and head from its torso. According to its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], it has copy protection built into its code, preventing duplication through electronic means. It was created [[History of the Pokémon world#Recent history|in 1995]] by [[Silph Co.]],<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]</ref> but documents at Silph Co. claim it was created at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]] using the state-of-the-art technology of its time. Because it was created decades ago, many of its parts have since become obsolete. It was the first artificial Pokémon to have ever been created through computer programming. In ancient [[Hisui]], people were confused about Porygon and its Evolutions due to them arriving through [[space-time distortion]]s and being the product of far more advanced technology than what was available at the time.

Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not need to breathe or eat, though it can still accept food if given. It has the ability to convert its body into digital data, allowing it to travel through cyberspace. Recently, it has become more helpful inside cyberspace by searching for any suspicious data that exists. Some believed Porygon has the power to potentially travel in space despite the species not displaying that ability yet. Because it is man-made, it is generally found in computers or in labs and other {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|buildings}} where people work.

Porygon and its evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the moves {{m|Conversion}} and {{m|Conversion 2}}. Prior to [[Generation V]], {{m|Sharpen}} was also one of its signature moves. Additionally, prior to Generation V and in [[Generation IX]], Porygon and its evolved forms are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Download}} as an [[Ability]]. It can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's and has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage.
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===Evolution===
Porygon evolves into {{p|Porygon2}}, which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}}.

(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: Explorers of Sky}}: [[In the Future of Darkness]], Porygon live past [[Spacial Cliffs]]. {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of [[Primal Dialga]], and they transmit {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and Dusknoir to [[Frozen Island]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=137}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The only {{ScPkmn}} people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=215}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It is a manmade {{ScPkmn}}. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A manmade {{ScPkmn}} that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=An artificial {{ScPkmn}} created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is a manmade {{ScPkmn}}. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A manmade {{ScPkmn}} that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=137}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Porygon</sc> is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This {{ScPkmn}} is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A <sc>Porygon</sc> is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=192|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=220}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=217|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=281|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=137}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=208|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=133}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=129}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is an artificial Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are excited by its potential to be useful in any environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Porygon is an artificial Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely through cyberspace.}}
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| Porygon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Porygon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum#Porygon|Received]] from a person in [[Veilstone City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Celadon Game Corner]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{Locationcolor/light|land}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[White Forest]]{{tt|*|Appears only with the presence of Backpacker Herman}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#Porygon|Received]] in [[Aether House]] in {{rt|15|Alola}} (after becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}})}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{rt|7|Kanto}} [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Porygon|Received]] from a person in [[Saffron City]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Porygon|Received]] from [[Hyde]] in [[Master Dojo]] (after defeating [[Mustard]] at the Dojo Court) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] (Normal Mode A, Advanced Mode C)}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Stormy|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|t={{water color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
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Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:1?58 T5+? 4J78
:WS?7 F??R NQ?X
Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of [[Thunderwave Cave]].

====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Barrier Porygon|English|United States|5|February 21 to 27, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Barrier Porygon}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Japanese|PGL|10|May 18, 2011 to April 26, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Korean|PGL|10|October 20, 2011 to April 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|English|PGL|10|July 12 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|French|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|German|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Italian|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Spanish|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
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{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sky Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP= 65
|Attack= 60
|Defense=70
|SpAtk= 85
|SpDef= 75
|Special=75
|Speed= 40
|type=Normal}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Porygon is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{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|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{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|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{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|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|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|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{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|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|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|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|2}}

===={{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; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Porygon (Aquapolis 103)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|body=1
|rate=7.6
|area=Decrepit Lab
|P1=<sc>there is nothing that science cannot achieve.</sc>
|P2=<sc>hp down 50 percent.</sc>
|P3=<sc>system error. polygons are falling apart.</sc>
|PL=<sc>level elevation achieved. science is victorious.</sc>
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Watchog}}
|recruitment=Explore the last floor of a dungeon
|P1=I fly through cyberspace!
|P2=I feel like some of my programming's going strange...
}}
|-
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|group=Normal
|assist=None
|field=None
|loop=3
|MinEXP=42
|MaxEXP=62
|num=103
|browser=Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|walk=2.08
|hp=52
|attack=74
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|num=398
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
|swapper=Flash Mob
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Porygon
|evocandy=25 + {{bag/GO|Upgrade}}1
|stamina=163
|attack=153
|defense=136
|fast={{m|Charge Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Tackle}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|×|Prior to August 19, 2016}}
|special={{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psybeam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Discharge}}{{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]]
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Porygon can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''Decoding Porygon''.

===Evolution data===
Porygon [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding an [[Upgrade]], which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded while holding a [[Dubious Disc]]. Porygon cannot evolve into Porygon2 in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} until the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its Evolution will be interrupted. Porygon also cannot evolve into Porygon2 in {{LGPE}}, as Porygon2 is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Porygon evolves into Porygon2 when exposed to an Upgrade, which evolves into Porygon-Z when exposed to a Dubious Disc.
{{Evobox-3
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|pictype=art
|no1=0137
|name1=Porygon
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{Bag/s|Upgrade|SV}} {{color2|000|Trade}} holding {{color2|000|Upgrade}}
|no2=0233
|name2=Porygon2
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{Bag/s|Dubious Disc|SV}} {{color2|000|Trade}} holding {{color2|000|Dubious Disc}}
|no3=0474
|name3=Porygon-Z
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=137}}
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{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=137|crop=59|PEcrop=104}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=137|LAcrop=104}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0137}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|137|Porygon}}

==In animation==
[[File:Porygon anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Porygon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Porygon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.png|thumb|250px|Porygon in [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]]]
===Major appearances===
Porygon's only major animated series appearance was in [[EP038]]. [[Dr. Akihabara]] created two specimens, {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Porygon Zero|one}} of which was stolen by {{TRT}}, while the other one was borrowed by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Both remained with Dr. Akihabara at the end of the episode.

This episode caused a reported 685 viewers, (primarily children), in Japan to be transferred to hospitals by ambulance after experiencing seizure-like symptoms, due to a flashing strobe effect present at several points of the episode, and was therefore [[Banned episodes|banned]] and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon has never played a main role in the animated series, with its evolved forms, {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}} not having any appearances in an episode. This incident is referred to as the {{wp|Dennō Senshi Porygon|"'''Pokémon Shock'''"}} (ポケモンショック, ''Pokemon Shokku'') in Japan.

===Minor appearances===
Porygon made its English dub debut in a scene transition in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. A similar transition appears in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''.

Porygon appeared in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment for the English dub of ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', and was featured with an English voice, making this the only time Porygon appeared with such a voice in the animated series.

In the opening sequence of both ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (the former only in the case of the dub, since said intro sequence was originally made for the latter), a Porygon can be seen floating behind a wire fence in a city.

In a shot in a "World of Pokémon" opening at the beginning of ''[[The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!!]]'', a Porygon was floating above a fence, similar to the aforementioned {{pkmn|movie}}s.

Porygon made a cameo appearance in the "World of Pokémon" opening of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', which featured every Pokémon from the first five [[generation]]s revealed to that point.

A Porygon appeared as an image in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Porygon Conversion.png|200px|thumb|Porygon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
{{main|Blue's Porygon}}
{{adv|Blue}} obtained a Porygon at the [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] in ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', and it soon became a core member of his team. Prior to {{PAV|13}}, it evolved into a {{p|Porygon2}}.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A Porygon appeared at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} in ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
A Porygon appeared in ''[[PASM05|The Announcement and the Prize]]'', under the ownership of [[Gladion]]. It was used in a couple of battles during the [[Iki Town]] festival, helping Gladion to defeat [[Hau]] and {{adv|Moon}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS055|The Primeape Directive]]|A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Porygon appeared in ''[[GDZ06|The Challenge at Celadon University!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Porygon appeared in ''[[PM011|Finish Off Team Rocket!!]]'', under the ownership of [[Erika]]'s father.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Porygon pops out of a door on top of the [[Silph Co.]] building in the {{OBP|Saffron City|stage|Saffron City stage}}. It damages players that come into contact with it.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Multiple Porygon appear in balloon form on the [[Poké Floats]] stage. When the fighting is on {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Porygon retains its role as a stage element in the Saffron City stage, as well as appearing as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* Porygon's evolutionary line has several unique attributes:
** They are the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members were all considered fully evolved during their respective debut generations. For this reason, they are the only Pokémon that are part of the same three-stage evolutionary line to all be capable of learning both {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.
** They are the only {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{egg3|Mineral}}.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: once holding the [[Upgrade]] into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a [[Dubious Disc]].
** It is also the only Pokémon in a [[:Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line|three-stage evolutionary line]] that does not require leveling up to trigger any of its Evolutions (i.e. it is possible to acquire a Porygon-Z at level 1).
* Porygon is the only Pokémon to have its {{pkmn|category}} changed in Japanese. Its category in {{game|Red and Green|s}} is シージーポケモン ''CG Pokémon'', which was changed to バーチャルポケモン ''Virtual Pokémon'' from {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Blue}} onwards.
*In its entry in [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]], Porygon is said to have been created by Silph Co. in 1995.

===Origin===
Porygon seems to be based on a {{wp|bird}} or {{wp|Orizuru|paper crane}} that has been {{wp|rendering (computer graphics)|rendered}} using digital software. The head-tipping motion it displays in some games is reminiscent of a {{wp|drinking bird}} toy. The flat shapes comprising its body are similar to the {{wp|polygon mesh}} used to create {{wp|3D computer graphics}}. Its Pokédex entries imply a connection to {{wp|artificial intelligence}} and {{wp|robotic spacecraft}}.

In a 1997 interview with the magazine Famimaga 64, [[Satoshi Tajiri]] stated that Porygon was created out of irony. According to him, during the development of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, people kept telling him that he was too late on making a game for the [[Game Boy]], and that he should start making games with 3D polygonal graphics for next generation consoles. As a result, he included Porygon, a Pokémon made out of polygons, in the sprite-based Pokémon Red and Green, hence the irony.<ref>ファミマガ64 (Famimaga 64), November 1997 issue (Japanese)</ref>

====Name origin====
Porygon is derived from ポリゴン ''porigon'' ({{wp|polygon}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja=ポリゴン ''Porygon''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|polygon}}''
|fr=Porygon|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Porygon|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Porygon|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Porygon|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=폴리곤 ''Porygon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=多邊獸 / 多边兽 ''Duōbiānshòu''{{tt|*|Games}} 3D龍 / 3D龙 ''3D Lóng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|多邊形 / 多边形 ''duōbiānxíng''|polygon}} and {{tt|獸 / 兽 ''shòu''|beast}} From ''3D'' and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|zh_yue=多邊獸 ''Dōbīnsau''{{tt|*|Games}} 立方獸 ''Laahpfōngsau''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|多邊形 ''dōbīnyìhng''|polygon}} and {{tt|獸 ''sau''|beast}} From {{tt|立方 ''laahpfōng''|cube}} and {{tt|獸 ''sau''|beast}}
|gr=Πορυγων ''Porygon''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पोरिगॉन ''Porygon''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Поригон ''Porigon''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โพรีกอน ''Phorikon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Blue's Porygon]]
* [[Artificial Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://lavacutcontent.com/satoshi-tajiri-1997-interview/ Translation: Satoshi Tajiri cuts loose (1997 interview) - Lava Cut Content] — Full translation of the Famimaga 64 interview, written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOkpD6uqsxI Did You Know Gaming: "7 Pokemon Facts You Never Knew"] — Features a part of the Famimaga 64 interview that confirmed Porygon's origin
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List of unused Pokémon and character designs

2025-08-18T17:38:46Z

ExLight: Undo revision 4359406 by PikaRikaChu (talk)This is a baseless assumption that goes against statements given by Raikou's designer about its creation. It's common to associate tigers and lightning in Japanese mythology.

These are Pokémon and characters that were just a few of many different designs that [[Game Freak]] created. Only a few were added, and even those often went through redesigns before making it into the final product. Additionally, some Pokémon had early designs that were changed or altered by the time of their release.

A few creatures that bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon appear in Volume 14 of ''Bimonthly Game Review'' (Japanese: 隔月刊ゲーム批評) magazine, though these are stated to not be Pokémon. Nonetheless, some of their designs may have been reworked into Pokémon later.

==Altered Pokémon==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=200px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=700px | Description
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation I
|- id="Venusaur"
| [[File:Early Ivysaur.png|150px]] '''{{p|Venusaur}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|right]]
This early design shows {{p|Venusaur}}, though with Ivysaur's final index number and name, '''フシギソウ'''. However, this is indeed Venusaur, as this is also the case with {{p|Cloyster}} from this period which uses {{p|Shellder}}'s final index number and name. It maintains a blossomed flower on its back.
|- id="Karabajio & Mimī"
| [[File:Early Blastoise and Staryu sketch.jpg|150px]] '''Karabajio and Mimī'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| <div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">[[File:0009Blastoise.png|75px|right]][[File:120Staryu.png|75px|right]]</div>
In this early depiction of a {{pkmn|battle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} is shown without its signature water cannons, and {{p|Staryu}} has a slightly different design. This picture is captioned "Karabajio VS. Mimī", which are not the names of any known Pokémon. Karabajio may be a reference to the Italian painter {{wp|Caravaggio}}, which in turn may reference how the {{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}} are named after Italian artists. It also may include "carapace".
|- id="Kokana"
| [[File:Kokana.png|150px]] '''Kokana'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"|[[File:0013Weedle.png|100px|right]]
An early version of {{p|Weedle}}. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997.
|- id="Kasanagi"
| [[File:Kasanagi.png|150px]] '''Kasanagi'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The Evolution of Kokana. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997. It was replaced by {{p|Kakuna}}, although they share few similarities.
|- id="Kasanagi Evolution"
| [[File:Kasanagi evolution.png|150px]] '''Kasanagi Evolution'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The Evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled "undecided". Like its pre-Evolution, it was replaced by {{p|Beedrill}}, but it somewhat resembles {{p|Ledian}} and a cockroach.
|- id="Spearow"
| [[File:Early Spearow.png|150px]] '''{{p|Spearow}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"|[[File:0021Spearow.png|100px|right]]
This early version of {{p|Spearow}}, identified by its index number, was revealed on a sprite sheet for Pokémon Red and Green. Its design is different, with traits similar to both Farfetch'd and its final version.
|- id="Pikachu"
| '''{{p|Pikachu}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"|[[File:0025Pikachu.png|right|100px]]
In an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri on May 2, 2018, {{p|Pikachu}}'s original illustrator, [[Atsuko Nishida]], revealed the Pokémon's initial prototype resembled a {{wp|daifuku}} (a round dessert) with ears.<ref name=SiliconEra/><ref name=Pokemon.com/><ref name=Yomiuri1/> Its design basis changed to a squirrel to make it cuter overall, although the black tips on its ears are remnants of the initial concept.
|- id="Clefairy"
| [[File:Early Clefairy.png|150px]] '''{{p|Clefairy}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0035Clefairy.png|100px|right]]
An early design for {{p|Clefairy}}, identified by its index number, that was shown on a sprite sheet for Pokemon Red and Green. Its round body is similar to its final design, although there are many differences, such as its horns and extremely enlarged eyes.
|- id="Poliwag"
| [[File:Prototype Poliwag.png|150px]] '''{{p|Poliwag}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0060Poliwag.png|100px|right]]
An early version of {{p|Poliwag}}. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997.
|- id="Nyōsuka"
| [[File:Nyosuka.png|150px]] '''Nyōsuka'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0062Poliwrath.png|100px|right]]
An early version of {{p|Poliwrath}}. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997. Notably, it is wearing a crown, similar to the [[King's Rock]] necessary to evolve {{p|Poliwhirl}} into {{p|Politoed}}. Its name was (Japanese: '''ニョースカ''' ''Nyōsuka'').
|- id="Seel"
| [[File:Man Who Created Pokémon manga unidentified 1.png|150px]] '''{{p|Seel}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"|[[File:0086Seel.png|100px|right]]
A very early design for {{p|Seel}}, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was again part of the Popularity Poll entry sheets shown in the manga on a board. Although it does not resemble its final design, its name in Japanese, ''Pauwau'' ('''パウワウ''''), is identical.
|- id="Lapras"
| [[File:Early Lapras sketch.png|150px]] '''{{p|Lapras}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0131Lapras.png|100px|right]]
This early version of {{p|Lapras}} is recognizably similar, but visually quite different. Lapras's curly ears are not present, and the underbelly coloration ends under the lower jaw instead of including it. There are also no visible appendages or tail, but that may be due to the water. However, it bears a striking resemblance to its [[Lapras (Pokémon)#Sprites|Generation I back sprite]]. Also in the sketch is an early design of {{ga|Red}}.
|- id="Dragonair"
| [[File:Prototype Dragonair.png|150px]] '''{{p|Dragonair}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0148Dragonair.png|100px|right]]
An early version of {{p|Dragonair}}. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on [[Game Freak]]'s official Japanese website circa 1997.
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation II
|- id="Hanamogura"
| [[File:Spr 2d 153.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 153.png]] '''Hanamogura'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0153Bayleef.png|100px|right]]
A drastically different early design of {{p|Bayleef}}, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]], with an appearance resembling a blossom. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ハナモグラ''' ''Hanamogura''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 153.png|left]]
|- id="Hōhō"
| [[File:Spr 2d 161.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 161.png]] '''{{p|Hoothoot}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0163Hoothoot.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Hoothoot}}, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]], had facial markings resembling freckles and a tail acting as a single, pendulum-like feather. The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 163.png|left]]
|- id="Bobo"
| [[File:Spr 2d 162.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 162.png]] '''Bōbō'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0164Noctowl.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Noctowl}}, with a design more reminiscent of Hoothoot, was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ボーボー''' ''Bobo''), a phonetic shift to the Japanese name of its pre-Evolution stage. The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 164.png]]
|- id="Kokumo"
| [[File:Spr 2d 185.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 185.png]] '''Kokumo'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0167Spinarak.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Spinarak}} with segmented legs was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''コクモ''' ''Kokumo''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 167.png|left]]
|- id="Twohead"
| [[File:Spr 2d 186.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 186.png]] '''Tsūheddo'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0168Ariados.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Ariados}} that strongly resembles Spinarak and has a face on its abdomen, was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ツーヘッド''' ''Tsūheddo''), probably a transliteration of "Twohead". The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 168.png|left]]
|- id="Pachime"
| [[File:Spr 2d 163.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 163.png]] '''Pachime'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0179Mareep.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Mareep}} was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''パチメエ''' ''Pachime''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 179.png|left]]
|- id="Ampharos"
| [[File:Official Pokemon Fanbook 1997 Ampharos Sprite.png|150px]] '''{{p|Ampharos}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|100px|right]]
An early sprite of {{p|Ampharos}} from when {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were in development for the original [[Game Boy]], as shown by its two-tone color palette. Ampharos is shown with a shorter neck and it only has two rings around its neck instead of three.
|- id="Bellossom"
| [[File:182Bellossom GS.png|150px]] '''{{p|Bellossom}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0182Bellossom.png|100px|right]]
The artwork of {{p|Bellossom}} used until {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} shows that it was originally to be a similar color to its other evolutionary relatives. This might have been changed to avoid another [[Pokémon controversies#Racism|racial controversy]], as the original Bellossom design appears similar to traditional {{wp|Polynesia}}n dress.
|- id="Mariru"
| [[File:Spr 2d 179.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 179.png]] '''{{p|Marill}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0183Marill.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Marill}} was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. While it is recognizably similar, it has several visual differences, most notably the pink color. It also does not sport Marill's erratic tail pattern. The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 183.png|left]]
|- id="Nyorotono"
| [[File:Spr 2d 199.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 199.png]] '''{{p|Politoed}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0186Politoed.png|100px|right]]
A drastically different early design of {{p|Politoed}} with a more frog-like appearance, no antenna, and the swirling pattern seen on the rest of the Poliwag line, was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 186.png]]
|- id="Haneko"
| [[File:Spr 2d 214.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 214.png]] '''Haneko'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0187Hoppip.png|100px|right]]
An early, darker version of {{p|Hoppip}} that somewhat resembled a cat with no limbs and a long tail was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ハネコ''' ''Haneko''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 187.png|left]]
|- id="Poponeko"
| [[File:Spr 2d 215.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 215.png]] '''Poponeko'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0188Skiploom.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Skiploom}} somewhat resembled a cat with no limbs and a long tail was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ポポネコ''' ''Poponeko''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 188.png|left]]
|- id="Wataneko"
| [[File:Spr 2d 216.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 216.png]] '''Wataneko'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0189Jumpluff.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Jumpluff}} somewhat resembled a cat with no limbs and a long tail resembling a hot air balloon was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ワタネコ''' ''Wataneko''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 189.png|left]]
|- id="Tail"
| [[File:Spr 2d 250.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 250.png]] '''Teiru'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0190Aipom.png|100px|right]]
A drastically different design of {{p|Aipom}}, closer in design to a lemur, was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''テイル''' ''Teiru''), probably a transliteration of "Tail". The final design, released a couple years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 190.png|left]]
|- id="Mizuuo"
| [[File:Spr 2d 175.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 175.png]] '''Mizūo'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0195Quagsire.png|100px|right]]
An early design of {{p|Quagsire}}, with a chubbier body, no dorsal ridge, and a tail resembling {{p|Poliwag}}'s, was present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ミズウオ''' ''Mizuuo''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File: Spr 2g 195.png|left]]
|- id="Kirinriki"
| [[File:Spr 2d 194.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 194.png]] '''{{p|Girafarig}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0203Girafarig.png|100px|right]]
This sprite of {{p|Girafarig}} from the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]] shows the original design featured two full-sized giraffe heads. It is unknown why the design was changed, but overall it remains mostly similar outside of some coloring differences. This design might be a reference to Girafarig's name being a {{wp|palindrome}}. It also bears a resemblance to a {{wp|List of Doctor Dolittle characters#The Pushmi-pullyu|pushmi-pullyu}}. The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 203.png|left]]
|- id="Haneei"
| [[File:Spr 2d 169.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 169.png]] '''Haneei'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0226Mantine.png|100px|right]]
This sprite of {{p|Mantine}} from the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]] shows the original design featured a feathered bird-like design. Besides the feathers, the face on the back of Mantine's original design is much more prominent and intimidating, as opposed to the design of Matine, which simply has two circles that give off the allusion of eyes. Its name in the demo was (Japanese: '''ハネエイ''' ''Haneei''). The final design, released a couple of years later in 1999, can be seen below. [[File:Spr 2g 226.png|left]]
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation III
|- id="Treecko"
| [[File:Treecko concept art.png|150px]] '''{{p|Treecko}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0252Treecko.png|100px|right]]
Concept art of {{p|Treecko}} shows numerous designs for the creature before the final one was decided. Many of these early sketches more closely resemble real geckos than the final product, which would later gain a more elongated head shape and a rounder nose.
|- id="Torchic"
| [[File:Torchic Beta2.jpg|150px]] [[File:Torchic Beta.jpg|150px]] '''{{p|Torchic}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0255Torchic.png|100px|right]]
This early version of {{p|Torchic}} shows its lower body covered by an eggshell, with the fluff going all around its neck and wing-shaped ears. The other early design is nearly identical to the current Torchic, aside from the large floppy ears, and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head, rather than the final design's flame-shaped feathers on top of its head.
|- id="Blaziken"
| [[File:Latias Blaziken.jpg|150px]] '''{{p|Blaziken}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|100px|right]]
A design of {{p|Blaziken}} that features wings and resembles a griffin.<ref name=May2020>[https://tcrf.net/Development:Pok%C3%A9mon_Ruby_and_Sapphire/Pok%C3%A9mon_Data TCRF showcases that this was always originally Blaziken as opposed to Latios/Latias, who existed separately at one point.]</ref> Sometimes referred to as Latiken or Latiaziken by fans, this early image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire also features many traits shared by {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
|- id="Groudon"
| [[File:Groudon Beta.jpg|150px]] '''{{p|Groudon}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0383Groudon.png|100px|right]]
In its early design, its eyes were shaped differently, the positioning of the spikes on its body was slightly different, its overall shapes are much less sharp, its head details became much more elongated in the final version, and the [[super-ancient Pokemon]]'s signature body patterns are not present.
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation IV
|- id="Combee"
| [[File:Spr 4d 415b.png]] '''{{p|Combee}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0415Combee.png|100px|right]]
The original design for {{p|Combee}} featured three larvae, instead of honey bees, wedged inside a honeycomb. [[Ken Sugimori]] noted that while the concept sounded "gross", it is nonetheless a distinctive and attention-grabbing idea, so the team decided to keep the design and tweak it slightly. In particular, Combee's three faces were simplified, based on simple faces found in old comic books, to make its overall appearance friendlier.<ref name=USUM/> [[File:Spr 4d 415 m.png|left]]
|- id="Shellos & Gastrodon"
| [[File:Spr b 4d 422b.png]][[File:Spr b 4d 423b.png]] '''{{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| <div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">[[File:0422Shellos.png|75px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon.png|75px|right]]</div>
Prototype back sprites of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} found in the release versions of Diamond and Pearl show another form for each. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Generation III. Shellos's sprite is pink, like its West Sea form, and seems to combine the West Sea form's head with the East Sea form's body. Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its West Sea form, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body.
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation V
|- id="Excadrill"
| [[File:BW Prerelease double battle.png|150px]] '''{{p|Excadrill}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:530Excadrill.png|100px|right]]
In {{p|Excadrill}}'s first appearance in a promotional video, its body was violet and its markings were mirrored and a different shade of red. However, it was changed to its current appearance in the next video it appeared in.
|- id="Throh & Sawk"
| '''{{p|Throh}} and {{p|Sawk}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| <div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">[[File:538Throh.png|75px|right]][[File:539Sawk.png|75px|right]]</div>
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', during development, {{p|Sawk}} and {{p|Throh}} both had horns to look more like ''{{wp|oni}}''. However, these were replaced with eyebrows so as not to clash with {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}, who were originally designed to be red and blue, like Throh and Sawk.<ref name=ND205/>
|- id="Stunfisk"
| '''{{p|Stunfisk}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:618Stunfisk.png|100px|right]]
{{p|Stunfisk}}'s design was originally based on a {{wp|goosefish}}, but eventually became based on a {{wp|flounder}}. It was also a {{2t|Water|Electric}}-type, but was changed to {{t|Ground}}/Electric to balance out the type spread of Pokémon.<ref name=ND204/>
|- id="Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon"
| '''{{p|Deino}}, {{p|Zweilous}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|right]]
{{p|Hydreigon}}'s evolutionary line was originally designed with a tank motif, with the tread-like markings on Zweilous and Hydreigon being remnants of this design. The initial designs were scrapped after the designers felt that it didn't work. Later, a powerful, three stage Dragon-type Evolution was needed and the design was brought back and revised.<ref name=ND205/>

Hydreigon's design was based on the eight-headed {{wp|Yamata no Orochi}}, although it is designed with fewer heads to appear less off-putting.<ref name=ND205/>
|- id="Tornadus & Thundurus"
| '''{{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| <div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">[[File:641Tornadus.png|75px|right]][[File:642Thundurus.png|75px|right]]</div>
Initially, {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} were designed as red and blue demons. However, the designers felt that the colors made them too similar to {{p|Sawk}} and {{p|Throh}}, so the horns of Sawk and Throh were replaced with eyebrows.<ref name=ND205/>
|}

==Unreleased Pokémon==
===[[Capsule Monsters]] designs===
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=200px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=700px | Description
|- id="Buhī"
| [[File:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|150px]] '''Buhī'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Nothing is known about this cat-like creature other than its number, #124, the same as {{p|Jynx}}. This number is also the [[index number]] of {{p|Metapod}}.
|- id="Papyō"
| [[File:Capsule Monsters Papyo.jpg|150px]] '''Papyō'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Nothing is known about this bug-like creature other than its number, #211, the same as {{p|Qwilfish}}.
|- id="Oviparous creature"
| [[File:Oviparous Capsule Monster.jpg|150px]] '''Oviparous creature'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:HOMEEgg.png|100px|right]]In the artwork featuring an early version of {{ga|Red}} and Gyaōn inside a cave, an unidentified creature can be seen. It appears to be hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}.
|- id="Godzillante & Gorillaimo"
| [[File:Capsule Monsters Godzillante Gorillaimo.jpg|150px]] '''Godzillante and Gorillaimo'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Nothing is known about ''Godzillante''. It is shown to be breathing fire. As its name implies, it may have been based on {{wp|Godzilla}}. Godzillante shares a resemblance to a [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/manga/pocket_monsters/pm_01/09_fake_pokemon.jpg fake Pokémon toy] shown in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1}} (p. 107). Its placeholder number is #23 as shown in [https://helixchamber.com/media/capsule-monsters/capsulemonsters_03/capsule-monsters-battle-screens/ the storyboard] where it comes from.

Nothing is known about ''Gorillaimo''. Its hat could be a reference to the character {{wb|Ninten}} from the {{wb|Ape Inc.}} game, {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}. It also resembles the [[Nintendo]] character {{dk|Donkey Kong}}. Gorillaimo could also be based on King Kong. Later generations have introduced many ape-based Pokémon.
|- id="Dragon4"
| [[File:Capsule Monsters Dragon4.jpg|150px]] '''Dragon4'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Dragon4 (Japanese: '''ドラゴン4''') has the number #124 (coincidentally the same as Buhī). It knows a move called "Fire Breath" (Japanese: ファイアーブレス) that requires 70 TP.<ref name=HelixChamber/>

It has short arms, a long tail, two horns on the back of its head, and draconic wings. It bears some resemblance to an early version of Scyther,<ref name=OhayoNippon/> as well as {{p|Charizard}}.
|- id="Kabīn"
| [[File:Kabiin.jpg|150px]] '''Kabīn'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Not much is known about this creature, though it appears to be an early design for {{p|Snorlax}}. It has a roughly humanoid head, but with a round body shape. Its name, ''Kabīn,'' is similar to ''Kabigon'', Snorlax's Japanese name. It also has similarly shaped eyes and it somewhat resembles a simplified caricature of [[Kōji Nishino]]. Its appearance and name is also similar to the video game character {{wk|Kirby}} (Nishino's nickname, and Snorlax's Japanese namesake<ref name=Kirby/>).
|- id="Unknown creatures"
| [[File:Capsule Monsters Cover.jpg|150px]] '''Unknown creatures'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An early drawing of a creature resembling {{p|Gengar}} and a creature with traits of {{p|Nidorino}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, and {{p|Feraligatr}}.
|- id="Unnamed kaiju-esque creature"
| [[File:Rokku Poké Ball.png|150px]] '''Unnamed kaiju-esque creature'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Not much is known about this Pokémon. It was shown being released from a [[Poké Ball|Monster Capsule]]. It seems to have features of a {{p|Rhydon}}, shrunken down to fit into the ball.
|- id="Gyaōn"
| [[File:GYAON.png|150px]] '''Gyaōn'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| This unused Generation I Pokémon was revealed in an episode of NHK featuring the Capsule Monsters pitch booklet. It looks like a ''{{wp|Tyrannosaurus}}''. Nothing else is known about this Pokémon. Interestingly, its index number is "1" while Rhydon's is "0".
|}

===Pokémon designs===
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=200px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=700px | Description
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation I
|- id="Gorochu"
|'''Gorochu'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Gorochu (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū'') was originally intended to be {{p|Raichu}}'s Evolution. Pikachu's original illustrator, [[Atsuko Nishida]], and Pokémon designer Ken Sugimori revealed the lost Evolution in an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri on May 2, 2018.<ref name=SiliconEra/><ref name=Pokemon.com/><ref name=Yomiuri3/> The design was to include fangs and a pair of horns. Sugimori cited game balance issues, which led to the design being omitted from the games.

In April 2020, a leaked copy of the source code and assets for Pokémon Blue was released on the Internet. The source code was found to contain a collection of pre-release material detailing the development of Generation I. Among this information was a back sprite for a Pokémon matching Gorochu's description.
|- id="Deer"
| [[File:deer2.png|150px]] '''Deer'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. It appears to be based on a deer. Its index number is "56".
|- id="Crocky"
| [[File:Crocky.png|150px]] '''Crocky'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. It appears to be based on a crocodile with large eyes and what appears to be long 'hair'. Its index number is "62".
|- id="Balloonda"
| [[File:Barunda.png|150px]] '''Balloonda'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. It appears to be based on a balloon and its name is a pun on the word balloon. It may have also caused the split between {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Bird}} type. It may have inspired the design of {{p|Jigglypuff}} or {{p|Drifloon}}.
|- id="Cactus"
| [[File:Cactus.png|150px]] '''Cactus'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0331Cacnea.png|100px|right]]
An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]", inspired by cacti. It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. Its index number is "67". Its cry is still in the final game, left unused.

The Pokémon series would eventually have it's first Cactus Pokémon in the form of Cacnea, which may have been redesigned with this unused Pokémon used as a basis.
|- id="Jagg"
| [[File:Jaggu.png|150px]] '''Jagg'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. It appears to be based on a shark, in particular those with a pointed head. Its index number is "68".
|- id="Unknown elephant"
| [[File:Man Who Created Pokémon manga unidentified 2.png|150px]] '''Unknown elephant'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, revealed in the 2018 educational manga "[[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon]]". It was shown on a page discussing a poll in which the staff of the game would vote for their favorite Pokémon before including some of them in the final games. It appears to be based on an elephant. Its index number is most likely "61" as it is behind Crocky. Its name, while obscured in the manga, appears to end in "ro" or "ko".
|- id="Kotora & Raitora"
|'''Kotora's evolutionary family'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| {{anchor|Raitora}}In April 2020, a leaked copy of the source code and assets for Pokémon Blue was released on the Internet. The source code was found to contain a collection of pre-release material detailing the development of Generation I. Among this information were back sprites for three cut tiger-like Pokémon which appear to have been part of the same evolutionary line. However, these Pokémon all lack any Evolution data.

An unused [[Generation I]] Pokémon design, these designs would see an additional chance at existence during the production of [[Generation II]]. The first two stages of the abandoned three-stage evolutionary line were found present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. In the demo, the first two stages took the names of Kotora (Japanese:'''コトラ''' ''Kotora'') and Raitora (Japanese:'''ライトラ''' ''Raitora''), respectively. [[File:Spr 2d 226.png]][[File:Spr 2d 227.png]]
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation II
|- id="Honōguma"
| [[File:Spr 2d 155.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 155.png]] '''Honōguma'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The original {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its name is a combination of 炎 ''honō'' (flame) and 熊 ''kuma'' (bear). It knew the moves {{m|Ember}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Leer}}.
|- id="Volbear"
| [[File:Spr 2d 156.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 156.png]] '''Volbear'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The first Evolution of Honoguma, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. Its hair and tail are flaming.
|- id="Dynabear"
| [[File:Spr 2d 157.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 157.png]] '''Dynabear'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The final Evolution of Honoguma, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It has long, flaming fur and strongly resembles {{p|Arcanine}}.
|- id="Kurusu"
| [[File:Spr 2d 158.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 158.png]] '''Kurusu'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The original {{type|Water}} [[first partner Pokémon]] present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pokémon Gold and Silver demo]] that was playable at [[Nintendo Space World#1997|Space World 1997]]. It knew the moves {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Tackle}}.
|- id="Aqua"
| [[File:Spr 2d 159.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 159.png]] '''Aqua'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The first Evolution of Kurusu, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It has a horn on its head and a pearl on its neck reminiscent of {{p|Dragonair}}'s.
|- id="Aquaria"
| [[File:Spr 2d 160.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 160.png]] '''Aquaria'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| The final Evolution of Kurusu, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It resembles a plesiosaur and, like Aqua, has a gem on its neck.
|- id="Mikon"
| [[File:Spr 2d 166.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 166.png]] '''Mikon'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| A baby Pokémon related to {{p|Vulpix}} and {{p|Ninetales}}, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It has a reddish body like Vulpix and three tails—three less than Vulpix and six less than Ninetales. Strangely, in the demo, Mikon is {{type|Water}} rather than {{type|Fire}} like its Evolutions. This was likely an error.
|- id="Monja"
| [[File:Spr 2d 167.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 167.png]] '''Monja'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| A baby Pokémon related to {{p|Tangela}}, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It has a small dark-colored body with a single visible eye.
|- id="Tangrowth"
| [[File:Spr 2d 168.png]][[File:Spr b 2d 168.png]] '''Jaranra'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:0465Tangrowth.png|100px|right]]
An Evolution related to {{p|Tangela}}, present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It has a small dark-colored body with a visible smiling mouth, its curly vines obscuring the rest of its face. As an Evolution of Tangela, this Pokémon may have served as a predecessor to {{p|Tangrowth}}.
|- id="Unnamed sheep"
| '''Unnamed sheep'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| {{Bulbanews|Unused Pokémon design revealed in magazine interview}}Nothing is known about this Pokémon, nor is there any artwork of it known to exist. [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed in an interview with @Gamer magazine that there was a rejected Pokémon design based on the first cloned sheep, {{wp|Dolly (sheep)|Dolly}}. They removed it after deeming it "too controversial" for Pokémon. Since Dolly was born almost eight months after the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, it is likely that this Pokémon would have been intended for [[Generation II]]. It is possible that the rejected design was reworked into {{p|Mareep}} or {{p|Flaaffy}}.
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation IV
|- id="White Pichu"
| '''White Pichu'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| According to [[Shōko Nakagawa]]'s autobiography, White Pichu (Japanese: '''ホワイトピチュー''' ''White Pichu'') was originally considered for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} before being replaced by [[Spiky-eared Pichu]].
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation V
|- id="Nekkoyagi"
| [[File:Sawsbuck sketch.jpeg|150px]] '''Nekkoyagi'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Before the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}, concept art of this Pokémon, dated January 19, 2009, was exhibited during a festival at {{wp|Meiji University}} from October 31 to November 1, 2010.<ref name=LavaYT/> As noted in the concept art, Nekkoyagi (Japanese: '''ねっこやぎ''') is a {{2t|Grass|Ground}}-type, and has a pelt made out of roots. Its name is likely a combination of 根っ子 ''nekko'' (root) and やぎ ''yagi'' (goat). In an interview, it was said that {{p|Sawsbuck}} was created before the idea of seasons.<ref name=ND204/>


Additionally, it is possible that some aspects of Nekkoyagi's design, such as its apparent goat inspiration and root pelt, were reworked as {{p|Gogoat}}.
|-
! colspan="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color}}" |Generation VI
|- id="Unnamed rabbit"
| '''Unnamed rabbit'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| A Pokémon based upon a rabbit with a flower on its nose was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]] for {{g|X and Y}}, but was scrapped due to it not making sense in its environment. It was revealed in [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/09/interview_junichi_masuda_and_hironobu_yoshida_discuss_pokemon_x_and_y_mega_evolutions_and_the_2ds?page=2 an interview with Nintendo Life].
|- id="Mega Flygon"
| '''Mega Flygon'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Flygon has had the potential to have a Mega Evolution since {{g|X and Y}}, but [[Game Freak]] was unable to complete a design and so it was dropped from consideration. It was revealed in an interview conducted by the magazine Nintendo Dream. [http://www.pokebeach.com/2015/04/mega-flygon-excluded-from-xyoras-because-of-artists-block An English translation was provided by PokéBeach].
|}

===''Bimonthly Game Review''===
Volume 14 of the ''Bimonthly Game Review'' (Japanese: 隔月刊ゲーム批評) magazine, which was published in April 1997 by MicroDesign Publishing (Japanese: {{jwp|マイクロマガジン社|マイクロデザイン出版局}}), included an interview with [[Ken Sugimori]]. For this piece, Sugimori drew several original characters in the style of Pokémon, but not from the Pokémon world.<ref name=MicroDesignApr1997/>

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=200px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=700px | Description
|- id="Unnamed creature"
| [[File:Magazine top.png|150px]] '''Unnamed creature'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| This creature has an unusual appearance, sharing characteristics with both {{p|Clefairy}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}; in the case of the latter, a horned tail and multiple paws around its midsection suggest a similar top motif. However, this creature has its point located on its bottom, while Hitmontop has its point located atop its head. It's notable that at the time of the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]], Hitmontop had a drastically different design that would not be finalized for a significant period of time. This in addition to the magazine's context, means it is unlikely to be related to the {{p|Tyrogue}} family.
|- id="Unnamed turtle"
| [[File:Magazine turtle.png|150px]] '''Unnamed turtle'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| This creature does not bear resemblance to any Pokémon from [[Generation II]], but rather {{p|Tirtouga}} from [[Generation V]].
|- id="Tyranitar"
| [[File:Magazine Tyranitar.png|150px]] '''Tyranitar'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:248Tyranitar.png|100px|right]]
This creature strongly resembles {{p|Tyranitar}}, being extremely similar to the design seen in the finalized Gold and Silver versions. It has very few differences compared to the final version. Of these differences, the early Tyranitar design is more heavy-set, has a tan, rather than indigo belly, arms more reminiscent of Nidoking, and dozens of short spikes upon its back rather than a few long ones. However, at the time of the magazine's release, Tyranitar was not present in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]], and wouldn't appear in any revision for another two years. Thus, it is likely that this design, true to the interview in the magazine, was revisited and revised on its own merits.
|}

==Unreleased characters==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=200px | Character
! style="background: #{{unknown color light}}" width=700px | Description
|- id="Shopkeeper"
| [[File:Mart Sketch.jpg|150px]] '''Shopkeeper'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| Early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork was shown in an episode of NHK featuring the Capsule Monsters pitch booklet, revealing an unnamed male character running a shop, or what would possibly become an early version of the [[Poké Mart]]. The character is almost bald, has long eyebrows and appears to be overweight. He is presented in a similar art style to the sumo enemies from [[Game Freak]]'s debut title, Quinty (localized as {{wp|Mendel Palace}}).

Revamped and enlarged versions of Mendel Palace's sumo sprites [https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Ruby#Unused_Overworld_sprite also appear] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as unused overworld sprites.
|- id="Female character"
| [[File:RGB guidebook.jpg|150px]] [[File:Early Leaf.png|150px]] '''Female character'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:Red, Green and Blue Adventures.png|150px|right]]
This art of an unnamed female character (with {{p|Squirtle}}) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for {{2v2|Red|Green|}}, as published by [[Shogakukan]]. Sugimori had stated that he wanted to portray a trio of Trainers facing against each other, hence created the female character for the cover.<ref name=SugimoriTwitter1/> When Red and Green were being developed for a {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remake|s}}, Sugimori took the unnamed female character into consideration as he was designing the female player character, who later became known as {{ga|Leaf}}.<ref name=SugimoriTwitter2/>

A character named Green later appeared in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], whose design appears to have taken inspiration from both the unnamed female character and the female player character of {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.

The unnamed female character also appeared [[Media:Pokémon Craft DX cover.png|several]] [[Media:Pokémon Craft DX 3.png|times]] in manga-styled instructions illustrated by Emiko Yoshino included in Pokémon papercraft sets (bottom).

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, a similar artwork appeared at the end of {{PAV|3}} (right). The design of the character {{adv|Green}} seems to have drawn inspiration from this unknown female character. After the release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Green donned the same outfit as the female player character in the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth chapter}} of the manga.
|- id="Female Trainer"
| [[File:Magazine girltrainer.png|150px]] '''Female Trainer'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| This unnamed female {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[Media:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|the cover of Volume 14]] of MicroDesign Publishing's ''Bimonthly Game Review'' magazine, published prior to Generation II.<ref name=MicroDesignApr1997/> This was a design imagined by [[Ken Sugimori]] specifically for the magazine, created only to accompany the ''Games That Stand Out Collection'' feature. Visually, she has similarities to multiple Trainer classes. Her appearance is similar to a {{tc|Beauty}} or {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cool Trainer}}, but her outfit is similar to a {{tc|Lass}} or {{tc|Picnicker}}. There is an object on her shirt that looks like what could have been a [[Badge|Cascade Badge]].
|- id="Male Trainer"
| [[File:Magazine boytrainer.png|150px]] '''Male Trainer'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| This unnamed male {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[Media:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|the cover of Volume 14]] of MicroDesign Publishing's ''Bimonthly Game Review'' magazine, published prior to Generation II.<ref name=MicroDesignApr1997/> This was a design imagined by [[Ken Sugimori]] specifically for the magazine, created only to accompany the ''Games That Stand Out Collection'' feature. He has hints of multiple classes, such as a {{tc|Tamer}}, {{tc|Psychic}}, {{tc|Juggler}}, {{tc|Burglar}}, {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}, {{tc|PI|Gambler}} and a male Rocket {{tc|Executive}}. There is an object on his bandanna that looks like what could have been a [[Badge|Gym Badge]]. This Badge has a red diamond on it.
|- id="Female Trainer 2"
| [[File:Latias Blaziken.jpg|150px]] '''Female Trainer'''
|class="l" style="padding:5px"| [[File:Latias_Latios.png|150px|right]]
There is an unused Trainer seen riding Blaziken<ref name=May2020></ref> in early concept art. It is difficult to tell whether she was intended to be a playable character, rival, or supporting character. This character has a strong resemblance to an unnamed character shown riding Latios in official artwork.
|}

==Related articles==
* [[Beta Pokémon games]]
* [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon]]

==References==
<references>
<ref name=HelixChamber>https://helixchamber.com/media/capsule-monsters/capsulemonsters_03/capsule-monsters-battle-screens/</ref>
<ref name=OhayoNippon>Scyther identified by the Japanese name "ストライク" on the "NHK News: Ohayō Nippon" TV show, 19 December 2018 ([https://twitter.com/okp108/status/1075154559947829248 screenshot])</ref>
<ref name=Kirby>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20230805233026/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on August 5, 2023.)</ref>
<ref name=SiliconEra>''[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>
<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>
<ref name=Yomiuri1>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ Interview with Yomiuri] about {{p|Pikachu}}'s creation (page 1) (Japanese)</ref>
<ref name=Yomiuri3>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Interview with Yomiuri] about {{p|Pikachu}}'s creation (page 3) (Japanese)</ref>
<ref name=MicroDesignApr1997>''Bimonthly Game Review'' magazine, Vol. 14 (April 1997). ''MicroDesign Publishing''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160308190849/http://www.hairyticksofdune.net/dropbox/sugimori.html transcript with English translations]; Plague von Karma's [https://imgur.com/FFLW01B scan with English translations] and [https://plaguevonkarmabeta.weebly.com/blog/microgroup-game-review-vol14-sugimori-retranslated translator notes])</ref>
<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=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
<ref name=LavaYT>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzl8yd9x8Sk Generation 5: Lost Pokemon Designs (Part 1) - Dr Lava #21] – YouTube</ref>
<ref name=SugimoriTwitter1>[https://twitter.com/super_32x/status/269844962118610945 Twitter - Sugimori on the origins of the unknown female character] (Japanese)</ref>
<ref name=SugimoriTwitter2>[https://twitter.com/super_32x/status/269847118754217986 Twitter - Sugimori on designing the FRLG female protagonist] (Japanese)</ref>
<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. xvi-xvii</ref>
</references>

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Talk:Farigiraf (Pokémon)

2025-08-10T22:50:16Z

ExLight: /* Farigiraf's Origin */ Reply

== Farigiraf's Origin ==

Hi, I'd like to contest the proposed origin for Farigiraf. More specifically the following excerpt:

<pre>It also shares traits with the Sivatherium or the Decennatherium, which are four-horned prehistoric relatives of the giraffe — fossils of Decennatherium have only ever been discovered in Spain.</pre>

I questioned and removed this proposal a few years ago, which caused some disagreement with the user that had added it. Staff that mediated the decision at the time seems to have misunderstood my issue with it and thought I was just complaining about some redundancy. It's been a while, enough for me to reopen this for discussion again, now in a more public manner.

After all these years, I keep coming back to this and arriving to the same conclusion. To be as clear as possible: ''Sivatherium'' and ''Decennatherium'' are horrid explanations. Stretchy nonsense.

The entire proposed theory revolves around two details: these ancient relatives of giraffes possessing four ossicones (the "horns" or "antennas"), and their fossils being found in Eurasia (with ''Decennatherium'' supposedly being found only in Spain).

The issues with this theory:

# The main issue is pretty evident, as both the ''Sivatherium'' and ''Decennatherium'' don't resemble modern giraffes in the slightest ([https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sivatherium_hharder.png {1}][https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/ws/624/cpsprodpb/0C87/production/_87670230_c0149899-prehistoric_giraffe-spl.jpg.webp {2}][https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320787053/figure/fig41/AS:11431281271307210@1723573883153/Reconstruction-of-Decennatherium-rex-sp-nov-from-BAT10-A-skeletal-reconstruction-B.tif {3}][https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Decennatherium._Fauna_of_Batallones.png {4}]. Visually they are both more similar to the okapi, or arguably even other families from the Pecora infraorder like bovids and cervids. Reconstructions of ''Sivatherium'', as an example, have been historically depicted as moose-like. If the idea really was to reference some random ancestor that doesn't look like a giraffe, it seems unreasonable for Farigiraf's design to be an even more anatomically accurate depiction of modern giraffes than Girafarig. The idea that the four antennas are a nod to such an obscure detail while the rest of the design takes the complete opposite direction is just unreasonable. The addition of the extra antennas in Farigiraf are much more likely a design choice to simply illustrate how both heads in Farigiraf "merged" upon evolution or even to compensate for its lack of visible ears.
# The second issue is regarding ''Decennatherium'' specifically. This is clearly a showcase of people obsessing with assuming that everything has to do with the real world inspiration of the region the Pokémon is in. This sort of confirmation bias actually opened space for misinformation, as — unlike what's in Farigiraf's page — ''Decennatherium'' fossils have not only been found in Spain but also in other countries like Iran and Pakistan. Giraffes are associated with African savannas, pronto. There's no decent explanation to assume the designers made absurd logical jumps and dug up obscure paleontological species just to find a loose incorrect connection to Spain.

Due to the points brought up, I'd like to propose once again the removal of these theories, as I believe they lower the quality of Farigiraf's origin section in a misleading attempt to push for extremely weak or non-existent links.

[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 14:17, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

:really sorry for not replying to this sooner. tried to gather my thoughts on this one before writing a reply.

:for one thing, it is true that you can interpret Farigiraf's four horns as nothing more than a simple doubling of Girafarig's horns, what with Farigiraf essentially having 2 heads and all. and the giraffe precursors do look pretty not-giraffe-y (though it's worth noting i only subscribe to the Decennatherium hypothesis, the Sivatherium thing was added later and i lowkey disagree with that one due to how moose-like its horns look).

:on the other hand, we know Game Freak likes to put real world animal biology and folklore into their Pokémon designs (Palafin is a good example), and i don't think it's a stretch to assume one of the designers read up on "a giraffe ancestor with 4 horns" and consciously made Farigiraf to look like that. as for visual reconstructions, according to my research only the bones of the Decennatherium has ever been discovered, not its skin, so "visually they look like an okapi" doesn't really help since those artists on the research papers are also doing educated guesses.

:the best way i can reconcile this is probably something like "Farigiraf also shares some similarities, most notably its four horns, with the ''{{wp|Decennatherium}}'', an ancient ancestor of the giraffe whose fossils have been found in various places, including Spain." but im open to other suggestions.
:[[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 17:06, 10 August 2025 (UTC)
::I understand that the designers are fairly knowledgeable in folklore and biology and often add interesting biological references of their real life counterparts to Pokémon. Which includes references to certain behaviors (Komala referencing how koalas are the animals that sleep the most, Trapinch using sand pits to predate like antlions, Watchog and Patrat being alert to their surroundings as mammals like groundhogs, and many other more) and real life relationships (like Yungoos and Alolan Rattata, the mushrooms on Paras, Seviper and Zangoose, Mareanie and Corsola, Remoraid and Mantine, etc).
::However, I simply strongly disagree with ''Decennatherium'' being the case. As far as I can tell, there are no real hints at it being a possible inspiration. Nothing points to it being ancient on the Dex entries (compare that to something like Mamoswine) nor in depictions across different medias. To me, this lack of small nods and the very fact ''Decennatherium'' resembles nothing like a giraffe is far more definitive than Farigiraf having four "horns" (notably much different from ''Decennatherium'''s ossicles) or being introduced in a Spanish region.
::My suggestion is as straightforward as removing this theory off the page and attempting to focus on explanations for other more relevant aspects of Farigiraf, such as the decision to turn its tail on a head armor.
::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 22:50, 10 August 2025 (UTC)

Trevenant (Pokémon)

2025-08-08T11:33:38Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ That's a baseless assumption. Claiming it is based on something so brief and minor is a stretch.

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Trevenant}}
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|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Trevenant
|jname=オーロット
|jtranslit=Ōrotto
|tmname=Ohrot
|ndex=0709
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|category=Elder Tree
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|weight-lbs=156.5
|weight-kg=71.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Natural Cure
|ability2=Frisk
|abilityd=Harvest
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Grass
|egggroup2=Amorphous
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=166
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Brown
|catchrate=60
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|body=10
|pokefordex=trevenant
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Trevenant''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オーロット''' ''Ohrot'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Phantump}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]].

==Biology==
Trevenant is a ghostly {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a slender brown tree. Its shadowy black body is visible through gaps in the tree, and a single, red eye is visible through a hole near the top. There is a wavy, horn-like branch on either side of its head, both dotted with small, green leaves, and a smaller branch on its forehead. On top of its head is a cluster of green leaves. It has two arms with gnarled branches similar to its horns on the elbows. Around its wrists are cuffs of green leaves and it has three claw-like fingers on each hand. Instead of legs, it has six roots similar to a spider's legs. Its general body is similar to the shape of the kanji 木, meaning wood or tree.

Trevenant can control other trees by using its roots as a nervous system. It uses this ability to trap people who harm its forest and will curse people who cut down trees. However, it is very kind to forest-dwelling creatures and Pokémon that reside in its body. Trevenant hates {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, so lumberjacks usually bring them to repel it. It is even believed that Trevenant has consumed people, although it is unclear whether this is fact or rumor.

Trevenant and its pre-evolved form {{p|Phantump}} are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Forest's Curse}}.

===Evolution===
Trevenant evolves from {{p|Phantump}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-2
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|type2=grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0708
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|type2-1=Grass
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=062|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It can control trees at will. It will trap people who harm the forest, so they can never leave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Using its roots as a nervous system, it controls the trees in the forest. It's kind to the Pokémon that reside in its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It can control trees at will. It will trap people who harm the forest, so they can never leave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Using its roots as a nervous system, it controls the trees in the forest. It's kind to the Pokémon that reside in its body.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=197|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=251|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=This Pokémon is said to devour anyone daring to ravage the forest. To the creatures dwelling in the forest, it offers great kindness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Through its roots, it exerts control over other trees. A deadly curse falls upon anyone cutting down trees in forests where Trevenant dwell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's feared as a ghost of the forest. Lumberjacks bring along Fire types, which Trevenant hates, when they enter the forest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon controls trees via roots stretching from its feet, and it will attack anyone that dares to ravage the forest.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=339|reg2=Galar|num2=034|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=People fear it due to a belief that it devours any who try to cut down trees in its forest, but to the Pokémon it shares its woods with, it's kind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Small roots that extend from the tips of this Pokémon's feet can tie into the trees of the forest and give Trevenant control over them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=69|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Using its roots, Trevenant connects itself to trees and monitors every corner of its forest. It uses curses to drive intruders away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Trevenant is very kind to Pokémon living in the forest. It doesn't even care if these Pokémon take up residence in the greenery on its head.}}
|}
|}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Trevenant SM.png|x200px]]
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| Trevenant in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Trevenant in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|HP=85
|Attack=110
|Defense=76
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=82
|Speed=56
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Branch Poke|Grass|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Forest's Curse|Grass|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}
{{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|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{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|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{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|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0577|Solosis}}{{MSP/H|0578|Duosion}}{{MSP/H|0579|Reuniclus}}|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088-Alola|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089-Alola|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Timeless Woods|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Timeless Woods|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Trevenant|Ghost|Grass|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=709
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gengar}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Gengar}}
|P1=I can control the trees of the forest. Huh? You want me to demonstrate? Well...
|P2=Argh... I'm going to break apart!
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|walk=2.4
|hp=56
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=709
|power=2
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=709|num=466
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap+
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
|swapper=Shot Out
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=709
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=198
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
|special={{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Foul Play}}
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{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=709|pdex=061
|dex=It’s said that if anyone tries to harm the forest, Trevenant will trap them inside a thick fog. But it’s kind to forest-dwelling Pokémon and others that it trusts.}}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0708
|name1=Phantump
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] {{color2|000|Trade}}
|no2=0709
|name2=Trevenant
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Grass}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=709|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=709|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=709|crop=190}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0709}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|709|Trevenant}}

==In animation==
[[File:Trevenant anime.png|thumb|250px|Trevenant in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|250px|A deceased Trevenant in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Trevenant made its animated series debut in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it kidnapped {{Ash}}. It wasn't malicious, though: it only wanted help rescuing its friends {{p|Bonsly}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}}, who had been trapped by {{TRT}}.

A Trevenant appeared in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''. It noticed the fight between {{MTR}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and a {{p|Torchic}} over a [[Pecha Berry]].

Three Trevenant appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', with two of them being normal and the third being a [[Totem Pokémon]] [[nickname]]d Elder. Elder kept sneezing after getting a flock of {{p|Cutiefly}} stuck in its leaves. Ash and a young {{an|Professor Kukui}} freed the {{p|Cutiefly}} and used their {{AP|Torracat}} and {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, respectively, to warm up some of the Cutiefly. Afterwards, Elder rewarded Ash with a [[Firium Z]]. When Ash [[Time travel|returned to the present]], Elder was revealed to have passed away. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Trevenant debuted in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

A Trevenant appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

A Trevenant appeared in ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', attacking Ash, [[Goh]], and [[Allister]] for disturbing its home forest.

A Trevenant appeared in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY038|Trevenant|Ash's Pokédex|Trevenant, the Elder Tree Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Grass}} type, Trevenant is able to control trees. It traps those who cause harm to the forest and never lets them escape.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN092|Trevenant|Goh's Rotom Phone|Trevenant, the Elder Tree Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Grass}} type. Trevenant spread out thin roots from their feet, connecting to the surrounding trees to control them at will.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trevenant appeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Essentia Trevenant Adventures.png|thumb|left|180px|Trevenant in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Trevenant EYE.png|thumb|180px|Trevenant in [[I Can't Choose, Eevee]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
Two Trevenant appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Trevenant debuted in ''[[PS560|Trevenant Pokes]]'', under the ownership of [[Emma|Essentia]]. It was first used to stop [[Korrina]] and [[Gurkinn]] from escaping the [[Tower of Mastery]]. Later, it constricted {{adv|X}}, {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, {{adv|Tierno}}, and {{adv|Trevor}} to prevent them from opposing [[Team Flare]]'s operation to move a dormant [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] back to [[Team Flare Secret HQ|their base]].

===I Can't Choose, Eevee===
A wild Trevenant appeared in [[EYE05]]. A {{p|Slakoth}} was sleeping on the back of its head.
{{-}}

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Trevenant.png|200px|thumb|Trevenant in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Trevenant (UNITE)}}
Trevenant is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee defender that starts as Phantump, which evolves into Trevenant at level 5.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon have the same [[Egg Group]] combination as Trevenant and its {{p|Phantump|pre-Evolution}}.
* Of all the Pokémon that [[trade Evolution|evolve via trading]] (including with held items), Trevenant is the only one that can also be directly caught in the wild in the same generation in which it was introduced.
* Trevenant and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1316265423545921536 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on October 14, 2020.</ref>

===Origin===
Trevenant is possibly based on a {{wp|kodama (spirit)|kodama}}, the spirits of trees that sometimes inhabit old-aged trees. Its stripe-like indentation on its body is similar to {{wp|shimenawa}}, used to mark spiritual habitation, who are often seen tied around kodama. Trevenant's fierce protection of forests may also be a nod to the concept of {{wp|forest protection}} and {{wp|sacred grove}}s. It is also similar to other types of {{wp|List of tree deities|tree}} and {{wp|List of nature deities|nature}} spirits and deities often depicted as forest guardians, such as {{wp|dryad}}s and the {{wp|Penghou}}. Since Trevenant punishes those that harm the forest, this behavior is similar to that of {{wp|Curupira}} and {{wp|Hākuturi}}. Moreover, Trevenant may also be inspired by the treelike {{wp|Ent}}s from the fiction of {{wp|J. R. R. Tolkien}}.

Trevenant may also be based on a {{wp|birch}} or {{wp|aspen}} tree, as hinted by its Shiny's white bark. It being able to control other trees by using its roots as a nervous system may be a reference to {{wp|Pando (tree)|Pando}}, a single aspen tree that forms a grove made of 47,000 stems, all interconnected by a root system. Alternatively, it may allude to {{wp|mycorrhizal network}}s. Its single eye may combine a {{wp|tree hollow}} or eye-like markings in birch and aspen trees, with the common cyclopean feature present in many {{wp|yōkai}}. In addition, Trevenant's fingers and horns may draw inspiration to {{wp|Şüräle}}, a forest spirit in Tatar and Bashkir described as having long fingers and a horn on its forehead.

Its [[Pokémon category|category]] may allude to the {{wp|Elder Mother}}, a tree guardian in English and Scandinavian folklore that can bring misfortune to those that steal wood from the elder tree.

====Name origin====
Trevenant may be a combination of ''tree'', ''{{wp|revenant}}'', and possibly ''{{wp|treant}}''.

Ohrot may be a combination of 大 ''ō'' (big) and ロット ''rot'' (as in a {{wp|root rot}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Grass
|ja=オーロット ''Ohrot''|jameaning=From {{tt|大 ''ō''|big}} and ''rot''
|fr=Desséliande|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|décès|death}}'', ''{{tt|dessécher|dry out}}'', and ''{{wp|Brocéliande}}''
|es=Trevenant|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Trombork|demeaning=From ''{{tt|trompieren|deceive}}'' and ''{{tt|Borke|bark}}''
|it=Trevenant|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=대로트 ''Daerot''|komeaning=From {{tt|대 (大) ''dae''|big}} and ''rot''
|zh_cmn=朽木妖 ''Xiǔmùyāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|朽木 ''xiǔmù''|rotten wood}} and {{tt|妖 ''yāo''|goblin}}
|zh_yue=朽木妖 ''Náumuhkyīu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|朽木 ''náumuhk''|rotten wood}} and {{tt|妖 ''yīu''|goblin}}
|hi=लार्जरॉट ''Largerot''|himeaning=From ''large'' and {{tt|''rot''|root rot}}
|ru=Тревенант ''Trevenant''|rumeaning=Transliteration of English name
|th=โอร็อต ''Orot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Trevenant (UNITE)]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Grass}}
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== Regarding the Sylveon edit ==

Hi!

I think there's been some misunderstanding regarding your edit in Sylveon's Origin, so I'd like to talk about it to make sure we're on the same page. In your edit you mentioned something about merch? The Sylveon "ribbon-like feelers" the text is referring to are the scarves in Sylveon's very design (on its left ear and on its neck). It isn't related to any merch.

These ribbon-like feelers are a very important part of Sylveon, and what the theory proposes is that they may be based on the iconic clothing 仙女 ''xiānnǚ'' wear, which often include ribbons and a similar fluttering shawl [https://p3-sdbk2-media.byteimg.com/tos-cn-i-xv4ileqgde/1a1fa7565e78434abeef5d840b9faa29~tplv-xv4ileqgde-image.jpeg (1)][https://img2.chinadaily.com.cn/images/201809/20/5ba33723a310c4cca9ffe395.jpeg (2)][http://pic17.photophoto.cn/20101023/0027011550375430_b.jpg (3)]. The Japanese 天女 ''tennyo'' (which came from the Chinese ''xiānnǚ'') also carry a similar shawl, so it's not a foreign concept in Japan. However, the mention of ''xiānnǚ'' was preferred due to Sylveon's possible references to the moon rabbit, and consequently to Chang'e.

Moreover, from my understanding, in China, Western fairies have a significant overlap with 仙 ''xiān'', as opposed to Japan that associates them with 妖精''yōsei'' instead. The choice of pastel colors such as pink and light blue also seems to be fairly common choice in modern arts depicting Chang'e.

You seem to be a native Chinese user interested in cultural aspects, so please let me know if I got anything wrong or if there are some other nuances that make the proposed origin unlikely. I'd love to talk about it.

[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 12:10, 3 August 2025 (UTC)

User talk:DzaiSheng

2025-08-03T12:10:04Z

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== Regarding the Sylveon edit ==

Hi!

I think there's been some misunderstanding regarding your edit in Sylveon's Origin, so I'd like to talk about it to make sure we're on the same page. In your edit you mentioned something about merch? The Sylveon "ribbon-like feelers" the text is referring to are the scarves in Sylveon's very design (on its left ear and on its neck). It isn't related to any merch.

These ribbon-like feelers are a very important part of Sylveon, and what the theory proposes is that they may be based on the iconic clothing 仙女 ''xiānnǚ'' wear, which often include ribbons and a similar fluttering shawl [https://p3-sdbk2-media.byteimg.com/tos-cn-i-xv4ileqgde/1a1fa7565e78434abeef5d840b9faa29~tplv-xv4ileqgde-image.jpeg (1)][https://img2.chinadaily.com.cn/images/201809/20/5ba33723a310c4cca9ffe395.jpeg (2)][https://gd-hbimg.huaban.com/9db36b073993f903364d243fb1a5763d25e4ed4d16cec-aeMky0_fw658 (3)]. The Japanese 天女 ''tennyo'' (which came from the Chinese ''xiānnǚ'') also carry a similar shawl, so it's not a foreign concept in Japan. However, the mention of ''xiānnǚ'' was preferred due to Sylveon's possible references to the moon rabbit, and consequently to Chang'e.

Moreover, from my understanding, in China, Western fairies have a significant overlap with 仙 ''xiān'', as opposed to Japan that associates them with 妖精''yōsei'' instead. The choice of pastel colors such as pink and light blue also seems to be fairly common choice in modern arts depicting Chang'e.

You seem to be a native Chinese user interested in cultural aspects, so please let me know if I got anything wrong or if there are some other nuances that make the proposed origin unlikely. I'd love to talk about it.

[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 12:10, 3 August 2025 (UTC)

Sylveon (Pokémon)

2025-08-03T10:48:35Z

ExLight: Undo revision 4351520 by DzaiSheng (talk) Merch?? I think you misunderstood, the text is saying that the shawl and ribbons in a xiannu's hanfu likely inspired sylveon's "scarves".

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'''Sylveon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニンフィア''' ''Nymphia'') is a {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Eevee}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing a Fairy-type [[move]] and having high [[friendship]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

It is one of Eevee's [[Eeveelution|final forms]], the others being {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, and {{p|Glaceon}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Sylveon extending ribbons.png|thumb|left|250px|Sylveon extending its feelers]]
Sylveon is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered with pale cream-colored fur with pink feet, ears, and tail. It has light blue eyes, long ears with blue interiors and thicker fur, a tiny nose, two stray tufts of fur on top of its head, and two pointed teeth which can be seen when it opens its mouth. There are two bows on its body: one at the base of its left ear and one at its neck. Each bow is pale cream with a pink center and trails a pair of ribbon-like feelers. These feelers, which can be manipulated like limbs and extended far beyond their typical length, are pale cream and end at the tips with a pink stripe, then a dark blue stripe, and then a light blue color. It has slender legs with small, three-toed paws and a fluffy, slightly curved tail.

Sylveon's ribbon-like feelers emit a soothing aura that erases any sense of hostility, enabling it to stop fights instantly. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Sylveon's soothing aura can allow any nearby Trainers to obtain a good night sleep whenever they go to sleep. When hunting, it swirls its feelers as a distraction while the aura weakens feelings of hostility in its prey, then it pounces on the victim. It will also wrap its feelers around its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s arm as they walk together, which allows it to read their feelings. When a fight breaks out between Sylveon and {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, Sylveon will bravely charge at them even if they are much bigger than itself; in [[Galar]], this feat is told as a fairy tale.

Sylveon is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Pixilate}} as an [[Ability]] without the use of [[Mega Evolution]], and in [[Generation VIII]] and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it is the only Pokémon that can have Pixilate at all.

===Evolution===
Sylveon evolves from {{p|Eevee}}.

(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=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=085|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=131|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=161|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=Its ribbonlike feelers give off an aura that weakens hostility in its prey, causing them to let down their guard. Then it attacks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When this Pokémon sights its prey, it swirls its ribbonlike feelers as a distraction. A moment later, it pounces.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Once a fight breaks out, it will unflinchingly charge at dragon Pokémon that are many times larger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Sylveon wraps its ribbonlike feelers around its Trainer's arm because this touch enables it to read its Trainer's feelings.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=204|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=082|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=033}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=By releasing enmity-erasing waves from its ribbonlike feelers, Sylveon stops any conflict.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=There's a Galarian fairy tale that describes a beautiful Sylveon vanquishing a dreadful dragon Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It emits a soothing aura from its ribbon-shaped organs. It wraps these appendages around quarrelers to instantly restore calm to the situation.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=187|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon uses its ribbonlike feelers to send a soothing aura into its opponents, erasing their hostility.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Sylveon cuts an elegant figure as it dances lightly around, feelers fluttering, but its piercing moves aim straight for its opponents' weak spots.}}
|}
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| Sylveon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Sylveon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lake of Outrage]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]] ([[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=[[Giant's Bed]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' Space-time distortions}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] North Province: [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] ({{t|Fairy}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Sylveon|6★}})}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 6|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fairy Land#Pixie Glen|Fairy Land: Pixie Glen]] (Back Boss), [[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete [[Connection Orb]] request.}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 24|Area 24: Stage 09]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mimikyu 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=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]]Night Level 2, Day with [[Secret Side Path]], {{DL|Florio Nature Park|Florio Island Illumina Spot}}Level 2}}
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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 3)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Sweet Strasse|Sweet Strasse: Stage 79]] [[Nacht Carnival|Nacht Carnival: Stage 536]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Eevee}} [[PML Arc]] (''{{DL|PML Arc|Chapter 23: Hearts Connected by Fashion}}''): {{sync|Valerie|Sylveon}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Penny|Sylveon}} Variety sync pair scout: {{sync|Calem|Sylveon}} {{DL|Damage Challenge|Training Ticket Exchange}}: {{sync|Shauna|Sylveon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Sylveon|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Sylveon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Sylveon|All|Taiwan and Hong Kong|10|January 4 to 19, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#XY Sylveon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Eevee House Sylveon|All|South Korea|10|January 9 to 15, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Eevee House Sylveon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Sylveon|All|Japan|50|May 13 to June 23, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sylveon 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Store Sylveon|All|South Korea|50|July 15 to 23, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sylveon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Tomoya Ogawa's Sylveon|All|All|50|August 16 to 19, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Tomoya Ogawa's Sylveon}}

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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|lochide=yes|type=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Garchomp and Sylveon Spotlight|Varies Fairy|hide|45, 75|February 17 to 19, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#February 17 to 19, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fairy}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Razz Berry|30|Vivichoke|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=95
|Attack=65
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=110
|SpDef=130
|Speed=60
}}

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

===Learnset===

All damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} moves will get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] if Sylveon has the Ability {{a|Pixilate}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{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|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|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|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{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|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|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{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|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{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|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|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|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{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|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|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Vulpix}}
|recruitment=Rescue from the [[Foreboding Forest]]
|P1=If anyone's about to have a fight, you need to come get me so I can stop them. I can help them relax with my ribbonlike feelers.
|P2=Ooh... I'm feeling very drained...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700
|walk=1.25
|hp=58
|attack=80
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700
|power=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700|num=031
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|swapper=Eject+, Hammering Streak
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=203
|defense=205
|fast= {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special= {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Moonblast}}, {{m|Draining Kiss}}, {{m|Last Resort}}{{tt|†|Currently available via Elite Charged TM}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Eevee Community Day 2021}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=700|pdex=026
|dex=Sylveon has really made itself at home in the flower meadow in the [[Florio Nature Park|nature park]]. It seems to love living there—dancing nimbly as it emits waves of soothing energy.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0700
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fairy
|dexentry=It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers. Trainers that sleep beside a Sylveon are likely get a great night's sleep every time they hit the hay.{{sic}}
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sturdy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Ribbon-Tangled Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|pokemon=Eevee
|berry=Pecha
|ingredient1=Moomoo Milk
|ingredient2=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=15
|skillname=Energy for Everyone S
|skilldesc=Restores 5 Energy to each helper Pokémon on your team.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy 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:#{{fairy color light}};"| [[File:GO0700November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"| [[File:GO0700Holiday2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"| [[File:GO0700Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"| [[File:GO0700Explorer.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
| Holiday hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Explorer hat
|}

===Evolution data===
Sylveon evolves from {{p|Eevee}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing a {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] and having high [[friendship]]. Prior to [[Generation VIII]], it evolves from Eevee when leveled up while knowing a Fairy-type [[move]] and having at least two levels of [[affection]]. Eevee will evolve into Sylveon even if the [[Methods of Evolution|evolutionary conditions]] for it to evolve into {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} have also been met. Eevee will never evolve into Sylveon while near a [[Moss Rock]] or [[Ice Rock]], or in {{LGPE}} or {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, as Sylveon is not present in those games.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|0133Eevee|Eevee|Normal|Normal|fairy|Unevolved||}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Fairy (type)]] Level up with high {{color2|000|friendship}} and a {{color2|000|Fairy (type)|Fairy-type}} move
|
{{Evobox/Setup|0700Sylveon|Sylveon|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|First Evolution||}}
|}
{{-}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=700|crop=87}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=700|crop=88}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=700|crop=150|LAcrop=148}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0700}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|700|Sylveon}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Penny Sylveon.png|thumb|250px|Sylveon in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Penny Sylveon Terastal.png|thumb|250px|Tera Sylveon in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Serena's Sylveon]]=====
{{an|Serena}}'s Eevee evolved into a Sylveon in ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'' during a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] alongside [[Ash's Pikachu]], where they faced off against [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} and [[James's Inkay]].

=====Other=====
Sylveon debuted in ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'', where it showed {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends around its home, and introduced them to {{p|Eevee}} and its fellow [[Eeveelution]]s.

Sylveon made its animated series debut in ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Penelope|XY013}}. It was used in a battle against [[Ash's Froakie]] and defeated it with {{m|Attract}}. Later on, it was captured by {{TRT}}, but later rescued.

A Sylveon appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'' and ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', under the ownership of [[Valerie]]. It was used in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}, but it was defeated by {{AP|Fletchinder}}.

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sylveon appeared in ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', where it was summoned to help [[Ilima]]'s Eevee perform {{m|Extreme Evoboost}}. It reappeared in the [[Poké Problem]] segment of the [[SM066|next episode]], where it saw Ilima and Eevee off.

In [[HZ101]], [[Penny]] was shown to own a female Sylveon. She was used alongside her {{p|Flareon}} against [[Dot]]'s Pokémon in a [[Double Battle]] in the [[HZ102|following episode]], where she {{Tera}}stallized into a {{t|Fairy}} [[type]].

====Minor appearances====
A {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Sylveon appeared in ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'', where it participated in the {{ci|Coumarine}} {{pkmn|Showcase}} Rookie Class.

A Sylveon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', where {{an|Serena}} imagined what her {{TP|Serena|Eevee}} could evolve into.

A Sylveon appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

A Sylveon appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]'', a Sylveon was at the [[Eevee Evolution Lab]].

A Sylveon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]''.

A Sylveon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.

A Sylveon appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY013|Sylveon|Ash's Pokédex|Sylveon, the Intertwining Pokémon and an evolved form of Eevee. Sylveon affectionately wraps its ribbon-like feelers around its Trainer's arm as they walk together.}}
{{Animedexbody|XY105|Sylveon|Serena's Pokédex|Sylveon, the Intertwining Pokémon. Sylveon affectionately wraps its ribbon-like feelers around its Trainer's arm as they walk together.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN105|Sylveon|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Sylveon, the Intertwining Pokémon. A {{t|Fairy}} type. Sylveon's ribbon-like feelers send out waves that have a calming effect and can put a stop to conflicts. If it places its feelers on its Trainer, Sylveon can understand their emotions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Leafeon Sylveon PT.png|thumb|250px|Sylveon in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
A Sylveon briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Valerie]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Sylveon appeared in [[PT12]], under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Sylveon appeared in [[PT15]], as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's {{p|Capsakid}}'s spicy bite.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Y Veevee Sylveon.png|thumb|200px|Sylveon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{adv|Y}} owns a Sylveon [[nickname]]d Veevee. She evolved during a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Team Flare]] in ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS553]]|It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Sylveon 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|140px|Sylveon trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
[[File:UNITE Sylveon.png|thumb|200px|left|Sylveon in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Sylveon appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
''Sylveon is one of Eevee's various final evolutions. It has a lot of great attacks to use in battle, but it actually seems to be a peace-loving sort of Pokémon. Case in point, it can completely stop the flow of battle by moving its ribbonlike feelers in a way that charms its opponents into not wanting to fight anymore. ''

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Sylveon (UNITE)}}
Sylveon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Eevee, which evolves into Sylveon at level 4.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Sylveon weighs the least out of all the Eeveelutions.
* Sylveon is the only [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational evolutionary relative]] introduced in [[Generation VI]].
* Sylveon is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced after Generation IV that is obtainable in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]].
* Sylveon is the only [[Eeveelution]] to be introduced in a [[generation]] that did not introduce any other Eeveelutions.
* According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Sylveon was the first Fairy-type Pokémon to be created in-game.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXW8v3EFTs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori]." GameXplain. ''YouTube.''</ref>
* In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] prior to v2.0.1, Sylveon was unable to learn {{m|Mud-Slap}} via [[TM]], despite its pre-Evolution being able to.
* Sylveon is the only Eeveelution to not evolve by using an item in any games, as {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}} can evolve by using a [[Leaf Stone]] and [[Ice Stone]] respectively in [[Generation VIII]] onwards while {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}} evolve using a [[Sun Shard]] and [[Moon Shard]] respectively in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.

===Concept and development===
Sylveon was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131030135359/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55616/ken-sugimori-got-artists-block-during-pokemon-x-and-y-development/ Official Nintendo Magazine Interview | Interview with Ken Sugimori]</ref>

===Origin===
According to Atsuko Nishida, Sylveon is a reimagination of stereotypical modern fairies — winged, human-shaped beings like {{wp|Tinker Bell}}. Moreover, Sylveon's color scheme was chosen because it isn't found in nature, emphasizing it as a fantastical creature.<ref name=CFPPage1>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/ Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 1)]</ref>

Similar to most Eeveelutions, Sylveon's overall design shares characteristics with multiple different mammalian species such as {{wp|dog|dogs}}, {{wp|cats|cats}}, and {{wp|fox|foxes}}. However, in contrast to the other Eeveelutions' pointed ears, Sylveon's large and rounded ears resemble a {{wp|rabbit|rabbit's}}. Due to fairies' affinity to nature, myths commonly involve them being particularly active during a full moon; because of this and the rabbit similarities, Sylveon could be based on the {{wp|moon rabbit}}.

Alternatively, Sylveon may be based on {{wp|Chang'e}}, the moon rabbit's owner and the goddess of the Moon in Chinese mythology. Chang'e is a {{wp|Xian (Taoism)|仙女 ''xiānnǚ''}}, a type of female immortal or deity often translated as "fairy" or "fairy maiden". ''Xiānnǚ'' are often depicted wearing a {{wp|hanfu}}, a traditional robe often adorned with a large {{wp|Pibo|silk shawl}} and {{wp|Hanfu accessories|ribbons}}, accessories which likely inspired Sylveon's ribbon-like feelers.

====Name origin====
Sylveon may be a combination of ''{{wp|sylph}}'' ({{wp|elemental}} of air commonly identified with fairies) and ''eon'' (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). ''Eon'' is a suffix all Eeveelutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.

Nymphia may be derived from ''{{wp|nymph}}'', a class of female nature deities in Greek mythology commonly associated with fairies.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Fairy
|ja=ニンフィア ''Nymphia''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|nymph}}''
|fr=Nymphali|frmeaning=From ''nymph'' and ''-li'' (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
|es=Sylveon|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Feelinara|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Fee|fairy}}'', ''feeling'', and ''-a'' (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
|it=Sylveon|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=님피아 ''Nymphia''|komeaning=From 님프 ''nymph'' and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=仙子伊布 ''Xiānzǐyībù''{{tt|*|Games, Post-Gen VII media}} 仙子精靈 / 仙子精灵 ''Xiānzǐjīnglíng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|仙子 ''xiānzǐ''|fairy}} and 伊布 ''{{p|Eevee|Yībù}}'' From {{tt|仙子 ''xiānzǐ''|fairy}} and {{tt|精靈 / 精灵 ''jīnglíng''|spirit, fairy, elf; former suffix for Eeveelutions in Mandarin}}
|zh_yue=仙子伊布 ''Sīnjíyībou''{{tt|*|Games, Post-Gen VII media}} 仙子伊貝 ''Sīnjíyībui''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|仙子 ''sīnjí''|fairy}} and 伊布 ''{{p|Eevee|Yībou}}'' From {{tt|仙子 ''sīnjí''|fairy}} and {{tt|伊貝 ''Yībui''|former translation of Eevee}}
|hi=चार्मीवी ''Charmeevee''|himeaning=From ''charm'' and ''Eevee''
|ru=Сильвеон ''Sil'veon''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=นิมเฟีย ''Nimfia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Serena's Sylveon]]
* [[Sylveon (UNITE)]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Raikou
|jname=ライコウ
|tmname=Raikou
|ndex=0243
|type1=Electric
|category=Thunder
|height-ftin=6'03"
|height-m=1.9
|weight-lbs=392.4
|weight-kg=178.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Pressure
|abilityd=Inner Focus
|abilityold=Volt Absorb
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V-VI{{tt|*|Raikou with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}} Hidden Ability
|abilitydcaption=Gen VII+
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=80
|evtotal=3
|evsa=1
|evsp=2
|expyield=261
|oldexp=216
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=3
|body=08
|pokefordex=raikou
|generation=2
|friendship=35
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'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Raging Bolt}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Raikou or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

==Biology==
Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, {{wp|tiger}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lightning.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Raikou, which represents the lightning that struck the now Burned Tower.

A proverb claims that Raikou descended from the sky with a lightning bolt. Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds, as depicted in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)]]. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', Raikou is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time. Raikou loves [[Raikou Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and raced up a mountain with it in the past. {{p|Raging Bolt}} bears a resemblance to Raikou. According to Occulture, Raging Bolt is believed to be an ancestor of Raikou.

As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], while Raikou is sleeping, its breath makes a rumbling sound similar to distant thunder.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder."</ref> The moment Raikou awakens, it will quickly travel the lands, with a roar sounding similar to a crashing thunder. Raikou is known to enjoy eating Raikou Biscuits. Raikou can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Raikou Incense. Raikou has three different sleep styles it sleeps in: ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Lightning Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Raikou first appears alongside {{p|Suicune}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]], where they confront {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}}, believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone, only to discover that {{mdc|Nuzleaf|smd}} was the actual culprit. Raikou later helps the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Raikou the Lightning".
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=238}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough {{ScPkmn}} stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. ''(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>Raikou</sc> embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this {{ScPkmn}} send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Raikou</sc> embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=243}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Raikou|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Squirtle}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=D4B5A7|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Raikou|event Raikou]] only)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Raikou|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Moon|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Moon|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Raikou|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Raikou|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Lightning Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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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=[[Concealed Ruins]] ({{tt|B20F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Southeastern Islands]] (B12F-B24F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Wireless Tower]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Meadow: [[World Axle - B1F]] (post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#Rumbling Magnetic Motors|Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Raikou's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei 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=[[Lightning Field]] (30F)}}
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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 9), [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Master 2)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX16]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Raikou Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Battle Point (Masters)|BP Sync Pair Super Voucher]]: {{sync/player|Raikou}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Raikou|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Raikou|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|September 11 to October 24, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Raikou|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 3 to 9, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|100|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Korean League Season 1 Raikou|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Electric
|event1=Micle Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=90
|Attack=85
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=100
|Speed=115}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{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
|voltabsorb=maybe}}

===Learnset===
Raikou is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{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|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|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|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|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|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|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|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|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243|rarity=Rare}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields!
|P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half?
|P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
|PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
}}
|-
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|body=2
|rate=5
|IQ=D
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|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Isle of Light]]
|P1=Do as I say, and don't do anything spontaneously!
|P2=When I'm trapped like this...is when my lightning shines the most!
}}
|-
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|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=11
|MinEXP=500
|MaxEXP=600
|num=203
|browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
}}
|-
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|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=126
|browser=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
}}
|-
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|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|walk=1.19
|hp=57
|attack=83
|defense=57
|speed=70
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|-
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|power=4
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243|num=152
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Barrier Bash+, Astonish
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Raikou
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=241
|defense=195
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}
|special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 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/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Raikou
|type=Electric
|ndex=0243
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Fiery Herb
|ingredient3=Large Leek
|skillname=Helper Boost (Electric)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=22
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Lightning Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0243
|name1=Raikou
|type1-1=Electric
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=243}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=243}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=243}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=243}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=243|crop=94}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=243|crop=101}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=243|crop=190}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0243}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|243|Raikou}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raikou anime.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Raikou in ''[[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]=====
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture a Raikou, but failed.

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou|Raikou (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Raikou appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====Other=====
A Raikou appeared at the end of ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 2|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2)]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Raikou debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', where {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} briefly spotted it before it disappeared.

A Raikou appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] had a dream where he battled a Raikou to protect his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] saw a Raikou as they approached [[Mount Tensei]], but it disappeared before they could get a better look.

A silhouetted Raikou appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

A Raikou appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', gathering with the other [[Legendary beasts]] to celebrate the birth of an island.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoso}}
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Raikou briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}}
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final {{aniseries|DP}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Raikou appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Raikou appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Raikou first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Raikou eventually chose [[Lt. Surge]] as its Trainer. After the Masked Man was defeated, Raikou returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.

In ''[[PS303|Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo]]'', [[Anabel]] was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} Raikou in Johto for use at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Raikou appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raikou first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raikou appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].

====Trophy information====
''These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Raikou appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.''

'''PAL:''' ''If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Raikou appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

==Music==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Where does this play in Sleep? Other songs}}
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{color2|000|}}"
|- style="background:#{{electric color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Sleep]]
| ???
| Raikou Research Event<ref name=SleepSongname>[Confirmation of the Pokémon Sleep song name https://archive.is/zJRwT]</ref>
| [[Junichi Masuda]] [[Go Ichinose]]
| [[Shota Kageyama]]<ref name=SleepArtist>[https://archive.is/fK22Z Kageyama confirming he handled the music for Pokémon Sleep]</ref> [[yas nakajima]]<ref name=SleepGuitarist>[https://archive.is/6V7gt Nakajima confirming he was the guitarist for the Ecruteak City theme in Pokémon Sleep]</ref>
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{electric color}}" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}
==Trivia==
[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|230px|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]]
* Raikou is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} whose image on the [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than the standard art by the series character designer.
* Raikou's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
* Raikou's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0243 and 243, respectively.

===Concept and development===
In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Nintendo Space World '97 demo]] of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Raikou is seen with a design resembling a jackal. In the final game, Raikou is seen with an orange mane, more subdued faceplate, and lacking its blue "whiskers". This was changed in {{game|Crystal}}, which more accurately depicts Raikou's final design.

Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>

When asked if the [[Legendary beasts]] were based on any particular animals, Muneo Saitō explained that after {{p|Entei}}'s design came to be lion-like, he decided to incorporate leopard-like and tiger-like elements for Suicune and Raikou, respectively. Raikou's creation process was described as difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back".<ref name="Saitō">(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref>
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Spr 2d 243.png|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Space World '97 demo]] sprite
Spr 2g 243.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold and Silver}} sprite
Spr 2c 243.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
</gallery>

===Origin===
Raikou is partially based on a {{wp|tiger}}. <ref name="Saitō"/> Raikou's long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of a {{wp|smilodon|saber-toothed tiger}}. Raikou and its {{t|Electric}} typing represent the lightning that struck the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend; while {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out.

One of the earlier designs for Raikou having a drum on its back may hint at it also being based on {{wp|Raijin}}— a Japanese god of lightning and thunder, depicted as carrying ''taiko'' drums to create the sound of thunder. Raijin is often given {{wp|oni}} features, a supernatural creature often associated with tiger pelts. It may have also been inspired by ''{{wp|raijū}}'', a lightning creature that can take the form of various animals and is said to be Raijin's companion.

The flowing purple cloud on Raikou's back seems to be based on a dark {{wp|nimbostratus cloud}} or {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the latter being associated with thunderstorms. This detail may also hint at Raikou being based on the ''{{wp|Nue}}'', a chimeric creature depicted with the limbs (and sometimes the body) of a tiger and accompanied by black clouds that it can shapeshift into.

====Name origin====
Raikou may be derived from 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) or 雷光 ''raikō'' (lightning) and 公 ''kō'' (lord) or 皇 ''kō'' (emperor), where the former forms a reference to 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}'' (god of thunder in Chinese mythology).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikō''|lightning}}, {{tt|公 ''kō''|lord}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}}, as well as 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}''
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}''
|zh_yue=雷公 ''Lèuihgūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Lèuihgūng}}''
|hi=राइको ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไรโค ''Raikho''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Entei (Pokémon)

2025-08-02T19:13:15Z

ExLight: /* Concept and development */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Entei
|jname=エンテイ
|tmname=Entei
|category=Volcano
|type1=Fire
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Pressure
|abilityd=Inner Focus
|abilityold=Flash Fire
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V-VI{{tt|*|Entei with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}} Hidden Ability
|abilitydcaption=Gen VII+
|ndex=0244
|height-ftin=6'11"
|height-m=2.1
|weight-lbs=436.5
|weight-kg=198.0
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=80
|evtotal=3
|evhp=1
|evat=2
|expyield=261
|oldexp=217
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|color=Brown
|catchrate=3
|body=08
|pokefordex=entei
|generation=2
|friendship=35
}}
'''Entei''' (Japanese: '''エンテイ''' ''Entei'') is a {{type|Fire}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] said to be resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Out of the three beasts, Entei is said to represent the flames that burned the Brass Tower.

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Gouging Fire}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Entei or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

==Biology==
Entei is a massive, {{wp|lion|leonine}}, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some {{wp|mastiff}} qualities. It is covered in brown fur and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back. It has gray plates on either side of the cloud and a plate beneath the cream belly fur on its chest. Entei has gray paws with brown pads and black cuff-like bands on its legs. Both front paws house three small, white retractable claws, which can be seen in battle or in [[Pokémon Camp]]. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a six-sided star. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It also has a yellow crest with three sloped points on its forehead and red eyes.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Entei, which represents the fire that destroyed the now Burned Tower.

It is said that an Entei is born whenever a new volcano appears, and that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world. Entei races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} at high speeds. It does this due to being unable to contain its extreme power. Entei is believed to represent the passion of magma, and is claimed to be the bringer of the summer's warmth. Entei can unleash massive bursts of fire capable of destroying anything it touches. Its fire is said to be hotter than the magma of a volcano. Entei loves [[Entei Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once ran into and chased it in the past. {{p|Gouging Fire}} shares a resemblance to Entei. It is theorized to be an ancient Entei regenerated from a [[fossil]].

As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Entei is known to sometimes leak flames from its mouth.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the passion of magma. Flames apparently leak a little from Entei's mouth sometimes, even while it sleeps. After it has rested, it sweeps once more across the land, spewing waves of fire like an erupting volcano."</ref> It also leaks flames while it sleeps as well. After taking a good rest, Entei will sweep across the land, expelling waves of fire similar to an erupting volcano. Entei is known to enjoy eating Entei Biscuits. Entei can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Entei Incense. Entei has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Volcano Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Gordor]] considers Entei to be the best and most loyal of the Legendary trio. The player captures it when it is first unleashed in the [[Jungle Relic]], but it is still taken by the [[Go-Rock Squad]], using their new [[Super Styler]]. Entei later acts as the final boss of the game.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: {{mdc|Legendary beasts|smd|Entei}} encounters the {{player}} and their {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} along with {{mdc|Archen|smd}} soon after {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are turned to stone. He later battles them on [[Fire Island Volcano]], with the player and partner evolving mid-battle thanks to their [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. Entei is later turned to stone and helps free the player and partner from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Entei the Volcanic".
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=239}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This brawny {{ScPkmn}} courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano's magma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears. ''(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=<sc>Entei</sc> embodies the passion of magma. This {{ScPkmn}} is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Entei</sc> embodies the passion of magma. It is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It blasts fire that consumes all that it touches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=244}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to contain its sheer power, it races headlong around the land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Entei|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Bulbasaur}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Mt. Battle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=D4B5A7|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Entei|event Entei]] only)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Entei|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sun|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] after receiving the [[Entei Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Entei|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] after receiving the [[Entei Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Entei|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Fiery Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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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=[[Dark Crater]] ({{tt|B10F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Inferno Cave]] (B15F-B29F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Daybreak Ruins]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Dual Launchers|Magical Lake: Dual Launchers]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 3|Island of Haste: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Bewildering Cave|Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Entei's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 19|Area 19: Stage 04]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Entei Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei 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=[[Fiery Field]] (30F)}}
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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 9), [[Taupe Hollow]] (from Master 5)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX14]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Entei Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Super Voucher}}: {{sync|Evelyn|Entei}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Entei|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Entei|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Entei|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Entei|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|October 30 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Entei|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 17 to 23, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|100|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Korean League Season 1 Entei|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Fire
|event1=Custap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=115
|Attack=115
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=75
|Speed=100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|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
|flashfire=maybe
|notes=yes}}

===Learnset===
Entei is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{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|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|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|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|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|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|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{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|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|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|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=Let volcanoes lend me the power to strike down foes!
|P2=This is worrisome... My health has dwindled to half its peak...
|P3=This is it... The power of volcanoes no longer reaches me...
|PL=Ah, level up! May volcanoes empower me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|body=2
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
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|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|coset=1
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|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Fire Island Volcano]]
|P1=All those who oppose me shall be engulfed in my flames! Grrroooaar!
|P2=No one can extinguish my flames!
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|assist=Fire
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|MaxEXP={{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/{{tt|*|Fiore Temple}}
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|num=186
|browser=It launches fireballs and creates large pillars of fire to attack.
}}
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|def=3
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|power=4
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|-
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|max=110
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|swapper=Rock Break+, Mind Zap
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|-
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|buddy=20
|candy=Entei
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=251
|attack=235
|defense=171
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Iron Head}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 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]]
}}
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|type=Fire
|ndex=0244
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|skillname=Helper Boost (Fire)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=19
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the passion of magma. Flames apparently leak a little from Entei's mouth sometimes, even while it sleeps. After it has rested, it sweeps once more across the land, spewing waves of fire like an erupting volcano.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Volcano Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=244|crop=134}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=244|crop=121}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=244|crop=186}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0244}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|244|Entei}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Entei anime.png|thumb|250px|Entei in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Entei M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Entei in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Entei (M03)]]=====
Entei debuted in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', where an illusory Entei appeared to [[Molly Hale]] after she made a wish to the {{OBP|Unown|M03}}, and it subsequently served as her guardian.

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei|Entei (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Entei appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Lucius's Gouging Fire|Lucius's "Entei"]]=====
An Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', where it was revealed that it was one of [[Lucius]]'s Pokémon and one of [[Six Heroes]]. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Entei was actually a {{p|Gouging Fire}}.

=====Other=====
Entei made its main series debut in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where [[Nelson]] sought to catch it. He had his {{p|Misdreavus}} use {{m|Mean Look}} to [[Escape prevention|stop Entei from escaping]]. However, Entei used {{m|Roar}} to scare Misdreavus back into its Poké Ball, allowing the Volcano Pokémon to escape.

In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] created a Mirage Entei.

An Entei appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]''. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] initially believed it to be the one belonging to Lucius, but soon realized that it was a wild one.

====Minor appearances====
An Entei appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', an Entei was in a volcanic area.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', an Entei fired a {{m|Fire Spin}} at a {{p|Celebi}}.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured an Entei as a Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', many Trainers attempted to catch an Entei, including {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]], but it fled. It later took shelter in a cave with a group of Pokémon.

A silhouetted Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

An Entei appeared in a photo in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune Entei Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Entei appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
An Entei briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Soro Entei.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Try Adventure]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Entei (M03)}}
An illusory Entei plays a major role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Tanigami Toshio]].

{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei (M13)}}
A {{Shiny}} Entei appears in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
An Entei appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
An Entei appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
An Entei appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Blaine Entei Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Entei first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Entei eventually chose {{adv|Blaine}} as its Trainer. With Entei's special flames, Blaine was able to burn away the {{adv|Mewtwo}} cells him in his arm that had threatened his life. Entei also allowed Blaine to defeat [[Clair]] in their battle. After the Masked Man was defeated, Entei returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Anabel]] has an Entei, which was the final Pokémon that went up against {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] and [[Tamaru Hirōga|Tamaru]] own an Entei.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Entei appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Entei first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
An Entei appeared in ''[[PM076|Clefairy's Dream Comes True]]''.

An Entei appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Soro]] caught an Entei.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Entei SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Entei in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Entei_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Entei trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Entei unleashes a volcanic {{m|Fire Spin}} that deals a lot of damage to any opponents that get trapped in it.

In Melee, Entei is also featured in the {{sbw|Event 26: Trophy Tussle 2|second Trophy Tussle}}, where it is used as a stage akin to the [[Poké Floats]] stage. If the player is the last one standing, they receive an Entei trophy.

====Melee trophy information====
''A volcanic Fire-type, Entei is hotter than liquid magma and as tough as nails. This powerful creature was one of the three Pokémon running around the Burned Tower of Ecruteak City. Entei is extremely difficult to capture, as it tends to wander all over the landscape, sprouting intense flames from its body.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Volcano Pokémon. When Entei barks, a volcano erupts, and it's said that a new Entei is born every time a volcano appears. A proverb claims that the warmth of summer is created by Entei racing through the clouds. Entei uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, a flaming vortex that traps and damages foes for multiple turns."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon that rose from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinct white mane running down its back. When brought into battle, it unleashes a powerful Fire Spin attack that pulls in enemies, damages them, and then launches them as the fires peter out. Ouch!''

'''PAL:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon to rise from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinctive white mane running along its back. Its powerful Fire Spin attack will suck in any fighters nearby and trap them, dealing damage all the while. When the fire burns itself out, any fighters within are blasted off the stage.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Entei appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

==Trivia==
* Entei shares its {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Quilava}} and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
* Entei has the highest base [[HP]] stat of all {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, playing Entei's cry in the Pokédex then switching to {{p|Suicune}} or {{p|Raikou}} before the cry ends {{DL|List of glitches in Generation II|Legendary beast cry distortion|causes a distortion in the cries of Suicune or Raikou}}.
** The same is true when switching to {{p|Espeon}}, when the Pokédex is sorted alphabetically.
* An [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta#Events|unused event]] present in the data of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but removed from {{v2|Crystal}}) allows for the player to obtain a level 40 Entei.
* Entei's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 HP and 2 Attack is unique.
* Entei's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0244 and 244, respectively.

===Concept and development===
Entei, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>

In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Entei is seen with a design resembling a fox or hound. In the final game, Entei has a bright orange palette and is seen without the bangs of fur that usually drape down the front of its design. This was changed in {{game|Crystal}}, which more accurately depicts Entei's final design.

When asked if Entei was based on a particular animal, Muneo Saitō described the creation process behind the Pokémon as "a hairy, rock-like body, volcanic smoke rising from behind its head, a king with a dignified beard... Entei's design was coming together... You could say it was basically like a lion... But I didn't want it to be simply an animal, so I settled on a silhouette that could look like a dog or a cat (or neither)." <ref name="Saitō">(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154175027464507392 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/fktq1 archive])</ref>

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Spr 2d 244.png|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]] sprite
Spr 2g 244.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold and Silver}} sprite
Spr 2c 244.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
</gallery>

===Origin===
Entei has characteristics of {{wp|lion}}s and other animals, such as dogs and cats. It also has some {{wp|king|regal}} elements.<ref name="Saitō"/> Entei also visually resembles an erupting volcano: its red faceplate and yellow crown resemble lava, its neck shape and brown coloration are reminiscent of the rocky base of a volcano, and it has a cloud of flowing smoke. Entei and its {{t|Fire}} typing represent the fire that burned [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend; while {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out.

Entei may be inspired by some depictions of guardian lions in East Asia, such as the ''{{wp|komainu}}'', ''{{wp|shisa|shīsā}}'', or {{wp|Chinese guardian lions|''shíshī''}}. Its appearance and masses of fur are also similar to the {{wp|Barong (mythology)|Barong}}, a Balinese guardian lion spirit. Additionally, Entei also resembles certain breeds of large dogs, such as a {{wp|English Mastiff|mastiff}} or a {{wp|St. Bernard (dog breed)|St. Bernard}}.

====Name origin====
Entei may be derived from 炎 ''en'' (flame) and 帝 ''tei'' (emperor), forming a reference to 炎帝 ''Yándì'' ({{wp|Yan Emperor|Flame Emperor}}, legendary ancient Chinese ruler in pre-dynastic times). It may also involve 炎天 ''enten'' (blazing heat).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja= エンテイ ''Entei''|jameaning=From {{tt|炎 ''en''|flame}}, {{tt|炎天 ''enten''|blazing heat}}, and {{tt|帝 ''tei''|emperor}}, as well as 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|fr=Entei|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Entei|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Entei|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Entei|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앤테이 ''Entei''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=炎帝 ''Yándì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|zh_yue=炎帝 ''Yìhmdai''|zh_yuemeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yìhmdai}}''
|he=אנטיי ''Entey''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=एंटेइ ''Entei''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Энтей ''Entey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอ็นเต ''Ente''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Entei (M03)]]
* [[Lucius's Entei]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Entei (Pokémon)

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'''Entei''' (Japanese: '''エンテイ''' ''Entei'') is a {{type|Fire}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] said to be resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Out of the three beasts, Entei is said to represent the flames that burned the Brass Tower.

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Gouging Fire}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Entei or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

==Biology==
Entei is a massive, {{wp|lion|leonine}}, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some {{wp|mastiff}} qualities. It is covered in brown fur and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back. It has gray plates on either side of the cloud and a plate beneath the cream belly fur on its chest. Entei has gray paws with brown pads and black cuff-like bands on its legs. Both front paws house three small, white retractable claws, which can be seen in battle or in [[Pokémon Camp]]. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a six-sided star. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It also has a yellow crest with three sloped points on its forehead and red eyes.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Entei, which represents the fire that destroyed the now Burned Tower.

It is said that an Entei is born whenever a new volcano appears, and that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world. Entei races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} at high speeds. It does this due to being unable to contain its extreme power. Entei is believed to represent the passion of magma, and is claimed to be the bringer of the summer's warmth. Entei can unleash massive bursts of fire capable of destroying anything it touches. Its fire is said to be hotter than the magma of a volcano. Entei loves [[Entei Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once ran into and chased it in the past. {{p|Gouging Fire}} shares a resemblance to Entei. It is theorized to be an ancient Entei regenerated from a [[fossil]].

As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Entei is known to sometimes leak flames from its mouth.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the passion of magma. Flames apparently leak a little from Entei's mouth sometimes, even while it sleeps. After it has rested, it sweeps once more across the land, spewing waves of fire like an erupting volcano."</ref> It also leaks flames while it sleeps as well. After taking a good rest, Entei will sweep across the land, expelling waves of fire similar to an erupting volcano. Entei is known to enjoy eating Entei Biscuits. Entei can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Entei Incense. Entei has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Volcano Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Gordor]] considers Entei to be the best and most loyal of the Legendary trio. The player captures it when it is first unleashed in the [[Jungle Relic]], but it is still taken by the [[Go-Rock Squad]], using their new [[Super Styler]]. Entei later acts as the final boss of the game.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: {{mdc|Legendary beasts|smd|Entei}} encounters the {{player}} and their {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} along with {{mdc|Archen|smd}} soon after {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are turned to stone. He later battles them on [[Fire Island Volcano]], with the player and partner evolving mid-battle thanks to their [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. Entei is later turned to stone and helps free the player and partner from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Entei the Volcanic".
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=239}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This brawny {{ScPkmn}} courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano's magma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears. ''(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>Entei</sc> embodies the passion of magma. This {{ScPkmn}} is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Entei</sc> embodies the passion of magma. It is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It blasts fire that consumes all that it touches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=244}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to contain its sheer power, it races headlong around the land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Entei|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Bulbasaur}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Mt. Battle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=D4B5A7|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Entei|event Entei]] only)}}
{{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=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Entei|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sun|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{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=[[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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Entei|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] after receiving the [[Entei Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Entei|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] after receiving the [[Entei Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Entei|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{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=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Fiery Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{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=[[Dark Crater]] ({{tt|B10F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Inferno Cave]] (B15F-B29F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Daybreak Ruins]], [[Rand's House]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Dual Launchers|Magical Lake: Dual Launchers]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 3|Island of Haste: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Bewildering Cave|Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Entei's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 19|Area 19: Stage 04]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Entei Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei 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=[[Fiery Field]] (30F)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 9), [[Taupe Hollow]] (from Master 5)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX14]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Entei Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Super Voucher}}: {{sync|Evelyn|Entei}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Entei|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Entei|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Entei|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Entei|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|October 30 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Entei|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 17 to 23, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|100|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Korean League Season 1 Entei|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Fire
|event1=Custap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=115
|Attack=115
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=75
|Speed=100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|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
|flashfire=maybe
|notes=yes}}

===Learnset===
Entei is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{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|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|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|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|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|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|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{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|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|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|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=Let volcanoes lend me the power to strike down foes!
|P2=This is worrisome... My health has dwindled to half its peak...
|P3=This is it... The power of volcanoes no longer reaches me...
|PL=Ah, level up! May volcanoes empower me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|body=2
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Magmortar}}
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Fire Island Volcano]]
|P1=All those who oppose me shall be engulfed in my flames! Grrroooaar!
|P2=No one can extinguish my flames!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower= 3
|field=Burn
|loop=13{{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/17{{tt|*|Fiore Temple}}
|MinEXP=380{{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/580{{tt|*|Fiore Temple}}
|MaxEXP={{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/{{tt|*|Fiore Temple}}
|num=202
|browser=Entei is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that can skillfully summon and control flames.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=186
|browser=It launches fireballs and creates large pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|walk=1.19
|hp=62
|attack=83
|defense=55
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244
|power=4
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=244|num=153
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Rock Break+, Mind Zap
}}
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Entei
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=251
|attack=235
|defense=171
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Iron Head}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 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]]
}}
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|type=Fire
|ndex=0244
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|skillname=Helper Boost (Fire)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=19
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the passion of magma. Flames apparently leak a little from Entei's mouth sometimes, even while it sleeps. After it has rested, it sweeps once more across the land, spewing waves of fire like an erupting volcano.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Volcano Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=244}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=244|crop=134}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=244|crop=121}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=244|crop=186}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0244}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|244|Entei}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Entei anime.png|thumb|250px|Entei in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Entei M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Entei in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Entei (M03)]]=====
Entei debuted in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', where an illusory Entei appeared to [[Molly Hale]] after she made a wish to the {{OBP|Unown|M03}}, and it subsequently served as her guardian.

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei|Entei (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Entei appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Lucius's Gouging Fire|Lucius's "Entei"]]=====
An Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', where it was revealed that it was one of [[Lucius]]'s Pokémon and one of [[Six Heroes]]. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Entei was actually a {{p|Gouging Fire}}.

=====Other=====
Entei made its main series debut in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where [[Nelson]] sought to catch it. He had his {{p|Misdreavus}} use {{m|Mean Look}} to [[Escape prevention|stop Entei from escaping]]. However, Entei used {{m|Roar}} to scare Misdreavus back into its Poké Ball, allowing the Volcano Pokémon to escape.

In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] created a Mirage Entei.

An Entei appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]''. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] initially believed it to be the one belonging to Lucius, but soon realized that it was a wild one.

====Minor appearances====
An Entei appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', an Entei was in a volcanic area.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', an Entei fired a {{m|Fire Spin}} at a {{p|Celebi}}.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured an Entei as a Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', many Trainers attempted to catch an Entei, including {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]], but it fled. It later took shelter in a cave with a group of Pokémon.

A silhouetted Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

An Entei appeared in a photo in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune Entei Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Entei appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
An Entei briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Soro Entei.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Try Adventure]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Entei (M03)}}
An illusory Entei plays a major role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Tanigami Toshio]].

{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei (M13)}}
A {{Shiny}} Entei appears in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
An Entei appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
An Entei appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
An Entei appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Blaine Entei Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Entei first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Entei eventually chose {{adv|Blaine}} as its Trainer. With Entei's special flames, Blaine was able to burn away the {{adv|Mewtwo}} cells him in his arm that had threatened his life. Entei also allowed Blaine to defeat [[Clair]] in their battle. After the Masked Man was defeated, Entei returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Anabel]] has an Entei, which was the final Pokémon that went up against {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] and [[Tamaru Hirōga|Tamaru]] own an Entei.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Entei appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Entei first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
An Entei appeared in ''[[PM076|Clefairy's Dream Comes True]]''.

An Entei appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Soro]] caught an Entei.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Entei SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Entei in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Entei_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Entei trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Entei unleashes a volcanic {{m|Fire Spin}} that deals a lot of damage to any opponents that get trapped in it.

In Melee, Entei is also featured in the {{sbw|Event 26: Trophy Tussle 2|second Trophy Tussle}}, where it is used as a stage akin to the [[Poké Floats]] stage. If the player is the last one standing, they receive an Entei trophy.

====Melee trophy information====
''A volcanic Fire-type, Entei is hotter than liquid magma and as tough as nails. This powerful creature was one of the three Pokémon running around the Burned Tower of Ecruteak City. Entei is extremely difficult to capture, as it tends to wander all over the landscape, sprouting intense flames from its body.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Volcano Pokémon. When Entei barks, a volcano erupts, and it's said that a new Entei is born every time a volcano appears. A proverb claims that the warmth of summer is created by Entei racing through the clouds. Entei uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, a flaming vortex that traps and damages foes for multiple turns."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon that rose from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinct white mane running down its back. When brought into battle, it unleashes a powerful Fire Spin attack that pulls in enemies, damages them, and then launches them as the fires peter out. Ouch!''

'''PAL:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon to rise from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinctive white mane running along its back. Its powerful Fire Spin attack will suck in any fighters nearby and trap them, dealing damage all the while. When the fire burns itself out, any fighters within are blasted off the stage.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Entei appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

==Trivia==
* Entei shares its {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Quilava}} and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
* Entei has the highest base [[HP]] stat of all {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, playing Entei's cry in the Pokédex then switching to {{p|Suicune}} or {{p|Raikou}} before the cry ends {{DL|List of glitches in Generation II|Legendary beast cry distortion|causes a distortion in the cries of Suicune or Raikou}}.
** The same is true when switching to {{p|Espeon}}, when the Pokédex is sorted alphabetically.
* An [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta#Events|unused event]] present in the data of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but removed from {{v2|Crystal}}) allows for the player to obtain a level 40 Entei.
* Entei's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 HP and 2 Attack is unique.
* Entei's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0244 and 244, respectively.

===Concept and development===
Entei, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>

In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Entei is seen with a design resembling a fox or hound. In the final game, Entei has a bright orange palette and is seen without the bangs of fur that usually drape down the front of its design.

When asked if Entei was based on a particular animal, Muneo Saitō described the creation process behind the Pokémon as "a hairy, rock-like body, volcanic smoke rising from behind its head, a king with a dignified beard... Entei's design was coming together... You could say it was basically like a lion... But I didn't want it to be simply an animal, so I settled on a silhouette that could look like a dog or a cat (or neither). "<ref name="Saitō">(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154175027464507392 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/fktq1 archive])</ref>

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Spr 2g 244.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold and Silver}} sprite
Spr 2c 244.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
</gallery>

===Origin===
Entei has characteristics of {{wp|lion}}s and other animals, such as dogs and cats. It also has some {{wp|king|regal}} elements.<ref name="Saitō"/> Entei also visually resembles an erupting volcano: its red faceplate and yellow crown resemble lava, its neck shape and brown coloration are reminiscent of the rocky base of a volcano, and it has a cloud of flowing smoke. Entei and its {{t|Fire}} typing represent the fire that burned [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend; while {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out.

Entei may be inspired by some depictions of guardian lions in East Asia, such as the ''{{wp|komainu}}'', ''{{wp|shisa|shīsā}}'', or {{wp|Chinese guardian lions|''shíshī''}}. Its appearance and masses of fur are also similar to the {{wp|Barong (mythology)|Barong}}, a Balinese guardian lion spirit. Additionally, Entei also resembles certain breeds of large dogs, such as a {{wp|English Mastiff|mastiff}} or a {{wp|St. Bernard (dog breed)|St. Bernard}}.

====Name origin====
Entei may be derived from 炎 ''en'' (flame) and 帝 ''tei'' (emperor), forming a reference to 炎帝 ''Yándì'' ({{wp|Yan Emperor|Flame Emperor}}, legendary ancient Chinese ruler in pre-dynastic times). It may also involve 炎天 ''enten'' (blazing heat).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja= エンテイ ''Entei''|jameaning=From {{tt|炎 ''en''|flame}}, {{tt|炎天 ''enten''|blazing heat}}, and {{tt|帝 ''tei''|emperor}}, as well as 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|fr=Entei|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Entei|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Entei|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Entei|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앤테이 ''Entei''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=炎帝 ''Yándì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|zh_yue=炎帝 ''Yìhmdai''|zh_yuemeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yìhmdai}}''
|he=אנטיי ''Entey''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=एंटेइ ''Entei''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Энтей ''Entey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอ็นเต ''Ente''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Entei (M03)]]
* [[Lucius's Entei]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Suicune (Pokémon)

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'''Suicune''' (Japanese: '''スイクン''' ''Suicune'') is a {{type|Water}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Eusine]].

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Walking Wake}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Suicune or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.

==Biology==
[[File:Sugimori Suicune AG.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{aniseries|AG}} reference sheet]]
Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|aurora borealis}} and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpour. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Suicune, which represents the rain that put out the fire on the now Burned Tower.

Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[Legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}} and shares a cooperative bond with the {{p|Unown}}.<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> Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves [[Suicune Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and rode with it in the past. {{p|Walking Wake}} shares a resemblance to Suicune and is believed to be its ancient ancestor.

As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Suicune can be observed sleeping deeply in locations where the water is clean. When Suicune awakens, it will start racing around the world once more, following the north wind to purify fouled water. Suicune is known to enjoy eating Suicune Biscuits. Suicune can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Suicune Incense. Suicune has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Northern-Wind Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{game|Crystal}}: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld — specifically in [[Cianwood City]], outside [[Mt. Mortar]] on {{rt|42|johto}}, and on {{rt|36|johto}} just beside the gate to [[National Park]], in that order — before the actual battle in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. On these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted, and then reset the event on the next route, creating an infinite loop that replicates its roaming status in Gold and Silver. Once Suicune is captured or defeated, it cannot be seen on those routes again.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the [[Burned Tower]], it runs to [[Cianwood City]], {{rt|42|johto}}, {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Port}}, and {{rt|14|Kanto}} before becoming battleable at the end of {{rt|25|Kanto}} after defeating [[Misty]]. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] again.
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Suicune first appears alongside {{p|Raikou}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]], where they confront {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}}, believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone, only to discover that {{mdc|Nuzleaf|smd}} was the actual culprit. Suicune later helps the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Suicune the Gale".
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=240}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This divine {{ScPkmn}} blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Said to be the incarnation of northern winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. ''(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>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This {{ScPkmn}} has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gliding elegance. It has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=245}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Suicune|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Charmander}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[The Under]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|25|Kanto}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Suicune|Only one]]) [[Burned Tower]]{{tt|*|Rematch if Suicune faints or the player runs away}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Suicune|event Suicune]] only)}}
{{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=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Suicune|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Water World}}) (requires {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} in party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{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=[[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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{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=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{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=[[Final Maze]] ({{tt|B29F|after unlocking the Marine Resort}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Treacherous Waters]] (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Iceberg Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Canal Ruins]], [[Rand's House]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]], [[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 4|Island of Haste: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Suicune's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 10]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Rowlet 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=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]]Night Level 2}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 9), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Master 6), [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Master 3)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX15]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Suicune Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Kris|Suicune|sygna=1}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Eusine|Suicune}}{{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/840 Aeos Gems}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|??|October 18 to 24, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Suicune|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Suicune|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Suicune|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Suicune|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Suicune|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 31 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|HP=100
|Attack=75
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=115
|Speed=85}}

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

===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
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}

===Learnset===
Suicune is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|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|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|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|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=Let us go! The north wind will be our ally!
|P2=This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already...
|P3=This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me...
|PL=I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=2
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Celebi}}
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Clear Lake]]
|P1=Let us proceed with the north wind!
|P2=We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=17
|MinEXP=550
|MaxEXP=600
|num=204
|browser=Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=249
|browser=It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|walk=1.25
|hp=59
|attack=82
|defense=62
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|Pad=Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|power=4
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|num=154
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Suicune
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=180
|defense=235
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Snarl}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{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=Water|ndex=245|pdex=182
|dex=Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]]. What an elegant sight to behold!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Suicune
|type=Water
|ndex=0245
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Pure Oil
|ingredient3=Greengrass Corn
|skillname=Helper Boost (Water)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=17
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It’s said that Suicune can only sleep deeply in places where the water is clean. When it wakes, it races once more around the world with the north wind to purify fouled water.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Northern-Wind Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0245
|name1=Suicune
|type1-1=Water
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=245|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=245|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=245|crop=190}}

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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
[[File:Suicune anime.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Suicune M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Suicune in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
=====Suicune (recurring)=====
Suicune debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encountered one as they were heading towards [[New Bark Town]]. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to {{pkmn|battle}} it.

The same Suicune reappeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. After {{TRT}} had removed the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] from {{ci|Ecruteak}}'s [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in a {{m|String Shot}} and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the [[wild Pokémon]] down. Seeing the [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Jessie]] had {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} launch a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

[[Eusine]] wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his {{p|Alakazam}} to battle it. Alakazam used {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune easily blocked it with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. It then used {{m|Roar}} to send Alakazam back into its {{i|Poké Ball}} and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.

Its known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Roar}}.

=====[[Suicune (M04)]]=====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Suicune participated in the battle against the {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} corrupted by the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water by purifying the [[Lake of Life]].

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune|Suicune (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Suicune appeared with the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Goh's Suicune]]=====
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}. Goh {{pkmn2|caught}} Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to {{pkmn2|released|release}} Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}, occasionally returning to the [[Cerise Laboratory]] to see him again.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', a Suicune had befriended [[Marnie and Paige]], the daughters of a [[Nurse Joy]]. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.

====Minor appearances====
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Verity]] spotted a Suicune.

A Suicune appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', gathering with the other [[Legendary beasts]] to celebrate the birth of an island.

====Pokédex entries====
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune PG.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Suicune appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]], then it briefly appeared before [[Eusine]] in the present day when he visited the [[Burned Tower]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Suicune Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Suicune (M04)}} ''and [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]''
Two different Suicune appeared in the {{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter|manga}} {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|adaptations}} of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M13|thirteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Suicune appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Suicune appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Despite both [[Eusine]] and {{adv|Crystal}} pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose [[Misty]] as its Trainer after battling her at [[Tohjo Falls]]. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
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In ''[[PS127|Miltank Melee]]'', a {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken, Al, and Harry]] surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her [[Monlee]] defeated the Ditto.

In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in [[Mahogany Gym]] and battled [[Whitney]] and [[Pryce]]. In ''[[PS144|Savvy Swinub]]'', Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.

[[File:Goh Suicune JNM.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Suicune first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Suicune}}
[[Goh]] caught a Suicune in ''[[JNM16|Healing the Healer!]]'', just like in the animated series.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.
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==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Suicune.png|220px|thumb|Suicune in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Suicune (Pokkén)}}
Suicune is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack True {{m|Sheer Cold}}.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Suicune unleashes a blast of {{m|Blizzard}} that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different [[move|attack]], {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

Suicune reappears in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a [[Master Ball]].

Suicune reappears again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

====Melee trophy information====
''This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power."''
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[[File:Suicune 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Suicune trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA''': ''A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid! ''

'''PAL''': ''Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage. ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Suicune appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}}.

[[File:UNITE Suicune.png|thumb|150px|Suicune in Pokémon UNITE]]
=== [[Pokémon UNITE]] ===
{{main|Suicune (UNITE)}}
Suicune is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged All-Rounder.
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==Trivia==
* Suicune is the only box art Legendary to have a base stat total below 600.
* Suicune's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0245 and 245, respectively.
* Suicune is the only member of a [[Legendary trio]] to also be a [[game mascot]] while its fellow members are not.
* Suicune is the only [[Shadow Pokémon]] that can have a varying moveset. Normally knowing {{m|Surf}} if [[Snagging|snagged]] in [[The Under]] or [[Realgam Tower]], Suicune instead knows {{m|Hydro Pump}} if it is snagged in [[Deep Colosseum]].

===Concept and development===
Suicune's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] design features a more unshaven, dishevelled Suicune, with bangs covering the eyes and tail fur tied together by an orb. In the final game, Suicune's sprite is seen with a purple faceplate, which was changed to a clearer blue in {{game|Crystal}}.

Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref> When asked if the [[Legendary beasts]] were based on any particular animals, Muneo Saitō explained that after {{p|Entei}}'s design came to be lion-like, he decided to incorporate leopard-like and tiger-like elements for Suicune and Raikou, respectively. Suicune's creation process was described as having come together easily.<ref name="Saitō">(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref>

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===Origin===
Suicune is partially based on a {{wp|leopard}}. <ref name="Saitō"/> Suicune and its {{t|Water}} typing represent the rain that put out the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend, while {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it.

Due to its slender build, horn-like crest, and ability to walk on water, Suicune may be based on a {{wp|Qilin}}. Additionally, Suicune may reference some aspects of {{wp|Fūjin}}— a Japanese god of wind, who's commonly depicted as wearing a leopard loincloth and carrying a bag of wind. Furthermore, Suicune's references to {{wp|aurora}}s and representation of the north wind may point to it also being loosely based in other deities such as {{wp|Aurora (mythology)|Aurora}} and {{wp|Boreas}}.

====Name origin====
Suicune may be a combination of 水 ''sui'' (water), 水晶 ''suishō'' ([[Pokémon Crystal Version|crystal]]), and 君 ''kun'' (monarch).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=スイクン ''Suicune''|jameaning=From {{tt|水 ''sui''|water}}, {{tt|水晶 ''suishō''|crystal}}, and {{tt|君 ''kun''|monarch}}
|fr=Suicune|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Suicune|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Suicune|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Suicune|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=스이쿤 ''Suicune''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=水君 ''Shuǐjūn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|水 ''shuǐ''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}
|zh_yue=水君 ''Séuigwān''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|水 ''séui''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|monarch}}
|hi=सुइकून ''Suicune''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Суикун ''Suikun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ซุยคูน ''Suicune''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Suicune (M04)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Goh's Suicune]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Suicune (Pokkén)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Suicune (Pokémon)

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'''Suicune''' (Japanese: '''スイクン''' ''Suicune'') is a {{type|Water}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Eusine]].

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Walking Wake}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Suicune or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.

==Biology==
[[File:Sugimori Suicune AG.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{aniseries|AG}} reference sheet]]
Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|aurora borealis}} and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpour. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Suicune, which represents the rain that put out the fire on the now Burned Tower.

Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[Legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}} and shares a cooperative bond with the {{p|Unown}}.<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> Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves [[Suicune Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and rode with it in the past. {{p|Walking Wake}} shares a resemblance to Suicune and is believed to be its ancient ancestor.

As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Suicune can be observed sleeping deeply in locations where the water is clean. When Suicune awakens, it will start racing around the world once more, following the north wind to purify fouled water. Suicune is known to enjoy eating Suicune Biscuits. Suicune can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Suicune Incense. Suicune has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Northern-Wind Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{game|Crystal}}: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld — specifically in [[Cianwood City]], outside [[Mt. Mortar]] on {{rt|42|johto}}, and on {{rt|36|johto}} just beside the gate to [[National Park]], in that order — before the actual battle in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. On these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted, and then reset the event on the next route, creating an infinite loop that replicates its roaming status in Gold and Silver. Once Suicune is captured or defeated, it cannot be seen on those routes again.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the [[Burned Tower]], it runs to [[Cianwood City]], {{rt|42|johto}}, {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Port}}, and {{rt|14|Kanto}} before becoming battleable at the end of {{rt|25|Kanto}} after defeating [[Misty]]. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] again.
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* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Suicune first appears alongside {{p|Raikou}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]], where they confront {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}}, believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone, only to discover that {{mdc|Nuzleaf|smd}} was the actual culprit. Suicune later helps the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Suicune the Gale".
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This divine {{ScPkmn}} blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Said to be the incarnation of northern winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This {{ScPkmn}} has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gliding elegance. It has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=245}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Suicune|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Charmander}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[The Under]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|25|Kanto}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Suicune|Only one]]) [[Burned Tower]]{{tt|*|Rematch if Suicune faints or the player runs away}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Suicune|event Suicune]] only)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Suicune|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Water World}}) (requires {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} in party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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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=[[Final Maze]] ({{tt|B29F|after unlocking the Marine Resort}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Treacherous Waters]] (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Iceberg Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Canal Ruins]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]], [[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 4|Island of Haste: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Suicune's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Rowlet 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=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]]Night Level 2}}
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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 9), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Master 6), [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Master 3)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX15]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Suicune Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Kris|Suicune|sygna=1}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Eusine|Suicune}}{{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/840 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|??|October 18 to 24, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Suicune|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Suicune|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Suicune|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Suicune|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Suicune|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 31 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|HP=100
|Attack=75
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=115
|Speed=85}}

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

===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
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}

===Learnset===
Suicune is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|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|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|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|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=Let us go! The north wind will be our ally!
|P2=This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already...
|P3=This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me...
|PL=I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=2
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Celebi}}
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Clear Lake]]
|P1=Let us proceed with the north wind!
|P2=We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=17
|MinEXP=550
|MaxEXP=600
|num=204
|browser=Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=249
|browser=It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|walk=1.25
|hp=59
|attack=82
|defense=62
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|Pad=Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|power=4
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|num=154
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Suicune
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=180
|defense=235
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Snarl}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{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=Water|ndex=245|pdex=182
|dex=Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]]. What an elegant sight to behold!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Suicune
|type=Water
|ndex=0245
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Pure Oil
|ingredient3=Greengrass Corn
|skillname=Helper Boost (Water)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=17
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It’s said that Suicune can only sleep deeply in places where the water is clean. When it wakes, it races once more around the world with the north wind to purify fouled water.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Northern-Wind Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0245
|name1=Suicune
|type1-1=Water
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=245|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=245|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=245|crop=190}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0245}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|245|Suicune}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
[[File:Suicune anime.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Suicune M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Suicune in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
=====Suicune (recurring)=====
Suicune debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encountered one as they were heading towards [[New Bark Town]]. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to {{pkmn|battle}} it.

The same Suicune reappeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. After {{TRT}} had removed the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] from {{ci|Ecruteak}}'s [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in a {{m|String Shot}} and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the [[wild Pokémon]] down. Seeing the [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Jessie]] had {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} launch a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

[[Eusine]] wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his {{p|Alakazam}} to battle it. Alakazam used {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune easily blocked it with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. It then used {{m|Roar}} to send Alakazam back into its {{i|Poké Ball}} and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.

Its known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Roar}}.

=====[[Suicune (M04)]]=====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Suicune participated in the battle against the {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} corrupted by the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water by purifying the [[Lake of Life]].

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune|Suicune (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Suicune appeared with the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Goh's Suicune]]=====
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}. Goh {{pkmn2|caught}} Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to {{pkmn2|released|release}} Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}, occasionally returning to the [[Cerise Laboratory]] to see him again.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', a Suicune had befriended [[Marnie and Paige]], the daughters of a [[Nurse Joy]]. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.

====Minor appearances====
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Verity]] spotted a Suicune.

A Suicune appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', gathering with the other [[Legendary beasts]] to celebrate the birth of an island.

====Pokédex entries====
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune PG.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Suicune appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]], then it briefly appeared before [[Eusine]] in the present day when he visited the [[Burned Tower]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Suicune Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Suicune (M04)}} ''and [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]''
Two different Suicune appeared in the {{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter|manga}} {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|adaptations}} of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M13|thirteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Suicune appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Suicune appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Despite both [[Eusine]] and {{adv|Crystal}} pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose [[Misty]] as its Trainer after battling her at [[Tohjo Falls]]. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
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In ''[[PS127|Miltank Melee]]'', a {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken, Al, and Harry]] surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her [[Monlee]] defeated the Ditto.

In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in [[Mahogany Gym]] and battled [[Whitney]] and [[Pryce]]. In ''[[PS144|Savvy Swinub]]'', Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.

[[File:Goh Suicune JNM.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Suicune first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Suicune}}
[[Goh]] caught a Suicune in ''[[JNM16|Healing the Healer!]]'', just like in the animated series.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Suicune (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Suicune.png|220px|thumb|Suicune in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Suicune (Pokkén)}}
Suicune is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack True {{m|Sheer Cold}}.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Suicune unleashes a blast of {{m|Blizzard}} that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different [[move|attack]], {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

Suicune reappears in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a [[Master Ball]].

Suicune reappears again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

====Melee trophy information====
''This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power."''
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[[File:Suicune 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Suicune trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA''': ''A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid! ''

'''PAL''': ''Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage. ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Suicune appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}}.

[[File:UNITE Suicune.png|thumb|150px|Suicune in Pokémon UNITE]]
=== [[Pokémon UNITE]] ===
{{main|Suicune (UNITE)}}
Suicune is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged All-Rounder.
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==Trivia==
* Suicune is the only box art Legendary to have a base stat total below 600.
* Suicune's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0245 and 245, respectively.
* Suicune is the only member of a [[Legendary trio]] to also be a [[game mascot]] while its fellow members are not.
* Suicune is the only [[Shadow Pokémon]] that can have a varying moveset. Normally knowing {{m|Surf}} if [[Snagging|snagged]] in [[The Under]] or [[Realgam Tower]], Suicune instead knows {{m|Hydro Pump}} if it is snagged in [[Deep Colosseum]].

===Concept and development===
Suicune's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] design features a more unshaven, dishevelled Suicune, with bangs covering the eyes and tail fur tied together by an orb. In the final game, Suicune's sprite is seen with a purple faceplate, which was changed to a clearer blue in {{game|Crystal}}.

Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref> When asked if the [[Legendary beasts]] were based on any particular animals, Muneo Saitō explained that after {{p|Entei}}'s design came to be lion-like, he decided to incorporate leopard-like and tiger-like elements for Suicune and Raikou, respectively. Suicune's creation process was described as having come together easily.<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref>

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Spr 2d 245.png|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]] sprite
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Spr 2c 245.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
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===Origin===
Suicune is partially based on a {{wp|leopard}}. <ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref> Suicune and its {{t|Water}} typing represent the rain that put out the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend, while {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it.

Due to its slender build, horn-like crest, and ability to walk on water, Suicune may be based on a {{wp|Qilin}}. Additionally, Suicune may reference some aspects of {{wp|Fūjin}}— a Japanese god of wind, who's commonly depicted as wearing a leopard loincloth and carrying a bag of wind. Furthermore, Suicune's references to {{wp|aurora}}s and representation of the north wind may point to it also being loosely based in other deities such as {{wp|Aurora (mythology)|Aurora}} and {{wp|Boreas}}.

====Name origin====
Suicune may be a combination of 水 ''sui'' (water), 水晶 ''suishō'' ([[Pokémon Crystal Version|crystal]]), and 君 ''kun'' (monarch).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=スイクン ''Suicune''|jameaning=From {{tt|水 ''sui''|water}}, {{tt|水晶 ''suishō''|crystal}}, and {{tt|君 ''kun''|monarch}}
|fr=Suicune|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Suicune|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Suicune|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Suicune|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=스이쿤 ''Suicune''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=水君 ''Shuǐjūn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|水 ''shuǐ''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}
|zh_yue=水君 ''Séuigwān''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|水 ''séui''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|monarch}}
|hi=सुइकून ''Suicune''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Суикун ''Suikun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ซุยคูน ''Suicune''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Suicune (M04)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Goh's Suicune]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Suicune (Pokkén)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

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Suicune (Pokémon)

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'''Suicune''' (Japanese: '''スイクン''' ''Suicune'') is a {{type|Water}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Eusine]].

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Walking Wake}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Suicune or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.

Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.

==Biology==
[[File:Sugimori Suicune AG.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{aniseries|AG}} reference sheet]]
Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|aurora borealis}} and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Suicune, which represents the rain that put out the fire on the now Burned Tower.

Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[Legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}} and shares a cooperative bond with the {{p|Unown}}.<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> Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves [[Suicune Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and rode with it in the past. {{p|Walking Wake}} shares a resemblance to Suicune and is believed to be its ancient ancestor.

As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Suicune can be observed sleeping deeply in locations where the water is clean. When Suicune awakens, it will start racing around the world once more, following the north wind to purify fouled water. Suicune is known to enjoy eating Suicune Biscuits. Suicune can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Suicune Incense. Suicune has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Northern-Wind Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{game|Crystal}}: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld — specifically in [[Cianwood City]], outside [[Mt. Mortar]] on {{rt|42|johto}}, and on {{rt|36|johto}} just beside the gate to [[National Park]], in that order — before the actual battle in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. On these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted, and then reset the event on the next route, creating an infinite loop that replicates its roaming status in Gold and Silver. Once Suicune is captured or defeated, it cannot be seen on those routes again.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the [[Burned Tower]], it runs to [[Cianwood City]], {{rt|42|johto}}, {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Port}}, and {{rt|14|Kanto}} before becoming battleable at the end of {{rt|25|Kanto}} after defeating [[Misty]]. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] again.
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* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Suicune first appears alongside {{p|Raikou}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]], where they confront {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}}, believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone, only to discover that {{mdc|Nuzleaf|smd}} was the actual culprit. Suicune later helps the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Suicune the Gale".
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=240}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This divine {{ScPkmn}} blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Said to be the incarnation of northern winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This {{ScPkmn}} has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Suicune</sc> embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gliding elegance. It has the power to purify dirty water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=245}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Charmander}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[The Under]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|25|Kanto}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Suicune|Only one]]) [[Burned Tower]]{{tt|*|Rematch if Suicune faints or the player runs away}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ({{Shiny}} [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Suicune|event Suicune]] only)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Suicune|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Water World}}) (requires {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} in party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{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=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Suicune|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{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 (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Suicune Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Suicune|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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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=[[Final Maze]] ({{tt|B29F|after unlocking the Marine Resort}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Treacherous Waters]] (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Iceberg Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Canal Ruins]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]], [[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 4|Island of Haste: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Suicune's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Rowlet 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=[[Northwind Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]]Night Level 2}}
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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 9), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Master 6), [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Master 3)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX15]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Suicune Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Kris|Suicune|sygna=1}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Eusine|Suicune}}{{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/840 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|??|October 18 to 24, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Suicune|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Suicune|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Suicune|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Suicune|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Suicune|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 31 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|HP=100
|Attack=75
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=115
|Speed=85}}

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

===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
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}

===Learnset===
Suicune is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|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|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|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|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Sacred Field
|P1=Let us go! The north wind will be our ally!
|P2=This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already...
|P3=This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me...
|PL=I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|body=2
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Celebi}}
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Clear Lake]]
|P1=Let us proceed with the north wind!
|P2=We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=17
|MinEXP=550
|MaxEXP=600
|num=204
|browser=Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=249
|browser=It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|walk=1.25
|hp=59
|attack=82
|defense=62
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|Pad=Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|power=4
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|num=154
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Suicune
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=180
|defense=235
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Snarl}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{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=Water|ndex=245|pdex=182
|dex=Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]]. What an elegant sight to behold!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Suicune
|type=Water
|ndex=0245
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|friendpoints=30
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Pure Oil
|ingredient3=Greengrass Corn
|skillname=Helper Boost (Water)
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
|carrylimit=17
|special=yes
|nature=Docile
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S
|subskill3=Inventory Up L
|subskill4=Helping Speed S
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It’s said that Suicune can only sleep deeply in places where the water is clean. When it wakes, it races once more around the world with the north wind to purify fouled water.
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Northern-Wind Sleep
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0245
|name1=Suicune
|type1-1=Water
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=245|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=245|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=245|crop=190}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0245}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|245|Suicune}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
[[File:Suicune anime.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Suicune M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Suicune in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
=====Suicune (recurring)=====
Suicune debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encountered one as they were heading towards [[New Bark Town]]. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to {{pkmn|battle}} it.

The same Suicune reappeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. After {{TRT}} had removed the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] from {{ci|Ecruteak}}'s [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in a {{m|String Shot}} and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the [[wild Pokémon]] down. Seeing the [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Jessie]] had {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} launch a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

[[Eusine]] wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his {{p|Alakazam}} to battle it. Alakazam used {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune easily blocked it with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. It then used {{m|Roar}} to send Alakazam back into its {{i|Poké Ball}} and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.

Its known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Roar}}.

=====[[Suicune (M04)]]=====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Suicune participated in the battle against the {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} corrupted by the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water by purifying the [[Lake of Life]].

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune|Suicune (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Suicune appeared with the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Goh's Suicune]]=====
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}. Goh {{pkmn2|caught}} Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to {{pkmn2|released|release}} Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}, occasionally returning to the [[Cerise Laboratory]] to see him again.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', a Suicune had befriended [[Marnie and Paige]], the daughters of a [[Nurse Joy]]. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.

====Minor appearances====
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Verity]] spotted a Suicune.

A Suicune appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', gathering with the other [[Legendary beasts]] to celebrate the birth of an island.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP028|Suicune|Ash's Pokédex|Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the {{pkmn|world}} and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the north wind.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune PG.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Suicune appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]], then it briefly appeared before [[Eusine]] in the present day when he visited the [[Burned Tower]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Suicune Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Suicune (M04)}} ''and [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]''
Two different Suicune appeared in the {{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter|manga}} {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|adaptations}} of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M13|thirteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Suicune appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Suicune appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Despite both [[Eusine]] and {{adv|Crystal}} pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose [[Misty]] as its Trainer after battling her at [[Tohjo Falls]]. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
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In ''[[PS127|Miltank Melee]]'', a {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken, Al, and Harry]] surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her [[Monlee]] defeated the Ditto.

In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in [[Mahogany Gym]] and battled [[Whitney]] and [[Pryce]]. In ''[[PS144|Savvy Swinub]]'', Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.

[[File:Goh Suicune JNM.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Suicune first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Suicune}}
[[Goh]] caught a Suicune in ''[[JNM16|Healing the Healer!]]'', just like in the animated series.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Suicune (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Suicune.png|220px|thumb|Suicune in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Suicune (Pokkén)}}
Suicune is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack True {{m|Sheer Cold}}.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Suicune unleashes a blast of {{m|Blizzard}} that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different [[move|attack]], {{m|Aurora Beam}}.

Suicune reappears in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a [[Master Ball]].

Suicune reappears again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

====Melee trophy information====
''This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power."''
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[[File:Suicune 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Suicune trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA''': ''A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid! ''

'''PAL''': ''Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage. ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Suicune appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}}.

[[File:UNITE Suicune.png|thumb|150px|Suicune in Pokémon UNITE]]
=== [[Pokémon UNITE]] ===
{{main|Suicune (UNITE)}}
Suicune is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged All-Rounder.
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==Trivia==
* Suicune is the only box art Legendary to have a base stat total below 600.
* Suicune's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0245 and 245, respectively.
* Suicune is the only member of a [[Legendary trio]] to also be a [[game mascot]] while its fellow members are not.
* Suicune is the only [[Shadow Pokémon]] that can have a varying moveset. Normally knowing {{m|Surf}} if [[Snagging|snagged]] in [[The Under]] or [[Realgam Tower]], Suicune instead knows {{m|Hydro Pump}} if it is snagged in [[Deep Colosseum]].

===Concept and development===
Suicune's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] design features a more unshaven, dishevelled Suicune, with bangs covering the eyes and tail fur tied together by an orb. In the final game, Suicune's sprite is seen with a purple faceplate, which was changed to a clearer blue in {{game|Crystal}}.

Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref> When asked if the [[Legendary beasts]] were based on any particular animals, Muneo Saitō explained that after {{p|Entei}}'s design came to be lion-like, he decided to incorporate leopard-like and tiger-like elements for Suicune and Raikou, respectively. Suicune's creation process was described as having come together easily.<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref>

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Spr 2c 245.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
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===Origin===
Suicune is partially based on a {{wp|leopard}}. <ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref> Suicune and its {{t|Water}} typing represent the rain that put out the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend, while {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it.

Due to its slender build, horn-like crest, and ability to walk on water, Suicune may be based on a {{wp|Qilin}}. Additionally, Suicune may reference some aspects of {{wp|Fūjin}}— a Japanese god of wind, who's commonly depicted as wearing a leopard loincloth and carrying a bag of wind. Furthermore, Suicune's references to {{wp|aurora}}s and representation of the north wind may point to it also being loosely based in other deities such as {{wp|Aurora (mythology)|Aurora}} and {{wp|Boreas}}.

====Name origin====
Suicune may be a combination of 水 ''sui'' (water), 水晶 ''suishō'' ([[Pokémon Crystal Version|crystal]]), and 君 ''kun'' (monarch).

==In other languages==
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|ja=スイクン ''Suicune''|jameaning=From {{tt|水 ''sui''|water}}, {{tt|水晶 ''suishō''|crystal}}, and {{tt|君 ''kun''|monarch}}
|fr=Suicune|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Suicune|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Suicune|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Suicune|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=스이쿤 ''Suicune''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=水君 ''Shuǐjūn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|水 ''shuǐ''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}
|zh_yue=水君 ''Séuigwān''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|水 ''séui''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|monarch}}
|hi=सुइकून ''Suicune''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Суикун ''Suikun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ซุยคูน ''Suicune''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Suicune (M04)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Goh's Suicune]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Suicune (Pokkén)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Sawsbuck (Pokémon)

2025-08-02T14:04:23Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Reorganizing. The detailed description of each form may be better suited for the biology section.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=メブキジカ
|tmname=Mebukijika
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|form2=Summer Form
|form3=Autumn Form
|form4=Winter Form
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|image4=0586Sawsbuck-Winter.png
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'''Sawsbuck''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メブキジカ''' ''Mebukijika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Deerling}} starting at [[level]] 34.

Sawsbuck has four [[#Form data|forms]]: '''Spring Form''', '''Summer Form''', '''Autumn Form''', and '''Winter Form'''. Sawsbuck changes forms depending on the location the game was loaded in. In [[Paldea]], Spring Form corresponds to {{DL|Paldea|South Province}}, Summer Form to {{DL|Paldea|East Province}}, Autumn Form to {{DL|Paldea|West Province}}, and Winter Form to {{DL|Paldea|North Province}}.

When it debuted, Sawsbuck's form changed based on the {{season}}. From [[Generation VI]] to {{gen|VIII}}, its form could not be changed at all, and only the Spring Form could be found in the wild, with the other forms being obtainable exclusively via [[transfer]] from a Generation V game or from {{g|GO}}.

(Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
Sawsbuck is a brown and cream, deer-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with rhomboid ears and darker ear insides. Its eyes have light-orange markings that curve down to the sides of its face. It has a dark-brown nose, and it sports cream fur on its chin and sides of its face. Light-orange stripes rim its underbelly, and its back is decorated with spots.

Its appearance changes depending on the season. During the spring, a tuft of cream fur appears on its chest, its antlers are adorned with pink flowers, and the spots on its back are pink. During the summer, its tail points up, it grows tufts of fur on the back of its head, its antlers sport green leaves, and its spots are green. During the fall, it sports a cream tuft of fur on its chest, the leaves on its antlers are red and brown, and its spots are orange. During the winter, the cream fur turns white, tufts of white fur appear on its chest and lower limbs, its antlers are coated in white, and its spots are white.

Sawsbuck lives in herds led by the Sawsbuck with the most splendid antlers. In [[Generation V]], {{m|Horn Leech}} was its [[signature move]].

===Forms===
Sawsbuck has four forms: Spring Form, Summer Form, Autumn Form, and Winter Form.

Sawsbuck can live almost anywhere as they adapt to the season but prefer to live away from humans. It is herbivorous. Sawsbuck have been referred to as the ''harbingers of spring''. There are many enthusiasts out there who love the different forms of Sawsbuck. However, the Winter Form is the least popular of them all.

The flowers on Spring Form's antlers grow slower due to absorbing nutrients. The paler the Spring Form's flower is, the more beautiful Sawsbuck apparently becomes. The thicker and larger the broach leaves are, the more majestic Summer Form Sawsbuck becomes. Summer Form's leaves can be used to make black tea, which has a different taste depending on the region. In [[Paldea]], the tea has a more aromatic taste. The darker the Autumn Form's red foliage is, the more stylish it is considered. Autumn Form Sawsbuck have short tempers, and the males notably fight each other incessantly. Winter Form Sawsbuck are calmer and easier to tame during the winter. Hence, it is considered the perfect time to obtain Winter Form Sawsbuck as a partner.

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| {{color|000|Autumn Form}}
| {{color|000|Winter Form}}
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===Evolution===
Sawsbuck evolves from {{p|Deerling}}.
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'''Spring Form'''
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|type1=Normal
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|no1=0585Deerling-Spring
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|name1=Deerling
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|evo1=
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Spring
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Spring Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}
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'''Summer Form'''
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
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|pictype=sprite
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|form1=Summer Form
|name1=Deerling
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|evo1=
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|name2=Sawsbuck
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|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}
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'''Autumn Form'''
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Autumn
|form1=Autumn Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1=
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Autumn
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Autumn Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}
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'''Winter Form'''
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Winter
|form1=Winter Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1=
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Winter
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Winter Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}
</div>
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=092|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=160|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=191|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=39}}
{{Dex/Form|Spring Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It seems that a Sawsbuck with many flowers on its antlers will grow at a slightly slower pace because the flowers absorb the Pokémon’s nutrients.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The paler the pink flowers that bloom on its antlers, the more beautiful the Sawsbuck is considered to be.}}
{{Dex/Form|Summer Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The thicker and larger the branches and leaves on its antlers, the more majestic the Sawsbuck is thought to be.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's leaves can be made into a black tea, the taste of which varies depending on the region of origin. Paldea's is especially aromatic.}}
{{Dex/Form|Autumn Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The darker the red of the foliage that hangs from its antlers, the more stylish the Sawsbuck is thought to be.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Sawsbuck in their Autumn Form are known for having very short tempers. The males fight each other incessantly.}}
{{Dex/Form|Winter Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that Sawsbuck are calm and easy to tame during the season when they take on this form, so it’s the perfect time to make one your partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Though there are many enthusiasts for Sawsbuck as a species, this seasonal form in particular is not very popular.}}
|}
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| Spring Form Sawsbuck in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Autumn Form Sawsbuck in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
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===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Grass
|HP=80
|Attack=100
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=70
|Speed=95}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{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|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{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|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{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|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|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|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0026-Alola|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0981|Farigiraf}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{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|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0981|Farigiraf}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Combat|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Aqua|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/H|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0843|Silicobra}}{{MSP/H|0844|Sandaconda}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|TM070}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Field Group can learn Sleep Talk via level-up. However, the move is available via TM070 and can be passed down from every Pokémon in the Egg Group, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/H|0673|Gogoat}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/H|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

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

===Side game data===
====Spring Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Deerling}}, {{p|Amaura}}
|recruitment=Find {{p|Amaura}} together
|P1=My large horns show that I'm the leader of the herd. I try to be a good leader.
|P2=Awp... This is sapping me...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|pad=He is serious and grounded. He visited the [[Arcane Area]], because his friends encouraged him to have a trip to relax. Now he likes it and lives there.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=586|bttype=Grass
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=586|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{season}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Summer Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586S|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{season}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Autumn Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586A|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{season}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Winter Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586W|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when there are more Sawsbuck in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{season}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

===Form data===
{{Incomplete|section|needs=Needs more Gen 9 details (how exactly breeding works, etc.)}}
Sawsbuck has four different forms based on the four seasons. These forms are interchangeable in [[Generation V]] and [[Generation IX]] but not in other games. They are purely cosmetic.

;Generation V
In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, Sawsbuck will change its form to match the current {{season}}s if it is in the [[party]] when the season changes. All {{pkmn2|wild}}, [[Pokémon breeding|bred]], and [[Non-player character|NPC]] Trainer-owned Sawsbuck will match the current season, with the exception of those owned by NPC Trainers in the [[Battle Subway]] and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], which are all Spring Form.
* When the month is January, May, or September, the season is {{season|spring}}, and it becomes Spring Form.
* When the month is February, June, or October, the season is {{season|summer}}, and it becomes Summer Form.
* When the month is March, July, or November, the season is {{season|autumn}}, and it becomes Autumn Form.
* When the month is April, August, or December, the season is {{season|winter}}, and it becomes Winter Form.

;Generations VI to VIII
From [[Generation VI]] to {{gen|VIII}}, with the abandonment of seasons as a mechanic, Sawsbuck is unable to change forms. All wild and NPC Trainer-owned Sawsbuck are Spring Form. Bred Deerling are in the same form as their mother, or the same form as the Deerling or Sawsbuck parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}. The Summer, Autumn, and Winter forms are only obtainable via [[transfer]] from a [[Generation V]] game or from {{g|GO}}.

;Generation IX
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Sawsbuck is once again able to change forms, but the form it will become is now based on the location that the game was loaded in rather than the season. Wild Sawsbuck vary in form based on location. In [[Paldea]], Spring Form corresponds to {{DL|Paldea|South Province}}, Summer Form to {{DL|Paldea|East Province}}, Autumn Form to {{DL|Paldea|West Province}}, and Winter Form to {{DL|Paldea|North Province}}.

In general, Spring Form Sawsbuck can be found in South Province ([[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]]) and in 4★ [[Tera Raid Battle]]s, Autumn Form in West Province ([[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]) and North Province ([[Socarrat Trail]]), Winter Form in North Province ([[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], and [[Glaseado Mountain]]). Summer Form Sawsbuck cannot be found in the wild in Paldea.

In the [[Terarium]], Spring Form Sawsbuck can be found in the [[Savanna Biome]], Autumn Form in the [[Canyon Biome]], Summer Form in the [[Coastal Biome]], and Winter Form in the [[Polar Biome]]. Unlike in [[Paldea]], the forms of Sawsbuck do not change in the [[Terarium]].

{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0586Sawsbuck-Spring
|name1=Sawsbuck
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|forme1=Spring Form
|loc1=In {{color2|000|Paldea#South Province|South Province}}
|sprite2=0586Sawsbuck-Summer
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass
|forme2=Summer Form
|loc2=In {{color2|000|Paldea#East Province|East Province}}
|sprite3=0586Sawsbuck-Autumn
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Grass
|forme3=Autumn Form
|loc3=In {{color2|000|Paldea#West Province|West Province}}
|sprite4=0586Sawsbuck-Winter
|type1-4=Normal
|type2-4=Grass
|forme4=Winter Form
|loc4=In {{color2|000|Paldea#North Province|North Province}}
}}

===Evolution data===
====Spring Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Spring
|form1=Spring Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Spring
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Spring Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Summer Form====
{{Evobox-2
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|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Summer
|form1=Summer Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Summer
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Summer Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Autumn Form====
{{Evobox-2
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|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Autumn
|form1=Autumn Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Autumn
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Autumn Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Winter Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0585Deerling-Winter
|form1=Winter Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=0586Sawsbuck-Winter
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Winter Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/6/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/7/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|586|Sawsbuck}}

==In animation==
[[File:Sawsbuck anime.png|thumb|250px|All four forms of Sawsbuck in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Major appearances===
Spring Form Sawsbuck debuted in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'', under the ownership of [[Burgundy]]. She used it in her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Cilan}}, where it went up against {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. However, it lost after being hit by a powerful {{m|Solar Beam}}.

All four forms of Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]'', with Sawsbuck's Winter Form making its debut, and Sawsbuck's Summer and Autumn Forms making their animated series debut. They resided at a secret lake that allowed the Sawsbuck to take on all four forms at the same time. {{OBP|Robert|BW054}}'s aim was to photograph all four forms together, which he was able to do.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in the opening sequences and ending credits of both [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], while Autumn Form Sawsbuck exclusively appeared in the opening sequence of ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. This also marked the debuts of both the Summer Form and Autumn Form Sawsbuck.

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

Multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''. The {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend also featured their Summer and Autumn Forms.

In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', [[Cassie]]'s Summer Form Sawsbuck competed in the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where it lost to [[Geraldo]]'s {{p|Reuniclus}} in the first round.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck were living at [[Pokémon Hills]]. Two of them helped put a fire out there.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in a photo in ''[[XY085|Mending a Broken Spirit!]]''.

Two Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''.

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

Two Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

Two Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', under the ownership of two Trainers.
<gallery>
Spring Sawsbuck anime.png|Spring Form Sawsbuck in {{aniseries|BW}}
Pericarp Town Sawsbuck.png|Summer Form Sawsbuck in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Autumn Sawsbuck anime.png|Autumn Form Sawsbuck in {{aniseries|BW}}
Winter Sawsbuck anime.png|Winter Form Sawsbuck in {{aniseries|BW}}
</gallery>

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW019|Sawsbuck|Ash's Pokédex|Sawsbuck, the Season Pokémon, and the evolved form of Deerling. The plants on Sawsbuck's horns change depending on the time of year, and people often use them to measure the passing of the seasons.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Sawsbuck Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Winter Form Sawsbuck in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', multiple Autumn Form Sawsbuck appeared at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

In [[PS611]], {{adv|Norman}} was revealed to own a Winter Form Sawsbuck. It was first used to break into the [[Pokémon Association]]'s old research facility.

<gallery>
Sawsbuck Autumn Form Adventures.png|Autumn Form Sawsbuck in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
</gallery>
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Sawsbuck represents {{wp|January}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* The design for Sawsbuck was created before the concept of seasons was added to {{game|Black and White|s}}.<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>

===Origin===
Sawsbuck may be based on a {{wp|Père David's deer}}, a species of deer that decorates its antlers with foliage during the breeding season. Each of its forms appears to visually represent one of the four seasons. The progression of the foliage in Sawsbuck's antlers throughout the seasons may be based on a {{wp|deciduous}} tree.

Sawsbuck may also be based on the {{wp|Four Stags of Yggdrasill}}, which eat among the branches of the world tree Yggdrasil in Norse mythology and are sometimes associated with seasons. Alternatively, it may also be based on {{wp|Baron Munchausen}}'s tall tale ''Reflections on Saint Hubert's stag''— in the story, Munchausen shoots a stag using cherry pits in his musket; the stag survives and escapes, and in the following year reappears with a cherry tree growing out of its head.

====Name origin====
Sawsbuck may be a play on ''{{wp|sawbuck}}'' (framework for holding wood to be sawn), which contains the word ''buck'' (male deer). ''SAWS'' may also be an acronym for the names of the seasons ('''s'''ummer, '''a'''utumn, '''w'''inter, and '''s'''pring).

Mebukijika may be a combination of 芽吹き ''mebuki'' (to bud) and 鹿 ''shika'' (deer).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Grass
|ja=メブキジカ ''Mebukijika''|jameaning=From {{tt|芽吹き ''mebuki''|to bud}} and {{tt|鹿 ''shika''|deer}}
|fr=Haydaim|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Joseph Haydn|Haydn}}'' (composer of ''{{wp|The Seasons (Haydn)|The Seasons}}'') and ''{{tt|daim|deer}}''
|es=Sawsbuck|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kronjuwild|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Krone|crown, hunting term for the crown tine of an antler with at least three points}}'', ''{{tt|Baumkrone|treetop}}'' or ''{{tt|Kronjuwelen|crown jewels}}'' and ''{{tt|Wild|game animal}}''
|it=Sawsbuck|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=바라철록 ''Baracheolrok''|komeaning=From {{tt|발아 (發芽) ''bar-a''|germination, to sprout}}, {{tt|철 ''cheol''|season}} and {{tt|록 (鹿) ''rok''|deer}}
|zh_cmn=萌芽鹿 ''Méngyálù''{{tt|*|Games}} 芽吹鹿 ''Yáchuīlù''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|萌芽 ''méngyá''|to sprout}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lù''|deer}} From the Japanese 芽吹き ''mebuki'' and {{tt|鹿 ''lù''|deer}}
|zh_yue=萌芽鹿 ''Màhngngàhlúk''{{tt|*|Games}} 芽吹鹿 ''Ngàhchēuilúk''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|萌芽 ''màhngngàh''|to sprout}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lúk''|deer}} From the Japanese 芽吹き ''mebuki'' and {{tt|鹿 ''lúk''|deer}}
|hi=मौसबडीयर ''Mausabdeer''|himeaning=From {{tt|मौसम ''mausam''|season/weather}}, ''bud'', and ''deer''
|ru=Сосбак ''Sosbak''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=เมบูคิจิกะ ''Mebukhichika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Spring Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{spring color}}
|ja=はるのすがた ''{{tt|Haru no Sugata|Spring Form}}''
|zh_yue=春天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chēuntīn dīk Yeuhngjí|Spring Form}}''
|zh_cmn=春天的樣子 / 春天的样子 ''{{tt|Chūntiān de Yàngzi|Spring Form}}''
|fr=Forme Printemps
|de=Frühlingsform
|hi=स्प्रिंग फ़ॉर्म ''Spring Form''
|id=Wujud Musim Semi{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Bentuk Musim Semi{{tt|*|Official site}}
|it=Forma Primavera
|ko=봄의 모습 ''{{tt|Bom-ui Moseup|Spring Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Bunga
|pt_br=Forma Primavera
|es=Forma Primavera
|pl=Forma Wiosenna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ผลิ ''Rang Ridubaimaiphli''
|tr=İlkbahar Formu
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Summer Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{summer color}}
|ja=なつのすがた ''{{tt|Natsu no Sugata|Summer Form}}''
|zh_yue=夏天的樣子 ''{{tt|Hahtīn dīk Yeuhngjí|Summer Form}}''
|zh_cmn=夏天的樣子 / 夏天的样子 ''{{tt|Xiàtiān de Yàngzi|Summer Form}}''
|fr=Forme Été
|de=Sommerform
|hi=समर फ़ॉर्म ''Summer Form''
|id=Wujud Musim Panas{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Bentuk Musim Panas{{tt|*|Official site}}
|it=Forma Estate
|ko=여름의 모습 ''{{tt|Yeoreum-ui Moseup|Summer Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Panas
|pt_br=Forma Verão
|es=Forma Verano
|pl=Forma Letnia
|th=ร่างฤดูร้อน ''Rang Riduron''
|tr=Yaz Formu
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Autumn Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{autumn color}}
|ja=あきのすがた ''{{tt|Aki no Sugata|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_yue=秋天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chāutīn dīk Yeuhngjí|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_cmn=秋天的樣子 / 秋天的样子 ''{{tt|Qiūtiān de Yàngzi|Autumn Form}}''
|fr=Forme Automne
|de=Herbstform
|hi=ऑटम फ़ॉर्म ''Autumn Form''
|id=Wujud Musim Gugur{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Bentuk Musim Gugur{{tt|*|Official site}}
|it=Forma Autunno
|ko=가을의 모습 ''{{tt|Ga-eur-ui Moseup|Autumn Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Luruh
|pt_br=Forma Outono
|es=Forma Otoño
|pl=Forma Jesienna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ร่วง ''Rang Ridubaimairuang''
|tr=Sonbahar Formu
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Winter Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{winter color}}
|ja=ふゆのすがた ''{{tt|Fuyu no Sugata|Winter Form}}''
|zh_yue=冬天的樣子 ''{{tt|Dūngtīn dīk Yeuhngjí|Winter Form}}''
|zh_cmn=冬天的樣子 / 冬天的样子 ''{{tt|Dōngtiān de Yàngzi|Winter Form}}''
|fr=Forme Hiver
|de=Winterform
|hi=विंटर फ़ॉर्म ''Winter Form''
|id=Wujud Musim Dingin{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Bentuk Musim Dingin{{tt|*|Official site}}
|it=Forma Inverno
|ko=겨울의 모습 ''{{tt|Gyeo-ur-ui Moseup|Winter Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Sejuk
|pt_br=Forma Inverno
|es=Forma Invierno
|pl=Forma Zimowa
|th=ร่างฤดูหนาว ''Rang Ridunao''
|tr=Kış Formu
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzl8yd9x8Sk Generation 5: Lost Pokemon Designs (Part 1) - Dr Lava #21] – YouTube (features breakdown of Sawsbuck's early concept art)

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Braviary (Pokémon)

2025-08-02T13:24:22Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ This spelling seems to be a lot more common than "Kappachiri" (which I'm assuming is a romanization of how Japanese transliterate it).

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'''Braviary''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウォーグル''' ''Warrgle'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rufflet}} starting at [[level]] 54.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54. All Rufflet in Hisui will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

==Biology==
Braviary is a large, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.

Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue {{wp|cere}}. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are greyish-blue with small black pupils and white reflections. Sprouting from above the eyes is a crest of three long, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, W-shaped design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large mane of white feathers, draping over its neck. Combined, these features resemble a {{wp|Native American}} {{wp|war bonnet}}.

Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It is known for its bravery and pride, and will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule, however. It has earned the nickname "the hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, it was rejected from being the [[Flying Taxi]] carrier in [[Galar]] in favor of {{p|Corviknight}}. Braviary is usually seen as a motif for different emblems.

===Forms===
Braviary has an ancient [[regional form]] in Hisuian Braviary. In [[Hisui]], Braviary grow even larger and have been known to be relied on by the indigenous people of Hisui for personal transport aross the skies. Their legs and undersides feature dark grey plummage while white feathers extend across their back, wings, and tail. Braviary's tail feathers are now shaped like a jet. The crest of feathers above its beak and now red {{wp|cere}} has evolved into a formation that appears to be purple flames adorned with two light blue eye-like markings, altogether resembling aviator goggles. The mane of feathers behind this formation has grown more voluminous and fans upward.

Unlike their Unovan counterparts, Hisuian Braviary prefers to live alone instead of flocks. Hisuian Braviary travels to Hisui from the north during the winter season. When it hunts, it sends out bloodcurdling battle cries, which can be imbued with its psychic powers to generate shock waves. It uses these shock waves to stun prey living underwater in lakes, causing them to float to the surface, before it grabs them with its talons and rips them apart. Hisuian Braviary can use its psychic powers to heighten its sixth sense, as well as to enter a trance for a physical power boost.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/braviary/ Hisuian Braviary | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref>

A special Hisuian Braviary is worshiped in Hisui due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from {{p|Arceus}}. In particular, he is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]] who resides in [[Alabaster Icelands]], watched over by the [[warden]] [[Sabi]]. This special Hisuian Braviary is known to assist humans.

Hisuian Braviary is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Esper Wing}}.

===Evolution===
Braviary evolves from {{p|Rufflet}}.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Rufflet.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Hisuian Braviary]] is a supporting character in the game. It is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], a descendant of the Braviary that the [[Ancient hero]] befriended ages ago. It was beloved by the people of the [[Hisui]] region along with the other Ride and [[Noble Pokémon]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=134|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=110|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=076|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=090|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=With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as "the hero of the sky."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it's considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it's injured.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=282|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=180|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=222}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Braviary}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=366|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=33}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Braviary SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color light}}; background:#{{normal color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Braviary SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color light}}; background:#{{normal color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Braviary SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Braviary in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Braviary in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Braviary in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sun|area=[[Poni Plains]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|area=[[Poni Plains]]}}
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{{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=[[Dusty Bowl]], [[Lake of Outrage]] [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' near [[Lake Acuity]]Flying (also [[mass outbreak]]s), massive mass outbreaks ('''Hisuian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Unovan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[Asado Desert]] ('''Unovan Form''') North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]] ('''Unovan Form''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Braviary|5★}}) ('''Unovan Form''') [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rufflet}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} via {{g|HOME}} ('''Hisuian 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=[[Savanna Biome]] ('''Unovan Form''') [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rufflet}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} via {{g|HOME}} ('''Hisuian Form''')}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Rugged Flats]]}}
{{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|Rufflet}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Stony Cave]] (B3), [[Inflora Forest]] (8F), [[Great Glacier]] (2F-14F), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Jaws of the Abyss]] (Gilded Hall), [[Smoking Mountain]] (Gilded Hall)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Walking a Thin Line|Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 2|Safari Jungle: Stage 2]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Boundless Prairie|Dark Land: Boundless Prairie]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aegislash Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]]Night, [[Outaway 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 Ultra 4), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Ultra 1), [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 204]] [[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 684]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Nate|Braviary}} ('''Unovan Form''') Costume sync pair scout: {{sync|Rei|Braviary|Academy}} ('''Hisuian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
====Hisuian Braviary====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic|Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sootfoot Root|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Braviary=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=100
|Attack=123
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=57
|SpDef=75
|Speed=80}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
Due to the different way stats are calculated in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|HP= 110
|Attack= 83
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 112
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 65}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Braviary====
{{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}}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=200
|Psychic=50
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Esper Wing|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{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|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|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|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|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|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

===Side game data===
====Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Honchkrow}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Honchkrow}}
|P1=I'm a sky warrior! I fight for my allies!
|P2=Wawwr… Losing is not an option! Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|walk=1.17
|hp=59
|attack=80
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Since he wants to be strong, he never neglects his training. He is strict to himself and others. He is a secret hero in the [[Crag Area]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|HP=4
|atk=4
|spd=3
|def=3
|range=4
|move=Sky Drop
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Pride
|ability3=Hero
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Rufflet}} when its Attack is 119 or higher
|link=[[Haruyuki]], '''[[Masamune]]''', [[Munetoki]], and [[Naoshige]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|bttype=Flying
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|stype=Flying|num=214
|min=70
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Sky Blast
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Flying types in the combo.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=232
|defense=152
|fast={{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From July 27, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628|pdex=160
|dex=Braviary’s appearance may stick out on [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]], but this warrior of the skies has survived nonetheless. Its courage is unmatched, and it never backs down from a challenge.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0628
|pokemon=Braviary
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Flying
|dexentry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. It has been seen preening its feathers in its sleep. Maybe this is to keep its body ready for a fight at any time.
|sleepstyle1=Roosting Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Flutter Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Preening Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Pamtre
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient3=Rousing Coffee
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Berry Burst
|skilldesc=Gets ? Berries plus ? of each of the Berries other Pokémon on your team collect
}}
|}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=628H
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Rufflet
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=242
|attack=213
|defense=137
|fast= {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special= {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0628|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|628|Braviary}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Braviary anime.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Hisuian Pokémon anime.png|thumb|250px|Hisuian Braviary in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Braviary made his animated series debut in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', under the ownership of [[Soren and Rocko|Soren]]. Soren used Braviary in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] alongside {{p|Drilbur}} against {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} (who were using {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, respectively), but they were defeated. His {{m|Brave Bird}} later became a vital component for a unique combination invented by Soren, called "Jet Brave". He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', [[Radley]]'s Braviary was seen competing in the [[Vertress Conference]]. However, he was defeated by [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}}, who used a combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} to knock him out.

In ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|N}} helped a Braviary escape from [[Schwarz and Weiss]].

In ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', [[Baraz]] uses a Braviary to fly around.

In ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Braviary to help {{an|Professor Burnet}} escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. He has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', {{OBP|Kira|JN014}} used a Braviary during a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which he helped defeat.

====Minor appearances====
Braviary debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', Ash spotted a Braviary soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} raced a Braviary.

Six Braviary appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Braviary were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', a Braviary was featured in a television presentation by [[Aether Paradise]] on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'' and then reappeared in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Braviary 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}}.

In a flashback in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]'', two Braviary were released back into the wild by an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}, Professor Burnet, and [[Wicke]].

In ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', a Braviary was seen in the [[Wild Area]].

Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]''.

A Hisuian Braviary appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Project Mew]] Challenger.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[HZ080|Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW099|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Rufflet}}. Called "soldiers of the sky," Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW114|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Because of its devotion to its friends, Braviary will continue battling, even after sustaining injury.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', multiple Braviary were seen in the [[Wild Area]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Black Brav.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Braviary appeared in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of the {{tc|Biker|Biker King}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Brav}}
{{adv|Black}} owns a Braviary [[nickname]]d Brav. He is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, thus making him useful for {{m|fly}}ing purposes. He first appeared in ''[[PS462|Choices]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
A Braviary appears as the [[Burst]] form of Eurou.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Four Braviary appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Braviary represents {{wp|August}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* Braviary and {{p|Rufflet}} can be seen as counterparts to {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Vullaby}}. Braviary and Mandibuzz share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolved forms starting at [[level]] 54, and are both part {{t|Flying}}. Braviary and Rufflet are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|White}}, {{B2W2|White 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword}}, while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Shield}}. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
* Unovan Braviary and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref name=ND205 />
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Braviary's Hidden Ability is {{a|Defiant}} instead of {{a|Tinted Lens}}.
* Hisuian Braviary and Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} were the first Hisuian forms to be officially revealed.

===Origin===
Because the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Unova]], is based on the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}, the game designers considered how they could incorporate this setting — and more broadly, of America — into their designs. Braviary is based on the {{wp|bald eagle}}, which is the national bird of the United States. Its color scheme of red, white and blue is inspired by the {{wp|flag of the United States}}. Additionally, its design is influenced by {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} culture, which is reflected by its strong legs and the feathers on its head,<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> the latter resembling {{wp|war bonnet}}s. War bonnets were traditionally only worn by men, which is presumably reflected in Braviary's 100% male gender ratio. Braviary's personality traits appear to be based on {{wp|Stereotypes of Americans|American stereotypes}}.

Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on the {{wp|Steller's sea eagle}}, with its size, plumage, and southward migratory route to {{wp|Hokkaido}} (the real-life basis for the Hisui region). Its {{t|Psychic}} type might allude to the fact that the Steller's sea eagle is considered a {{wp|kamuy}} (divine or spiritual being) by the {{wp|Ainu people}}, who call it ''Kapatcir-kamuy.'' It also has a rare dark {{wp|Polymorphism (biology)|morph}} that resembles Hisuian Braviary's {{Shiny}} variant. The purple flames on Hisuian Braviary's head may be inspired by {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} or a {{wp|third eye}}, which is said to give psychic powers.

====Name origin====
Braviary may be a combination of ''brave'' or ''bravery'' and ''{{wp|aviary}}''. It may also involve ''[[Wiktionary:eyrie|eyrie]]''.

Warrgle may be a combination of ''{{wp|war}}'' or ''{{wp|warrior}}'' and ''eagle''. It may also involve ''warble'', a sound a bird makes.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ウォーグル ''Warrgle''|jameaning=From ''war'' or ''warrior'' and ''eagle''
|fr=Gueriaigle|frmeaning=From {{tt|''guerrier''|warrior}} and {{tt|''aigle''|eagle}}
|es=Braviary|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Washakwil|demeaning=From {{tt|鷲 ''washi''|Japanese for eagle}} or ''{{wp|Washington}}'' and {{tt|''aquila''|Latin for eagle}}
|it=Braviary|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=워글 ''Warrgle''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=勇士雄鷹 / 勇士雄鹰 ''Yǒngshìxióngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 ''Yǒngshìyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yǒngshì''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''xióng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 / 鹰 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|zh_yue=勇士雄鷹 ''Yúhngsihhùhngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 ''Yúhngsihyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yúhngsih''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''hùhng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|hi=वीरीगल ''Veereegle''|himeaning=From {{tt|वीर ''vīr''|heroic/brave}} and ''eagle'', possibly also from ''regal''
|ru=Бревиари ''Breviari''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=วอร์เกิล ''Wokoen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

{{left clear}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brav]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{Hisuian forms}}
{{Ancient Hero Pokémon}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=627|prev=Rufflet|nextnum=629|next=Vullaby}}
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Braviary (Pokémon)

2025-08-02T13:03:06Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Why remove the part about the purple flames? It didn't have anything to do with the Papuan eagle/harpy eagle origin.

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'''Braviary''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウォーグル''' ''Warrgle'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rufflet}} starting at [[level]] 54.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54. All Rufflet in Hisui will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

==Biology==
Braviary is a large, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.

Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue {{wp|cere}}. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are greyish-blue with small black pupils and white reflections. Sprouting from above the eyes is a crest of three long, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, W-shaped design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large mane of white feathers, draping over its neck. Combined, these features resemble a {{wp|Native American}} {{wp|war bonnet}}.

Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It is known for its bravery and pride, and will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule, however. It has earned the nickname "the hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, it was rejected from being the [[Flying Taxi]] carrier in [[Galar]] in favor of {{p|Corviknight}}. Braviary is usually seen as a motif for different emblems.

===Forms===
Braviary has an ancient [[regional form]] in Hisuian Braviary. In [[Hisui]], Braviary grow even larger and have been known to be relied on by the indigenous people of Hisui for personal transport aross the skies. Their legs and undersides feature dark grey plummage while white feathers extend across their back, wings, and tail. Braviary's tail feathers are now shaped like a jet. The crest of feathers above its beak and now red {{wp|cere}} has evolved into a formation that appears to be purple flames adorned with two light blue eye-like markings, altogether resembling aviator goggles. The mane of feathers behind this formation has grown more voluminous and fans upward.

Unlike their Unovan counterparts, Hisuian Braviary prefers to live alone instead of flocks. Hisuian Braviary travels to Hisui from the north during the winter season. When it hunts, it sends out bloodcurdling battle cries, which can be imbued with its psychic powers to generate shock waves. It uses these shock waves to stun prey living underwater in lakes, causing them to float to the surface, before it grabs them with its talons and rips them apart. Hisuian Braviary can use its psychic powers to heighten its sixth sense, as well as to enter a trance for a physical power boost.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/braviary/ Hisuian Braviary | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref>

A special Hisuian Braviary is worshiped in Hisui due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from {{p|Arceus}}. In particular, he is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]] who resides in [[Alabaster Icelands]], watched over by the [[warden]] [[Sabi]]. This special Hisuian Braviary is known to assist humans.

Hisuian Braviary is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Esper Wing}}.

===Evolution===
Braviary evolves from {{p|Rufflet}}.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Rufflet.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Hisuian Braviary]] is a supporting character in the game. It is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], a descendant of the Braviary that the [[Ancient hero]] befriended ages ago. It was beloved by the people of the [[Hisui]] region along with the other Ride and [[Noble Pokémon]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=134|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=110|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=076|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=090|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=With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as "the hero of the sky."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it's considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it's injured.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=282|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=180|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=222}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Braviary}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=366|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=33}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
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| Braviary in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Braviary in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Ultra 4), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Ultra 1), [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 204]] [[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 684]]}}
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===Held items===
====Hisuian Braviary====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic|Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sootfoot Root|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Braviary=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=100
|Attack=123
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=57
|SpDef=75
|Speed=80}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
Due to the different way stats are calculated in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|HP= 110
|Attack= 83
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 112
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 65}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Braviary====
{{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}}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=200
|Psychic=50
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Esper Wing|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{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|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|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|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|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|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

===Side game data===
====Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Honchkrow}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Honchkrow}}
|P1=I'm a sky warrior! I fight for my allies!
|P2=Wawwr… Losing is not an option! Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|walk=1.17
|hp=59
|attack=80
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Since he wants to be strong, he never neglects his training. He is strict to himself and others. He is a secret hero in the [[Crag Area]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|HP=4
|atk=4
|spd=3
|def=3
|range=4
|move=Sky Drop
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Pride
|ability3=Hero
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Rufflet}} when its Attack is 119 or higher
|link=[[Haruyuki]], '''[[Masamune]]''', [[Munetoki]], and [[Naoshige]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|bttype=Flying
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|stype=Flying|num=214
|min=70
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Sky Blast
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Flying types in the combo.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=232
|defense=152
|fast={{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From July 27, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628|pdex=160
|dex=Braviary’s appearance may stick out on [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]], but this warrior of the skies has survived nonetheless. Its courage is unmatched, and it never backs down from a challenge.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0628
|pokemon=Braviary
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Flying
|dexentry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. It has been seen preening its feathers in its sleep. Maybe this is to keep its body ready for a fight at any time.
|sleepstyle1=Roosting Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Flutter Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Preening Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Pamtre
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient3=Rousing Coffee
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Berry Burst
|skilldesc=Gets ? Berries plus ? of each of the Berries other Pokémon on your team collect
}}
|}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=628H
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Rufflet
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=242
|attack=213
|defense=137
|fast= {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special= {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|no1=0627
|name1=Rufflet
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1a={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 54}} outside of {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no2a=0628
|name2a=Braviary
|type1-2a=Normal
|type2-2a=Flying
|evo1b={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Hisui Ribbon IX.png|40px|link=Hisui]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 54}} in {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|art2b=0628Braviary-Hisui
|no2b=0628
|name2b=Braviary
|form2b=Hisuian Form
|type1-2b=Psychic
|type2-2b=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=628}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=628|crop=138}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=628|crop=188}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=628|form1=H|crop=240|LAcrop=178}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0628|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|628|Braviary}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Braviary anime.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Hisuian Pokémon anime.png|thumb|250px|Hisuian Braviary in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Braviary made his animated series debut in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', under the ownership of [[Soren and Rocko|Soren]]. Soren used Braviary in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] alongside {{p|Drilbur}} against {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} (who were using {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, respectively), but they were defeated. His {{m|Brave Bird}} later became a vital component for a unique combination invented by Soren, called "Jet Brave". He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', [[Radley]]'s Braviary was seen competing in the [[Vertress Conference]]. However, he was defeated by [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}}, who used a combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} to knock him out.

In ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|N}} helped a Braviary escape from [[Schwarz and Weiss]].

In ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', [[Baraz]] uses a Braviary to fly around.

In ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Braviary to help {{an|Professor Burnet}} escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. He has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', {{OBP|Kira|JN014}} used a Braviary during a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which he helped defeat.

====Minor appearances====
Braviary debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', Ash spotted a Braviary soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} raced a Braviary.

Six Braviary appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Braviary were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', a Braviary was featured in a television presentation by [[Aether Paradise]] on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'' and then reappeared in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Braviary 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}}.

In a flashback in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]'', two Braviary were released back into the wild by an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}, Professor Burnet, and [[Wicke]].

In ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', a Braviary was seen in the [[Wild Area]].

Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]''.

A Hisuian Braviary appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Project Mew]] Challenger.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[HZ080|Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW099|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Rufflet}}. Called "soldiers of the sky," Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW114|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Because of its devotion to its friends, Braviary will continue battling, even after sustaining injury.}}
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', multiple Braviary were seen in the [[Wild Area]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Black Brav.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Braviary appeared in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of the {{tc|Biker|Biker King}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Brav}}
{{adv|Black}} owns a Braviary [[nickname]]d Brav. He is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, thus making him useful for {{m|fly}}ing purposes. He first appeared in ''[[PS462|Choices]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
A Braviary appears as the [[Burst]] form of Eurou.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Four Braviary appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Braviary represents {{wp|August}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* Braviary and {{p|Rufflet}} can be seen as counterparts to {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Vullaby}}. Braviary and Mandibuzz share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolved forms starting at [[level]] 54, and are both part {{t|Flying}}. Braviary and Rufflet are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|White}}, {{B2W2|White 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword}}, while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Shield}}. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
* Unovan Braviary and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref name=ND205 />
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Braviary's Hidden Ability is {{a|Defiant}} instead of {{a|Tinted Lens}}.
* Hisuian Braviary and Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} were the first Hisuian forms to be officially revealed.

===Origin===
Because the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Unova]], is based on the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}, the game designers considered how they could incorporate this setting — and more broadly, of America — into their designs. Braviary is based on the {{wp|bald eagle}}, which is the national bird of the United States. Its color scheme of red, white and blue is inspired by the {{wp|flag of the United States}}. Additionally, its design is influenced by {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} culture, which is reflected by its strong legs and the feathers on its head,<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> the latter resembling {{wp|war bonnet}}s. War bonnets were traditionally only worn by men, which is presumably reflected in Braviary's 100% male gender ratio. Braviary's personality traits appear to be based on {{wp|Stereotypes of Americans|American stereotypes}}.

Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on the {{wp|Steller's sea eagle}}, with its size, plumage, and southward migratory route to {{wp|Hokkaido}} (the real-life basis for the Hisui region). Its {{t|Psychic}} type might allude to the fact that the Steller's sea eagle is considered a {{wp|kamuy}} (divine or spiritual being) by the {{wp|Ainu people}}, who call it ''Kappachiri Kamuy.'' It also has a rare dark {{wp|Polymorphism (biology)|morph}} that resembles Hisuian Braviary's {{Shiny}} variant. The purple flames on its head may be inspired by {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} or a {{wp|third eye}}, which is said to give psychic powers.

====Name origin====
Braviary may be a combination of ''brave'' or ''bravery'' and ''{{wp|aviary}}''. It may also involve ''[[Wiktionary:eyrie|eyrie]]''.

Warrgle may be a combination of ''{{wp|war}}'' or ''{{wp|warrior}}'' and ''eagle''. It may also involve ''warble'', a sound a bird makes.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ウォーグル ''Warrgle''|jameaning=From ''war'' or ''warrior'' and ''eagle''
|fr=Gueriaigle|frmeaning=From {{tt|''guerrier''|warrior}} and {{tt|''aigle''|eagle}}
|es=Braviary|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Washakwil|demeaning=From {{tt|鷲 ''washi''|Japanese for eagle}} or ''{{wp|Washington}}'' and {{tt|''aquila''|Latin for eagle}}
|it=Braviary|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=워글 ''Warrgle''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=勇士雄鷹 / 勇士雄鹰 ''Yǒngshìxióngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 ''Yǒngshìyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yǒngshì''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''xióng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 / 鹰 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|zh_yue=勇士雄鷹 ''Yúhngsihhùhngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 ''Yúhngsihyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yúhngsih''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''hùhng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|hi=वीरीगल ''Veereegle''|himeaning=From {{tt|वीर ''vīr''|heroic/brave}} and ''eagle'', possibly also from ''regal''
|ru=Бревиари ''Breviari''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=วอร์เกิล ''Wokoen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

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==Related articles==
* [[Brav]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Braviary (Pokémon)

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'''Braviary''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウォーグル''' ''Warrgle'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rufflet}} starting at [[level]] 54.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54. All Rufflet in Hisui will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

==Biology==
Braviary is a large, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.

Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue {{wp|cere}}. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are greyish-blue with small black pupils and white reflections. Sprouting from above the eyes is a crest of three long, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, W-shaped design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large mane of white feathers, draping over its neck. Combined, these features resemble a {{wp|Native American}} {{wp|war bonnet}}.

Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It is known for its bravery and pride, and will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule, however. It has earned the nickname "the hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, it was rejected from being the [[Flying Taxi]] carrier in [[Galar]] in favor of {{p|Corviknight}}. Braviary is usually seen as a motif for different emblems.

===Forms===
Braviary has an ancient [[regional form]] in Hisuian Braviary. In [[Hisui]], Braviary grow even larger and have been known to be relied on by the indigenous people of Hisui for personal transport aross the skies. Their legs and undersides feature dark grey plummage while white feathers extend across their back, wings, and tail. Braviary's tail feathers are now shaped like a jet. The crest of feathers above its beak and now red {{wp|cere}} has evolved into a formation that appears to be purple flames adorned with two light blue eye-like markings, altogether resembling aviator goggles. The mane of feathers behind this formation has grown more voluminous and fans upward.

Unlike their Unovan counterparts, Hisuian Braviary prefers to live alone instead of flocks. Hisuian Braviary travels to Hisui from the north during the winter season. When it hunts, it sends out bloodcurdling battle cries, which can be imbued with its psychic powers to generate shock waves. It uses these shock waves to stun prey living underwater in lakes, causing them to float to the surface, before it grabs them with its talons and rips them apart. Hisuian Braviary can use its psychic powers to heighten its sixth sense, as well as to enter a trance for a physical power boost.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/braviary/ Hisuian Braviary | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref>

A special Hisuian Braviary is worshiped in Hisui due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from {{p|Arceus}}. In particular, he is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]] who resides in [[Alabaster Icelands]], watched over by the [[warden]] [[Sabi]]. This special Hisuian Braviary is known to assist humans.

Hisuian Braviary is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Esper Wing}}.

===Evolution===
Braviary evolves from {{p|Rufflet}}.

In [[Hisui]], Braviary has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Rufflet.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Hisuian Braviary]] is a supporting character in the game. It is one of the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], a descendant of the Braviary that the [[Ancient hero]] befriended ages ago. It was beloved by the people of the [[Hisui]] region along with the other Ride and [[Noble Pokémon]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=076|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=090|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=With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as "the hero of the sky."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it's considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it's injured.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=282|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=180|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=222}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Braviary}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Boundless Prairie|Dark Land: Boundless Prairie]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aegislash Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]]Night, [[Outaway 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 Ultra 4), [[Cyan Beach]] (from Ultra 1), [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 204]] [[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 684]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Nate|Braviary}} ('''Unovan Form''') Costume sync pair scout: {{sync|Rei|Braviary|Academy}} ('''Hisuian Form''')}}
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===Held items===
====Hisuian Braviary====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic|Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sootfoot Root|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Braviary=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=100
|Attack=123
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=57
|SpDef=75
|Speed=80}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
Due to the different way stats are calculated in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|HP= 110
|Attack= 83
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 112
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 65}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Braviary====
{{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}}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=200
|Psychic=50
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Esper Wing|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|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|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{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|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|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{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|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|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|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|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|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Normal|Flying|5}}

=====Hisuian Braviary=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Braviary|Psychic|Flying|8}}

===Side game data===
====Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Honchkrow}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Honchkrow}}
|P1=I'm a sky warrior! I fight for my allies!
|P2=Wawwr… Losing is not an option! Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|walk=1.17
|hp=59
|attack=80
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Since he wants to be strong, he never neglects his training. He is strict to himself and others. He is a secret hero in the [[Crag Area]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|HP=4
|atk=4
|spd=3
|def=3
|range=4
|move=Sky Drop
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Pride
|ability3=Hero
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Rufflet}} when its Attack is 119 or higher
|link=[[Haruyuki]], '''[[Masamune]]''', [[Munetoki]], and [[Naoshige]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|bttype=Flying
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=628|stype=Flying|num=214
|min=70
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Sky Blast
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Flying types in the combo.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=232
|defense=152
|fast={{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From July 27, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=628|pdex=160
|dex=Braviary’s appearance may stick out on [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]], but this warrior of the skies has survived nonetheless. Its courage is unmatched, and it never backs down from a challenge.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0628
|pokemon=Braviary
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Flying
|dexentry=For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. It has been seen preening its feathers in its sleep. Maybe this is to keep its body ready for a fight at any time.
|sleepstyle1=Roosting Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Flutter Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Preening Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Pamtre
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient3=Rousing Coffee
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Berry Burst
|skilldesc=Gets ? Berries plus ? of each of the Berries other Pokémon on your team collect
}}
|}

====Hisuian Braviary====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=628H
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Rufflet
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=242
|attack=213
|defense=137
|fast= {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special= {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|no1=0627
|name1=Rufflet
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1a={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 54}} outside of {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no2a=0628
|name2a=Braviary
|type1-2a=Normal
|type2-2a=Flying
|evo1b={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Hisui Ribbon IX.png|40px|link=Hisui]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 54}} in {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|art2b=0628Braviary-Hisui
|no2b=0628
|name2b=Braviary
|form2b=Hisuian Form
|type1-2b=Psychic
|type2-2b=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=628}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=628|crop=138}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=628|crop=188}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=628|form1=H|crop=240|LAcrop=178}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0628|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|628|Braviary}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Braviary anime.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Hisuian Pokémon anime.png|thumb|250px|Hisuian Braviary in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Braviary made his animated series debut in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', under the ownership of [[Soren and Rocko|Soren]]. Soren used Braviary in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] alongside {{p|Drilbur}} against {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} (who were using {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, respectively), but they were defeated. His {{m|Brave Bird}} later became a vital component for a unique combination invented by Soren, called "Jet Brave". He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', [[Radley]]'s Braviary was seen competing in the [[Vertress Conference]]. However, he was defeated by [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}}, who used a combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} to knock him out.

In ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|N}} helped a Braviary escape from [[Schwarz and Weiss]].

In ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', [[Baraz]] uses a Braviary to fly around.

In ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Braviary to help {{an|Professor Burnet}} escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. He has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', {{OBP|Kira|JN014}} used a Braviary during a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which he helped defeat.

====Minor appearances====
Braviary debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', Ash spotted a Braviary soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} raced a Braviary.

Six Braviary appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Braviary were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', a Braviary was featured in a television presentation by [[Aether Paradise]] on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'' and then reappeared in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Braviary 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}}.

In a flashback in ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]'', two Braviary were released back into the wild by an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}, Professor Burnet, and [[Wicke]].

In ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', a Braviary was seen in the [[Wild Area]].

Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]''.

A Hisuian Braviary appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Project Mew]] Challenger.

A Braviary appeared in ''[[HZ080|Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW099|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Rufflet}}. Called "soldiers of the sky," Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW114|Braviary|Ash's Pokédex|Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Because of its devotion to its friends, Braviary will continue battling, even after sustaining injury.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', multiple Braviary were seen in the [[Wild Area]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Black Brav.png|thumb|250px|Braviary in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Braviary appeared in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of the {{tc|Biker|Biker King}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Brav}}
{{adv|Black}} owns a Braviary [[nickname]]d Brav. He is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, thus making him useful for {{m|fly}}ing purposes. He first appeared in ''[[PS462|Choices]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
Two Braviary appeared in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
A Braviary appears as the [[Burst]] form of Eurou.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Four Braviary appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Braviary represents {{wp|August}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* Braviary and {{p|Rufflet}} can be seen as counterparts to {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Vullaby}}. Braviary and Mandibuzz share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolved forms starting at [[level]] 54, and are both part {{t|Flying}}. Braviary and Rufflet are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|White}}, {{B2W2|White 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword}}, while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Shield}}. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
* Unovan Braviary and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref name=ND205 />
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Braviary's Hidden Ability is {{a|Defiant}} instead of {{a|Tinted Lens}}.
* Hisuian Braviary and Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} were the first Hisuian forms to be officially revealed.

===Origin===
Because the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Unova]], is based on the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}, the game designers considered how they could incorporate this setting — and more broadly, of America — into their designs. Braviary is based on the {{wp|bald eagle}}, which is the national bird of the United States. Its color scheme of red, white and blue is inspired by the {{wp|flag of the United States}}. Additionally, its design is influenced by {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} culture, which is reflected by its strong legs and the feathers on its head,<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> the latter resembling {{wp|war bonnet}}s. War bonnets were traditionally only worn by men, which is presumably reflected in Braviary's 100% male gender ratio.

Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on the {{wp|Steller's sea eagle}}. Its [[Psychic (type)|Psychic]] type might also allude to the fact that the Steller's sea eagle is considered a [[wp:Kamuy|kamuy]] (divine or spiritual being) by the [[wp:Ainu_people|Ainu people]], who call it ''Kappachiri Kamuy.'' The Steller's sea eagle also has a rare dark {{wp|Polymorphism (biology)|morph}} that resembles Hisuian Braviary's {{Shiny}} variant. Hisuian Braviary may also be based on the {{wp|Papuan eagle}}, as evidenced by its larger size, contrasting dark and white plumage, and distinctive feather crest on its head. The purple flames on its head may be inspired by {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} or a {{wp|third eye}}, which is said to give psychic powers.

====Name origin====
Braviary may be a combination of ''brave'' or ''bravery'' and ''{{wp|aviary}}''. It may also involve ''[[Wiktionary:eyrie|eyrie]]''.

Warrgle may be a combination of ''{{wp|war}}'' or ''{{wp|warrior}}'' and ''eagle''. It may also involve ''warble'', a sound a bird makes.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ウォーグル ''Warrgle''|jameaning=From ''war'' or ''warrior'' and ''eagle''
|fr=Gueriaigle|frmeaning=From {{tt|''guerrier''|warrior}} and {{tt|''aigle''|eagle}}
|es=Braviary|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Washakwil|demeaning=From {{tt|鷲 ''washi''|Japanese for eagle}} or ''{{wp|Washington}}'' and {{tt|''aquila''|Latin for eagle}}
|it=Braviary|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=워글 ''Warrgle''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=勇士雄鷹 / 勇士雄鹰 ''Yǒngshìxióngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 ''Yǒngshìyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yǒngshì''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''xióng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 / 鹰 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|zh_yue=勇士雄鷹 ''Yúhngsihhùhngyīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 勇士鷹 ''Yúhngsihyīng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勇士 ''yúhngsih''|warrior}}, {{tt|雄 ''hùhng''|male; heroic}} and {{tt|鷹 ''yīng''|eagle}}
|hi=वीरीगल ''Veereegle''|himeaning=From {{tt|वीर ''vīr''|heroic/brave}} and ''eagle'', possibly also from ''regal''
|ru=Бревиари ''Breviari''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=วอร์เกิล ''Wokoen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

{{left clear}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brav]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{Hisuian forms}}
{{Ancient Hero Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=627|prev=Rufflet|nextnum=629|next=Vullaby}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Washakwil]]
[[es:Braviary]]
[[fr:Gueriaigle]]
[[it:Braviary]]
[[ja:ウォーグル]]
[[zh:勇士雄鹰]]

Gliscor (Pokémon)

2025-08-01T14:07:57Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gliscor
|jname=グライオン
|jtranslit=Guraion
|tmname=Glion
|ndex=0472
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fang Scorpion|Fang Scorp prior to Generation VI}}
|height-ftin=6'07"
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|weight-lbs=93.7
|weight-kg=42.5
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|ability1=Hyper Cutter
|ability2=Sand Veil
|abilityd=Poison Heal
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|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
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|body=09
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|friendship=70
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'''Gliscor''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライオン''' ''Glion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, partially clad in an insect-like carapace. Its legs have two toes and a slightly darker circular coloration on the underside, and its tail has two barbs, giving its tail the resemblance of a vampire's fangs. Its arms are red with thin striations and are completely detached from its black wings, and each is ended with large pincers. Its ears have discernible, red, chambered ear insides, and its eyes are yellow. It has six visible fangs in its mouth, and its waist, like its arms, is red and striated. Gliscor's body resembles an open mouth, with the pointed protrusions coming from its upper torso resembling fangs, further illustrating its vampiric qualities. It has a tendency to [[a:File:GliscorUnbrokenBonds99.jpg|hang upside down from trees]] while watching its prey.

Gliscor feeds on the blood of other Pokémon species; grabbing prey using its tail, then biting their necks with its long, sharp fangs. It is even said to take pride once its prey is fully drained of blood. As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gliscor, along with its unevolved form {{p|Gligar}}, can emit a sort of sound wave in order to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}}. Its legs appear to be not suitable for walking, so it can only perform short hops when on the ground. Gliscor hangs upside down while sleeping, much like other bat-like Pokémon, and it is nocturnal. It is capable of soundless flight; however, its wings cannot be flapped to the same extent that other Pokémon's wings can. Like {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Wingull}}, Gliscor uses winds and updrafts to glide from place to place. When there is no wind, Gliscor climbs to the top of tall trees using its sharp raptorial claws and then glides from place to place. This practice is similar to flying squirrels. Gliscor is {{a|Poison Heal|highly resistant against poisonous substances}}. It is extremely rare, but sometimes it is found in thick pine forests, swamps, and even alpine regions.

===Evolution===
Gliscor evolves from {{p|Gligar}}.

(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=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=154|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=222|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It dances silently through the sky. When it approaches prey, it can land a critical hit in an instant.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=116|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=186}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, Gliscor swoops!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=122|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flies soundlessly through the sky. It catches prey with its long tail, then lunges at the prey's vulnerable spots with its fangs.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Gliscor SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gliscor in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP= 75
|Attack= 95
|Defense=125
|SpAtk= 45
|SpDef= 75
|Speed= 95}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic=100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
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{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||patch=Version 3.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Gliscor 4 (Rising Rivals 62)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|coset=14
|conto={{p|Koffing}}
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I want to glide around the planet on the wind!
|P2=What? I cannot possibly glide around the planet on the winds? You are wrong!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=-
|num=129
|browser=It launches twisters and hunks of dirt. It also rams to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=108
|pastnum=213
|browser=It triggers tremors to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|walk=1.5
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=59
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|Pad=Gliscor rides on the breeze, flying over the [[Haunted Zone]] garden. He likes sky-based Attractions, so watch him go at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472|num=419
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=185
|defense=222
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From December 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 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=Ground|ndex=472|pdex=230
|dex=Gliscor was hanging upside down from the rocks by its tail, searching [[Barren Badlands|the area]] around it. When it’s hunting prey, it glides through the air without making a sound.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Gliscor [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gliscor evolves from Gligar when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=472|crop=98}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=472|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=472|LAcrop=172}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0472}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|472|Gliscor}}

==In animation==
[[File:Bertha Gliscor.png|thumb|250px|Gliscor in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gliscor]]====
In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Gligar evolved into a Gliscor while using {{Gary}}'s [[Razor Fang]] to save Ash from falling into a canyon. In ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'', Ash left Gliscor with [[McCann]] so it could train and grow stronger. In ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', Gliscor returned to help Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====Other====
Gliscor debuted in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Paul]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim-Charred!]]'', it went up against {{AP|its pre-evolved form|Gligar}} and won with a {{m|Guillotine}}. It reappeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding The Enemy!]]''.

In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor was used to destroy the machine attached to {{TRT}}'s balloon.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', [[Theodore]]'s Gliscor competed in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gliscor|Ash's Pokédex|Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Gligar}}. It watches its prey as it hangs from trees by its tail and attacks from above when it sees the chance.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blake Glisott.png|thumb|150px|Gliscor in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Gliscor appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Gliscor appeared in [[PDP18]].

A Gliscor appeared in [[PDP24]].

Like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, {{Ash}} owns a {{AP|Gliscor}} in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Diamond}} battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gliscor on his way to [[Iron Island]] in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''. It proved to be a tough opponent to beat with its {{m|Ice Fang|Ice}}, {{m|Thunder Fang|Thunder}}, and {{m|Fire Fang}} attacks, but it was eventually defeated by [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

In ''[[PS537|Colress Machine]]'', {{adv|Blake}} was revealed to own a Gliscor, [[nickname]]d Glisott.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-Evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs. (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs. (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1 m) to 6'07" (2.0 m).
* Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, were the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} were only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}.
* Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Weavile}}. Both were introduced in [[Generation IV]], both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, have {{stat|Special Attack}} as their lowest stat, have double weaknesses (Gliscor to Ice, Weavile to Fighting), evolve from Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation II]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding items that contain the word "razor" ({{p|Gligar}} evolves with [[Razor Fang]], whereas {{p|Sneasel}} evolves with [[Razor Claw]]).

===Origin===
Gliscor appears to be based on a combination of {{wp|scorpion}}s and {{wp|vampire}}s, which in turn share traits with {{wp|bat}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like traits and {{t|Ground}} typing, it may also be based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gliscor retains {{p|Gligar}}'s scorpion traits, which may be inspired by [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FaceHugger face-hugging creatures] in sci-fi media, commonly depicted with arachnid traits. Gliscor may also be based on the vampiric ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, a sky-gliding creature often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gliscor and Glion may be combinations of ''glide'' and ''scorpion''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライオン ''Glion''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''scorpion''
|fr=Scorvol|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|vol|flight}}''
|es=Gliscor|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgro|demeaning=From {{tt|''Skorpion''|scorpion}} and ''{{tt|groß|big}}''
|it=Gliscor|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이온 ''Glion''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍王 / 天蝎王 ''Tiānxiēwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=天蠍王 ''Tīnkitwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=ग्लाइबिडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'', {{tt|बिच्छू ''bicchu''|scorpion}}, {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}, and {{tt|{{p|Gligar|ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''}}|Gligar}}
|ru=Глискор ''Gliskor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลออน ''Klaion''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Gliscor]]

==External links==

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Gligar (Pokémon)

2025-08-01T14:03:49Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=グライガー
|jtranslit=Guraigā
|tmname=Gliger
|ndex=0207
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fly Scorpion|FLYSCORPIO in Generation II; FlyScorpion in Generations III-V}}
|height-ftin=3'07"
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|weight-lbs=142.9
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'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gligar is a purple, {{wp|Chiroptera|chiropteran}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|scorpion}} features. Its head and body are round and roughly equal in size. It has long, triangular ears and triangular eyes with small pupils. Two large pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and a pink tongue is often seen lolling from its mouth. Its arms are segmented at the wrists and end in large pincers. Spread between its arms are two blue wing membranes, each tipped with a purple claw. Its legs are thin and likewise segmented at the ankles, with its round feet having one claw each. Gligar has a long tail split into spherical sections, ending in a large, round stinger. The female Gligar will have a smaller stinger than the male.

As shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar feed on {{Berries}} and can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them. It glides smoothly and silently through the air with its limbs extended, and startles its prey and enemies by flying straight toward them. It attacks by clamping onto its enemy's face with its clawed hind legs and pincers, then jabbing it with its poisonous stinger. Gligar itself is {{a|Immunity|resistant to opponents' venom}}. Gligar lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|mountainous regions}}, making its nest along cliff sides. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest. In [[Hisui]], it is revealed that Gligar can survive even freezing temperatures.

===Evolution===
Gligar evolves into {{p|Gliscor}}.

(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: Explorers of Sky}}: Gligar during the Special Episode, [[Bidoof's Wish]], where he and his teammates from [[Team Rogue]] attempt to rob Bidoof at the end of [[Star Cave]]. They are defeated, however, when members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] arrive to help Bidoof.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Gligar appears as a recruitable Pokémon, but his quest will only become available upon connecting with Bidoof.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=189}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack. ''(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=<sc>Gligar</sc> glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This {{ScPkmn}} hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=153|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=193}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it's stunned with surprise.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=115|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=185}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=121|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gligar SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gligar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Gligar|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Gligar}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Japanese|hide|5|December 14, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|English|hide|5|March 28, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=75
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=65
|Speed=85}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybl|5px}};" | {{m|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybr|5px}};" | [[Gligar (Skyridge 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.5
|area=Mt. Deepgreen
|P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er!
|P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon?
|P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind...
|PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Snover|Snover (♂)}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Gligar's precious belonging
|P1=I like to glide in the wind! Wind feels great! Gahahaha!
|P2=Aeeee! Eeeek…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=35
|MaxEXP=49
|num=160
|browser=Gligar rides the winds to launch attacks. Its claws can cut down small trees.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=128
|browser=It flits around, ramming and slashing to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=107
|pastnum=212
|browser=It triggers tremors to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ground
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207 f
|walk=1.67
|hp=52
|attack=75
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=207
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=207|num=418
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Clear
|skilldesc=Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Gligar
|evocandy=100 + {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}1
|stamina=163|attack=143|defense=184
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}
|special={{m|Dig}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{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===
Gligar [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gligar evolves into Gliscor when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
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==In animation==
[[File:Ash Gligar.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gligar]]====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gligar in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. It later evolved into a Gliscor in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''.

====Other====
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', where a superhero named [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] had one as a sidekick. At the end of the episode, he passed it down to [[Latoya Parker|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]] used his Gligar and Growlithe in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Gavin]] during the [[Ever Grande Conference]], where it defeated both his {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Marowak}}. Morrison then used Gligar during his match against {{Ash}} in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', and it was able to defeat {{AP|Grovyle}} and tie with {{AP|Swellow}}.

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

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Gligar protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Gligar was at a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gligar participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

Multiple Gligar appeared in ''Riding the Winds of Change!'' alongside Ash's.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpio Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to glide from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attached to its arms and legs, and attacks the face of its prey with its claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Morrison Gligar AP.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Like his animated series counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
Gligar appeared in [[PW30]] in How I Became a Pokémon Card.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'' that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Sudobo]], Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by [[Togebo]], the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.

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

A Gligar liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'' as one of the Pokémon stuck in [[N's Castle]].

A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
A Gligar appeared in [[PCS3]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Gligar appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] captured with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
* Although Gligar could not learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.
* Gligar can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Sneasel}}. Both of them have two [[type]]s which cause them to have a 4× [[Type#Type effectiveness|weakness]] to another type, have the same [[base stat]] total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation IV]] ({{p|Gliscor}} and {{p|Weavile}}), and do so by leveling up at night while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name includes the word ''razor'' ([[Razor Fang]] and [[Razor Claw]]). Additionally, both are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and found in [[The Under Subway]].
* Prior to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Gligar was sometimes depicted with white claws on its wings and hindlimbs instead of purple.

===Origin===
Gligar shares physical traits with both {{wp|bat}}s and {{wp|scorpion}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like traits and {{t|Ground}} typing, it may also be based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gligar's aggressive face-hugging behavior, along with its scorpion traits, may be inspired by [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FaceHugger face-hugging creatures] in sci-fi media, commonly depicted with arachnid traits. Gligar may also be based on Japanese flying squirrels such as the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel|''momonga''}} and the {{wp|Japanese giant flying squirrel|''musasabi''}}, gliding creatures depicted as face-hugging. The latter is also related to the ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gligar and Gliger may be a combination of ''glide'', and ''hugger'' or ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''
|fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|planer|to glide}}''
|es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgla|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skorpion|scorpion}}'' and ''glide''
|it=Gligar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이거 ''Glaiger''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}
|zh_yue=天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}
|hi=ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'' and {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}
|ru=Глайгар ''Glaygar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลกา ''Klaika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]

==External links==

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2025-08-01T13:51:37Z

ExLight: /* Facehugger */

== Immunity ==

There is an error in the trivia section. One of the trivia segments states that Gligar and Gliscor are the only dual-type pokemon that are immune to their own type, however Vibrava, Flygon, Baltoy, and Claydol are all dual type and are all immune to their own ground type thanks to their ability, Levitate. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}
:I assume why this hasn't been fixed before is that it probably means without abilities, but eh. [[User:Tina|{{color|E75480|Tina}}]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|{{color|E75480|☆}}]][[User talk:Tina|{{color|E75480|♫}}]] 20:05, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah. Certainly, Vibrava and Flygon are invulnerable to Ground due to Levitate, but not due to Dragon. Same with Baltoy and Claydol, since Psychic doesn't have immunity from Ground. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:23, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Then shouldn't the trivia be more specific? It doesn't say that they are the only two pokemon who have one type that is immune to their other type, just that they are the only pokemon immune to their own type. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}

==Gender difference==
If you look well, male's stinger isn't larger: it goes straight, while female's stinger is slightly more hook-like... or comma-like... - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 17:34, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

== Color? ==

Am I the only one that has noticed that Gligar has COMPLETELY changed color? The difference is so radical, it makes me sick. He went from bright pink to dark blue. It's rediculous! [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 23:05, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

*'' Gligar's colors vary between games and the anime. It is light blue-violet in most sprite artwork and game artwork, dark pink in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, blue-purple in {{v2|Platinum}}, regular purple in the high-grade console games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and powder-pink in the anime.''

:Read the trivia section. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| |>H1|23]][[Special:contributions/PH1RESTRIKE|•]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE|57R1K3]] 23:13, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

== Facehugger ==

Am I alone in seeing the similarities between Gligar and the [[wp:Facehugger|Facehugger]] from the movie [[wp:Alien (film)|Alien]]? Not only is the design a typically-pokémonified version of the Facehugger, but many of its Pokédex entries specifically mention its propensity for latching onto its prey's face. About the only difference whatsoever is that it doesn't lay its eggs down your throat, it just injects a poison. Considering the franchise's stance of revealing little-to-nothing about pokémon mating, this is not surprising. Everything else matches. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 20:18, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

It's an interesting similarity, but im sure its coincidence.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']]

== Back Sprite ==
Hey, i just noticed this, and it probably applies to more than just gligar, but the back sprite is different from Diamond and Pearl, to HeartGold and SoulSilver.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 03:39, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

this has been stated before [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 04:04, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

And nothing has been done to note it on the page.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 06:23, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

== Possible Trivia Addition? ==

I'm not quite sure, but it might be possible that Gligar and its evolution are the only pokemon to have only one word in their species name, but have 2 capital letters? '''F'''ly'''S'''corpion? [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:40, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14
:No, there is also an {{p|Pachirisu|EleSquirrel}} Pokémon.----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 20:43, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

OK, got it. [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:47, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14

== Facehugger ==
It's not a coincidence, actually. Gligar's beta design, as shown here: https://bogleech.com/pokemon/pbetagligar.html
is much more blatantly inspired by the Facehugger, and it's even possible that the name Gligar itself is a portmanteau of "glide" and "H. R. Giger".
[[User:ElSqiubbonator|ElSqiubbonator]] ([[User talk:ElSqiubbonator|talk]]) 16:39, 3 June 2020 (UTC)ElSquibbonator
:As I mentioned on the Shuckle page, beta information are being put aside until we feel it is safe to add them. Though in Gligar's case, it still falls under our "no copyrighted material" rule. We can't mention it unless it is outright stated to be based off of it. (and, off topic, don't respond to comments well over 6 months old, make a new section).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:50, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

I'm bringing this back. After looking at more info I can confidently say that Gligar is in fact based in a facehugger.
*The beta design for Gligar is absolutely a cartoony version of the facehugger.
**thread https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1287070502222049280
**sprite https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdychyHXkAAhy8X?format=webp&name=tiny https://twitter.com/GrarisBAuris/status/1287075803839238147/photo/1
*Gligar's name is incredibly similar to Giger. H. R. Giger created the Aliens.
*11 out of its 17 pokedex entries describe facehugger behavior. Sometimes in full and sometimes just the actual face-hugging part.
**Gold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Stadium 2: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Ruby/Sapphire: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
**Emerald: It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.
**LeafGreen: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison
**Diamond: It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.
**HeartGold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Black: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
**Y: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**OR/AS: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

I'm not sure how people will see this, but to me it's pretty definite.
--[[User:EmBELLEm|EmBELLEm]] ([[User talk:EmBELLEm|talk]]) 18:20, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
:As I have stated before, it falls under the copyright rule. No copyrighted characters may be used as a possible origin inless it was stated to be based off of it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:02, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

New to editing, been browsing for a decade, but H.R. Giger is not a copywrited character, he is a real person and absolutely the inspiration for this creature's name, especially its Japanese name which is his name with an extra letter. Perhaps it can be changed to state that its common association with hugging peoples faces may make its name an homage to H.R.Giger. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 02:30, 1 July 2023 (UTC)
:I had an epiphany earlier today that Gligar's design was likely inspired by afacehugger due to its scorpion-like elements. When researching a bit more about Gligar I also stumbled across the beta design and was extremely surprised by how it used to be so much more similar to a facehugger, giving even more support to the theory. I'm glad to see that other people seem to separately have reached to the same conclusion as me.
:As of right now, I'm extremely certain that conceptually Gligar is a mix of a Nobusuma and a facehugger. I understand that we should avoid explicitly mentioning the latter due to copyright issues, however I feel like omitting it completely creates a sort of vaccuum that gets filled with some nonsense.
:Mentions of Gligar being a scorpionfly or amikiri are both fairly nonsensical, and the gargoyle theory isn't very strong. As such, these probably shouldn't be presented to the public as reliable or potential core origins over the Nobusuma and the facehugger. However, presenting solely the Nobusuma inspiration is not enough, as the scorpion motiff — likely one of Gligar's most important aspects — would remain unexplained as it almost certainly comes from a reimagination of the facehugger.
:What I came to request for is not for the page to mention the facehugger, but for people to discuss how to implicitly refer to it (similar to how Tyranitar circumvents mentioning Godzilla by calling itself a "kaiju" instead).
:As a brief sidenote, regarding the proposed origins, I am somewhat skeptical of Gligar's name being a reference to H.R. Giger like some users propose. It could maybe involve it, but I believe the main idea here could be '''グライ'''ダー''glide'' + ハ'''ガー''' ''hugger'' as this alludes to both its behavior and a Nobosuma's, and to the facehugger's name. The current theory for the second half standing for gargoyle is fine too.
:[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 04:37, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
::For the record, there is no "copyright rule". The {{bp|speculation policy}} states "Unsourced character or Pokémon origins should remain generic in scope and avoid explicit comparisons to specific outside characters or franchises. Particularly distinct cases are occasionally permitted through staff approval." That said, I don't personally see anything that strongly indicates Gligar is based on a facehugger, even in the beta sprites, though I can see why some people might make the comparison. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 09:42, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
:::If that sort of information could be added upon staff approval, then I'd like to elaborate on my current nobusuma & facehugger theory, as I believe mentioning both can greatly improve Gligar's origin section. However, it's somewhat important for them to be together because they complete each other.
:::⠀
:::Starting off with the facehugger. We can observe some of Gligar's key aspects — it is a scorpion-like creature that firmly attaches itself onto a victim's face before injecting them with poison. This by itself is extremely similar to the facehugger creature from the Alien franchise, an arachnid-like creature with a long tail that firmly attaches itself to its victim's face before infecting them with a parasite. Scorpions share significant similarities with the facehuggers already since they're arachnids, so it feels like an intuitive adaptation, when choosing a real world creature, specially considering their long tail.
:::This theory becomes even more relevant when considering the beta sprite, as its overall appearance resembles the facehugger. It had a more round/oval overall shape and Gligar's head is somewhat fused with its abdomen, similar to how the facehugger doesn't have a clear body division between head and abdomen. Beta Gligar also has more limbs and a long tail, both notoriously long and skinny, giving it a disproportionate bodily rate similar to that of the facehugger. A preemptive observation, but some people might point out how the bat-like wings in the Beta design make it extremely similar looking to the Royal (or Super) Facehugger, who has webbed limbs; but this is coincidental since, despite debuting in a 1992 movie, that specific facehugger design only appeared in scenes from an extended version released in 2003.
:::⠀
:::However, just the facehugger doesn't explain all of Gligar's key aspects: it also has bat-like traits, and it glides (bats fly, they don't glide, making it an unusual combination of features) — this is where the nobusuma comes in. Japan has two notable and important gliding animals, both flying squirrels: the ''momonga'' and the ''musasabi''. The musasabi is the most important of the two: due to its larger size and nocturnal habits it is closely related to (and likely the origin of) a yōkai called ''nobusuma''.
:::According to the legends, a bat becomes a nobusuma after reaching an incredibly old age. In most versions, these gliding creatures are said to physically resemble musasabi, but they have also been commonly depicted as a monstrous bat or as possessing bat-like traits. They attack animals and passersby by jumping on their faces, latching on, and draining their blood — similar to Gligar's (and Gliscor's) behavior.
:::⠀
:::It's interesting to observe that both these proposed origins compliment each other (one explains Gligar's scorpion features, and the other explains its gliding and bat features) and yet are still connected by the fact both the nobusuma and the facehugger ambush their victims by attaching themselves to their face, a core aspect of Gligar. It's also notable that while the facehugger seems to have been a more clear initial inspiration in the beta design, the more modern design distanced itself from it by focusing on some of the nobusuma aspects and by taking a more cartoonish approach on the scorpion-like traits.
:::⠀
:::Regarding the current proposed suggestions on the page, I believe the only one that might hold any water is the Gargoyle one. The ''amikiri'' is an yōkai that solely dedicated to cutting fishing and mosquito nets, depicted as a mix of bird, serpent, and shrimp or lobster — connecting it to Gligar solely due to it having lobster (crab/ scorpion) pincers is a bit of a stretch even if it was retconned into learning Crabhammer. Similarly, comparing Gligar to a scorpionfly solely due to it being a flying insect with a tail that resembles a scorpion's is also a significant stretch.
:::The gargoyle theory has some merit, but it also has some significant stretches: gargoyles are usually chimeric beings with bat wings, and the -gar in its name could possibly allude to them. However, there's a significant lack of correlation between both of them as a whole: gargoyles are statues, usually placed on religious structures, in popular culture gargoyles were seen as protectors, and for scholars they're depictions of the tortuous fate of sinners to scare the pious and enemies. They're also chimeras that seem to combine bats with grotesque anthropomorphs, carnivorans, or fantastic animals like dragons and medieval cryptids, not invertebrates. As far as I can tell Gligar may have some very loose gargoyle inspirations, but its not something hinted by any media nor in its described behavior, unlike the origins I'm proposing.
:::⠀
:::I have more points that I wanted to bring up, but I'm unsure as to how to insert them into this message, as its already fairly lengthy and trying to follow a certain logical progression. Hopefully this is enough to convince the readers. And if it wasn't then hopefully it was at least a fun and/or informative read.
:::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 00:44, 25 March 2025 (UTC)
::::Guys are we forgetting its Japanese name is LITERALLY Gliger, like Giger but with one extra letter. A creature named Gliger that hugs peoples face. That looked like a cartoon facehugger in the beta sprite. I don't understand why anyone would be so adamant as to call it a gargoyle, that seems like a total stretch. In fact, I'd argue there is no reason we shouldn't be acknowledging it may have been inspired by H.R. Giger and the facehugger, it's much less of a stretch than any possible gargoyle inspiration, gargoyles are pretty far removed from Gligar. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 00:43, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::I agree that the gargoyle connection is flimsy at best.
:::::I don't think it's completely out of the question that Giger was Gligar's partial namesake; he (along with others) won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on ''Alien,'' and he also continued to do stuff for the franchise. ''Alien'' is pretty big in Japan. So it's entirely possible the designers of Gligar knew him by name. I also don't know where else the -gar part could come from, if that makes sense? Gli- probably certainly comes from "glide", but the second syllable is less clear.
:::::On the facehugger part, I do think the resemblance is more clear in the beta stuff. Is that enough influence on the final design to make it worth mentioning? I think so, personally. But I also think aside from that, there are enough similarities between final Gligar's behaviour and facehuggers to think a passing "it may also be based on" at least would be fine. [[User:Welkamo|Welkamo]] ([[User talk:Welkamo|talk]]) 06:59, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
::::::Fishfryer, I'm not forgetting it, I said earlier that I agree with "Gligar" (or Gliger) possibly referencing "Giger". But noticeably at the time of its beta design — when it resembled a facehugger a lot more — its name was Sasoriga. The "ga" (which later became gā) was already there which makes believe me it has other origins.
::::::⠀
::::::The similarity with Giger's name is undeniable, but it's weird to turn it on a Giger pun if the final design distanced itself from the facehugger. It could still be an Easter egg of sorts to still pay a homage to its original concept without being so on the nose, but that's still a pretty significant assumption. And since it involves a real person I'm a hesitant of treating it as fact.
::::::⠀
::::::Like I mentioned in my other message, while mentioning Giger is reasonable, I believe it comes from '''グライ'''ダー (glide) + ハ'''ガー''' (hugger) instead.
::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 11:40, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::::The speculation policy says not to make comparisons to specific outside characters or franchise, adding facehugger does exactly what the policy says not to do. And I personally don't see the similarity in that Gligar and Gliscor's behavior are not exclusive to facehuggers. The Nobusuma you mentioned states (on wikipedia, at least) that it latches onto humans, covering their eyes and mouth. That alone, for me, is enough to move away from the facehugger theory (and I personally believe a Japanese designer would take/prioritize inspiration from local myths and legends over western media). And the whole attacking with its tail to inject venom/parasites is also not exclusive to facehuggers, scorpions do exactly just that, so why wouldn't it be just as simple as it being based off a scorpion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:56, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
:::::::(edit)Just on the gargoyle bit, aside from "ガーゴイル" also having "ガー" in it (and the English being Gli''gar'' not ''ger''), they are also statues which may explain Gligar's Ground typing.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]]
::::::::I understand the hesitancy in adding possible external references, and that was the reason why I revived this topic up in the first place: to discuss whether or not it was likely enough to be made an exception by staff.
::::::::While I generally tend to agree that local inspirations often take priority, it's also important to acknowledge that the film Alien was '''extremely''' popular in Japan: "By the beginning of October 1979, the film had grossed $27 million internationally including $16.9 million in Japan, $4.8 million in France and $3.7 million in the UK". Given that it was easily the biggest audience out of the US, it's clear it was in Japanese pop culture at the time.
::::::::I also feel like other points I brought up were kinda ignored, such as the fact Gligar's beta sprite resembles a chelicerate arthropod akin to the facehugger. As I mentioned, I strongly believe they began with the facehugger as the main inspiration but moved away from it and leaned more into a nobusuma over time, however the scorpion-like traits remained vestigial of that original inspiration. Dismissing it as them just randomly slapping scorpion details onto the design is not a satisfactory or reasonable explanation given that the proposed alternatives.
::::::::I'm very skeptical about gargoyles being the reason for the ground type because I feel like they'd be more associated with rock or dark type (or even water since they were originally waterspouts). The ground type is likely just because of the scorpion-like traits since they're often associated with arid regions in RPGs.
::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 10:57, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
::::::::In any case since the issue is explicitly naming another franchise then I can provide a description alluding to the trope instead, this way it doesn't violate the speculation policy and we maintain the origin some members been asking for.
::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 13:50, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Gligar (Pokémon)

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== Immunity ==

There is an error in the trivia section. One of the trivia segments states that Gligar and Gliscor are the only dual-type pokemon that are immune to their own type, however Vibrava, Flygon, Baltoy, and Claydol are all dual type and are all immune to their own ground type thanks to their ability, Levitate. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}
:I assume why this hasn't been fixed before is that it probably means without abilities, but eh. [[User:Tina|{{color|E75480|Tina}}]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|{{color|E75480|☆}}]][[User talk:Tina|{{color|E75480|♫}}]] 20:05, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah. Certainly, Vibrava and Flygon are invulnerable to Ground due to Levitate, but not due to Dragon. Same with Baltoy and Claydol, since Psychic doesn't have immunity from Ground. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:23, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Then shouldn't the trivia be more specific? It doesn't say that they are the only two pokemon who have one type that is immune to their other type, just that they are the only pokemon immune to their own type. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}

==Gender difference==
If you look well, male's stinger isn't larger: it goes straight, while female's stinger is slightly more hook-like... or comma-like... - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 17:34, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

== Color? ==

Am I the only one that has noticed that Gligar has COMPLETELY changed color? The difference is so radical, it makes me sick. He went from bright pink to dark blue. It's rediculous! [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 23:05, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

*'' Gligar's colors vary between games and the anime. It is light blue-violet in most sprite artwork and game artwork, dark pink in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, blue-purple in {{v2|Platinum}}, regular purple in the high-grade console games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and powder-pink in the anime.''

:Read the trivia section. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| |>H1|23]][[Special:contributions/PH1RESTRIKE|•]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE|57R1K3]] 23:13, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

== Facehugger ==

Am I alone in seeing the similarities between Gligar and the [[wp:Facehugger|Facehugger]] from the movie [[wp:Alien (film)|Alien]]? Not only is the design a typically-pokémonified version of the Facehugger, but many of its Pokédex entries specifically mention its propensity for latching onto its prey's face. About the only difference whatsoever is that it doesn't lay its eggs down your throat, it just injects a poison. Considering the franchise's stance of revealing little-to-nothing about pokémon mating, this is not surprising. Everything else matches. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 20:18, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

It's an interesting similarity, but im sure its coincidence.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']]

== Back Sprite ==
Hey, i just noticed this, and it probably applies to more than just gligar, but the back sprite is different from Diamond and Pearl, to HeartGold and SoulSilver.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 03:39, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

this has been stated before [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 04:04, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

And nothing has been done to note it on the page.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 06:23, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

== Possible Trivia Addition? ==

I'm not quite sure, but it might be possible that Gligar and its evolution are the only pokemon to have only one word in their species name, but have 2 capital letters? '''F'''ly'''S'''corpion? [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:40, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14
:No, there is also an {{p|Pachirisu|EleSquirrel}} Pokémon.----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 20:43, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

OK, got it. [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:47, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14

== Facehugger ==
It's not a coincidence, actually. Gligar's beta design, as shown here: https://bogleech.com/pokemon/pbetagligar.html
is much more blatantly inspired by the Facehugger, and it's even possible that the name Gligar itself is a portmanteau of "glide" and "H. R. Giger".
[[User:ElSqiubbonator|ElSqiubbonator]] ([[User talk:ElSqiubbonator|talk]]) 16:39, 3 June 2020 (UTC)ElSquibbonator
:As I mentioned on the Shuckle page, beta information are being put aside until we feel it is safe to add them. Though in Gligar's case, it still falls under our "no copyrighted material" rule. We can't mention it unless it is outright stated to be based off of it. (and, off topic, don't respond to comments well over 6 months old, make a new section).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:50, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

I'm bringing this back. After looking at more info I can confidently say that Gligar is in fact based in a facehugger.
*The beta design for Gligar is absolutely a cartoony version of the facehugger.
**thread https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1287070502222049280
**sprite https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdychyHXkAAhy8X?format=webp&name=tiny https://twitter.com/GrarisBAuris/status/1287075803839238147/photo/1
*Gligar's name is incredibly similar to Giger. H. R. Giger created the Aliens.
*11 out of its 17 pokedex entries describe facehugger behavior. Sometimes in full and sometimes just the actual face-hugging part.
**Gold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Stadium 2: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Ruby/Sapphire: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
**Emerald: It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.
**LeafGreen: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison
**Diamond: It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.
**HeartGold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Black: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
**Y: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**OR/AS: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

I'm not sure how people will see this, but to me it's pretty definite.
--[[User:EmBELLEm|EmBELLEm]] ([[User talk:EmBELLEm|talk]]) 18:20, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
:As I have stated before, it falls under the copyright rule. No copyrighted characters may be used as a possible origin inless it was stated to be based off of it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:02, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

New to editing, been browsing for a decade, but H.R. Giger is not a copywrited character, he is a real person and absolutely the inspiration for this creature's name, especially its Japanese name which is his name with an extra letter. Perhaps it can be changed to state that its common association with hugging peoples faces may make its name an homage to H.R.Giger. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 02:30, 1 July 2023 (UTC)
:I had an epiphany earlier today that Gligar's design was likely inspired by afacehugger due to its scorpion-like elements. When researching a bit more about Gligar I also stumbled across the beta design and was extremely surprised by how it used to be so much more similar to a facehugger, giving even more support to the theory. I'm glad to see that other people seem to separately have reached to the same conclusion as me.
:As of right now, I'm extremely certain that conceptually Gligar is a mix of a Nobusuma and a facehugger. I understand that we should avoid explicitly mentioning the latter due to copyright issues, however I feel like omitting it completely creates a sort of vaccuum that gets filled with some nonsense.
:Mentions of Gligar being a scorpionfly or amikiri are both fairly nonsensical, and the gargoyle theory isn't very strong. As such, these probably shouldn't be presented to the public as reliable or potential core origins over the Nobusuma and the facehugger. However, presenting solely the Nobusuma inspiration is not enough, as the scorpion motiff — likely one of Gligar's most important aspects — would remain unexplained as it almost certainly comes from a reimagination of the facehugger.
:What I came to request for is not for the page to mention the facehugger, but for people to discuss how to implicitly refer to it (similar to how Tyranitar circumvents mentioning Godzilla by calling itself a "kaiju" instead).
:As a brief sidenote, regarding the proposed origins, I am somewhat skeptical of Gligar's name being a reference to H.R. Giger like some users propose. It could maybe involve it, but I believe the main idea here could be '''グライ'''ダー''glide'' + ハ'''ガー''' ''hugger'' as this alludes to both its behavior and a Nobosuma's, and to the facehugger's name. The current theory for the second half standing for gargoyle is fine too.
:[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 04:37, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
::For the record, there is no "copyright rule". The {{bp|speculation policy}} states "Unsourced character or Pokémon origins should remain generic in scope and avoid explicit comparisons to specific outside characters or franchises. Particularly distinct cases are occasionally permitted through staff approval." That said, I don't personally see anything that strongly indicates Gligar is based on a facehugger, even in the beta sprites, though I can see why some people might make the comparison. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 09:42, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
:::If that sort of information could be added upon staff approval, then I'd like to elaborate on my current nobusuma & facehugger theory, as I believe mentioning both can greatly improve Gligar's origin section. However, it's somewhat important for them to be together because they complete each other.
:::⠀
:::Starting off with the facehugger. We can observe some of Gligar's key aspects — it is a scorpion-like creature that firmly attaches itself onto a victim's face before injecting them with poison. This by itself is extremely similar to the facehugger creature from the Alien franchise, an arachnid-like creature with a long tail that firmly attaches itself to its victim's face before infecting them with a parasite. Scorpions share significant similarities with the facehuggers already since they're arachnids, so it feels like an intuitive adaptation, when choosing a real world creature, specially considering their long tail.
:::This theory becomes even more relevant when considering the beta sprite, as its overall appearance resembles the facehugger. It had a more round/oval overall shape and Gligar's head is somewhat fused with its abdomen, similar to how the facehugger doesn't have a clear body division between head and abdomen. Beta Gligar also has more limbs and a long tail, both notoriously long and skinny, giving it a disproportionate bodily rate similar to that of the facehugger. A preemptive observation, but some people might point out how the bat-like wings in the Beta design make it extremely similar looking to the Royal (or Super) Facehugger, who has webbed limbs; but this is coincidental since, despite debuting in a 1992 movie, that specific facehugger design only appeared in scenes from an extended version released in 2003.
:::⠀
:::However, just the facehugger doesn't explain all of Gligar's key aspects: it also has bat-like traits, and it glides (bats fly, they don't glide, making it an unusual combination of features) — this is where the nobusuma comes in. Japan has two notable and important gliding animals, both flying squirrels: the ''momonga'' and the ''musasabi''. The musasabi is the most important of the two: due to its larger size and nocturnal habits it is closely related to (and likely the origin of) a yōkai called ''nobusuma''.
:::According to the legends, a bat becomes a nobusuma after reaching an incredibly old age. In most versions, these gliding creatures are said to physically resemble musasabi, but they have also been commonly depicted as a monstrous bat or as possessing bat-like traits. They attack animals and passersby by jumping on their faces, latching on, and draining their blood — similar to Gligar's (and Gliscor's) behavior.
:::⠀
:::It's interesting to observe that both these proposed origins compliment each other (one explains Gligar's scorpion features, and the other explains its gliding and bat features) and yet are still connected by the fact both the nobusuma and the facehugger ambush their victims by attaching themselves to their face, a core aspect of Gligar. It's also notable that while the facehugger seems to have been a more clear initial inspiration in the beta design, the more modern design distanced itself from it by focusing on some of the nobusuma aspects and by taking a more cartoonish approach on the scorpion-like traits.
:::⠀
:::Regarding the current proposed suggestions on the page, I believe the only one that might hold any water is the Gargoyle one. The ''amikiri'' is an yōkai that solely dedicated to cutting fishing and mosquito nets, depicted as a mix of bird, serpent, and shrimp or lobster — connecting it to Gligar solely due to it having lobster (crab/ scorpion) pincers is a bit of a stretch even if it was retconned into learning Crabhammer. Similarly, comparing Gligar to a scorpionfly solely due to it being a flying insect with a tail that resembles a scorpion's is also a significant stretch.
:::The gargoyle theory has some merit, but it also has some significant stretches: gargoyles are usually chimeric beings with bat wings, and the -gar in its name could possibly allude to them. However, there's a significant lack of correlation between both of them as a whole: gargoyles are statues, usually placed on religious structures, in popular culture gargoyles were seen as protectors, and for scholars they're depictions of the tortuous fate of sinners to scare the pious and enemies. They're also chimeras that seem to combine bats with grotesque anthropomorphs, carnivorans, or fantastic animals like dragons and medieval cryptids, not invertebrates. As far as I can tell Gligar may have some very loose gargoyle inspirations, but its not something hinted by any media nor in its described behavior, unlike the origins I'm proposing.
:::⠀
:::I have more points that I wanted to bring up, but I'm unsure as to how to insert them into this message, as its already fairly lengthy and trying to follow a certain logical progression. Hopefully this is enough to convince the readers. And if it wasn't then hopefully it was at least a fun and/or informative read.
:::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 00:44, 25 March 2025 (UTC)
::::Guys are we forgetting its Japanese name is LITERALLY Gliger, like Giger but with one extra letter. A creature named Gliger that hugs peoples face. That looked like a cartoon facehugger in the beta sprite. I don't understand why anyone would be so adamant as to call it a gargoyle, that seems like a total stretch. In fact, I'd argue there is no reason we shouldn't be acknowledging it may have been inspired by H.R. Giger and the facehugger, it's much less of a stretch than any possible gargoyle inspiration, gargoyles are pretty far removed from Gligar. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 00:43, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::I agree that the gargoyle connection is flimsy at best.
:::::I don't think it's completely out of the question that Giger was Gligar's partial namesake; he (along with others) won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on ''Alien,'' and he also continued to do stuff for the franchise. ''Alien'' is pretty big in Japan. So it's entirely possible the designers of Gligar knew him by name. I also don't know where else the -gar part could come from, if that makes sense? Gli- probably certainly comes from "glide", but the second syllable is less clear.
:::::On the facehugger part, I do think the resemblance is more clear in the beta stuff. Is that enough influence on the final design to make it worth mentioning? I think so, personally. But I also think aside from that, there are enough similarities between final Gligar's behaviour and facehuggers to think a passing "it may also be based on" at least would be fine. [[User:Welkamo|Welkamo]] ([[User talk:Welkamo|talk]]) 06:59, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
::::::Fishfryer, I'm not forgetting it, I said earlier that I agree with "Gligar" (or Gliger) possibly referencing "Giger". But noticeably at the time of its beta design — when it resembled a facehugger a lot more — its name was Sasoriga. The "ga" (which later became gā) was already there which makes believe me it has other origins.
::::::⠀
::::::The similarity with Giger's name is undeniable, but it's weird to turn it on a Giger pun if the final design distanced itself from the facehugger. It could still be an Easter egg of sorts to still pay a homage to its original concept without being so on the nose, but that's still a pretty significant assumption. And since it involves a real person I'm a hesitant of treating it as fact.
::::::⠀
::::::Like I mentioned in my other message, while mentioning Giger is reasonable, I believe it comes from '''グライ'''ダー (glide) + ハ'''ガー''' (hugger) instead.
::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 11:40, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::::The speculation policy says not to make comparisons to specific outside characters or franchise, adding facehugger does exactly what the policy says not to do. And I personally don't see the similarity in that Gligar and Gliscor's behavior are not exclusive to facehuggers. The Nobusuma you mentioned states (on wikipedia, at least) that it latches onto humans, covering their eyes and mouth. That alone, for me, is enough to move away from the facehugger theory (and I personally believe a Japanese designer would take/prioritize inspiration from local myths and legends over western media). And the whole attacking with its tail to inject venom/parasites is also not exclusive to facehuggers, scorpions do exactly just that, so why wouldn't it be just as simple as it being based off a scorpion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:56, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
:::::::(edit)Just on the gargoyle bit, aside from "ガーゴイル" also having "ガー" in it (and the English being Gli''gar'' not ''ger''), they are also statues which may explain Gligar's Ground typing.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]]
::::::::I understand the hesitancy in adding possible external references, and that was the reason why I revived this topic up in the first place: to discuss whether or not it was likely enough to be made an exception by staff.
::::::::While I generally tend to agree that local inspirations often take priority, it's also important to acknowledge that the film Alien was '''extremely''' popular in Japan: "By the beginning of October 1979, the film had grossed $27 million internationally including $16.9 million in Japan, $4.8 million in France and $3.7 million in the UK". Given that it was easily the biggest audience out of the US, it's clear it was in Japanese pop culture at the time.
::::::::I also feel like other points I brought up were kinda ignored, such as the fact Gligar's beta sprite resembles a chelicerate arthropod akin to the facehugger. As I mentioned, I strongly believe they began with the facehugger as the main inspiration but moved away from it and leaned more into a nobusuma over time, however the scorpion-like traits remained vestigial of that original inspiration. Dismissing it as them just randomly slapping scorpion details onto the design is not a satisfactory or reasonable explanation given that the proposed alternatives.
::::::::I'm very skeptical about gargoyles being the reason for the ground type because I feel like they'd be more associated with rock or dark type (or even water since they were originally waterspouts). The ground type is likely just because of the scorpion-like traits since they're often associated with arid regions in RPGs.
::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 10:57, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
::::::::In any case since the issue is explicitly another franchise then I can provide a description alluding to the trope instead, this way it doesn't violate the speculation policy and we maintain the origin some members been asking for.
::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 13:50, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Gligar (Pokémon)

2025-08-01T10:58:37Z

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Talk:Gligar (Pokémon)

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== Immunity ==

There is an error in the trivia section. One of the trivia segments states that Gligar and Gliscor are the only dual-type pokemon that are immune to their own type, however Vibrava, Flygon, Baltoy, and Claydol are all dual type and are all immune to their own ground type thanks to their ability, Levitate. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}
:I assume why this hasn't been fixed before is that it probably means without abilities, but eh. [[User:Tina|{{color|E75480|Tina}}]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|{{color|E75480|☆}}]][[User talk:Tina|{{color|E75480|♫}}]] 20:05, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah. Certainly, Vibrava and Flygon are invulnerable to Ground due to Levitate, but not due to Dragon. Same with Baltoy and Claydol, since Psychic doesn't have immunity from Ground. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:23, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Then shouldn't the trivia be more specific? It doesn't say that they are the only two pokemon who have one type that is immune to their other type, just that they are the only pokemon immune to their own type. - Buddy Christ {{unsigned|Buddy Christ}}

==Gender difference==
If you look well, male's stinger isn't larger: it goes straight, while female's stinger is slightly more hook-like... or comma-like... - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 17:34, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

== Color? ==

Am I the only one that has noticed that Gligar has COMPLETELY changed color? The difference is so radical, it makes me sick. He went from bright pink to dark blue. It's rediculous! [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 23:05, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

*'' Gligar's colors vary between games and the anime. It is light blue-violet in most sprite artwork and game artwork, dark pink in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, blue-purple in {{v2|Platinum}}, regular purple in the high-grade console games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and powder-pink in the anime.''

:Read the trivia section. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| |>H1|23]][[Special:contributions/PH1RESTRIKE|•]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE|57R1K3]] 23:13, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

== Facehugger ==

Am I alone in seeing the similarities between Gligar and the [[wp:Facehugger|Facehugger]] from the movie [[wp:Alien (film)|Alien]]? Not only is the design a typically-pokémonified version of the Facehugger, but many of its Pokédex entries specifically mention its propensity for latching onto its prey's face. About the only difference whatsoever is that it doesn't lay its eggs down your throat, it just injects a poison. Considering the franchise's stance of revealing little-to-nothing about pokémon mating, this is not surprising. Everything else matches. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 20:18, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

It's an interesting similarity, but im sure its coincidence.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']]

== Back Sprite ==
Hey, i just noticed this, and it probably applies to more than just gligar, but the back sprite is different from Diamond and Pearl, to HeartGold and SoulSilver.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 03:39, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

this has been stated before [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 04:04, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

And nothing has been done to note it on the page.[[User:Bug Catcher Wade|'''Bug Catcher Wade''']] 06:23, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

== Possible Trivia Addition? ==

I'm not quite sure, but it might be possible that Gligar and its evolution are the only pokemon to have only one word in their species name, but have 2 capital letters? '''F'''ly'''S'''corpion? [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:40, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14
:No, there is also an {{p|Pachirisu|EleSquirrel}} Pokémon.----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 20:43, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

OK, got it. [[User:TheTheDragon14|TheTheDragon14]] 20:47, 3 January 2011 (UTC)TheTheDragon14

== Facehugger ==
It's not a coincidence, actually. Gligar's beta design, as shown here: https://bogleech.com/pokemon/pbetagligar.html
is much more blatantly inspired by the Facehugger, and it's even possible that the name Gligar itself is a portmanteau of "glide" and "H. R. Giger".
[[User:ElSqiubbonator|ElSqiubbonator]] ([[User talk:ElSqiubbonator|talk]]) 16:39, 3 June 2020 (UTC)ElSquibbonator
:As I mentioned on the Shuckle page, beta information are being put aside until we feel it is safe to add them. Though in Gligar's case, it still falls under our "no copyrighted material" rule. We can't mention it unless it is outright stated to be based off of it. (and, off topic, don't respond to comments well over 6 months old, make a new section).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:50, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

I'm bringing this back. After looking at more info I can confidently say that Gligar is in fact based in a facehugger.
*The beta design for Gligar is absolutely a cartoony version of the facehugger.
**thread https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1287070502222049280
**sprite https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdychyHXkAAhy8X?format=webp&name=tiny https://twitter.com/GrarisBAuris/status/1287075803839238147/photo/1
*Gligar's name is incredibly similar to Giger. H. R. Giger created the Aliens.
*11 out of its 17 pokedex entries describe facehugger behavior. Sometimes in full and sometimes just the actual face-hugging part.
**Gold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Stadium 2: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Ruby/Sapphire: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
**Emerald: It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.
**LeafGreen: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison
**Diamond: It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.
**HeartGold: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**Black: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
**Y: It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
**OR/AS: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

I'm not sure how people will see this, but to me it's pretty definite.
--[[User:EmBELLEm|EmBELLEm]] ([[User talk:EmBELLEm|talk]]) 18:20, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
:As I have stated before, it falls under the copyright rule. No copyrighted characters may be used as a possible origin inless it was stated to be based off of it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:02, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

New to editing, been browsing for a decade, but H.R. Giger is not a copywrited character, he is a real person and absolutely the inspiration for this creature's name, especially its Japanese name which is his name with an extra letter. Perhaps it can be changed to state that its common association with hugging peoples faces may make its name an homage to H.R.Giger. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 02:30, 1 July 2023 (UTC)
:I had an epiphany earlier today that Gligar's design was likely inspired by afacehugger due to its scorpion-like elements. When researching a bit more about Gligar I also stumbled across the beta design and was extremely surprised by how it used to be so much more similar to a facehugger, giving even more support to the theory. I'm glad to see that other people seem to separately have reached to the same conclusion as me.
:As of right now, I'm extremely certain that conceptually Gligar is a mix of a Nobusuma and a facehugger. I understand that we should avoid explicitly mentioning the latter due to copyright issues, however I feel like omitting it completely creates a sort of vaccuum that gets filled with some nonsense.
:Mentions of Gligar being a scorpionfly or amikiri are both fairly nonsensical, and the gargoyle theory isn't very strong. As such, these probably shouldn't be presented to the public as reliable or potential core origins over the Nobusuma and the facehugger. However, presenting solely the Nobusuma inspiration is not enough, as the scorpion motiff — likely one of Gligar's most important aspects — would remain unexplained as it almost certainly comes from a reimagination of the facehugger.
:What I came to request for is not for the page to mention the facehugger, but for people to discuss how to implicitly refer to it (similar to how Tyranitar circumvents mentioning Godzilla by calling itself a "kaiju" instead).
:As a brief sidenote, regarding the proposed origins, I am somewhat skeptical of Gligar's name being a reference to H.R. Giger like some users propose. It could maybe involve it, but I believe the main idea here could be '''グライ'''ダー''glide'' + ハ'''ガー''' ''hugger'' as this alludes to both its behavior and a Nobosuma's, and to the facehugger's name. The current theory for the second half standing for gargoyle is fine too.
:[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 04:37, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
::For the record, there is no "copyright rule". The {{bp|speculation policy}} states "Unsourced character or Pokémon origins should remain generic in scope and avoid explicit comparisons to specific outside characters or franchises. Particularly distinct cases are occasionally permitted through staff approval." That said, I don't personally see anything that strongly indicates Gligar is based on a facehugger, even in the beta sprites, though I can see why some people might make the comparison. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 09:42, 24 March 2025 (UTC)
:::If that sort of information could be added upon staff approval, then I'd like to elaborate on my current nobusuma & facehugger theory, as I believe mentioning both can greatly improve Gligar's origin section. However, it's somewhat important for them to be together because they complete each other.
:::⠀
:::Starting off with the facehugger. We can observe some of Gligar's key aspects — it is a scorpion-like creature that firmly attaches itself onto a victim's face before injecting them with poison. This by itself is extremely similar to the facehugger creature from the Alien franchise, an arachnid-like creature with a long tail that firmly attaches itself to its victim's face before infecting them with a parasite. Scorpions share significant similarities with the facehuggers already since they're arachnids, so it feels like an intuitive adaptation, when choosing a real world creature, specially considering their long tail.
:::This theory becomes even more relevant when considering the beta sprite, as its overall appearance resembles the facehugger. It had a more round/oval overall shape and Gligar's head is somewhat fused with its abdomen, similar to how the facehugger doesn't have a clear body division between head and abdomen. Beta Gligar also has more limbs and a long tail, both notoriously long and skinny, giving it a disproportionate bodily rate similar to that of the facehugger. A preemptive observation, but some people might point out how the bat-like wings in the Beta design make it extremely similar looking to the Royal (or Super) Facehugger, who has webbed limbs; but this is coincidental since, despite debuting in a 1992 movie, that specific facehugger design only appeared in scenes from an extended version released in 2003.
:::⠀
:::However, just the facehugger doesn't explain all of Gligar's key aspects: it also has bat-like traits, and it glides (bats fly, they don't glide, making it an unusual combination of features) — this is where the nobusuma comes in. Japan has two notable and important gliding animals, both flying squirrels: the ''momonga'' and the ''musasabi''. The musasabi is the most important of the two: due to its larger size and nocturnal habits it is closely related to (and likely the origin of) a yōkai called ''nobusuma''.
:::According to the legends, a bat becomes a nobusuma after reaching an incredibly old age. In most versions, these gliding creatures are said to physically resemble musasabi, but they have also been commonly depicted as a monstrous bat or as possessing bat-like traits. They attack animals and passersby by jumping on their faces, latching on, and draining their blood — similar to Gligar's (and Gliscor's) behavior.
:::⠀
:::It's interesting to observe that both these proposed origins compliment each other (one explains Gligar's scorpion features, and the other explains its gliding and bat features) and yet are still connected by the fact both the nobusuma and the facehugger ambush their victims by attaching themselves to their face, a core aspect of Gligar. It's also notable that while the facehugger seems to have been a more clear initial inspiration in the beta design, the more modern design distanced itself from it by focusing on some of the nobusuma aspects and by taking a more cartoonish approach on the scorpion-like traits.
:::⠀
:::Regarding the current proposed suggestions on the page, I believe the only one that might hold any water is the Gargoyle one. The ''amikiri'' is an yōkai that solely dedicated to cutting fishing and mosquito nets, depicted as a mix of bird, serpent, and shrimp or lobster — connecting it to Gligar solely due to it having lobster (crab/ scorpion) pincers is a bit of a stretch even if it was retconned into learning Crabhammer. Similarly, comparing Gligar to a scorpionfly solely due to it being a flying insect with a tail that resembles a scorpion's is also a significant stretch.
:::The gargoyle theory has some merit, but it also has some significant stretches: gargoyles are usually chimeric beings with bat wings, and the -gar in its name could possibly allude to them. However, there's a significant lack of correlation between both of them as a whole: gargoyles are statues, usually placed on religious structures, in popular culture gargoyles were seen as protectors, and for scholars they're depictions of the tortuous fate of sinners to scare the pious and enemies. They're also chimeras that seem to combine bats with grotesque anthropomorphs, carnivorans, or fantastic animals like dragons and medieval cryptids, not invertebrates. As far as I can tell Gligar may have some very loose gargoyle inspirations, but its not something hinted by any media nor in its described behavior, unlike the origins I'm proposing.
:::⠀
:::I have more points that I wanted to bring up, but I'm unsure as to how to insert them into this message, as its already fairly lengthy and trying to follow a certain logical progression. Hopefully this is enough to convince the readers. And if it wasn't then hopefully it was at least a fun and/or informative read.
:::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 00:44, 25 March 2025 (UTC)
::::Guys are we forgetting its Japanese name is LITERALLY Gliger, like Giger but with one extra letter. A creature named Gliger that hugs peoples face. That looked like a cartoon facehugger in the beta sprite. I don't understand why anyone would be so adamant as to call it a gargoyle, that seems like a total stretch. In fact, I'd argue there is no reason we shouldn't be acknowledging it may have been inspired by H.R. Giger and the facehugger, it's much less of a stretch than any possible gargoyle inspiration, gargoyles are pretty far removed from Gligar. [[User:Fishfryer|Fishfryer]] ([[User talk:Fishfryer|talk]]) 00:43, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::I agree that the gargoyle connection is flimsy at best.
:::::I don't think it's completely out of the question that Giger was Gligar's partial namesake; he (along with others) won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on ''Alien,'' and he also continued to do stuff for the franchise. ''Alien'' is pretty big in Japan. So it's entirely possible the designers of Gligar knew him by name. I also don't know where else the -gar part could come from, if that makes sense? Gli- probably certainly comes from "glide", but the second syllable is less clear.
:::::On the facehugger part, I do think the resemblance is more clear in the beta stuff. Is that enough influence on the final design to make it worth mentioning? I think so, personally. But I also think aside from that, there are enough similarities between final Gligar's behaviour and facehuggers to think a passing "it may also be based on" at least would be fine. [[User:Welkamo|Welkamo]] ([[User talk:Welkamo|talk]]) 06:59, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
::::::Fishfryer, I'm not forgetting it, I said earlier that I agree with "Gligar" (or Gliger) possibly referencing "Giger". But noticeably at the time of its beta design — when it resembled a facehugger a lot more — its name was Sasoriga. The "ga" (which later became gā) was already there which makes believe me it has other origins.
::::::⠀
::::::The similarity with Giger's name is undeniable, but it's weird to turn it on a Giger pun if the final design distanced itself from the facehugger. It could still be an Easter egg of sorts to still pay a homage to its original concept without being so on the nose, but that's still a pretty significant assumption. And since it involves a real person I'm a hesitant of treating it as fact.
::::::⠀
::::::Like I mentioned in my other message, while mentioning Giger is reasonable, I believe it comes from '''グライ'''ダー (glide) + ハ'''ガー''' (hugger) instead.
::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 11:40, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::::The speculation policy says not to make comparisons to specific outside characters or franchise, adding facehugger does exactly what the policy says not to do. And I personally don't see the similarity in that Gligar and Gliscor's behavior are not exclusive to facehuggers. The Nobusuma you mentioned states (on wikipedia, at least) that it latches onto humans, covering their eyes and mouth. That alone, for me, is enough to move away from the facehugger theory (and I personally believe a Japanese designer would take/prioritize inspiration from local myths and legends over western media). And the whole attacking with its tail to inject venom/parasites is also not exclusive to facehuggers, scorpions do exactly just that, so why wouldn't it be just as simple as it being based off a scorpion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:56, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
::::::::I understand the hesitancy in adding possible external references, and that was the reason why I revived this topic up in the first place: to discuss whether or not it was likely enough to be made an exception by staff.
::::::::While I generally tend to agree that local inspirations often take priority, it's also important to acknowledge that the film Alien was '''extremely''' popular in Japan: "By the beginning of October 1979, the film had grossed $27 million internationally including $16.9 million in Japan, $4.8 million in France and $3.7 million in the UK". Given that it was easily the biggest audience out of the US, it's clear it was in Japanese pop culture at the time.
::::::::I also feel like other points I brought up were kinda ignored, such as the fact Gligar's beta sprite resembles a chelicerate arthropod akin to the facehugger. As I mentioned, I strongly believe they began with the facehugger as the main inspiration but moved away from it and leaned more into a nobusuma over time, however the scorpion-like traits remained vestigial of that original inspiration. Dismissing it as them just randomly slapping scorpion details onto the design is not a satisfactory or reasonable explanation given that the proposed alternatives.
::::::::I'm very skeptical about gargoyles being the reason for the ground type because I feel like they'd be more associated with rock or dark type (or even water since they were originally waterspouts). The ground type is likely just because of the scorpion-like traits since they're often associated with arid regions in RPGs.
::::::::[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 10:57, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
:::::::(edit)Just on the gargoyle bit, aside from "ガーゴイル" also having "ガー" in it (and the English being Gli''gar'' not ''ger''), they are also statues which may explain Gligar's Ground typing.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]]

Gliscor (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T22:49:43Z

ExLight: /* Origin */

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'''Gliscor''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライオン''' ''Glion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, partially clad in an insect-like carapace. Its legs have two toes and a slightly darker circular coloration on the underside, and its tail has two barbs, giving its tail the resemblance of a vampire's fangs. Its arms are red with thin striations and are completely detached from its black wings, and each is ended with large pincers. Its ears have discernible, red, chambered ear insides, and its eyes are yellow. It has six visible fangs in its mouth, and its waist, like its arms, is red and striated. Gliscor's body resembles an open mouth, with the pointed protrusions coming from its upper torso resembling fangs, further illustrating its vampiric qualities. It has a tendency to [[a:File:GliscorUnbrokenBonds99.jpg|hang upside down from trees]] while watching its prey.

Gliscor feeds on the blood of other Pokémon species; grabbing prey using its tail, then biting their necks with its long, sharp fangs. It is even said to take pride once its prey is fully drained of blood. As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gliscor, along with its unevolved form {{p|Gligar}}, can emit a sort of sound wave in order to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}}. Its legs appear to be not suitable for walking, so it can only perform short hops when on the ground. Gliscor hangs upside down while sleeping, much like other bat-like Pokémon, and it is nocturnal. It is capable of soundless flight; however, its wings cannot be flapped to the same extent that other Pokémon's wings can. Like {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Wingull}}, Gliscor uses winds and updrafts to glide from place to place. When there is no wind, Gliscor climbs to the top of tall trees using its sharp raptorial claws and then glides from place to place. This practice is similar to flying squirrels. Gliscor is {{a|Poison Heal|highly resistant against poisonous substances}}. It is extremely rare, but sometimes it is found in thick pine forests, swamps, and even alpine regions.

===Evolution===
Gliscor evolves from {{p|Gligar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
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|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic=100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
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|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||patch=Version 3.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Vise Grip|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Gliscor 4 (Rising Rivals 62)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|coset=14
|conto={{p|Koffing}}
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I want to glide around the planet on the wind!
|P2=What? I cannot possibly glide around the planet on the winds? You are wrong!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=-
|num=129
|browser=It launches twisters and hunks of dirt. It also rams to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=108
|pastnum=213
|browser=It triggers tremors to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|walk=1.5
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|Pad=Gliscor rides on the breeze, flying over the [[Haunted Zone]] garden. He likes sky-based Attractions, so watch him go at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472|num=419
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=185
|defense=222
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From December 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 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=Ground|ndex=472|pdex=230
|dex=Gliscor was hanging upside down from the rocks by its tail, searching [[Barren Badlands|the area]] around it. When it’s hunting prey, it glides through the air without making a sound.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Gliscor [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gliscor evolves from Gligar when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0207
|name1=Gligar
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|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Razor Fang|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} holding {{color2|000|Razor Fang}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}
|no2=0472
|name2=Gliscor
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=472|crop=98}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=472|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=472|LAcrop=172}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0472}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|472|Gliscor}}

==In animation==
[[File:Bertha Gliscor.png|thumb|250px|Gliscor in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gliscor]]====
In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Gligar evolved into a Gliscor while using {{Gary}}'s [[Razor Fang]] to save Ash from falling into a canyon. In ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'', Ash left Gliscor with [[McCann]] so it could train and grow stronger. In ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', Gliscor returned to help Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====Other====
Gliscor debuted in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Paul]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim-Charred!]]'', it went up against {{AP|its pre-evolved form|Gligar}} and won with a {{m|Guillotine}}. It reappeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding The Enemy!]]''.

In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor was used to destroy the machine attached to {{TRT}}'s balloon.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', [[Theodore]]'s Gliscor competed in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gliscor|Ash's Pokédex|Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Gligar}}. It watches its prey as it hangs from trees by its tail and attacks from above when it sees the chance.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blake Glisott.png|thumb|150px|Gliscor in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Gliscor appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Gliscor appeared in [[PDP18]].

A Gliscor appeared in [[PDP24]].

Like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, {{Ash}} owns a {{AP|Gliscor}} in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Diamond}} battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gliscor on his way to [[Iron Island]] in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''. It proved to be a tough opponent to beat with its {{m|Ice Fang|Ice}}, {{m|Thunder Fang|Thunder}}, and {{m|Fire Fang}} attacks, but it was eventually defeated by [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

In ''[[PS537|Colress Machine]]'', {{adv|Blake}} was revealed to own a Gliscor, [[nickname]]d Glisott.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-Evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs. (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs. (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1 m) to 6'07" (2.0 m).
* Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, were the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} were only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}.
* Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Weavile}}. Both were introduced in [[Generation IV]], both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, have {{stat|Special Attack}} as their lowest stat, have double weaknesses (Gliscor to Ice, Weavile to Fighting), evolve from Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation II]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding items that contain the word "razor" ({{p|Gligar}} evolves with [[Razor Fang]], whereas {{p|Sneasel}} evolves with [[Razor Claw]]).

===Origin===
Gliscor appears to be based on a combination of {{wp|scorpion}}s and {{wp|vampire}}s, which in turn share traits with {{wp|bat}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like traits it may also be loosely based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gliscor retains {{p|Gligar}}'s {{wp|arachnid}} traits, which may be inspired by a {{wp|Xenomorph#Facehugger|facehugger from the ''Alien'' franchise}}. Gliscor may also be based on the vampiric ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, a sky-gliding creature often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gliscor and Glion may be combinations of ''glide'' and ''scorpion''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライオン ''Glion''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''scorpion''
|fr=Scorvol|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|vol|flight}}''
|es=Gliscor|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgro|demeaning=From {{tt|''Skorpion''|scorpion}} and ''{{tt|groß|big}}''
|it=Gliscor|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이온 ''Glion''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍王 / 天蝎王 ''Tiānxiēwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=天蠍王 ''Tīnkitwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=ग्लाइबिडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'', {{tt|बिच्छू ''bicchu''|scorpion}}, {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}, and {{tt|{{p|Gligar|ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''}}|Gligar}}
|ru=Глискор ''Gliskor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลออน ''Klaion''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Gliscor]]

==External links==

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Gligar (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T22:49:32Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gligar
|jname=グライガー
|jtranslit=Guraigā
|tmname=Gliger
|ndex=0207
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fly Scorpion|FLYSCORPIO in Generation II; FlyScorpion in Generations III-V}}
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=142.9
|weight-kg=64.8
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Hyper Cutter
|ability2=Sand Veil
|abilityd=Immunity
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evde=1
|expyield=86
|oldexp=108
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=60
|body=09
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gligar is a purple, {{wp|Chiroptera|chiropteran}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|scorpion}} features. Its head and body are round and roughly equal in size. It has long, triangular ears and triangular eyes with small pupils. Two large pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and a pink tongue is often seen lolling from its mouth. Its arms are segmented at the wrists and end in large pincers. Spread between its arms are two blue wing membranes, each tipped with a purple claw. Its legs are thin and likewise segmented at the ankles, with its round feet having one claw each. Gligar has a long tail split into spherical sections, ending in a large, round stinger. The female Gligar will have a smaller stinger than the male.

As shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar feed on {{Berries}} and can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them. It glides smoothly and silently through the air with its limbs extended, and startles its prey and enemies by flying straight toward them. It attacks by clamping onto its enemy's face with its clawed hind legs and pincers, then jabbing it with its poisonous stinger. Gligar itself is {{a|Immunity|resistant to opponents' venom}}. Gligar lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|mountainous regions}}, making its nest along cliff sides. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest. In [[Hisui]], it is revealed that Gligar can survive even freezing temperatures.

===Evolution===
Gligar evolves into {{p|Gliscor}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|evo1=
|no2=0472
|name2=Gliscor
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}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Gligar during the Special Episode, [[Bidoof's Wish]], where he and his teammates from [[Team Rogue]] attempt to rob Bidoof at the end of [[Star Cave]]. They are defeated, however, when members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] arrive to help Bidoof.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Gligar appears as a recruitable Pokémon, but his quest will only become available upon connecting with Bidoof.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=189}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack. ''(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>Gligar</sc> glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This {{ScPkmn}} hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=153|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=193}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it's stunned with surprise.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=115|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=185}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=121|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gligar SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gligar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=SoulSilver}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{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/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Grand Underground]] - [[Rocky Cave]], [[Swampy Cave]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]], [[Bogsunk Cavern]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]], [[Celestica Ruins]] and nearby (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), near [[Primeval Grotto]], near [[Cloudcap Pass]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Arena's Approach]], [[Glacier Terrace]]{{Sup/t|D}}, Glacier Terrace ([[mass outbreak]]s)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Gligar|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t={{violet color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Union Circle]] [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Gligar|3★}})}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Stadium 2|color=000|t=FFF|area=Beat the {{ga|Silver|Rival}} at the end of {{DL|Pokémon Stadium 2|Round 2}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 11]], Endless Level 26, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Thunder]] (7F-10F, Mt. Thunder Peak 1F-2F), [[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F), [[Desert Region]] (15F-20F), [[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F), [[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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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=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Peril Cliffs]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Wireless Tower]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Everspring Valley]], Canyon: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#In Need of Trees|Magical Lake: In Need of Trees]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 2|Infinite Ruins: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Plasma Tundra#Endless Cave|Plasma Tundra: Endless Cave]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Mt. Thunder]] (6F-12F), [[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F), [[Desert Region]] (15F-19F), [[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F), [[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F), [[Purity Forest]] (31F-35F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Silent Chasm]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 269]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Gligar|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Gligar}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Japanese|hide|5|December 14, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|English|hide|5|March 28, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|French|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|German|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Italian|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Spanish|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=75
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=65
|Speed=85}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybl|5px}};" | {{m|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybr|5px}};" | [[Gligar (Skyridge 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.5
|area=Mt. Deepgreen
|P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er!
|P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon?
|P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind...
|PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
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===Evolution data===
Gligar [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gligar evolves into Gliscor when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Ash Gligar.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gligar]]====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gligar in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. It later evolved into a Gliscor in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''.

====Other====
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', where a superhero named [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] had one as a sidekick. At the end of the episode, he passed it down to [[Latoya Parker|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]] used his Gligar and Growlithe in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Gavin]] during the [[Ever Grande Conference]], where it defeated both his {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Marowak}}. Morrison then used Gligar during his match against {{Ash}} in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', and it was able to defeat {{AP|Grovyle}} and tie with {{AP|Swellow}}.

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

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Gligar protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Gligar was at a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gligar participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

Multiple Gligar appeared in ''Riding the Winds of Change!'' alongside Ash's.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpio Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to glide from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attached to its arms and legs, and attacks the face of its prey with its claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Morrison Gligar AP.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Like his animated series counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
Gligar appeared in [[PW30]] in How I Became a Pokémon Card.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'' that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Sudobo]], Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by [[Togebo]], the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.

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

A Gligar liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'' as one of the Pokémon stuck in [[N's Castle]].

A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
A Gligar appeared in [[PCS3]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Gligar appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] captured with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Although Gligar could not learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.
* Gligar can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Sneasel}}. Both of them have two [[type]]s which cause them to have a 4× [[Type#Type effectiveness|weakness]] to another type, have the same [[base stat]] total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation IV]] ({{p|Gliscor}} and {{p|Weavile}}), and do so by leveling up at night while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name includes the word ''razor'' ([[Razor Fang]] and [[Razor Claw]]). Additionally, both are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and found in [[The Under Subway]].
* Prior to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Gligar was sometimes depicted with white claws on its wings and hindlimbs instead of purple.

===Origin===
Gligar shares physical traits with both {{wp|bat}}s and {{wp|scorpion}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like traits it may also be loosely based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gligar's aggressive face-hugging behavior, along with its {{wp|arachnid}} traits, may be inspired by a {{wp|Xenomorph#Facehugger|facehugger from the ''Alien'' franchise}}. Furthermore, Gligar may also be based on Japanese flying squirrels such as the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel|''momonga''}} and the {{wp|Japanese giant flying squirrel|''musasabi''}}, gliding creatures depicted as face-hugging. The latter is also related to the ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gligar and Gliger may be a combination of ''glide'', and ''hugger'' or ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''
|fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|planer|to glide}}''
|es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgla|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skorpion|scorpion}}'' and ''glide''
|it=Gligar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이거 ''Glaiger''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}
|zh_yue=天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}
|hi=ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'' and {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}
|ru=Глайгар ''Glaygar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลกา ''Klaika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]

==External links==

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Gliscor (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T22:47:41Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Changes as proposed in Gligar's talk page.

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'''Gliscor''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライオン''' ''Glion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, partially clad in an insect-like carapace. Its legs have two toes and a slightly darker circular coloration on the underside, and its tail has two barbs, giving its tail the resemblance of a vampire's fangs. Its arms are red with thin striations and are completely detached from its black wings, and each is ended with large pincers. Its ears have discernible, red, chambered ear insides, and its eyes are yellow. It has six visible fangs in its mouth, and its waist, like its arms, is red and striated. Gliscor's body resembles an open mouth, with the pointed protrusions coming from its upper torso resembling fangs, further illustrating its vampiric qualities. It has a tendency to [[a:File:GliscorUnbrokenBonds99.jpg|hang upside down from trees]] while watching its prey.

Gliscor feeds on the blood of other Pokémon species; grabbing prey using its tail, then biting their necks with its long, sharp fangs. It is even said to take pride once its prey is fully drained of blood. As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gliscor, along with its unevolved form {{p|Gligar}}, can emit a sort of sound wave in order to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}}. Its legs appear to be not suitable for walking, so it can only perform short hops when on the ground. Gliscor hangs upside down while sleeping, much like other bat-like Pokémon, and it is nocturnal. It is capable of soundless flight; however, its wings cannot be flapped to the same extent that other Pokémon's wings can. Like {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Wingull}}, Gliscor uses winds and updrafts to glide from place to place. When there is no wind, Gliscor climbs to the top of tall trees using its sharp raptorial claws and then glides from place to place. This practice is similar to flying squirrels. Gliscor is {{a|Poison Heal|highly resistant against poisonous substances}}. It is extremely rare, but sometimes it is found in thick pine forests, swamps, and even alpine regions.

===Evolution===
Gliscor evolves from {{p|Gligar}}.

(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/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=186}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flies soundlessly through the sky. It catches prey with its long tail, then lunges at the prey's vulnerable spots with its fangs.}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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====Pokéathlon stats====
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|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic=100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||patch=Version 3.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0207|Gligar|||||Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gliscor|Ground|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Vise Grip|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Gliscor 4 (Rising Rivals 62)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|coset=14
|conto={{p|Koffing}}
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I want to glide around the planet on the wind!
|P2=What? I cannot possibly glide around the planet on the winds? You are wrong!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=-
|num=129
|browser=It launches twisters and hunks of dirt. It also rams to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=108
|pastnum=213
|browser=It triggers tremors to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|walk=1.5
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|Pad=Gliscor rides on the breeze, flying over the [[Haunted Zone]] garden. He likes sky-based Attractions, so watch him go at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=472|num=419
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|swapper=Nosedive
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=472
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=185
|defense=222
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From December 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 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=Ground|ndex=472|pdex=230
|dex=Gliscor was hanging upside down from the rocks by its tail, searching [[Barren Badlands|the area]] around it. When it’s hunting prey, it glides through the air without making a sound.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Gliscor [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Gligar}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gliscor evolves from Gligar when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0207
|name1=Gligar
|type1-1=Ground
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Razor Fang|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} holding {{color2|000|Razor Fang}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}
|no2=0472
|name2=Gliscor
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=472}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=472|crop=98}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=472|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=472|LAcrop=172}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0472}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|472|Gliscor}}

==In animation==
[[File:Bertha Gliscor.png|thumb|250px|Gliscor in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gliscor]]====
In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Gligar evolved into a Gliscor while using {{Gary}}'s [[Razor Fang]] to save Ash from falling into a canyon. In ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'', Ash left Gliscor with [[McCann]] so it could train and grow stronger. In ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', Gliscor returned to help Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====Other====
Gliscor debuted in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Paul]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim-Charred!]]'', it went up against {{AP|its pre-evolved form|Gligar}} and won with a {{m|Guillotine}}. It reappeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding The Enemy!]]''.

In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor was used to destroy the machine attached to {{TRT}}'s balloon.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', [[Theodore]]'s Gliscor competed in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gliscor|Ash's Pokédex|Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Gligar}}. It watches its prey as it hangs from trees by its tail and attacks from above when it sees the chance.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blake Glisott.png|thumb|150px|Gliscor in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Gliscor appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Gliscor appeared in [[PDP18]].

A Gliscor appeared in [[PDP24]].

Like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, {{Ash}} owns a {{AP|Gliscor}} in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Diamond}} battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gliscor on his way to [[Iron Island]] in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''. It proved to be a tough opponent to beat with its {{m|Ice Fang|Ice}}, {{m|Thunder Fang|Thunder}}, and {{m|Fire Fang}} attacks, but it was eventually defeated by [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

In ''[[PS537|Colress Machine]]'', {{adv|Blake}} was revealed to own a Gliscor, [[nickname]]d Glisott.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-Evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs. (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs. (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1 m) to 6'07" (2.0 m).
* Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, were the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} were only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}.
* Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Weavile}}. Both were introduced in [[Generation IV]], both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, have {{stat|Special Attack}} as their lowest stat, have double weaknesses (Gliscor to Ice, Weavile to Fighting), evolve from Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation II]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding items that contain the word "razor" ({{p|Gligar}} evolves with [[Razor Fang]], whereas {{p|Sneasel}} evolves with [[Razor Claw]]).

===Origin===
Gliscor appears to be based on a combination of {{wp|scorpion}}s and {{wp|vampire}}s, which in turn share traits with {{wp|bat}}s. Due to its chimeric bat-like features it may also be loosely based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gliscor retains {{p|Gligar}}'s {{wp|arachnid}} traits, which may be inspired by a {{wp|Xenomorph#Facehugger|facehugger from the ''Alien'' franchise}}. Gliscor may also be based on the vampiric ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, a sky-gliding creature often described as having bat features or appearing as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gliscor and Glion may be combinations of ''glide'' and ''scorpion''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライオン ''Glion''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''scorpion''
|fr=Scorvol|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|vol|flight}}''
|es=Gliscor|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgro|demeaning=From {{tt|''Skorpion''|scorpion}} and ''{{tt|groß|big}}''
|it=Gliscor|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이온 ''Glion''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍王 / 天蝎王 ''Tiānxiēwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=天蠍王 ''Tīnkitwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=ग्लाइबिडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'', {{tt|बिच्छू ''bicchu''|scorpion}}, {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}, and {{tt|{{p|Gligar|ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''}}|Gligar}}
|ru=Глискор ''Gliskor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลออน ''Klaion''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Gliscor]]

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ground|prevnum=0471|prev=Glaceon|nextnum=0473|next=Mamoswine}}
|}
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Gligar (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T22:29:25Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Changes as the ones proposed in the Talk page.

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Gligar}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gligar
|jname=グライガー
|jtranslit=Guraigā
|tmname=Gliger
|ndex=0207
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Fly Scorpion|FLYSCORPIO in Generation II; FlyScorpion in Generations III-V}}
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=142.9
|weight-kg=64.8
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Hyper Cutter
|ability2=Sand Veil
|abilityd=Immunity
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evde=1
|expyield=86
|oldexp=108
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=60
|body=09
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|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)

==Biology==
Gligar is a purple, {{wp|Chiroptera|chiropteran}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|scorpion}} features. Its head and body are round and roughly equal in size. It has long, triangular ears and triangular eyes with small pupils. Two large pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and a pink tongue is often seen lolling from its mouth. Its arms are segmented at the wrists and end in large pincers. Spread between its arms are two blue wing membranes, each tipped with a purple claw. Its legs are thin and likewise segmented at the ankles, with its round feet having one claw each. Gligar has a long tail split into spherical sections, ending in a large, round stinger. The female Gligar will have a smaller stinger than the male.

As shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar feed on {{Berries}} and can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them. It glides smoothly and silently through the air with its limbs extended, and startles its prey and enemies by flying straight toward them. It attacks by clamping onto its enemy's face with its clawed hind legs and pincers, then jabbing it with its poisonous stinger. Gligar itself is {{a|Immunity|resistant to opponents' venom}}. Gligar lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|mountainous regions}}, making its nest along cliff sides. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest. In [[Hisui]], it is revealed that Gligar can survive even freezing temperatures.

===Evolution===
Gligar evolves into {{p|Gliscor}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type2=Flying
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|no1=0207
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|type2-1=Flying
|evo1=
|no2=0472
|name2=Gliscor
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Flying
}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Gligar during the Special Episode, [[Bidoof's Wish]], where he and his teammates from [[Team Rogue]] attempt to rob Bidoof at the end of [[Star Cave]]. They are defeated, however, when members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] arrive to help Bidoof.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Gligar appears as a recruitable Pokémon, but his quest will only become available upon connecting with Bidoof.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=189}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack. ''(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>Gligar</sc> glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This {{ScPkmn}} hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=153|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=193}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it's stunned with surprise.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=115|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies straight at its target's face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=185}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=121|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gligar SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gligar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=SoulSilver}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{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/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Grand Underground]] - [[Rocky Cave]], [[Swampy Cave]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]], [[Bogsunk Cavern]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]], [[Celestica Ruins]] and nearby (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), near [[Primeval Grotto]], near [[Cloudcap Pass]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Arena's Approach]], [[Glacier Terrace]]{{Sup/t|D}}, Glacier Terrace ([[mass outbreak]]s)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Gligar|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t={{violet color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Union Circle]] [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Gligar|3★}})}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Stadium 2|color=000|t=FFF|area=Beat the {{ga|Silver|Rival}} at the end of {{DL|Pokémon Stadium 2|Round 2}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 11]], Endless Level 26, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Thunder]] (7F-10F, Mt. Thunder Peak 1F-2F), [[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F), [[Desert Region]] (15F-20F), [[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F), [[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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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=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Peril Cliffs]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Wireless Tower]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Everspring Valley]], Canyon: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#In Need of Trees|Magical Lake: In Need of Trees]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 2|Infinite Ruins: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Plasma Tundra#Endless Cave|Plasma Tundra: Endless Cave]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Mt. Thunder]] (6F-12F), [[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F), [[Desert Region]] (15F-19F), [[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F), [[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F), [[Purity Forest]] (31F-35F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Silent Chasm]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 269]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Gligar|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Gligar}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ground|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Japanese|hide|5|December 14, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|English|hide|5|March 28, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|French|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|German|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Italian|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Earthquake Gligar|Spanish|hide|5|October 10, 2001 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Earthquake Gligar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Crunchy Salt|35|Razor Fang|8|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=75
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=65
|Speed=85}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric= 0
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{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|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|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||}}
{{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|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{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|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0123|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0212|Scyther}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gligar|Ground|Flying|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybl|5px}};" | {{m|Vice Grip}}
| style="background:#fff; {{Roundybr|5px}};" | [[Gligar (Skyridge 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
|body=1
|rate=8.5
|area=Mt. Deepgreen
|P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er!
|P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon?
|P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind...
|PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=207
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===Evolution data===
Gligar [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up while holding a [[Razor Fang]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|night]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gligar evolves into Gliscor when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Ash Gligar.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Gligar]]====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gligar in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. It later evolved into a Gliscor in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''.

====Other====
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', where a superhero named [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] had one as a sidekick. At the end of the episode, he passed it down to [[Latoya Parker|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]] used his Gligar and Growlithe in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Gavin]] during the [[Ever Grande Conference]], where it defeated both his {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Marowak}}. Morrison then used Gligar during his match against {{Ash}} in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', and it was able to defeat {{AP|Grovyle}} and tie with {{AP|Swellow}}.

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

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Gligar protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Gligar was at a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gligar participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

Multiple Gligar appeared in ''Riding the Winds of Change!'' alongside Ash's.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpio Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to glide from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attached to its arms and legs, and attacks the face of its prey with its claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Morrison Gligar AP.png|thumb|250px|Gligar in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Like his animated series counterpart, [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar. It appeared in ''[[SP31|A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!]]''.

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
Gligar appeared in [[PW30]] in How I Became a Pokémon Card.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'' that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Sudobo]], Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by [[Togebo]], the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.

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

A Gligar liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'' as one of the Pokémon stuck in [[N's Castle]].

A Gligar appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
A Gligar appeared in [[PCS3]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Gligar appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gligar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] captured with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Although Gligar could not learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.
* Gligar can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Sneasel}}. Both of them have two [[type]]s which cause them to have a 4× [[Type#Type effectiveness|weakness]] to another type, have the same [[base stat]] total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in [[Generation IV]] ({{p|Gliscor}} and {{p|Weavile}}), and do so by leveling up at night while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name includes the word ''razor'' ([[Razor Fang]] and [[Razor Claw]]). Additionally, both are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and found in [[The Under Subway]].
* Prior to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Gligar was sometimes depicted with white claws on its wings and hindlimbs instead of purple.

===Origin===
Gligar shares physical traits with both {{wp|bat}}s and {{wp|scorpion}}s. Due to its chimeric bat traits may also be loosely based on a {{wp|gargoyle}}.

Gligar's aggressive face-hugging behavior, along with its {{wp|arachnid}} traits, may be inspired by a {{wp|Xenomorph#Facehugger|facehugger from the ''Alien'' franchise}}. Furthermore, Gligar may also be based on Japanese flying squirrels such as the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel|''momonga''}} and {{wp|Japanese giant flying squirrel|''musasabi''}}, gliding creatures depicted as face-hugging. The latter is also related to the ''yōkai'' {{wp|nobusuma}}, often described as having bat traits or as a monstrous bat.

====Name origin====
Gligar and Gliger may be a combination of ''glide'', and ''hugger'' or ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''
|fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|planer|to glide}}''
|es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skorgla|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skorpion|scorpion}}'' and ''glide''
|it=Gligar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=글라이거 ''Glaiger''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tiān''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 / 蝎 ''xiē''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 / 天蝎 ''Tiānxiē''|Scorpius constellation}}
|zh_yue=天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|天 ''tīn''|sky}}, {{tt|蠍 ''kit''|scorpion}}, and {{tt|天蠍 ''Tīnkit''|Scorpius constellation}}
|hi=ग्लाइडंक ''Glidank''|himeaning=From ''glide'' and {{tt|डंक ''dank''|sting/stinger}}
|ru=Глайгар ''Glaygar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไกลกา ''Klaika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]

==External links==

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Talk:Farigiraf (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T14:17:23Z

ExLight: /* Farigiraf's Origin */ new section

Talk:Basculegion (Pokémon)

2025-07-27T23:32:15Z

ExLight: /* Origin: Shachihoko */ Reply

== Origin ==

I think Basculegion is based on an [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaima_gigas Arapaima]. [[User:Berjim|Berjim]] ([[User talk:Berjim|talk]]) 00:07, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

Considering we know it's typing, it's probably safe to create a game data section and just put the type chart there.

Also weird that the egg group is the only thing not labeled unknown lol i guess basculin's egg group is water 2 but by that logic it'd also be safe to list the gender ratio.
[[User:Deezpocketmonsters|Deezpocketmonsters]] ([[User talk:Deezpocketmonsters|talk]]) 03:04, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

== Artwork ==

I made an account just for this purpose. Can someone please correct the artwork transparency because it is driving me insane. There is a little gap in Basculegion's mouth that is meant to be transparent but it is left untransparent. You can clearly see in the trailer it only has 4 teeth and this gap is just the back side of its cheek but it is left white here as if it's another tooth. Also it has another untransparent bit between its fin and its body. Thank u - [[User:Qyzxf|Qyzxf]] ([[User talk:Qyzxf|talk]]) 12:17, 24 August 2021 (UTC)
:Also another bit between its beard and right fin. I can't do it myself because i dont have an art program with transparency [[User:Pallukun|Pallukun]] ([[User talk:Pallukun|talk]]) 19:02, 24 August 2021 (UTC)
::i've done it myself. Now for someone to overwrite the file since I cannot. [https://i.imgur.com/PwmMlwo.png (link to edit)] - [[User:Qyzxf|Qyzxf]] ([[User talk:Qyzxf|talk]]) 15:20, 8 September 2021 (UTC)

::: The redone version shrank the resolution significantly. I've uploaded a new version with the transparency added at the original res. —[[User:Legoless|Legoless]] ([[User talk:Legoless|talk]]) 08:16, 10 September 2021 (UTC)

::::Sorry for pestering but you missed the gap between its beard and right fin [[User:Pallukun|Pallukun]] ([[User talk:Pallukun|talk]]) 09:26, 10 September 2021 (UTC)

::::: Updated. —[[User:Legoless|Legoless]] ([[User talk:Legoless|talk]]) 11:28, 13 September 2021 (UTC)

== Evolution requirements based on gender? ==

The recoil damage required from evolving is from using Wave Crash enough times, but like {{p|Stantler}} to {{p|Wyrdeer}}, the move needs to be mastered and used enough times in a style (whether its Strong or Agile style is dependent on gender) to evolve. If the Basculin is Male, Wave Crash needs to be used 10 (or 20) times in Strong Style, while Female Basculin require the use of Agile Style Wave Crash. - ''totally signed comment from [[User:Kirbychu Showdown|Kirbychu Showdown]] ([[User talk:Kirbychu Showdown|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Kirbych_Showdown|contribs]])'' 19:49, 3 February 2022 (UTC)

== Version "Exclusivity" in Scarlet & Violet ==

A while back I noticed that in my Violet game my raid battles against Basculegion in Kitakami were only against female Basculegion. I looked up on Serebii and it seems that raid battles against males are only available in Scarlet and raids against females are only available in Violet. I think this is information that should be put on this page, but I don't know how to add this information to the game locations section. I am not experienced with editing infoboxes and don't know how to split the Hidden Treasures section into one for Scarlet and one for Violet like Indeedee has for the expansion pass for Sword and Shield. Can anyone do this or teach me how to do it? [[User:Lentilpedes|Lentilpedes]] ([[User talk:Lentilpedes|talk]]) 03:29, 11 May 2025 (UTC)

:I made the fix for this. Thanks for the heads up! -- [[User:Apopheniac|Apopheniac]] ([[User talk:Apopheniac|talk]]) 13:29, 13 May 2025 (UTC)
::No problem! [[User:Lentilpedes|Lentilpedes]] ([[User talk:Lentilpedes|talk]]) 20:25, 13 May 2025 (UTC)

== Origin: Shachihoko ==

I made an account just for this, I believe it's worth adding that Basculegion may be based on the [https://yokai.com/shachihoko/ Shachihoko]. The description of the creature is very similar to Basculegion (here's another [https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn303qfheRg/T4BSftL5JyI/AAAAAAAAUyI/HNLlvUsHoEw/s1600/shachi-1.jpg example]):

"''They have the body of a large fish and the head of a tiger. Their broad fins and tails always point towards the heavens, and their dorsal fins have numerous sharp spikes.''"

Basculegion's face structure, its spike-like dorsal fins. I believe these may be inspired directly by the Shachi.

Basculegion being a Hisuian Pokémon is also appropriare considering the following line:

''"Shachihoko live in colder, norther oceans.''"

Hisui/Sinnoh are based on Hokkaido, which is the northernmost island of Japan.

The gender differences of Basculegion (aside from being references to Unovan Basculin), may also be directly referencing this:

"''Shachi usually come in male and female pairs and the creatures have a fearsome tiger-like head and a carp-like fish body.''"

Other Sources:

[https://www.japan-experience.com/plan-your-trip/to-know/understanding-japan/shachi Japan Experience - Shachihoko - Protectors of Japanese Castles]

[[wp:Shachihoko#Functions|Shachihoko (Wikipedia)]]

[https://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shachihoko.html BUDDHISM & SHINTŌISM IN JAPAN A-TO-Z PHOTO DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE RELIGIOUS SCULPTURE & ART]
--[[User:Buwx|Buwx]] ([[User talk:Buwx|talk]]) 18:46, 27 July 2025 (UTC)

:To me, it feels very unlikely for Basculegion to be based on a Shachihoko (aka Shachi) given that none of the more important elements are present.
:⠀
:Arguably, their most crucial trait is the curved body with its tail above its head, a detail clearly not present in Basculegion's design. Basculegion also has nothing that may be considered dragon-like or tiger-like. There are also no mentions of the Shachihoko's protective powers against fires or rain control. Lastly, it also has no clear reference to the Golden Shachi, which is one of the most culturally important types of Shachihoko (unless you think only the female Basculegion's shiny references it for some reason).
:⠀
:As to the points you bring up: lesser details like a squarish face and spikey fins were already present on Basculin, and it's only natural for them to remain in Basculegion. I'm not sure which legend you're quoting when mentioning that they "live in colder, norther oceans" (I'm assuming it might be in the Wakan Sansai Zue, but I couldn't find a translated scan of it); but it's interesting to notice that 鯱 ''shachi'' is also utilized to refer to orca whales, which are significantly more abundant in colder waters. Assuming this is case for such description, I think it's reasonable to assume "colder, norther oceans" can easily refer to waters even closer to the Arctic, beyond Japan.
:⠀
:The only point that I find remarkable is the fact that they come in gendered pairs, as the addition of gendered forms for Basculegion is an interesting decision. However, I don't think this is enough to make me believe that Basculegion is based on Shachihoko when considering the lack of certain key elements.
:[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 23:32, 27 July 2025 (UTC)

Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T22:47:00Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ I'm sorry for so many edits.

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|jname=コータス
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|ability1=White Smoke
|ability2=Drought
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'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=105|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=096|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=110}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=223|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=287|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=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=300|reg2=Galar|num2=173|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Blaze]] (9F-13F), [[Fiery Field]] (8F-14F), [[Wish Cave]] (57F-59F), [[Joyous Tower]] (57F-59F), [[Purity Forest]] (57F-59F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Lapis Cave]] Mystery House: [[Fiery Field]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal|All|Online|50|July 18 to 19, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=6}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|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|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|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|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|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|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|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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|walk=1.55
|hp=53
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|Pad=Torkoal are hanging around the [[Lava Zone]]. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is {{p|Rhyperior}}'s Bumper Burn.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|num=269
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quake
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Torkoal
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=151
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324|pdex=148
|dex=The flames burning inside Torkoal’s shell are its life-force. It lives near [[Fireflow Volcano|the lava lake]] because the heat keeps its flames strong and healthy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0324
|name1=Torkoal
|type1-1=Fire}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=324|crop=78}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=324|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=324|crop=145}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0324}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|324|Torkoal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Torkoal attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

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

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (''Chelonoidis carbonarius'') — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}'s top or its gas burner. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

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[[zh:煤炭龟]]

Centiskorch (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T22:45:12Z

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|tmname=Maruyakude
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|height-m=3.0
|height-ftin2=246'01"+
|height-m2=75.0+
|weight-lbs=264.6
|weight-kg=120.0
|weight-lbs2=???
|weight-kg2=???
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|ability2=White Smoke
|abilityd=Flame Body
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|eggcycles=20
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|evat=2
|expyield=184
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|gendercode=127
|color=Red
|catchrate=75
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'''Centiskorch''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マルヤクデ''' ''Maruyakude'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Sizzlipede}} starting at [[level]] 28.

Centiskorch can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Centiskorch''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Kabu Centiskorch no fire Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Centiskorch's head without any flames]]
Centiskorch is a flat, {{wp|centipede}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is red, with circular orange-yellow heat-generating organs on the underside of each section, while its dorsal side, along with its legs and mandible, are a darker shade of red. The head has an orange mark in the shape of an exclamation point ("!") on the top, and two bright yellow eyes with triangular red pupils. It has orange-yellow flames coming out of its head and rear, simulating antennae and {{wp|telson}}. Centiskorch creates flammable gases by fermenting the food in its body, and then burns these gases through the heat-generating organs along its underside. This results in the overflowing flames on either end of its body, which can reach temperatures of almost 1,500 °F (800 °C).<ref name=Centiskorch /> As shown in [[Pokémon Adventures|the manga]], the flames on its head can turn off.

Due to its violent and belligerent nature, Centiskorch will attack anything that comes near it. When in battle, Centiskorch will rear up and use its long, hot body to attack, either by slamming its searing belly into opponents like a whip or constricting them with its body.<ref name=Centiskorch>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/centiskorch/ Centiskorch | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> {{p|Scolipede}} is the natural predator or prey of Centiskorch, depending on who wins the territorial fight.

===Forms===
Centiskorch has a [[Gigantamax]] form.

When Gigantamaxed, the number of segments and legs on Centiskorch's body increases, with a total of one hundred legs, allowing Centiskorch to move incredibly fast despite its immense size.<ref name=GmaxCentiskorch /> The underside of its body turns yellow, with light-yellow concentric circles inside each section of its body. The flames from its head and telson are larger and longer and have a lighter part at the center, similar to a "X". There are small diamond shapes that dot the topside of its body periodically. It retains the exclamation point on the top of its head, but its eyes are now red and white, with yellow irises. Three red clouds float above its telson.

Centiskorch's firepower when Gigantamaxed increases, resulting in its internal temperature exceeding 1,800 °F (1,000 °C). The heat waves coming off of Gigantamax Centiskorch are hot enough to burn opponents and disturb the air currents to the point of causing storms to form.<ref name=GmaxCentiskorch>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-centiskorch/ Gigantamax Centiskorch | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Centiskorch is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Centiferno}}.
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===Evolution===
Centiskorch evolves from {{p|Sizzlipede}}.

(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=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=160|reg2=Galar|num2=100|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=When it heats up, its body temperature reaches about {{tt|1,500 degrees Fahrenheit|800 degrees Celsius}}. It lashes its body like a whip and launches itself at enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=While its burning body is already dangerous on its own, this excessively hostile Pokémon also has large and very sharp fangs.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Centiskorch}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gigantamax energy has evoked a rise in its body temperature, now reaching over {{tt|1,800 degrees Fahrenheit|1,000 degrees Celsius}}. Its heat waves incinerate its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The heat that comes off a Gigantamax Centiskorch may destabilize air currents. Sometimes it can even cause storms.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], use [[Dynamax Crystal]] ★Sgr6859 at [[Watchtower Lair]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Foot]] [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''') [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Kabu|Centiskorch}} ('''[[Gigantamax]]''')}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Fire|type2=Bug|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|November 15, 2019 to January 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News#November 15 to December 4, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|November 15, 2019 to January 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News#November 15 to December 4, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|December 20 to 25, 2019|link=Wild Area News#December 20 to 25, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|December 20 to 25, 2019|link=Wild Area News#December 20 to 25, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30|December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|30, 40|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|December 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 1 to 31, 2020}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Bug
|HP=100
|Attack=115
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=90
|Speed=65
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=400
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
}}

===Learnset===
Centiskorch is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Coil|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|39|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|46|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|53|Fire Lash|Fire|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|60|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|67|Burn Up|Fire|Special|130|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR18|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR61|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR72|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR88|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/8c|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/8c|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/8c|767|Wimpod}}{{MSP/8c|768|Golisopod}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8c|452|Drapion}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/8c|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/8c|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/8c|545|Scolipede}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/8c|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8c|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/8c|617|Accelgor}}{{MSP/8c|742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/8c|743|Ribombee}}{{MSP/8c|767|Wimpod}}{{MSP/8c|768|Golisopod}}{{MSP/8c|824|Blipbug}}{{MSP/8c|825|Dottler}}{{MSP/8c|826|Orbeetle}}{{MSP/8c|872|Snom}}{{MSP/8c|873|Frosmoth}}|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}
{{learnlist/event8|{{DL|Watchtower Lair|★Sgr6859}} [[Gigantamax]] Centiskorch|Fire Lash|Fire|Physical|80|100|15|Lv.35|'''}}
{{learnlist/event8|{{DL|Watchtower Lair|★Sgr6859}} [[Gigantamax]] Centiskorch|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Lv.35|'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/8|Centiskorch|Fire|Bug|8}}

===Side game data===
====Centiskorch====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=0851
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Sizzlipede
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=220
|defense=158
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Lunge}}
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Centiskorch====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=0851GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=220
|defense=158
|fast= N/A
|special= {{m|G-Max Centiferno}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0851Centiskorch
|name1=Centiskorch
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Bug
|forme1=Centiskorch
|sprite2=0851Centiskorch-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Centiskorch
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0850
|name1=Sizzlipede
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Bug
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 28}}
|no2=0851
|name2=Centiskorch
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Bug}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=851|form1=Gi|crop=235}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0851|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|851|Centiskorch}}

==In animation==
[[File:Kabu Centiskorch.png|thumb|left|250px|Centiskorch in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Doug Gigantamax Centy.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Centiskorch in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Centiskorch debuted in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', where one, [[nickname]]d "Centy", appeared under the ownership of [[Doug and Eva|Doug]]. It ended up [[Gigantamax]]ing after being hit by a stray beam of [[Dynamax]] energy, and it started attacking the town unexpectedly. {{Ash}} attempted to battle it with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Dragonite}}, and {{AP|Riolu}}, only for {{an|Leon}} to arrive and defeat it with his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}.

A Centiskorch appeared in ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', under the ownership of [[Kabu]]. It teamed up with {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}} in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Liko]] and [[Roy]].

====Minor appearances====

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN042|Centiskorch|Ash's Rotom Phone|Centiskorch, [[Gigantamax]] form. The Radiator Pokémon. A {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Bug}} type. With a body temperature of nearly {{tt|2,000 degrees|1,100 degrees Celsius}}, it can scorch its opponent with a wave of heat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ020|Centiskorch|{{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}|A {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Bug}} type. The Radiator Pokémon, Centiskorch. Its personality is extremely aggressive, and it launches attacks while running a {{tt|1,500 degree|800 degrees Celsius}} body temperature.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Centiskorch appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Kabu]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Kabu Centiskorch Adventures.png|thumb|100px|Centiskorch in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Kabu Gigantamax Centiskorch Adventures.png|left|thumb|200px|Gigantamax Centiskorch in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Centiskorch debuted in ''[[PASS10|Blazing!! Bede's Feelings]]'', under the ownership of [[Kabu]]. It was first seen being defeated by [[Marnie]]'s {{p|Morpeko}} in a Gym battle. It later [[Gigantamax]]ed in Kabu's battle against {{Casey}}, where it lost to her [[Dynamax]] {{p|Arrokuda}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Centiskorch appeared in ''[[JNM13|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1)]]'', under the ownership of [[Doug and Eva|Doug]]. It plays the same role as it did in the animated series.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Centiskorch has the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] [[Gigantamax]] form.
* Centiskorch, its pre-Evolution, and its Gigantamax form were designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1270467534022574080 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on June 9, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1291859316736065536 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 7, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1726989880151220600 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on November 21, 2023.</ref> Turner also designed Gigantamax Centiskorch's attack pose.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1291862542151630849 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 7, 2020.</ref>
* Despite the {{p|Scolipede}} and Centiskorch evolutionary lines living in different parts of the [[Galar]] [[region]], both {{p|Venipede}} and Scolipede's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] speak of their hostile relationship with the latter family.
* Centiskorch and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Sizzlipede}}, are the only {{type|Fire}} Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with a multiped body]].

===Origin===
Centiskorch appears to be based on a {{wp|centipede}}, possibly a ''{{wp|Orphnaeus brevilabiatus}}'', also known as fire centipede due to its bioluminescence. It may also be inspired by bioluminescent millipedes, such as the {{wp|Motyxia|Sierra luminous millipedes}}.
Centiskorch's body segments, with circular heat-generating organs, resemble {{wp|cooktop}}s or {{wp|radiator}}s. The fire cross on its face could be inspired by a ''{{wp|kabuto}}'' helmet and a moustached ''{{wp|men-yoroi}}''.

Additionally, Centiskorch may also be based on the {{wp|Ōmukade}}, a colossal centipede from Japanese mythology whose bright orange legs were said to resemble thousands of torches. It having a [[Gigantamax]] form reinforces this inspiration, as the Ōmukade could coil several times around mountains.

====Name origin====
Centiskorch may be a combination of ''centipede'' and ''scorch''. It may also incorporate ''centigrade'', an alternative name for the {{wp|Celsius|Celsius temperature scale}}.

Maruyakude may be a combination of 丸焼け ''maruyake'' (completely burned) and 馬陸 ''yasude'' (millipede), 百足 ''mukade'' (centipede), or ヤクデ ''Yakude'' ({{p|Sizzlipede}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Bug
|ja=マルヤクデ ''Maruyakude''|jameaning=From {{tt|丸焼け ''maruyake''|completely burned}}, {{tt|馬陸 ''yasude''|millipede}} or {{tt|百足 ''mukade''|centipede}}, and {{tt|ヤクデ ''Yakude''|Sizzlipede}}
|fr=Scolocendre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scolopendre|centipede}}'' and ''{{tt|cendre|ash}}''
|es=Centiskorch|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Infernopod|demeaning=From ''Inferno'' and ''{{wp|Centipede|Chilopoda}}''
|it=Centiskorch|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=다태우지네 ''Datae-ujine|komeaning=From {{tt|다 ''da''|all}}, {{tt|태우다 ''tae-uda''|to burn}}, and {{tt|지네 ''jine''|centipede}}
|zh_cmn=焚焰蚣 ''Fényàngōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|焚 ''fén''|to burn}}, {{tt|焰 ''yàn''|flame}}, and {{tt|蜈蚣 ''wúgōng''|centipede}}
|zh_yue=焚焰蚣 ''Fàhnyihmgūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|焚 ''fàhn''|to burn}}, {{tt|焰 ''yihm''|flame}}, and {{tt|蜈蚣 ''ǹgh-gūng''|centipede}}
|hi=जूरारोस्ट ''Jooraroast''|himeaning=From {{tt|कनखजूरा ''kankhajūrā''|centipede}} and ''roast''
|ru=Сентискорч ''Sentiskorch''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=มารุยาคุเดะ ''Maruyakhude''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Gigantamax}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Bug}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0850|prev=Sizzlipede|nextnum=0852|next=Clobbopus}}
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Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T22:14:40Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Torkoal
|jname=コータス
|jtranslit=Kōtasu
|tmname=Cotoise
|ndex=0324
|type1=Fire
|category=Coal
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=177.3
|weight-kg=80.4
|abilityn=d
|ability1=White Smoke
|ability2=Drought
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII+}}
|abilityd=Shell Armor
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|catchrate=90
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'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=096|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=110}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=223|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=287|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=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=300|reg2=Galar|num2=173|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal|All|Online|50|July 18 to 19, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|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|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|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|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|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|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|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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|walk=1.55
|hp=53
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|Pad=Torkoal are hanging around the [[Lava Zone]]. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is {{p|Rhyperior}}'s Bumper Burn.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|num=269
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quake
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Torkoal
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=151
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324|pdex=148
|dex=The flames burning inside Torkoal’s shell are its life-force. It lives near [[Fireflow Volcano|the lava lake]] because the heat keeps its flames strong and healthy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0324
|name1=Torkoal
|type1-1=Fire}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=324|crop=78}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=324|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=324|crop=145}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0324}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|324|Torkoal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Torkoal attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

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

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (''Chelonoidis carbonarius'') — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}'s {{wp|cooktop}} or a stove burner itself. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

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[[fr:Chartor]]
[[it:Torkoal]]
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[[zh:煤炭龟]]

Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T22:13:23Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Torkoal
|jname=コータス
|jtranslit=Kōtasu
|tmname=Cotoise
|ndex=0324
|type1=Fire
|category=Coal
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=177.3
|weight-kg=80.4
|abilityn=d
|ability1=White Smoke
|ability2=Drought
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII+}}
|abilityd=Shell Armor
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=165
|oldexp=161
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=90
|body=08
|pokefordex=torkoal
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=105|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=096|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=110}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=223|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=287|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=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=300|reg2=Galar|num2=173|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
|}
|}
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| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 11, Endless Level 15, Forever Level 60, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Blaze]] (7F-12F), [[Fiery Field]] (9F-14F), [[Wish Cave]] (57F-59F), [[Joyous Tower]] (57F-59F), [[Oddity Cave]] (B7-B10)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Krokka Tunnel]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Dark Crater|Deep Dark Crater]] (B7F-B14F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Lava Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Volcanic Ravine|Starlight Islands: Volcanic Ravine]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Blaze]] (9F-13F), [[Fiery Field]] (8F-14F), [[Wish Cave]] (57F-59F), [[Joyous Tower]] (57F-59F), [[Purity Forest]] (57F-59F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Lapis Cave]] Mystery House: [[Fiery Field]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#The Daily Pokémon (#4)|The Daily Pokémon (#4)]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML Arc]] (''{{DL|PML Arc|Chapter 3: Rise Beyond the Flames}}''): {{sync|Flannery|Torkoal}} [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 100: {{sync|Kabu|Torkoal}}}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal|All|Online|50|July 18 to 19, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|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|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|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|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|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|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|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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Torkoal attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
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===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

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

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (''Chelonoidis carbonarius'') — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}'s {{wp|cooktop}} or a stove burner itself. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or on the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

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Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T22:10:16Z

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'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=300|reg2=Galar|num2=173|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML Arc]] (''{{DL|PML Arc|Chapter 3: Rise Beyond the Flames}}''): {{sync|Flannery|Torkoal}} [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 100: {{sync|Kabu|Torkoal}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal|All|Online|50|July 18 to 19, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|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|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|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|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|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|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|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|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|walk=1.55
|hp=53
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|Pad=Torkoal are hanging around the [[Lava Zone]]. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is {{p|Rhyperior}}'s Bumper Burn.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|num=269
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quake
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Torkoal
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=151
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324|pdex=148
|dex=The flames burning inside Torkoal’s shell are its life-force. It lives near [[Fireflow Volcano|the lava lake]] because the heat keeps its flames strong and healthy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0324
|name1=Torkoal
|type1-1=Fire}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=324|crop=78}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=324|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=324|crop=145}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0324}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|324|Torkoal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Torkoal attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

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

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (Chelonoidis carbonarius) — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}, with four openings within its shell, or a stove burner. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or on the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0323|prev=Camerupt|nextnum=0325|next=Spoink}}
|}
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[[de:Qurtel]]
[[es:Torkoal]]
[[fr:Chartor]]
[[it:Torkoal]]
[[ja:コータス]]
[[zh:煤炭龟]]

Inkay (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T14:13:53Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Why Sailor Moon live action specifically, does it have a specific enemy in mind?

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Inkay}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Inkay}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Inkay
|jname=マーイーカ
|jtranslit=Māīka
|tmname=Maaiika
|category=Revolving
|typebox=1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Contrary
|ability2=Suction Cups
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|ndex=0686
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=7.7
|weight-kg=3.5
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Water 2
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=58
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Blue
|catchrate=190
|body=10
|pokefordex=inkay
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.

==Biology==
Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like}} mouth.

Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which is then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. By floating upside-down, Inkay improves its blood flow along with clearing its head. This also drastically boosts the power of Inkay's {{t|Psychic}} moves and is what triggers its [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Inkay and its evolved form, Malamar, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|no1=0686
|name1=Inkay
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Psychic
|evo1=
|no2=0687
|name2=Malamar
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Psychic}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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 spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=80}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It protects itself from tough foes by flashing its luminescent spots to discourage them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Being upside-down improves its blood flow and clears its mind, causing the power of its psychic moves to increase dramatically.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Alola Route 1|Route 1]], [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Wilds]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]] [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[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=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{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]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Inkay|3★}})}}
|}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 01]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]]Night, [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening, [[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 251]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|event1=Aspear Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=53
|Attack=54
|Defense=53
|SpAtk=37
|SpDef=46
|Speed=45
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Inkay is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{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|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|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|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{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|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Lanturn}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, {{form|Basculin and Basculegion|Red-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}
|recruitment=Retrieve the Popular Ribbon from {{p|Basculin}}
|P1=Oh no! I forgot something! Oh well… Should be OK.
|P2=Come to think of it, I've taken some damage. So far, I guess I'm OK.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|num=365
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|hatch=12 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Inkay
|evolution={{Candy|Inkay}}50 with mobile device held upside-down{{tt|*|Only 50 candy is needed on devices without gyroscopes}}
|stamina=142
|attack=98
|defense=95
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{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=Dark|ndex=686|pdex=087
|dex=Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in the water that lights up or makes an echoing sound. That’s because it usually uses its own luminescence to communicate with others of its kind.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686|crop=68}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=686|crop=83}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}}

==In animation==
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|250px|Inkay in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[James's Inkay]]====
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] {{pkmn2|caught}} while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Inkay returned to James's party in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.

====Other====
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{an|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Kanna]] owns an Inkay, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Inkay debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', under the ownership of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}.

[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained his peculiar Evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Inkay trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Inkay appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in both versions of the game. It {{m|Topsy-Turvy|turns over}} and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.

Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! ''

'''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* [[Shigeru Ohmori]] came up with Inkay's method of [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}. He suggested the method as the development team were thinking of ways to utilize the internal {{wp|gyroscope}} on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name=GameXplain>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXW8v3EFTs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori]." GameXplain. ''YouTube.''</ref> He also thought of the idea of a player discovering it on accident by turning their console to be amusing.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vB8EskmscKg?t=283 Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori Sun and Moon Interview]</ref>
** In addition to Inkay's evolutionary method being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
** Inkay is one of Ohmori's favorite Pokémon from {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=GameXplain/>
* Inkay and its Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Inkay and its Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Inkay is the only {{type|Dark}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.
** Inkay is also the only {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.

===Origin===
Inkay appears to be based on a {{wp|squid}}, and it also seems to bear a small resemblance to a {{wp|cuttlefish}}. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid|vampire}} or {{wp|humboldt squid}}s, or by {{wp|Deimatic behaviour#In cephalopods|deimatic behaviour}} in cephalopods as a whole.

Additionally, Inkay's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common in trope {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows.

====Name origin====
Inkay may be a combination of ''ink'', ''inky'' or ''{{wp|Cephalopod|inkfish}}'' and ''okay''.

Maaiika is derived from 烏賊 ''ika'' (cuttlefish or squid) and a pun on まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika'' ("Well, whatever"; "Oh well").<ref>Horan, Chiaki; Pettas, Nicholas (hosts) (October 15, 2013). "Pokémon X and Pokémon Y". ''Imagine-nation''. NHK World.</ref> It may also involve 魔 ''ma'' (demon) or 真烏賊 ''maika'' ({{wp|Japanese flying squid}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=マーイーカ ''Maaiika''|jameaning=From {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, {{tt|烏賊 ''ika''|cuttlefish, squid}} or {{tt|真烏賊 ''maika''|Japanese flying squid}}, and a pun on {{tt|まあ、いいか ''Mā, iika''|''Well, whatever'' or ''Oh well''}}
|fr=Sepiatop|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'', ''top'', and ''{{tt|c'est pas top|it's not that great}}
|es=Inkay|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}''
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오케이징 ''Okijing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}}
|zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}} From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}}
|zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}} 毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}}
|hi=स्याहीहै ''Syaaheehai''|himeaning=From {{tt|स्याही ''syāhī''|ink}} and a pun on {{tt|सही है ''Sahī hai''|It's correct}}
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[James's Inkay]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar}}
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Malamar (Pokémon)

2025-07-26T14:12:01Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Broken link. Torsion is a massive stretch and the creator already explained why it's upside down. The very person that added it mentions how it's only in gastropods (snails, slugs). Why Sailor Moon live action specifically, does it have a specific enemy in mind?

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Malamar}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Malamar}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Malamar
|jname=カラマネロ
|jtranslit=Karamanero
|tmname=Calamanero
|category=Overturning
|typebox=1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Contrary
|ability2=Suction Cups
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|ndex=0687
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|gendercode=127
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'''Malamar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラマネロ''' ''Calamanero'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Inkay}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.

==Biology==
[[File:MalamarXYPromo58.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malamar under water]]
Malamar is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be supremely sharp and can be enhanced using {{m|Psycho Cut|psychic energy}} during battles.

Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which are said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. Those under Malamar's control will lose their memories surrounding the event. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Both the {{pkmn|animated series}} and the [[TCG]] show Malamar living near water or even under water. As shown in the {{aniseries|XY}} episode ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', it uses its tentacles to propel itself, swimming leg-first. As depicted in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Malamar is shown to be highly intelligent, reaching almost human levels, and capable of running devices designed and handled by humans.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Malamar and its pre-evolved form, Inkay, were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Malamar evolves from {{p|Inkay}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
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|no2=0687
|name2=Malamar
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Psychic}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=027|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Galar|num2=109|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=81}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar’s control loses their memories surrounding the event.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Inkay}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Inkay}}}}
{{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|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[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=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[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=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|6★}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX32]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Malamar}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=dark|type2=psychic
|event1=Assault Vest|event1type=None|event1rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=86
|Attack=92
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=68
|SpDef=75
|Speed=73
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{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|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{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|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{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|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|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|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{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|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|coset=11
|conto={{p|Omastar}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I hate being bothered! Don't make me spit ink!
|P2=I'm sustaining quite a bit of damage now… Is it time to squirt some ink and run away?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|walk=2.1
|hp=57
|attack=78
|defense=56
|speed=60
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|power=2
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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687|num=366
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=177
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{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/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=687|crop=159}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0687}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Malamar anime.png|thumb|250px|Malamar in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Malamar (anime)]]====
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''. It had hypnotized an [[Officer Jenny]] to pose as "Madame X". While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest. After being foiled again, they used a machine to [[Time travel|escape into the future]].

====Other====
Six Malamar appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped [[James]] and {{an|Clemont}} stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', under the ownership of [[Xerosic]]. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', where it attempted to {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotize}} Clemont, but failed.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alain]]. It fought [[Leon's Charizard]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and lost.

===Minor appearances===
Malamar debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY019|Malamar|Ash's Pokédex|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Inkay}}. Possessing the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, Malamar can compel others to do anything it wants them to do.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN115|Malamar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Psychic}} type. Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] was revealed to own a Malamar.

[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Trivia==
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[Evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

===Origin===
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. Its lower body also resembles a {{wp|fountain pen}}.

According to Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar's upside-down design was inspired by the fact that squids are commonly illustrated upside-down in pictorial books.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/921753659381202944 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on Oct 21, 2017.</ref> Its hypnosis ability appears to be a reference to a cuttlefish's ability to mesmerize prey by rhythmically changing color. Its body orientation and bioluminescence may also have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light.

Additionally, as alluded to by Ariga,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1115591492926468096 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on April 9, 2019.</ref> Malamar's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common in trope {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows. Its tentacles acting as living hair also shares some similarities with {{wp|witches}} and {{wp|gorgon}}-like monsters.

====Name origin====
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin-derived prefix for bad), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for {{wp|mollusk}}), ''{{wp|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for sea).

Calamanero may be a combination of 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle), ''calamari'', 魔 ''ma'' (demon), ''nero'' (Italian for black), and possibly ''nero di seppia'' (Italian for {{wp|Cephalopod ink|cuttlefish ink}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From {{tt|絡ます ''karamasu''|to entangle}}, ''calamari'', {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, and possibly ''{{tt|nero di seppia|Italian for cuttlefish ink}}''
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}''
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=कालामारिड ''Calamarid''|himeaning=From ''calamari'' and ''rid''
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Malamar (anime)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Calamanero]]
[[es:Malamar]]
[[fr:Sepiatroce]]
[[it:Malamar]]
[[ja:カラマネロ]]
[[zh:乌贼王]]

Morgrem (Pokémon)

2025-07-25T20:04:49Z

ExLight: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Morgrem}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0859|prev=Impidimp|nextnum=0861|next=Grimmsnarl|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Morgrem
|jname=ギモー
|jtranslit=Gimō
|tmname=Gimoh
|ndex=0860
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|category=Devious
|height-ftin=2'07"
|height-m=0.8
|weight-lbs=27.6
|weight-kg=12.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Prankster
|ability2=Frisk
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Fairy
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsa=2
|expyield=130
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=0
|color=Pink
|catchrate=120
|body=12
|pokefordex=morgrem
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Morgrem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギモー''' ''Gimoh'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Impidimp}} starting at [[level]] 32 and evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}} starting at level 42.

==Biology==
Morgrem is a somewhat humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, with a magenta upper body and a light green lower body divided by a zig-zag line. It has long, lanky arms with hands that have three sharp fingers, and round feet that have three toes. Just like its pre-Evolution, Morgrem has prominently large ears and eyes, long white fangs, a purple tongue, and an upturned nose with a single nostril. However, Morgrem's pupils are red instead of black, and its nose is longer. Morgrem has long, black hair with a bang that covers its right eye; the end of the hair is shaped like a {{wp|Pole weapon|pole arm}}.

Morgrem lacks confidence in its physical strength, so it makes up for it with cunning and dirty tactics. It feigns surrender by going down on all fours to lure its opponents, before it stabs them with its hair. It tends to lure people into the woods where it lives. Like Impidimp, Morgrem feeds on negative emotions. Some people believe that Morgrem has the ability to make crops grow. Morgrem is very popular with people who have gloomy thoughts. Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are male-only species.

Morgrem and its evolved form, {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|False Surrender}}. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Confide}} is also one of its signature moves.

===Evolution===
Morgrem evolves from {{p|Impidimp}} and evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{evobox-3
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1=
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2=
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=239|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=038|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it's trying to lure opponents in so that it can {{m|False Surrender|stab them with its spear-like hair}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With sly cunning, it tries to lure people into the woods. Some believe it to have the power to make crops grow.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=286|reg2=Kitakami|num2=191|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Morgrem prefers dirty tactics, like ambushing, because it doesn’t have confidence in its brawn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon absorbs negative emotions and turns them into energy. It's popular with people who tend to think gloomy thoughts.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Morgrem SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Morgrem SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Morgrem in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Morgrem in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Glimwood Tangle]] [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[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=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]] [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{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|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[Tagtree Thicket]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Morgrem|3★}})}}
{{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=[[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}



====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|February 7 to March 8, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 7 to 16, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|HP=65
|Attack=60
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=55
|Speed=70
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=25
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|False Surrender|Dark|Physical|80|—|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{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|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{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|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|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0860
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Impidimp
|evocandy=100
|stamina=163
|attack=145
|defense=102
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 42}}
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=860|crop=120}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0860}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|860|Morgrem}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Morgrem.png|thumb|250px|Morgrem in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Morgrem debuted in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where [[James]] pulled {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Morgrem|one}} out of the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. He was eventually defeated by {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', as [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] were trying to find the whereabouts of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] outside the [[ancient castle]], a Morgrem pounced on Zirc before returning to the forest.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Marnie Morgrem Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Morgrem in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Morgrem first appeared in ''[[PASS28|Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of [[Marnie]]. He later evolved into Grimmsnarl.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives.
* Morgrem shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Purrloin}}. They are both known as the Devious Pokémon.
* Morgrem, {{p|Hattrem}}, and their evolutionary lines can be considered counterparts.
** Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32, then at level 42.
** Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are male-only, while Hattrem and its evolutionary relatives are female-only.
** Each Pokémon in each evolutionary line has the same base stat total, base experience yield and [[catch rate]] as their counterpart (e.g. Morgrem and Hattrem both have a base stat total of 370), except for Hatenna and Impidimp's [[catch rate]].
** These two evolutionary lines are next to each other in the [[National Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]].
** Both evolutionary lines share similarities with mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Morgrem's family shares traits with goblins, and Hattrem's family shares traits with witches.
** Both final [[Evolution]]s are {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon based around long hair that have their {{stat|Speed}} drop upon Evolution.
** Both final Evolutions are the signature Pokémon of a [[rival]] in Pokémon Sword and Shield who is a succeeding [[Gym Leader]] and [[Gigantamax]]es it ([[Marnie]]'s Grimmsnarl and [[Bede]]'s Hatterene).
** Morgrem and Hattrem's names coincidentally both end in "-rem".
* Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s.
* Morgrem and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Impidimp}}, are the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|pink}} {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Morgrem seems to be based on a variety of mischievous, fairy-like creatures from European folklore, such as {{wp|imp}}s, {{wp|goblin}}s, and {{wp|gremlin}}s. It shares some notable similarities with the {{wp|redcap}}, a murderous goblin from English legend that carries a sickle or {{wp|polearm}}, which Morgrem's hair appears to be shaped after.

Morgrem may also reference some variants of {{wp|Clurichaun}}, a type of {{wp|Leprechaun}}. Notably, the Clurichaun of Monaghan, which wears red and green, and attacks by ducking and lunging to stab its enemies' eyes with its pointed hat, similarly to Morgrem's {{m|False Surrender|signature move}}.

====Name origin====
Morgrem may be a combination of ''morbid'' or ''morgue'' and ''gremlin''. It may also come from ''grem'', an old English and old German word for "to anger" or "to enrage". It may also reference {{wp|Morgan le Fay}}, an enchantress, sometimes described as a fairy, from {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian}} legend.

Gimoh may be a combination of 欺罔 ''gimō'' (deception), 毛 ''mō'' (hair, fur), and ''demon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ja=ギモー ''Gimoh''|jameaning=From {{tt|欺罔 ''gimō''|deception}}, {{tt|毛 ''mō''|hair, fur}}, and ''demon''
|fr=Fourbelin|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|fourbe|tricky fellow}}'', ''{{tt|malin|shrewd}}'', and ''{{tt|gobelin|goblin}}'' or ''gremlin''
|es=Morgrem|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pelzebub|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Pelz|fur}}'' and ''{{wp|Beelzebub}}''
|it=Morgrem|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=쏘겨모 ''Ssogyeomo''|komeaning=From {{tt|속여 ''sog-yeo''|deceive}} and {{tt|모 (毛) ''mo''|hair, fur}} or ''demon''
|zh_cmn=詐唬魔 / 诈唬魔 ''Zhàhǔmó''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|詐唬 / 诈唬 ''zhàhǔ''|to bluff}} and {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}
|zh_yue=詐唬魔 ''Jafúmō''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|詐唬 ''jafú''|to bluff}} and {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}
|hi=फ़ेराहेरी ''Feraheri''|himeaning=From a pun ({{Wp|spoonerism}}) of {{tt|हेरा-फेरी ''herā-pherī''|foul play/messing with; bungling}}; possibly also from "hairy", "fairy" and "feral"
|th=กิโม ''Kimo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0859|prev=Impidimp|nextnum=0861|next=Grimmsnarl}}
|}
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[[es:Morgrem]]
[[fr:Fourbelin]]
[[it:Morgrem]]
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[[zh:诈唬魔]]

Morgrem (Pokémon)

2025-07-25T12:28:22Z

ExLight: /* Origin */ Green Knight is a stretch.

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Morgrem}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0859|prev=Impidimp|nextnum=0861|next=Grimmsnarl|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Morgrem
|jname=ギモー
|jtranslit=Gimō
|tmname=Gimoh
|ndex=0860
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|category=Devious
|height-ftin=2'07"
|height-m=0.8
|weight-lbs=27.6
|weight-kg=12.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Prankster
|ability2=Frisk
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Fairy
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsa=2
|expyield=130
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=0
|color=Pink
|catchrate=120
|body=12
|pokefordex=morgrem
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Morgrem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギモー''' ''Gimoh'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Impidimp}} starting at [[level]] 32 and evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}} starting at level 42.

==Biology==
Morgrem is a somewhat humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, with a magenta upper body and a light green lower body divided by a zig-zag line. It has long, lanky arms with hands that have three sharp fingers, and round feet that have three toes. Just like its pre-Evolution, Morgrem has prominently large ears and eyes, long white fangs, a purple tongue, and an upturned nose with a single nostril. However, Morgrem's pupils are red instead of black, and its nose is longer. Morgrem has long, black hair with a bang that covers its right eye; the end of the hair is shaped like a {{wp|Pole weapon|pole arm}}.

Morgrem lacks confidence in its physical strength, so it makes up for it with cunning and dirty tactics. It feigns surrender by going down on all fours to lure its opponents, before it stabs them with its hair. It tends to lure people into the woods where it lives. Like Impidimp, Morgrem feeds on negative emotions. Some people believe that Morgrem has the ability to make crops grow. Morgrem is very popular with people who have gloomy thoughts. Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are male-only species.

Morgrem and its evolved form, {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|False Surrender}}. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Confide}} is also one of its signature moves.

===Evolution===
Morgrem evolves from {{p|Impidimp}} and evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{evobox-3
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1=
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2=
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=239|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=038|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it's trying to lure opponents in so that it can {{m|False Surrender|stab them with its spear-like hair}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With sly cunning, it tries to lure people into the woods. Some believe it to have the power to make crops grow.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=286|reg2=Kitakami|num2=191|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Morgrem prefers dirty tactics, like ambushing, because it doesn’t have confidence in its brawn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon absorbs negative emotions and turns them into energy. It's popular with people who tend to think gloomy thoughts.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Morgrem SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Morgrem SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Morgrem in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Morgrem in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Glimwood Tangle]] [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[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=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]] [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[Tagtree Thicket]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Morgrem|3★}})}}
{{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=[[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}



====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|February 7 to March 8, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 7 to 16, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|HP=65
|Attack=60
|Defense=45
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=55
|Speed=70
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=25
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|False Surrender|Dark|Physical|80|—|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{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|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{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|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|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Morgrem|Dark|Fairy|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0860
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Impidimp
|evocandy=100
|stamina=163
|attack=145
|defense=102
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 42}}
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=860|crop=120}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0860}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|860|Morgrem}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Morgrem.png|thumb|250px|Morgrem in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Morgrem debuted in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where [[James]] pulled {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Morgrem|one}} out of the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. He was eventually defeated by {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', as [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] were trying to find the whereabouts of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] outside the [[ancient castle]], a Morgrem pounced on Zirc before returning to the forest.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Marnie Morgrem Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Morgrem in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Morgrem first appeared in ''[[PASS28|Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of [[Marnie]]. He later evolved into Grimmsnarl.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives.
* Morgrem shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Purrloin}}. They are both known as the Devious Pokémon.
* Morgrem, {{p|Hattrem}}, and their evolutionary lines can be considered counterparts.
** Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32, then at level 42.
** Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are male-only, while Hattrem and its evolutionary relatives are female-only.
** Each Pokémon in each evolutionary line has the same base stat total, base experience yield and [[catch rate]] as their counterpart (e.g. Morgrem and Hattrem both have a base stat total of 370), except for Hatenna and Impidimp's [[catch rate]].
** These two evolutionary lines are next to each other in the [[National Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]].
** Both evolutionary lines share similarities with mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Morgrem's family shares traits with goblins, and Hattrem's family shares traits with witches.
** Both final [[Evolution]]s are {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon based around long hair that have their {{stat|Speed}} drop upon Evolution.
** Both final Evolutions are the signature Pokémon of a [[rival]] in Pokémon Sword and Shield who is a succeeding [[Gym Leader]] and [[Gigantamax]]es it ([[Marnie]]'s Grimmsnarl and [[Bede]]'s Hatterene).
** Morgrem and Hattrem's names coincidentally both end in "-rem".
* Morgrem and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s.
* Morgrem and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Impidimp}}, are the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|pink}} {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Morgrem seems to be based on a variety of mischievous, fairy-like creatures from European folklore, such as {{wp|imp}}s, {{wp|goblin}}s, and {{wp|gremlin}}s. It shares some notable similarities with the {{wp|redcap}}, a murderous goblin from English legend that carries a {{wp|Pike (weapon)|pikestaff}}, which Morgrem's hair appears to be shaped after.

Morgrem may also reference some variants of {{wp|Clurichaun}}, a type of {{wp|Leprechaun}}. Notably, the Clurichaun of Monaghan, which wears red and green, and attacks by ducking and lunging to stab its enemies' eyes with its pointed hat, similarly to Morgrem's {{m|False Surrender|signature move}}.

====Name origin====
Morgrem may be a combination of ''morbid'' or ''morgue'' and ''gremlin''. It may also come from ''grem'', an old English and old German word for "to anger" or "to enrage". It may also reference {{wp|Morgan le Fay}}, an enchantress, sometimes described as a fairy, from {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian}} legend.

Gimoh may be a combination of 欺罔 ''gimō'' (deception), 毛 ''mō'' (hair, fur), and ''demon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ja=ギモー ''Gimoh''|jameaning=From {{tt|欺罔 ''gimō''|deception}}, {{tt|毛 ''mō''|hair, fur}}, and ''demon''
|fr=Fourbelin|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|fourbe|tricky fellow}}'', ''{{tt|malin|shrewd}}'', and ''{{tt|gobelin|goblin}}'' or ''gremlin''
|es=Morgrem|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pelzebub|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Pelz|fur}}'' and ''{{wp|Beelzebub}}''
|it=Morgrem|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=쏘겨모 ''Ssogyeomo''|komeaning=From {{tt|속여 ''sog-yeo''|deceive}} and {{tt|모 (毛) ''mo''|hair, fur}} or ''demon''
|zh_cmn=詐唬魔 / 诈唬魔 ''Zhàhǔmó''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|詐唬 / 诈唬 ''zhàhǔ''|to bluff}} and {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}
|zh_yue=詐唬魔 ''Jafúmō''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|詐唬 ''jafú''|to bluff}} and {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}
|hi=फ़ेराहेरी ''Feraheri''|himeaning=From a pun ({{Wp|spoonerism}}) of {{tt|हेरा-फेरी ''herā-pherī''|foul play/messing with; bungling}}; possibly also from "hairy", "fairy" and "feral"
|th=กิโม ''Kimo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0859|prev=Impidimp|nextnum=0861|next=Grimmsnarl}}
|}
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== Morgrem's Origin ==

Hi! I'm cleaning-up some pages and I noticed you added in the following to Mogrem's page back in 2020:

"Morgrem may be inspired by the Cluricaune of Monaghan, a type of devious leprechaun from Irish folklore that bows down to lure its opponent and stab their eyes with its pointed hat".

It seems to be a good theory but it also seems to be extremely obscure to the point it may be unlikely. I have been trying to find more about this particular Cluricaune to know if it is popular regionally, but I haven't succeeded. If you still remember where you read about, could you please share it here?

Thanks in advance!
[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 11:46, 25 July 2025 (UTC)

:Nevermind, found the text it was probably extracted from.
:[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 12:02, 25 July 2025 (UTC)

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Thank you.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:19, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

== Morgrem's Origin ==

Hi! I'm cleaning-up some pages and I noticed you added in the following to Mogrem's page back in 2020:

"Morgrem may be inspired by the Cluricaune of Monaghan, a type of devious leprechaun from Irish folklore that bows down to lure its opponent and stab their eyes with its pointed hat".

It seems to be a good theory but it also seems to be extremely obscure to the point it may be unlikely. I have been trying to find more about this particular Cluricaune to know if it is popular regionally, but I haven't succeeded. If you still remember where you read about, could you please share it here?

Thanks in advance!
[[User:ExLight|ExLight]] ([[User talk:ExLight|talk]]) 11:46, 25 July 2025 (UTC)

Impidimp (Pokémon)

2025-07-25T11:21:39Z

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|jname=ベロバー
|jtranslit=Berobā
|tmname=Beroba
|ndex=0859
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|category=Wily
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=12.1
|weight-kg=5.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Prankster
|ability2=Frisk
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Fairy
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=53
|lv100exp=1,000,000
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|friendship=50
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'''Impidimp''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ベロバー''' ''Beroba'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Morgrem}} starting at [[level]] 32, which evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}} starting at level 42.

==Biology==
[[File:Impidimp eating emotions Adventures.png|thumb|left||200px|Impidimp feeding on negative emotions]]
Impidimp is a small, fuchsia {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a large head, small body, and wiry limbs. Its hands have three fingers each while its feet don't have digits. Its face has a purple "mask", prominent pointed ears, large eyes with small pupils, a long nose with a single nostril, and a fanged mouth. It usually has its purple tongue sticking out. The back of its head sports a tuft of hair that resembles a bat wing. It and its evolved forms are male-only species.

Impidimp is a mischievous Pokémon that loves to sneak into people's houses to steal things and generally be a nuisance to their occupants. This allows it to feed on negative emotions that it causes, sucking them through its nose. In contrast, Impidimp itself will become irritable if it has no negative emotions to feed on. Impidimp live in groups, practicing their troublemaking skills on each other. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Confide}} is its [[signature move]].

===Evolution===
Impidimp evolves into {{p|Morgrem}}, which evolves into {{p|Grimmsnarl}}.

(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=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=238|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=037|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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=Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks into people's homes, stealing things and feasting on the negative energy of the frustrated occupants.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=285|reg2=Kitakami|num2=190|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The reason this Pokémon causes trouble for those it feels close to is because Impidimp itself gets irritable if it can’t absorb negative emotions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=They live in groups, pestering and playing pranks on each other to polish their troublemaking skills.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Impidimp SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Impidimp SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Impidimp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Impidimp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=Trade {{p|Maractus}} in [[Stow-on-Side]]{{sup/8|Sh}} [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Outskirts]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Glimwood Tangle]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[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=[[Slippery Slope]] [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[Tagtree Thicket]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Impidimp|2★}})}}
{{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=[[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}



====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30|February 16 to March 8, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 16 to 27 and March 1 to 8, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|HP=45
|Attack=45
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=40
|Speed=50
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=25
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{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|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{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|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|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Impidimp|Dark|Fairy|8}}

===Side game data===
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|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Impidimp
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128
|attack=103
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===Evolution data===
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|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 42}}
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=859|crop=95}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0859}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|859|Impidimp}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Glimwood Tangle Impidimp.png|thumb|250px|Impidimp in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Three Impidimp made their animated series debut in ''[[JN055|The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!]]''. [[Chloe]] encountered them while in the [[Glimwood Tangle]] after they stole her [[bag|backpack]]. After throwing {{Berries}} at Chloe and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, they returned Chloe's backpack and helped her find the flower Chloe needed to heal a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Rapidash}}.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN055|Impidimp|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Impidimp, the Wily Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Impidimp's nose sucks up negative energy from people who are angry or annoyed with its pranks, giving it health and energy.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Impidimp appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
Two Impidimp appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]''. One of them appeared in a flashback.

==In the manga==
[[File:Master Dojo Student Impidimp Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Impidimp in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A [[Dynamax]]ed Impidimp appeared in ''[[PASS27|Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan]]'' during the [[Darkest Day]].

An Impidimp appeared in ''[[PASS35|Bom Bom!! Kubfu and Intense Training]]'' under the ownership of a {{tc|Master Dojo Student}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Impidimp (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Impidimp was first showcased during an {{wp|E3}} 2019 demo and the "Pokémon Live Camera" 24-hour live-stream of [[Glimwood Tangle]], but was never officially acknowledged before the release of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Impidimp and its evolved forms.
* Impidimp shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Nuzleaf}}. They are both known as the Wily Pokémon.
* Impidimp, {{p|Hatenna}}, and their evolved forms can be considered counterparts.
** Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32, then at level 42.
** Impidimp and its evolved forms are male-only, while Hatenna and its evolved forms are female-only.
** Each Pokémon in each evolutionary line has the same base stat total, base experience yield and [[catch rate]] as their counterpart (e.g. Impidimp and Hatenna both have a base stat total of 265), except for Hatenna and Impidimp's [[catch rate]].
** These two evolutionary lines are next to each other in the [[National Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]], the [[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]].
** Both evolutionary lines share similarities with mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Impidimp's family shares traits with goblins, and Hatenna's family shares traits with witches.
** Both final [[Evolution]]s are {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon based around long hair that have their {{stat|Speed}} drop upon Evolution.
** Both final Evolutions are the signature Pokémon of a [[rival]] in Pokémon Sword and Shield who is a succeeding [[Gym Leader]] and [[Gigantamax]]es it ([[Marnie]]'s {{p|Grimmsnarl}} and [[Bede]]'s {{p|Hatterene}}).
* Impidimp and its evolved forms are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s.
* Impidimp and its evolved form, {{p|Morgrem}}, are the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|pink}} {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Impidimp seems to be based on a variety of mischievous fairy-like creatures from European folklore, specifically {{wp|imp}}s, {{wp|goblin}}s, and {{wp|gremlin}}s, and {{wp|boggart}}s. Specifically, it could be an allusion to the {{wp|Lincoln Imp}}, a {{wp|Grotesque (architecture)|grotesque statue}} in {{wp|Lincoln Cathedral}}. Impidimp's red coloration on some of its skin, bat wing-like hair, pointed ears, and predilection for torment may also suggest partial inspiration from the pop culture depiction of a little "devil" figure or demon. Imps have also been depicted as a small devil.

====Name origin====
Impidimp may be a combination of ''imp'', ''impede'', ''impediment'', and ''impudent'' (rude and disrespectful). It may also involve ''dimpsey'', British dialect referring to the time around dusk, or ''dimple'', alluding to its large smile.

Beroba may be a combination of ベロ ''bero'' (tongue) and ベロベロバァ ''beroberobā'' (peekaboo).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ja=ベロバー ''Beroba''|jameaning=From {{tt|ベロ ''bero''|tongue}} and {{tt|ベロベロバァ ''beroberobā''|peekaboo}}
|fr=Grimalin|frmeaning=From ''grimace'', ''{{tt|malin|shrewd}}'', and ''gremlin''
|es=Impidimp|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bähmon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|bäh|sound of sticking out one's tongue mockingly}}'' and ''{{tt|Dämon|demon}}'' or ''Monster''
|it=Impidimp|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=메롱꿍 ''Merongkkung''|komeaning=From {{tt|메롱 ''merong''|onomatopoetic word for tongue sticking out}} and {{tt|까꿍 ''kkakkung''|peekaboo}}
|zh_cmn=搗蛋小妖 / 捣蛋小妖 ''Dǎodànxiǎoyāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|搗蛋 / 捣蛋 ''dǎodàn''|to be mischievous}}, {{tt|小 ''xiǎo''|small}}, and {{tt|妖 ''yāo''|demon}}
|zh_yue=搗蛋小妖 ''Dóudáansíuyīu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|搗蛋 ''dóudáan''|to be mischievous}}, {{tt|小 ''síu''|small}}, and {{tt|妖 ''yīu''|demon}}
|hi=शरापरा ''Sharapara''|himeaning=From {{tt|शरारती ''śarārtī''|mischievous/naughty}} and {{tt|परी ''parī''|fairy}}
|th=เบโรบา ''Beroba''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==


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Grimmsnarl (Pokémon)

2025-07-25T10:59:58Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Grimmsnarl
|jname=オーロンゲ
|jtranslit=Ōronge
|tmname=Ohlonge
|forme=2
|form1=Grimmsnarl
|form2=Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
|image2=0861Grimmsnarl-Gigantamax.png
|ndex=0861
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|category=Bulk Up
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|height-ftin2=105'00"+
|height-m2=32.0+
|weight-lbs=134.5
|weight-kg=61.0
|weight-lbs2=???
|weight-kg2=???
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Prankster
|ability2=Frisk
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Fairy
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evat=3
|expyield=255
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=0
|color=Purple
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|pokefordex=grimmsnarl
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Grimmsnarl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オーロンゲ''' ''Ohlonge'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Morgrem}} starting at [[level]] 42. It is the final form of {{p|Impidimp}}.

Grimmsnarl can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Grimmsnarl''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

==Biology==
[[File:GrimmsnarlRebelClash125.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Grimmsnarl revealing its hand by untangling the hair around it]]
Grimmsnarl is a green-skinned humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} mostly covered in long, dark purple hair, except for part of its face, its abdomen, its feet, and a small red patch on its chest. Most of its hair wraps around its body, except for a lock on each side of its face, a few spikes raised on its shoulders and some locks draping from behind its legs resembling a cape. While being bulkier than its pre-Evolutions, Grimmsnarl is more slender than it appears to be, with its hair giving the appearance of a muscular body. Grimmsnarl's hair works like muscle fibers and helps enhance its strength. Grimmsnarl is able to move its hair, and uses them to ensnare opponents in a tentacle-like fashion. By using its hair in this way, Grimmsnarl is powerful enough to overwhelm even {{p|Machamp}}.

Like its pre-Evolutions, Grimmsnarl has tall, large crescent-shaped ears with red insides, as well as a long, sharp, upturned nose with a single long red nostril. It has a blue tongue and six teeth protruding from its mouth: two pairs of flat front teeth on each jaw, and a pair of sharp fangs on the upper jaw. It has white eyes with red irises, black pupils, and gray eyelids. Its face ends in a small pointy chin. Grimmsnarl's hands and feet have three pointed digits each. Grimmsnarl and its pre-Evolutions are male-only species. It lives in the forests, and retains the troublemaking behavior of its pre-evolved forms.

Grimmsnarl and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Morgrem}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|False Surrender}}. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Confide}} is also one of its signature moves. In [[Generation VIII]], this was also true for {{m|Spirit Break}}.

===Forms===
Grimmsnarl has a [[Gigantamax]] form.

While in its Gigantamax form, it becomes much taller and all of its body except its face and chest mark is covered in hair. Its limbs become longer, and its hair now makes up its hands and feet, each with three and two digits respectively. Its eyes are red with white pupils, and the hair from around its neck and shoulders is raised in a pointy collar shape surrounding its head, as the two longer rear locks join in a single spike waving above the head. Three red clouds surround the back hair that pointed up. When in Gigantamax form, it is capable of creating a powerful drill with its leg hair, which can bore large holes within [[Galar]]'s terrain. Thanks to its increased strength, Gigantamax Grimmsnarl can jump over the world's tallest building.

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

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===Evolution===
Grimmsnarl evolves from {{p|Morgrem}} and is the final form of {{p|Impidimp}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type2=Fairy
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|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1=
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2=
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=240|reg2=Galar|num2=039|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=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 the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even {{p|Machamp}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=By transforming its leg hair, this Pokémon delivers power-packed drill kicks that can bore huge holes in Galar's terrain.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Gigantamax energy has caused more hair to sprout all over its body. With the added strength, it can jump over the world's tallest building.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=287|reg2=Kitakami|num2=192|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has complete control over its hair. Grimmsnarl normally keeps its hair wrapped around its body to support its muscles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It lives deep within the forest. Even after evolving into this splendid form, it hasn't given up on its petty misdeeds and pranks.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Grimmsnarl SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Grimmsnarl SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Grimmsnarl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Grimmsnarl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lake of Outrage]] [[Stony Wilderness]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')}}
{{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]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''') [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')}}
{{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|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Grimmsnarl|5★}})}}
{{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=[[Timeless Woods]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{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|Marnie|Grimmsnarl|Summer 2021}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wonseok Jung's Grimmsnarl|All|Online|50|June 11 to 12, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Wonseok Jung's Grimmsnarl}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Chaiyawat Traiwichcha's Grimmsnarl|All|Online|50{{shinystar|HOME}}|July 27 to August 18, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Chaiyawat Traiwichcha's Grimmsnarl}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 60|February 7 to 16, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 7 to 16, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|50, 60|February 16 to March 8, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 16 to March 8, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 60|February 16 to March 8, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 16 to March 8, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 60|February 27 to March 1, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 27 to March 1, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 60|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
|}

=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A Show of Supporters|Varies|hide|75|August 17 to September 17, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#August 17 to 31, & August 31 to September 17, 2023}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|HP=95
|Attack=120
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=75
|Speed=60
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=25
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|False Surrender|Dark|Physical|80|—|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Spirit Break|Fairy|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{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|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{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|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|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|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Grimmsnarl|Dark|Fairy|8}}

===Side game data===
====Grimmsnarl====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0861
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Impidimp
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=227
|defense=139
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Low Kick}}
|special={{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Grimmsnarl====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0861GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Snooze}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0861Grimmsnarl
|name1=Grimmsnarl
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|forme1=Grimmsnarl
|sprite2=0861Grimmsnarl-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|no1=0859
|name1=Impidimp
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no2=0860
|name2=Morgrem
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 42}}
|no3=0861
|name3=Grimmsnarl
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=861|form1=Gi|crop=240}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0861|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|861|Grimmsnarl}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Marnie Grimmsnarl.png|thumb|left|250px|Grimmsnarl in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Marnie Grimmsnarl Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|[[Gigantamax]] Grimmsnarl in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Grimmsnarl debuted in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marnie]]. He was used in a [[World Coronation Series]] match against {{Ash}}, but ended up losing to his {{AP|Gengar}}. He is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Minor appearances====

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN099|Grimmsnarl|Goh's Rotom Phone|Grimmsnarl, the Bulk Up Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Grimmsnarl's hairs move like muscle fibers. When spread out, they can move on their own to tangle up opponents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Grimmsnarl appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Marnie]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Marnie Grimmsnarl Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Grimmsnarl in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Marnie Gigantamax Grimmsnarl Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
A [[Gigantamax]]ed Grimmsnarl first appeared in a fantasy as a silhouette in ''[[PASS06|Watch Out!! Strong Rivals]]''.

[[Marnie]]'s Grimmsnarl evolved from her Morgrem in ''[[PASS32|Boom!! Reunion in a New Land]]''.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Grimmsnarl (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Grimmsnarl and its pre-evolved forms.
* Grimmsnarl, {{p|Hatterene}}, and their evolutionary lines can be considered counterparts.
** Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32, then at level 42.
** Grimmsnarl and its pre-evolved forms are male-only, while Hatterene and its pre-evolved forms are female-only.
** Each Pokémon in each evolutionary line has the same base stat total, base experience yield and [[catch rate]] as their counterpart (e.g. Grimmsnarl and Hatterene both have a base stat total of 510), except for Hatenna and Impidimp's [[catch rate]].
** These two evolutionary lines are next to each other in the [[National Pokédex]], the [[Galar Pokédex]], the [[Crown Tundra Pokédex]] and the [[Paldea Pokédex]].
** Both Pokémon are based on mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Grimmsnarl resembles trolls, ogres, and goblins, and Hatterene resembles witches.
** Both Pokémon are {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon based around long hair that have their {{stat|Speed}} drop upon evolution.
** Both Pokémon are the signature Pokémon of a [[rival]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] who is a succeeding [[Gym Leader]] and [[Gigantamax|Gigantamaxes]] it ([[Marnie]]'s Grimmsnarl and [[Bede]]'s Hatterene).
* Grimmsnarl and its pre-evolved forms are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s.

===Origin===
Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, or {{wp|oni}} — brawny humanoid creatures that are commonly depicted as malevolent, with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. Like its pre-Evolutions, Grimmsnarl also shares traits with {{wp|goblin}}s, notably a {{wp|bugbear}}. It also resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. The fact that its physical strength comes from its hair may also be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}.

Grimmsnarl also seems to represent malevolent aspects of witches; as opposed to its counterpart, {{p|Hatterene}}, who appears to represent the benevolent or neutral aspects. This contrast is a relatively common [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GoodWitchVersusBadWitch trope], in which "bad" witches are commonly depicted as ugly (long pointed nose, scary-looking face, green skin) and wearing dark clothing. This visual was popularized by the {{wp|Wicked_Witch_of_the_West#1939_film|Wicked Witch of the West}}'s design in the 1939's {{wp|The Wizard of Oz}} movie.

Gigantamax Grimmsnarl, specifically its exclusive [[G-Max Move]] [[G-Max Snooze]], might be inspired by {{wp|Aillen}}, a supernatural giant of Irish folklore that used music to put people to sleep.

====Name origin====
Grimmsnarl may be a combination of ''grim'', ''grimace'', ''{{wp|grimoire}}'' (a type of spellbook), or {{wp|Grimms' Fairy Tales|Grimm}}; and ''snarl''. Its name could also incorporate the words ''gnarly''.

Ohlonge may be a combination of ''ogre'' or ''oni'' and ロン毛 ''ronge'' (long hair).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ja=オーロンゲ ''Ohlonge''|jameaning=From ''ogre'' and {{tt|ロン毛 ''ronge''|long hair}}
|fr=Angoliath|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|angoisse|anguish}}'', ''{{wp|angora wool|angora}}'', and ''Goliath''
|es=Grimmsnarl|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Olangaar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Oger|ogre}}'', ''{{tt|lang|long}}'', and ''{{tt|Haar|hair}}''
|it=Grimmsnarl|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오롱털 ''Orongteol''|komeaning=From ''ogre'', ''long'', and {{tt|털 ''teol''|hair, fur}}
|zh_cmn=長毛巨魔 / 长毛巨魔 ''Chángmáojùmó''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|長毛 / 长毛 ''chángmáo''|long hair}}, {{tt|巨 ''jù''|giant}}, and {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}
|zh_yue=長毛巨魔 ''Chèuhngmòuhgeuihmō''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|長毛 ''chèuhngmòuh''|long hair}}, {{tt|巨 ''geuih''|giant}}, and {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}
|hi=हेरीओगर ''Hairyogre''|himeaning=From ''hairy'' and ''ogre''
|th=โอลองเกะ ''Olongke''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Gigantamax]]


==External links==
{{Gigantamax}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0860|prev=Morgrem|nextnum=0862|next=Obstagoon}}
|}
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