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Talk:Looker

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Gideon Kreeter: /* He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not a native speaker of the national language. */

== Battle ==

:When is he battled? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:49, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
::He is not battled. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]) 21:12, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

==Level==

How do you know the level? [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]) 21:12, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

== Class ==

Isn't he a GLOBAL POLICE Agent, like the one on the S.S. Anne in Generation I? The class is clearly mentioned, just as CHIEF and POKéMON PROF. are. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 13:49, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

== English Release ==

Should we change the name of the article to Looker or is it too early since soon information on the English Pokémon Platinum is announced? Same with [[Pluto]] and the [[Torn World]]? -- [[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 10:44, 9 December 2008 (UTC
:The names from Circuit City may not be correct, so we should stick with the Japanese info. Protected. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:53, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, since the Pokemon Platinum page uses the boxart, and the Shaymin page mentions the PurpleKecleon fraud, I find it suitable to at least MENTION the Circuit City fresco. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 20:45, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::This better not be another fraud again. I'm so sick of those -- [[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 21:03, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

shoul we put trivia on looker ....--[[User:Bakunawa|Bakunawa]] 07:38, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

== Don't you think ==

Don't you think that having the page protected UNTIL THE RELEASE OF PLATINUM IN US is a bit over the top? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 12:26, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:Not really...it's not like it protected until after Platinum is released...what else is there to say anyway? -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 12:43, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
::It is. 22 March. Can you read? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 12:52, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:::No, I mean, it's not like this is staying protected long after it's released. Just wait another month...and 22 days. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 12:55, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
::::Oh, so what if his English name is revealed by OFFICIAL sources? We won't believe it and not move the page until the game's released, or an admin will do it? I think there's no need to have the page protected. Just because someone may move the page? Pfft. Then revert it and ban him, but not reduce's Bulbapedia functionality by protecting pages for every mere reason. Really, there's ALWAYS something to correct/add/change in the pages, believe me. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 12:59, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::Just wait for the game to be released. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 13:02, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::That's too long. I don't feel the need to edit the page right now. But what if I found out something about him? Or if he appeared in the anime? That's TOO long. That's not "just two months" it's TWO MONTHS, it's enough time to make 100 edits to a page. That's definitely too long. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:39, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::::If he shows up in the anime, someone who can edit the page will edit it. Just like TTE did with Pluto. Sorry, your logic also fails. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 13:46, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Admins can always miss some fact. We, users, are the biggest editing force after all. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:12, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::Then you tell them what they missed and they'll add it. That's a moot point. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 14:13, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::Waiting for an admin to enter the Pedia usually takes too long, especially if you live in Europe, being awake when most admins are asleep. That protection is just an unneeded obstacle in editing the Bulbapedia. What's the reason to protect so many pages? I sometimes feel the admins are protecting just for the sake of protecting and using their powers. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:19, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

:Oh, of course. Now I can't change [[Kouya]] to [[Kōya]] because the page is freakin' protected. Please unprotect it, his dub name is already revealed. There is no further reason to have it protected. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:14, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

== Hmmm. ==

Every image on this page features him with his hand on his chin except for the Pt sprite. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:49, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Then?
Do you want different images for the article?
Just asking.
--♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 09:03, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
:So..... what 'bout it, is it bugging you?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 09:05, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
::Only so much that I fixed the Pt opening sprite:
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8989/lookersprite.png

'''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:33, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
:::And I do mean '''''let's find a different image from Pocket Monsters DP besides him in his underwear'''''. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 18:27, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

== Now here's a question. ==

{{wp|Koichi Zenigata|Homage}}? Especially considering what Looker's done in the anime? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:16, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Woo! Looker is looking like an identical twin brother (except the face of his shape) of Koichi Zenigata.
Same uniform + same job.
Weird !!!
--♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 06:12, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Its also possible that he may be a homage to {{wp|The Tenth Doctor|The Tenth Doctor}}. I had a little write up of why, but someone deleted it (and I would guess they've never seen Doctor Who, so they just don't get it. I think the similarities are just as worthy of a mention in the Trivia section. Anyway, here is what I had wrote"'' "Some fans also speculate that Looker is based on [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Tenth_Doctor The Tenth Doctor], a fictional character from the British Sci-Fi, [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Doctor_Who Doctor Who]. Looker is compared to The Doctor due to having a similar outfit to The Doctor's usual attire, having a similar hair style, and being involved with a plot relating to time travel, alternate dimensions, and outer space; which are heavy themes in Doctor Who. At no point in the game is Looker seen battling, which may be reference to The Doctor's dislike of fighting."'' --[[User:Dojorkan|Dojorkan]] 21:41, 19 December 2009 (UTC)
*I would have written it off as coincidence, until a minor character in ''The End of Time Part 1'' says that The Doctor is "a bit of a looker". It's impossible to say either way, since THAT could also be a coincidence. - [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 03:09, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
::Apparently the bit about Looker being a possible Doctor Who reference has been taken out again... for being an "opinion", in that case, how come the Zenigata bit hasn't been removed? [[User:Dojorkan|Dojorkan]] 03:13, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Can I bring this up again? Because I agree with Dojorkan. He is very similar to both characters, and both parts are opinions, none of them confirmed or denied. So why should Koichi be listed and not the Doctor? Unless there's something I'm missing? --[[User:Darach-bcv|Darach-bcv]] 16:03, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

== He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not a native speaker of the national language. ==

Is this true? Appropriate Japanese is spoken in a Original Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 12:30, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
:In English, his sentences do sound a little bit unnatural. I didn't notice at first either, but when I did the [[Stark Mountain]] storyline I noticed it much more. He may actually speak with a normal sentence structure in Black and White as it is supposedly set it another country. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:33, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
::But he spoke normally in the anime. It's [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]]! [[User talk:Turtwig A|My talk]] or [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|wiki edits]] 12:34, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Thank you for the explanation. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 12:46, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
::::Say, considering the way he talks, the "odd grammatical constructs" in English could be seen as a Frenchman speaking English. For example, he says "This building, it has two stairs. A trap, it must be," which is a way of saying things in French ("Ce batiment, il y a deux escaliers. Un piège, il doit être.") It could be noteworthy to add this.

==Return in the anime==
http://sunyshore.com/scrap/bwhandsome2.jpg
[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 12:46, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

== Generation I ==

On the S.S. Anne in Red/Blue, a man says that he's a Global Police Agent. Can I add this as an interesting piece of trivia? ----'''[[User:Zewis29|Zewis]] [[User talk:Zewis29|(29)]]''' 17:17, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
:See [[International Police]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:47, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
::I actually saw that, but not until after I posted this on here. Thanks anyway, though, and I guess we shouldn't add it. ----'''[[User:Zewis29|Zewis]] [[User talk:Zewis29|(29)]]''' 21:21, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

== Code Name ==

I'm pretty sure that in the Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga, his two names (Looker/Hansom) both apply to him, as one is a code name. Can someone verify this? [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:43, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
:Can anyone answer this? -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 01:13, 24 August 2012 (UTC)

Sunflora (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

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Gideon Kreeter: /* Background */

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nickname=Sunflora|
jnickname=キマワリ|
tmnickname=Kimawari|
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caption=Sunflora in [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]|
caught=no |
gender=Female |
ability={{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Solar Power}}{{tt|*|confirmed in the games only; in Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon with two possible abilities can use both.}}||
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firststagename=Sunkern |
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epnum=SS020|
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'''Sunflora''' (Japanese: '''キマワリ''' ''Kimawari'') is a [[non-player character]] in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. She is a member of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]].

==Background==
Sunflora has been an apprentice at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] for at least quite some time, pparently being already an apprentice a long time before the player and their partner, and calling the two 'cute', implying she's also older than they are.

She is one of the most gifted apprentices at the Guild, as shown when she is chosen to apprehend Haunter, who was thought to be invincible.

She has a rocky relationship with Loudred, shown in both the main storyline and the special episode "Today's Oh My Gosh", the cause of which is never directly revealed, but her diary suggests this might be because Loudred got here knocked out of a dungeon once by storming of recklessly. This is shown in her often making rude remarks about Loudred. An example is when Loudred commented on what he would do if he lost his memory, during the strategy meeting at [[Foggy Forest]], saying it wouldn't matter because he's forgetful anyway. Her diary entries about the events of the special episode, however, state she's warmed up to Loudred a little after this. She still makes the rude remarks to Loudred after this though.

==Personality==
Sunflora often acts very hyper and excitable, using terms like "Oh my gosh" frequently when speaking. Underneath her girly exterior, however, she is very kind and loyal to her guild members, shown when she saved part of her dinner along with the other guild members to present to the {{player}} and partner when they had been denied dinner. She keeps a diary in her crew room which documents the events occurring in the storyline from her perspective.
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===Diary===
The diary is titled ''Oh My Gosh Diary''. Aside from documenting events of the storyline, it also provides some tips for the game, and breaks fourth wall once, akin to Bidoof's diary. When the player is exploring the [[Craggy Coast|waterfall]], the diary has four entries, as seen in the [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|Sunflora's special episode]].
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:1. '''What a Scream!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! So glad to meet you! I'm Sunflora, an apprentice at the guild! Eek! But does this mean someone else is reading my diary besides me?! Double-eek! Is someone sneaking a peek? Oh my gosh! How horrifying! Eeek!"''
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:2. '''That Silly [[Loudred (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Loudred]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh! That silly Loudred! Ooooh! He can be so absentminded! Everyone knows that if you get totally wiped out in a dungeon…you lose some items…and all{{sup/md|TD}} half{{sup/md|S}} your money! But of course that silly Loudred forget all that and goes storming off into the dungeon… And that wound up making us both wipe out! So I got sent back to the guild too! Eek! So frustrating! Oh my gosh, I never, ever want to go to a dungeon with Loudred again! P.S. Two new kids joined the guild! I think they were called <player's partner> and [[Player character|<player>]]… Oh my gosh. They're both adorable. Yippee!"''
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:3. '''Lovely Food!'''
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:''"Tomorrow, I'll be off exploring with [[Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Bidoof]]. That Bidoof is sure to wander needlessly, so I should stock up on lots of food. Oh? Why do we need lots of food? Well, as you move around in a dungeon, you'll get hungry as your Belly empties of food. If your Belly gets empty, you'll get weaker and weaker…until you faint! Oh my gosh! Terrible! Bidoof is a little short on experience, so I'll back him up. P.S. I plan to write about how my exploration went with Bidoof… Now that should really be something to look forward to! Eek! …Which again makes me think that someone may be peeking at my diary? Oh my gosh! How horrifying!"''
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:4. '''Exploration Basics'''
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:''"I promised, and now I'll deliver! Here's my report on exploring with Bidoof! Oh my gosh! I was amazed at how little Bidoof knew about exploring. An example! If an enemy stands beside you, pushing Y will make you face it. Easy, right? He didn't even know that! But all he needed was a little coaching. When I taught him, Bidoof picked things up quickly. He's not so bad after all! Oh my gosh! We got the job done too! ♪ Another fun day!"''
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:5. '''Types and Matchups'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I had a nasty scare the other day! While exploring a dungeon, I was careless and took a hit from a {{type|Fire}} move! Silly me! I'm a [[Grass (type)|Grass]] type! So I ended up taking a lot of damage! Eek! I should really explain what all this is about. As you know, Pokémon come in many types, like Fire and [[Water (type)|Water]]. All move have types too! The matchup between the attacking move's type and the defending Pokémon's type affects damage! As a Grass type, I should really watch out for Fire-type moves! Knowing how types matchup is so important. P.S. [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|When I got into trouble because of all this… It was Loudred who saved me]]. Thank you, Loudred. That other time I yelled at him! I said, "Oh my gosh, Loudred! I never want to go exploring with you ever again!" But…eek! Am I ever sorry for saying that! I take back everything nasty I said! I wonder if he would go to a dungeon with me ever again? I think I will go apologize to him sincerely tomorrow. Yes, that's what I will do. I'm sorry, Loudred. I hope we can keep on being teammates."''
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:6. '''Mystery!'''
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:''"Something very mysterious happened at our guild the other day! We were in the guild when (oh my gosh!) the place was stunk up by an atrocious stench! Oh my gosh! I'd never experienced such a foul cloud of fumes. It was an eek-worthy moment! But…everyone denied responsibility for it! But there's no fooling me! Oh my gosh, I know what I smelled, and there was no mistaking it! Eek, how mysteriously it crept upon us! Who is the culprit?! Eek!"''
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:7. '''A Rare Expedition'''
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:''"In the morning briefing, [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Chatot]] told us something that's worth a good scream. Eek! There's an expedition coming up! Yippee! Oh my gosh! It's been simply ages since our last one! On our last expedition, we brought home simply massive amounts of treasures! We shared everything with everyone in [[Treasure Town]]. It was a happy, happy time! Oooh, the upcoming expedition should be fun! I wonder where we'll explore this time? My roommate [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Chimecho|Chimecho]] and I got all excited guessing about the destination! Of course, I'm going to do everything I can to be picked for the expedition! Oooh, I'm feeling motivated! Yippee!"''
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:8. '''Inspiration!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Something happened that was totally uplifting! Tonight, Team <player's team> had to go without dinner for some silly reason… While we were eating (oh my gosh!), Bidoof was leaving a part of his dinner untouched! And this is Bidoof, right? The one we call the "bottomless barrel" because of his big appetite! Whatever could have caused that?! Maybe he's heartbroken! Well, I guessed that at first. But then I figured out what he was really doing. He was leaving some of his dinner for <player>'s team. Then (oh my gosh!) the others noticed too. So we all did what Bidoof was doing. We left bits and pieces of our dinner. (Though Loudred agonized over the decision to the end.) Yippee! Everyone pitched in to help! How sweet of them! Oh my gosh, I am getting emotional! In the end, we decided to share the smaller things ourselves and leave them with one whole Apple each! Chimecho, Bidoof, and I will keep those two Apples for the night. Tomorrow morning, we'll give them to Team <player's team>. They must be hungry now, but they have to endure it just a little longer. We all have to stick together and try to make it into the expedition party!"''
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:9. '''Back Home!'''
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:''"We just got back from our expedition now! Oh my gosh! Am I exhausted! Ooh! This expedition left a big impression on me in every way! Especially the sight of [[Fogbound Lake]]… Oh my gosh, it moved me in way I can't express! Oh! But if I write any more details, [[Uxie (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and_Sky)|Uxie]] would be so upset! And that wouldn't be good! Eek! This was the best of all the expeditions I've attended! Ooh, I hope I can go with everyone again sometime!"''
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:10. '''Oh My Gosh! [[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Dusknoir]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! The famous Dusknoir came to our guild! Yippee! And…and…and…! He plans to stay in Treasure Town for a while! Yippee! I got to talk to him! He's wise! And courteous! And handsome! And oh my gosh…yippee! Yip-yip-yippee! That's what it feels like!"''
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:11. '''Where's [[Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Grovyle]]?'''
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:''"The whole guild is now searching for that thieving Grovyle. Bidoof, [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Dugtrio|Dugtrio]] and I searched [[Crystal Cave]]. But our search turned up nothing. Where could that Grovyle be…? But he must be caught, no matter what! For Uxie's sake too, we'll catch that criminal! P.S. That silly Bidoof… Oh my gosh, he was no help looking for Grovyle… Not only that, he even brought home a crystal as a souvenir! Eeek! That reminds me… When we were leaving Crystal Cave, I caught Bidoof grinning to himself… Now that I think about it… Oh my gosh, that was him grinning about that crystal! Oh my gosh, I never suspected Bidoof could leer in such an icky way! Eek! It's another new discovery! Eek!"''
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:12. '''Total Shocker!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! It's been one shocking thing after another lately! It turns out that Grovyle is a wanted outlaw on the run from (oh my gosh!) the future. And Dusknoir also came from the future to catch that Grovyle! Eek! There have been so many unbelievable events! It's like I'm in a perpetual state of shock! Oh…my…gosh! Anyway, Dusknoir vowed to catch Grovyle on his own. I'm sure the great Dusknoir will honor his pledge, so Grovyle will be caught. We have to leave everything up to Dusknoir. Good luck, Dusknoir!"''
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:13. '''Those Kids…'''
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:''"Everyone, including myself, is down in the dumps at the guild. I thought about why the guild is lacking energy lately… The answers is easy. It's because… Team <player's team> is missing. I didn't realize how lonely it would be without Team <player's team>… Chatot has been very ill tempered lately and prone to annoying outbursts… But that's also because he misses those kids. Oh, I hope they're safe… Those kids…"''
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:14. '''Welcome Back!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee! What a shock! It's totally amazing! Team <player's team> came back! From the future! Oh my gosh! It was such an amazing thing! Yippee! We were even more amazed by <player's partner>'s account of it all. Oh my gosh! But if those kids said it, then it must be true. I choose to believe the kids. Oh! Then does that mean… That the great Dusknoir, who I revere… is actually a bad Pokémon?! Oh my gosh… A bad Pokémon?! What should I do?! What should I do?!"''
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:15. '''They're Saving Us!'''
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:''"Our future is in the hands of those two kids. But I'm convinced that those kids will not fail to stop the planet's paralysis. That <player> and <player's partner>! Oh, but don't forget [[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Lapras]] and Grovyle too! You can't fail us! I hope you all come back safe and sound to Treasure Town. Soon!"''
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:16. '''Graduation Exam'''
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:''"Team <player's team> has been chosen to take the graduation exam. But graduation…! I remember when they asked me if I wanted to take it… At the time, I refused because I wanted to train some more at the guild. Last year, Loudred took the exam… Of course, he failed in spectacular fashion… But those kids can make it! I'm sure of it! Eek! I'll be cheering for them! P.S. It's that time of year again! The season of the [[Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|grand master of all things bad]]! Yippee!"''
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:17. '''Yay! Graduation!'''
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:''"They did it! Those kids made it through the graduation exam! Oh my gosh! The members of Team <player's team> were so adorable when they joined the guild… Now they're authorities! It's sad that they're leaving the guild… But [[Sharpedo Bluff]] is very close by. I can visit them anytime. So <player> and <player's partner>… Congratulations! Do visit us at the guild even after you graduate!"''
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:18. '''The [[Surrounded Sea]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I heard a fantastic rumor! A rumor about a place called the Surrounded Sea! Eek! What treasures would one find at a place like that…? Oh my gosh! Yippee! I want to go there! I want to go so much, I feel like I'm going to faint just from writing about it! I think I will find time between my guild jobs and go! Oh my gosh! Yes, I will!"''
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:19. '''Beaten to the Punch'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Team <player> has already explored the Surrounded Sea through and through! Eeeek! They've beaten me to the punch!Being free associates of the guild gives those kids an advantage, though. They're free to go wherever and whenever they want. As opposed to me with my guild work. I can't find time like they can… Eek! I don't like writing this! It's all so whiny and self-pitying. Oh my gosh! I don't remember turning into this loathsome character! Oh my gosh! What am I to do? What I am to do?! P.S. That <player>'s team brought back a tiny baby from the Surrounded Sea. Oh my gosh! He's so mysterious! And so adorable! Yippee!"''
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:20. '''Worries…'''
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:''"I heard that baby {{p|Manaphy}} has fallen sick… This worries me so much! [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Corphish|Corphish]] blurted out, "Hey, hey! That baby Manaphy is probably a Pokémon that can only grow up in the sea, hey, hey!" I wanted to ask Corphish, "Then, why aren't you in the water all the time?" But, oh my gosh, it wasn't the sort of thing to bring up just then! Please get better soon, Manaphy!"''
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:21. '''Bidding Farewell'''
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:''"Baby Manaphy went back to the sea… Poor <player> and <player's partner> must be crushed by this… I feel terrible for them… But… This is exactly the time we must be cheerful around them to uplift their spirits! When I see <player> and <player's partner> tomorrow, I'll have to greet them with a big smile!"''
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:22. '''Yippee! [[Team Charm]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! What an exciting day it was! Everyone's favorite celebrities, the women of Team Charm, came to our guild! Oh my gosh! Yippee! Yippee! Yip-yip-yippeeeeee… …Oh! Where? Oh my gosh! Where am I?! …Oh, I see now… Oh my gosh! I just fainted from being so excited! Oh…! Chimecho is looking at me all puzzled! Oh my gosh! This just won't do! Um, anyway, the women of Team Charm came calling on our gild for an oh-my-gosh kind of reason. Turns out they're old friends of our Guildmaster. Wow! Oh my gosh, our Guildmaster is special! I feel lucky that I've stayed with the guild to further my training. Oh…! Chimecho is eyeing me curiously. I can't write like this, oh my gosh! So that's all for tonight! Good night!"''
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:23. '''Thunderstorm! Eek!'''
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:''"…It's always sunny. The weather has been nice for a long time now. It sure keeps me feeling perky! I wish the weather would stay sunny like this! But, oh my gosh, everyone is saying there's a storm coming… I guess that a Pokémon named {{p|Swampert}} sensed a storm coming and told everyone… That's all fine and well, but…I…get spooked by thunder… The instant it thunders… Eeeeek! Oooh, just as I wrote that! Eeeeek! Thunder! …Oh! Actually, it was only Chimecho ringing her bell beside me… Oh my gosh! She startled me! That Chimecho is more mischievous than she looks! Oh my gosh!"''
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:24. '''Nightmare! Eek!'''
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:''"It was so peaceful for a while… But now there has been a sinister incident. Little {{p|Azurill}} seems to be stuck in a nightmare that he can't wake from. Oh my gosh! How is that possible?! For the time being, Team <player's team> has gone off in search of a Pokémon named [[Drowzee (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Drowzee]]. Apparently, Drowzee can go into the dreams of others… It would be wonderfuil if little Azurill can be awoken that way. P.S. Oh my gosh, I don't really want to even write anything like this, but… Maybe… Well, lately… Maybe only because it's been so peaceful for so long… But… I can't get over this creepy feeling that something dreadful is going to happen…
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:25. '''[[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Darkrai]]'''
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:''"Yippee! Oh my gosh! Little Azurill… Little Azurill has awoken from his nightmare! Ooh, this is so wonderful! Yippee! {{p|Cresselia}} must be thanked properly for this! We also owe Cresselia for telling us how everything bad that happened came to be… Even the destruction of time. We were shocked to learn that it was all the doing of one Pokémon… The one called Darkrai. Now <player> and <player's partner> are on their way to confront Darkrai. Good luck, <player> and <player's partner>! Please win! And please come back safe! Go for it, Team <player's team>!
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:26. '''Thank You!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee-yay-yay! Our <player> and <player's partner> are back! Back in Treasure Town! They defeated Darkrai! And they're back safe! Thank you, <player> and <player>'s partner! Very, very sincerely! From the bottom of my heart, I'm filled with a deep sense of gratitude. You two so bravely saved the world, not once, but twice! When I think back to when you first joined the guild… you two were just the cutest! But now you've grown to be so capable and confident. …Oh my gosh! This must be what a mother feels like watching her children grow! Oh my gosh! I feel horrified about writing that! Anyway… Oh, <player> and <player's partner>! Don't ever change, my good friends!"''
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{{endspoilers}}

==Moves used==
===[[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]===
* Moves can vary.
{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Razor Leaf|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=GrassWhistle|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bullet Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}

{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=GrassWhistle|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bullet Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Worry Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}



==In the anime==
Sunflora joins [[Team Poképals]] in their mission to acquire a [[Gabite Scale]]. While she proves to be an asset in teaching {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} the basics of exploration, she is eventually put out of commission by Gabite's {{m|Attract}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Sunflora Razor Leaf.png|Using Razor Leaf}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|Grass|Petal Dance|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sunflora}} 
{{Dungeon 2 characters}} 
{{Poképals|grass}} 
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Sunflora (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2012-12-25T22:30:13Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Background */

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Grass|
ball=None|
nickname=Sunflora|
jnickname=キマワリ|
tmnickname=Kimawari|
image=[[Image:MDSky EP3.jpg|220px]] |
caption=Sunflora in [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]|
caught=no |
gender=Female |
ability={{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Solar Power}}{{tt|*|confirmed in the games only; in Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon with two possible abilities can use both.}}||
pokemonname=Sunflora|
evolution=1 |
firstevoep=SS020 |
firstevoname=''Prior to'' Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness |
numeps1=an unknown number of |
firststagename=Sunkern |
prevonum=191|
evo1num=192 |
epnum=SS020|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|
current=At [[Wigglytuff Guild]] |
enva1=Not heard|
java1=Not heard|
enva2=[[Rachael Lillis]] |
java2=Hiroko Emori |
}}
'''Sunflora''' (Japanese: '''キマワリ''' ''Kimawari'') is a [[non-player character]] in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. She is a member of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]].

==Background==
Sunflora has been an apprentice at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] for at least quite some time, pparently being already an apprentice a long time before the player and their partner, and calling the two 'cute', implying she's also older than they are.

She is one of the most gifted apprentices at the Guild, as shown when she is chosen to apprehend Haunter, who was thought to be invincible.

She has a rocky relationship with Loudred, shown in both the main storyline and the special episode "Today's Oh My Gosh", the cause of which is never directly revealed, but her diary suggests this might be because Loudred got here knocked out of a dungeon once by storming of recklessly. This is shown in her often making rude remarks about Loudred. An example is when Loudred commented on what he would do if he lost his memory, during the strategy meeting at [[Foggy Forest]], saying it wouldn't matter because he's forgetful anyway.

==Personality==
Sunflora often acts very hyper and excitable, using terms like "Oh my gosh" frequently when speaking. Underneath her girly exterior, however, she is very kind and loyal to her guild members, shown when she saved part of her dinner along with the other guild members to present to the {{player}} and partner when they had been denied dinner. She keeps a diary in her crew room which documents the events occurring in the storyline from her perspective.
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===Diary===
The diary is titled ''Oh My Gosh Diary''. Aside from documenting events of the storyline, it also provides some tips for the game, and breaks fourth wall once, akin to Bidoof's diary. When the player is exploring the [[Craggy Coast|waterfall]], the diary has four entries, as seen in the [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|Sunflora's special episode]].
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:1. '''What a Scream!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! So glad to meet you! I'm Sunflora, an apprentice at the guild! Eek! But does this mean someone else is reading my diary besides me?! Double-eek! Is someone sneaking a peek? Oh my gosh! How horrifying! Eeek!"''
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:2. '''That Silly [[Loudred (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Loudred]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh! That silly Loudred! Ooooh! He can be so absentminded! Everyone knows that if you get totally wiped out in a dungeon…you lose some items…and all{{sup/md|TD}} half{{sup/md|S}} your money! But of course that silly Loudred forget all that and goes storming off into the dungeon… And that wound up making us both wipe out! So I got sent back to the guild too! Eek! So frustrating! Oh my gosh, I never, ever want to go to a dungeon with Loudred again! P.S. Two new kids joined the guild! I think they were called <player's partner> and [[Player character|<player>]]… Oh my gosh. They're both adorable. Yippee!"''
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:3. '''Lovely Food!'''
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:''"Tomorrow, I'll be off exploring with [[Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Bidoof]]. That Bidoof is sure to wander needlessly, so I should stock up on lots of food. Oh? Why do we need lots of food? Well, as you move around in a dungeon, you'll get hungry as your Belly empties of food. If your Belly gets empty, you'll get weaker and weaker…until you faint! Oh my gosh! Terrible! Bidoof is a little short on experience, so I'll back him up. P.S. I plan to write about how my exploration went with Bidoof… Now that should really be something to look forward to! Eek! …Which again makes me think that someone may be peeking at my diary? Oh my gosh! How horrifying!"''
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:4. '''Exploration Basics'''
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:''"I promised, and now I'll deliver! Here's my report on exploring with Bidoof! Oh my gosh! I was amazed at how little Bidoof knew about exploring. An example! If an enemy stands beside you, pushing Y will make you face it. Easy, right? He didn't even know that! But all he needed was a little coaching. When I taught him, Bidoof picked things up quickly. He's not so bad after all! Oh my gosh! We got the job done too! ♪ Another fun day!"''
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:5. '''Types and Matchups'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I had a nasty scare the other day! While exploring a dungeon, I was careless and took a hit from a {{type|Fire}} move! Silly me! I'm a [[Grass (type)|Grass]] type! So I ended up taking a lot of damage! Eek! I should really explain what all this is about. As you know, Pokémon come in many types, like Fire and [[Water (type)|Water]]. All move have types too! The matchup between the attacking move's type and the defending Pokémon's type affects damage! As a Grass type, I should really watch out for Fire-type moves! Knowing how types matchup is so important. P.S. [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|When I got into trouble because of all this… It was Loudred who saved me]]. Thank you, Loudred. That other time I yelled at him! I said, "Oh my gosh, Loudred! I never want to go exploring with you ever again!" But…eek! Am I ever sorry for saying that! I take back everything nasty I said! I wonder if he would go to a dungeon with me ever again? I think I will go apologize to him sincerely tomorrow. Yes, that's what I will do. I'm sorry, Loudred. I hope we can keep on being teammates."''
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:6. '''Mystery!'''
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:''"Something very mysterious happened at our guild the other day! We were in the guild when (oh my gosh!) the place was stunk up by an atrocious stench! Oh my gosh! I'd never experienced such a foul cloud of fumes. It was an eek-worthy moment! But…everyone denied responsibility for it! But there's no fooling me! Oh my gosh, I know what I smelled, and there was no mistaking it! Eek, how mysteriously it crept upon us! Who is the culprit?! Eek!"''
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:7. '''A Rare Expedition'''
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:''"In the morning briefing, [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Chatot]] told us something that's worth a good scream. Eek! There's an expedition coming up! Yippee! Oh my gosh! It's been simply ages since our last one! On our last expedition, we brought home simply massive amounts of treasures! We shared everything with everyone in [[Treasure Town]]. It was a happy, happy time! Oooh, the upcoming expedition should be fun! I wonder where we'll explore this time? My roommate [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Chimecho|Chimecho]] and I got all excited guessing about the destination! Of course, I'm going to do everything I can to be picked for the expedition! Oooh, I'm feeling motivated! Yippee!"''
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:8. '''Inspiration!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Something happened that was totally uplifting! Tonight, Team <player's team> had to go without dinner for some silly reason… While we were eating (oh my gosh!), Bidoof was leaving a part of his dinner untouched! And this is Bidoof, right? The one we call the "bottomless barrel" because of his big appetite! Whatever could have caused that?! Maybe he's heartbroken! Well, I guessed that at first. But then I figured out what he was really doing. He was leaving some of his dinner for <player>'s team. Then (oh my gosh!) the others noticed too. So we all did what Bidoof was doing. We left bits and pieces of our dinner. (Though Loudred agonized over the decision to the end.) Yippee! Everyone pitched in to help! How sweet of them! Oh my gosh, I am getting emotional! In the end, we decided to share the smaller things ourselves and leave them with one whole Apple each! Chimecho, Bidoof, and I will keep those two Apples for the night. Tomorrow morning, we'll give them to Team <player's team>. They must be hungry now, but they have to endure it just a little longer. We all have to stick together and try to make it into the expedition party!"''
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:9. '''Back Home!'''
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:''"We just got back from our expedition now! Oh my gosh! Am I exhausted! Ooh! This expedition left a big impression on me in every way! Especially the sight of [[Fogbound Lake]]… Oh my gosh, it moved me in way I can't express! Oh! But if I write any more details, [[Uxie (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and_Sky)|Uxie]] would be so upset! And that wouldn't be good! Eek! This was the best of all the expeditions I've attended! Ooh, I hope I can go with everyone again sometime!"''
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:10. '''Oh My Gosh! [[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Dusknoir]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! The famous Dusknoir came to our guild! Yippee! And…and…and…! He plans to stay in Treasure Town for a while! Yippee! I got to talk to him! He's wise! And courteous! And handsome! And oh my gosh…yippee! Yip-yip-yippee! That's what it feels like!"''
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:11. '''Where's [[Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Grovyle]]?'''
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:''"The whole guild is now searching for that thieving Grovyle. Bidoof, [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Dugtrio|Dugtrio]] and I searched [[Crystal Cave]]. But our search turned up nothing. Where could that Grovyle be…? But he must be caught, no matter what! For Uxie's sake too, we'll catch that criminal! P.S. That silly Bidoof… Oh my gosh, he was no help looking for Grovyle… Not only that, he even brought home a crystal as a souvenir! Eeek! That reminds me… When we were leaving Crystal Cave, I caught Bidoof grinning to himself… Now that I think about it… Oh my gosh, that was him grinning about that crystal! Oh my gosh, I never suspected Bidoof could leer in such an icky way! Eek! It's another new discovery! Eek!"''
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:12. '''Total Shocker!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! It's been one shocking thing after another lately! It turns out that Grovyle is a wanted outlaw on the run from (oh my gosh!) the future. And Dusknoir also came from the future to catch that Grovyle! Eek! There have been so many unbelievable events! It's like I'm in a perpetual state of shock! Oh…my…gosh! Anyway, Dusknoir vowed to catch Grovyle on his own. I'm sure the great Dusknoir will honor his pledge, so Grovyle will be caught. We have to leave everything up to Dusknoir. Good luck, Dusknoir!"''
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:13. '''Those Kids…'''
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:''"Everyone, including myself, is down in the dumps at the guild. I thought about why the guild is lacking energy lately… The answers is easy. It's because… Team <player's team> is missing. I didn't realize how lonely it would be without Team <player's team>… Chatot has been very ill tempered lately and prone to annoying outbursts… But that's also because he misses those kids. Oh, I hope they're safe… Those kids…"''
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:14. '''Welcome Back!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee! What a shock! It's totally amazing! Team <player's team> came back! From the future! Oh my gosh! It was such an amazing thing! Yippee! We were even more amazed by <player's partner>'s account of it all. Oh my gosh! But if those kids said it, then it must be true. I choose to believe the kids. Oh! Then does that mean… That the great Dusknoir, who I revere… is actually a bad Pokémon?! Oh my gosh… A bad Pokémon?! What should I do?! What should I do?!"''
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:15. '''They're Saving Us!'''
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:''"Our future is in the hands of those two kids. But I'm convinced that those kids will not fail to stop the planet's paralysis. That <player> and <player's partner>! Oh, but don't forget [[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Lapras]] and Grovyle too! You can't fail us! I hope you all come back safe and sound to Treasure Town. Soon!"''
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:16. '''Graduation Exam'''
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:''"Team <player's team> has been chosen to take the graduation exam. But graduation…! I remember when they asked me if I wanted to take it… At the time, I refused because I wanted to train some more at the guild. Last year, Loudred took the exam… Of course, he failed in spectacular fashion… But those kids can make it! I'm sure of it! Eek! I'll be cheering for them! P.S. It's that time of year again! The season of the [[Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|grand master of all things bad]]! Yippee!"''
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:17. '''Yay! Graduation!'''
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:''"They did it! Those kids made it through the graduation exam! Oh my gosh! The members of Team <player's team> were so adorable when they joined the guild… Now they're authorities! It's sad that they're leaving the guild… But [[Sharpedo Bluff]] is very close by. I can visit them anytime. So <player> and <player's partner>… Congratulations! Do visit us at the guild even after you graduate!"''
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:18. '''The [[Surrounded Sea]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I heard a fantastic rumor! A rumor about a place called the Surrounded Sea! Eek! What treasures would one find at a place like that…? Oh my gosh! Yippee! I want to go there! I want to go so much, I feel like I'm going to faint just from writing about it! I think I will find time between my guild jobs and go! Oh my gosh! Yes, I will!"''
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:19. '''Beaten to the Punch'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Team <player> has already explored the Surrounded Sea through and through! Eeeek! They've beaten me to the punch!Being free associates of the guild gives those kids an advantage, though. They're free to go wherever and whenever they want. As opposed to me with my guild work. I can't find time like they can… Eek! I don't like writing this! It's all so whiny and self-pitying. Oh my gosh! I don't remember turning into this loathsome character! Oh my gosh! What am I to do? What I am to do?! P.S. That <player>'s team brought back a tiny baby from the Surrounded Sea. Oh my gosh! He's so mysterious! And so adorable! Yippee!"''
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:20. '''Worries…'''
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:''"I heard that baby {{p|Manaphy}} has fallen sick… This worries me so much! [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Corphish|Corphish]] blurted out, "Hey, hey! That baby Manaphy is probably a Pokémon that can only grow up in the sea, hey, hey!" I wanted to ask Corphish, "Then, why aren't you in the water all the time?" But, oh my gosh, it wasn't the sort of thing to bring up just then! Please get better soon, Manaphy!"''
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:21. '''Bidding Farewell'''
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:''"Baby Manaphy went back to the sea… Poor <player> and <player's partner> must be crushed by this… I feel terrible for them… But… This is exactly the time we must be cheerful around them to uplift their spirits! When I see <player> and <player's partner> tomorrow, I'll have to greet them with a big smile!"''
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:22. '''Yippee! [[Team Charm]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! What an exciting day it was! Everyone's favorite celebrities, the women of Team Charm, came to our guild! Oh my gosh! Yippee! Yippee! Yip-yip-yippeeeeee… …Oh! Where? Oh my gosh! Where am I?! …Oh, I see now… Oh my gosh! I just fainted from being so excited! Oh…! Chimecho is looking at me all puzzled! Oh my gosh! This just won't do! Um, anyway, the women of Team Charm came calling on our gild for an oh-my-gosh kind of reason. Turns out they're old friends of our Guildmaster. Wow! Oh my gosh, our Guildmaster is special! I feel lucky that I've stayed with the guild to further my training. Oh…! Chimecho is eyeing me curiously. I can't write like this, oh my gosh! So that's all for tonight! Good night!"''
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:23. '''Thunderstorm! Eek!'''
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:''"…It's always sunny. The weather has been nice for a long time now. It sure keeps me feeling perky! I wish the weather would stay sunny like this! But, oh my gosh, everyone is saying there's a storm coming… I guess that a Pokémon named {{p|Swampert}} sensed a storm coming and told everyone… That's all fine and well, but…I…get spooked by thunder… The instant it thunders… Eeeeek! Oooh, just as I wrote that! Eeeeek! Thunder! …Oh! Actually, it was only Chimecho ringing her bell beside me… Oh my gosh! She startled me! That Chimecho is more mischievous than she looks! Oh my gosh!"''
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:24. '''Nightmare! Eek!'''
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:''"It was so peaceful for a while… But now there has been a sinister incident. Little {{p|Azurill}} seems to be stuck in a nightmare that he can't wake from. Oh my gosh! How is that possible?! For the time being, Team <player's team> has gone off in search of a Pokémon named [[Drowzee (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Drowzee]]. Apparently, Drowzee can go into the dreams of others… It would be wonderfuil if little Azurill can be awoken that way. P.S. Oh my gosh, I don't really want to even write anything like this, but… Maybe… Well, lately… Maybe only because it's been so peaceful for so long… But… I can't get over this creepy feeling that something dreadful is going to happen…
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:25. '''[[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Darkrai]]'''
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:''"Yippee! Oh my gosh! Little Azurill… Little Azurill has awoken from his nightmare! Ooh, this is so wonderful! Yippee! {{p|Cresselia}} must be thanked properly for this! We also owe Cresselia for telling us how everything bad that happened came to be… Even the destruction of time. We were shocked to learn that it was all the doing of one Pokémon… The one called Darkrai. Now <player> and <player's partner> are on their way to confront Darkrai. Good luck, <player> and <player's partner>! Please win! And please come back safe! Go for it, Team <player's team>!
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:26. '''Thank You!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee-yay-yay! Our <player> and <player's partner> are back! Back in Treasure Town! They defeated Darkrai! And they're back safe! Thank you, <player> and <player>'s partner! Very, very sincerely! From the bottom of my heart, I'm filled with a deep sense of gratitude. You two so bravely saved the world, not once, but twice! When I think back to when you first joined the guild… you two were just the cutest! But now you've grown to be so capable and confident. …Oh my gosh! This must be what a mother feels like watching her children grow! Oh my gosh! I feel horrified about writing that! Anyway… Oh, <player> and <player's partner>! Don't ever change, my good friends!"''
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{{endspoilers}}

==Moves used==
===[[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]===
* Moves can vary.
{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Razor Leaf|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=GrassWhistle|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bullet Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}

{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=GrassWhistle|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bullet Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Worry Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}



==In the anime==
Sunflora joins [[Team Poképals]] in their mission to acquire a [[Gabite Scale]]. While she proves to be an asset in teaching {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} the basics of exploration, she is eventually put out of commission by Gabite's {{m|Attract}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Sunflora Razor Leaf.png|Using Razor Leaf}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|Grass|Petal Dance|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sunflora}} 
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Sunflora (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2012-12-25T22:28:22Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Background */

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Grass|
ball=None|
nickname=Sunflora|
jnickname=キマワリ|
tmnickname=Kimawari|
image=[[Image:MDSky EP3.jpg|220px]] |
caption=Sunflora in [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]|
caught=no |
gender=Female |
ability={{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Solar Power}}{{tt|*|confirmed in the games only; in Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon with two possible abilities can use both.}}||
pokemonname=Sunflora|
evolution=1 |
firstevoep=SS020 |
firstevoname=''Prior to'' Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness |
numeps1=an unknown number of |
firststagename=Sunkern |
prevonum=191|
evo1num=192 |
epnum=SS020|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|
current=At [[Wigglytuff Guild]] |
enva1=Not heard|
java1=Not heard|
enva2=[[Rachael Lillis]] |
java2=Hiroko Emori |
}}
'''Sunflora''' (Japanese: '''キマワリ''' ''Kimawari'') is a [[non-player character]] in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. She is a member of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]].

==Background==
Sunflora has been an apprentice at [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] for at least quite some time, pparently being already an apprentice a long time before the player and their partner, and calling the two 'cute', implying she's also older than they are.

She is one of the most gifted apprentices at the Guild, as shown when she is chosen to apprehend Haunter, who was thought to be invincible.

She has a rocky relationship with Loudred, shown in both the main storyline and the special episode "Today's Oh My Gosh", the cause of which is never directly revealed. This is shown in her often making rude remarks about Loudred. An example is when Loudred commented on what he would do if he lost his memory, during the strategy meeting at [[Foggy Forest]], saying it wouldn't matter because he's forgetful anyway.

==Personality==
Sunflora often acts very hyper and excitable, using terms like "Oh my gosh" frequently when speaking. Underneath her girly exterior, however, she is very kind and loyal to her guild members, shown when she saved part of her dinner along with the other guild members to present to the {{player}} and partner when they had been denied dinner. She keeps a diary in her crew room which documents the events occurring in the storyline from her perspective.
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===Diary===
The diary is titled ''Oh My Gosh Diary''. Aside from documenting events of the storyline, it also provides some tips for the game, and breaks fourth wall once, akin to Bidoof's diary. When the player is exploring the [[Craggy Coast|waterfall]], the diary has four entries, as seen in the [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|Sunflora's special episode]].
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:1. '''What a Scream!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! So glad to meet you! I'm Sunflora, an apprentice at the guild! Eek! But does this mean someone else is reading my diary besides me?! Double-eek! Is someone sneaking a peek? Oh my gosh! How horrifying! Eeek!"''
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:2. '''That Silly [[Loudred (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Loudred]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh! That silly Loudred! Ooooh! He can be so absentminded! Everyone knows that if you get totally wiped out in a dungeon…you lose some items…and all{{sup/md|TD}} half{{sup/md|S}} your money! But of course that silly Loudred forget all that and goes storming off into the dungeon… And that wound up making us both wipe out! So I got sent back to the guild too! Eek! So frustrating! Oh my gosh, I never, ever want to go to a dungeon with Loudred again! P.S. Two new kids joined the guild! I think they were called <player's partner> and [[Player character|<player>]]… Oh my gosh. They're both adorable. Yippee!"''
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:3. '''Lovely Food!'''
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:''"Tomorrow, I'll be off exploring with [[Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Bidoof]]. That Bidoof is sure to wander needlessly, so I should stock up on lots of food. Oh? Why do we need lots of food? Well, as you move around in a dungeon, you'll get hungry as your Belly empties of food. If your Belly gets empty, you'll get weaker and weaker…until you faint! Oh my gosh! Terrible! Bidoof is a little short on experience, so I'll back him up. P.S. I plan to write about how my exploration went with Bidoof… Now that should really be something to look forward to! Eek! …Which again makes me think that someone may be peeking at my diary? Oh my gosh! How horrifying!"''
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:4. '''Exploration Basics'''
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:''"I promised, and now I'll deliver! Here's my report on exploring with Bidoof! Oh my gosh! I was amazed at how little Bidoof knew about exploring. An example! If an enemy stands beside you, pushing Y will make you face it. Easy, right? He didn't even know that! But all he needed was a little coaching. When I taught him, Bidoof picked things up quickly. He's not so bad after all! Oh my gosh! We got the job done too! ♪ Another fun day!"''
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:5. '''Types and Matchups'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I had a nasty scare the other day! While exploring a dungeon, I was careless and took a hit from a {{type|Fire}} move! Silly me! I'm a [[Grass (type)|Grass]] type! So I ended up taking a lot of damage! Eek! I should really explain what all this is about. As you know, Pokémon come in many types, like Fire and [[Water (type)|Water]]. All move have types too! The matchup between the attacking move's type and the defending Pokémon's type affects damage! As a Grass type, I should really watch out for Fire-type moves! Knowing how types matchup is so important. P.S. [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|When I got into trouble because of all this… It was Loudred who saved me]]. Thank you, Loudred. That other time I yelled at him! I said, "Oh my gosh, Loudred! I never want to go exploring with you ever again!" But…eek! Am I ever sorry for saying that! I take back everything nasty I said! I wonder if he would go to a dungeon with me ever again? I think I will go apologize to him sincerely tomorrow. Yes, that's what I will do. I'm sorry, Loudred. I hope we can keep on being teammates."''
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:6. '''Mystery!'''
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:''"Something very mysterious happened at our guild the other day! We were in the guild when (oh my gosh!) the place was stunk up by an atrocious stench! Oh my gosh! I'd never experienced such a foul cloud of fumes. It was an eek-worthy moment! But…everyone denied responsibility for it! But there's no fooling me! Oh my gosh, I know what I smelled, and there was no mistaking it! Eek, how mysteriously it crept upon us! Who is the culprit?! Eek!"''
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:7. '''A Rare Expedition'''
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:''"In the morning briefing, [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Chatot]] told us something that's worth a good scream. Eek! There's an expedition coming up! Yippee! Oh my gosh! It's been simply ages since our last one! On our last expedition, we brought home simply massive amounts of treasures! We shared everything with everyone in [[Treasure Town]]. It was a happy, happy time! Oooh, the upcoming expedition should be fun! I wonder where we'll explore this time? My roommate [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Chimecho|Chimecho]] and I got all excited guessing about the destination! Of course, I'm going to do everything I can to be picked for the expedition! Oooh, I'm feeling motivated! Yippee!"''
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:8. '''Inspiration!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Something happened that was totally uplifting! Tonight, Team <player's team> had to go without dinner for some silly reason… While we were eating (oh my gosh!), Bidoof was leaving a part of his dinner untouched! And this is Bidoof, right? The one we call the "bottomless barrel" because of his big appetite! Whatever could have caused that?! Maybe he's heartbroken! Well, I guessed that at first. But then I figured out what he was really doing. He was leaving some of his dinner for <player>'s team. Then (oh my gosh!) the others noticed too. So we all did what Bidoof was doing. We left bits and pieces of our dinner. (Though Loudred agonized over the decision to the end.) Yippee! Everyone pitched in to help! How sweet of them! Oh my gosh, I am getting emotional! In the end, we decided to share the smaller things ourselves and leave them with one whole Apple each! Chimecho, Bidoof, and I will keep those two Apples for the night. Tomorrow morning, we'll give them to Team <player's team>. They must be hungry now, but they have to endure it just a little longer. We all have to stick together and try to make it into the expedition party!"''
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:9. '''Back Home!'''
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:''"We just got back from our expedition now! Oh my gosh! Am I exhausted! Ooh! This expedition left a big impression on me in every way! Especially the sight of [[Fogbound Lake]]… Oh my gosh, it moved me in way I can't express! Oh! But if I write any more details, [[Uxie (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and_Sky)|Uxie]] would be so upset! And that wouldn't be good! Eek! This was the best of all the expeditions I've attended! Ooh, I hope I can go with everyone again sometime!"''
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:10. '''Oh My Gosh! [[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Dusknoir]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! The famous Dusknoir came to our guild! Yippee! And…and…and…! He plans to stay in Treasure Town for a while! Yippee! I got to talk to him! He's wise! And courteous! And handsome! And oh my gosh…yippee! Yip-yip-yippee! That's what it feels like!"''
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:11. '''Where's [[Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Grovyle]]?'''
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:''"The whole guild is now searching for that thieving Grovyle. Bidoof, [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Dugtrio|Dugtrio]] and I searched [[Crystal Cave]]. But our search turned up nothing. Where could that Grovyle be…? But he must be caught, no matter what! For Uxie's sake too, we'll catch that criminal! P.S. That silly Bidoof… Oh my gosh, he was no help looking for Grovyle… Not only that, he even brought home a crystal as a souvenir! Eeek! That reminds me… When we were leaving Crystal Cave, I caught Bidoof grinning to himself… Now that I think about it… Oh my gosh, that was him grinning about that crystal! Oh my gosh, I never suspected Bidoof could leer in such an icky way! Eek! It's another new discovery! Eek!"''
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:12. '''Total Shocker!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! It's been one shocking thing after another lately! It turns out that Grovyle is a wanted outlaw on the run from (oh my gosh!) the future. And Dusknoir also came from the future to catch that Grovyle! Eek! There have been so many unbelievable events! It's like I'm in a perpetual state of shock! Oh…my…gosh! Anyway, Dusknoir vowed to catch Grovyle on his own. I'm sure the great Dusknoir will honor his pledge, so Grovyle will be caught. We have to leave everything up to Dusknoir. Good luck, Dusknoir!"''
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:13. '''Those Kids…'''
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:''"Everyone, including myself, is down in the dumps at the guild. I thought about why the guild is lacking energy lately… The answers is easy. It's because… Team <player's team> is missing. I didn't realize how lonely it would be without Team <player's team>… Chatot has been very ill tempered lately and prone to annoying outbursts… But that's also because he misses those kids. Oh, I hope they're safe… Those kids…"''
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:14. '''Welcome Back!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee! What a shock! It's totally amazing! Team <player's team> came back! From the future! Oh my gosh! It was such an amazing thing! Yippee! We were even more amazed by <player's partner>'s account of it all. Oh my gosh! But if those kids said it, then it must be true. I choose to believe the kids. Oh! Then does that mean… That the great Dusknoir, who I revere… is actually a bad Pokémon?! Oh my gosh… A bad Pokémon?! What should I do?! What should I do?!"''
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:15. '''They're Saving Us!'''
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:''"Our future is in the hands of those two kids. But I'm convinced that those kids will not fail to stop the planet's paralysis. That <player> and <player's partner>! Oh, but don't forget [[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Lapras]] and Grovyle too! You can't fail us! I hope you all come back safe and sound to Treasure Town. Soon!"''
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:16. '''Graduation Exam'''
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:''"Team <player's team> has been chosen to take the graduation exam. But graduation…! I remember when they asked me if I wanted to take it… At the time, I refused because I wanted to train some more at the guild. Last year, Loudred took the exam… Of course, he failed in spectacular fashion… But those kids can make it! I'm sure of it! Eek! I'll be cheering for them! P.S. It's that time of year again! The season of the [[Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|grand master of all things bad]]! Yippee!"''
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:17. '''Yay! Graduation!'''
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:''"They did it! Those kids made it through the graduation exam! Oh my gosh! The members of Team <player's team> were so adorable when they joined the guild… Now they're authorities! It's sad that they're leaving the guild… But [[Sharpedo Bluff]] is very close by. I can visit them anytime. So <player> and <player's partner>… Congratulations! Do visit us at the guild even after you graduate!"''
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:18. '''The [[Surrounded Sea]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I heard a fantastic rumor! A rumor about a place called the Surrounded Sea! Eek! What treasures would one find at a place like that…? Oh my gosh! Yippee! I want to go there! I want to go so much, I feel like I'm going to faint just from writing about it! I think I will find time between my guild jobs and go! Oh my gosh! Yes, I will!"''
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:19. '''Beaten to the Punch'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Team <player> has already explored the Surrounded Sea through and through! Eeeek! They've beaten me to the punch!Being free associates of the guild gives those kids an advantage, though. They're free to go wherever and whenever they want. As opposed to me with my guild work. I can't find time like they can… Eek! I don't like writing this! It's all so whiny and self-pitying. Oh my gosh! I don't remember turning into this loathsome character! Oh my gosh! What am I to do? What I am to do?! P.S. That <player>'s team brought back a tiny baby from the Surrounded Sea. Oh my gosh! He's so mysterious! And so adorable! Yippee!"''
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:20. '''Worries…'''
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:''"I heard that baby {{p|Manaphy}} has fallen sick… This worries me so much! [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Corphish|Corphish]] blurted out, "Hey, hey! That baby Manaphy is probably a Pokémon that can only grow up in the sea, hey, hey!" I wanted to ask Corphish, "Then, why aren't you in the water all the time?" But, oh my gosh, it wasn't the sort of thing to bring up just then! Please get better soon, Manaphy!"''
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:21. '''Bidding Farewell'''
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:''"Baby Manaphy went back to the sea… Poor <player> and <player's partner> must be crushed by this… I feel terrible for them… But… This is exactly the time we must be cheerful around them to uplift their spirits! When I see <player> and <player's partner> tomorrow, I'll have to greet them with a big smile!"''
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:22. '''Yippee! [[Team Charm]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! What an exciting day it was! Everyone's favorite celebrities, the women of Team Charm, came to our guild! Oh my gosh! Yippee! Yippee! Yip-yip-yippeeeeee… …Oh! Where? Oh my gosh! Where am I?! …Oh, I see now… Oh my gosh! I just fainted from being so excited! Oh…! Chimecho is looking at me all puzzled! Oh my gosh! This just won't do! Um, anyway, the women of Team Charm came calling on our gild for an oh-my-gosh kind of reason. Turns out they're old friends of our Guildmaster. Wow! Oh my gosh, our Guildmaster is special! I feel lucky that I've stayed with the guild to further my training. Oh…! Chimecho is eyeing me curiously. I can't write like this, oh my gosh! So that's all for tonight! Good night!"''
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:23. '''Thunderstorm! Eek!'''
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:''"…It's always sunny. The weather has been nice for a long time now. It sure keeps me feeling perky! I wish the weather would stay sunny like this! But, oh my gosh, everyone is saying there's a storm coming… I guess that a Pokémon named {{p|Swampert}} sensed a storm coming and told everyone… That's all fine and well, but…I…get spooked by thunder… The instant it thunders… Eeeeek! Oooh, just as I wrote that! Eeeeek! Thunder! …Oh! Actually, it was only Chimecho ringing her bell beside me… Oh my gosh! She startled me! That Chimecho is more mischievous than she looks! Oh my gosh!"''
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:24. '''Nightmare! Eek!'''
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:''"It was so peaceful for a while… But now there has been a sinister incident. Little {{p|Azurill}} seems to be stuck in a nightmare that he can't wake from. Oh my gosh! How is that possible?! For the time being, Team <player's team> has gone off in search of a Pokémon named [[Drowzee (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Drowzee]]. Apparently, Drowzee can go into the dreams of others… It would be wonderfuil if little Azurill can be awoken that way. P.S. Oh my gosh, I don't really want to even write anything like this, but… Maybe… Well, lately… Maybe only because it's been so peaceful for so long… But… I can't get over this creepy feeling that something dreadful is going to happen…
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:25. '''[[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Darkrai]]'''
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:''"Yippee! Oh my gosh! Little Azurill… Little Azurill has awoken from his nightmare! Ooh, this is so wonderful! Yippee! {{p|Cresselia}} must be thanked properly for this! We also owe Cresselia for telling us how everything bad that happened came to be… Even the destruction of time. We were shocked to learn that it was all the doing of one Pokémon… The one called Darkrai. Now <player> and <player's partner> are on their way to confront Darkrai. Good luck, <player> and <player's partner>! Please win! And please come back safe! Go for it, Team <player's team>!
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:26. '''Thank You!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee-yay-yay! Our <player> and <player's partner> are back! Back in Treasure Town! They defeated Darkrai! And they're back safe! Thank you, <player> and <player>'s partner! Very, very sincerely! From the bottom of my heart, I'm filled with a deep sense of gratitude. You two so bravely saved the world, not once, but twice! When I think back to when you first joined the guild… you two were just the cutest! But now you've grown to be so capable and confident. …Oh my gosh! This must be what a mother feels like watching her children grow! Oh my gosh! I feel horrified about writing that! Anyway… Oh, <player> and <player's partner>! Don't ever change, my good friends!"''
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{{endspoilers}}

==Moves used==
===[[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]===
* Moves can vary.
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|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Razor Leaf|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=GrassWhistle|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bullet Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}

{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=GrassWhistle|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bullet Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Worry Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}



==In the anime==
Sunflora joins [[Team Poképals]] in their mission to acquire a [[Gabite Scale]]. While she proves to be an asset in teaching {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} the basics of exploration, she is eventually put out of commission by Gabite's {{m|Attract}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Sunflora Razor Leaf.png|Using Razor Leaf}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|Grass|Petal Dance|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

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[[de:Sonnflora (PMD)]]

Sunflora (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2012-12-25T22:27:59Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Background */

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Grass|
ball=None|
nickname=Sunflora|
jnickname=キマワリ|
tmnickname=Kimawari|
image=[[Image:MDSky EP3.jpg|220px]] |
caption=Sunflora in [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]|
caught=no |
gender=Female |
ability={{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Solar Power}}{{tt|*|confirmed in the games only; in Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon with two possible abilities can use both.}}||
pokemonname=Sunflora|
evolution=1 |
firstevoep=SS020 |
firstevoname=''Prior to'' Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness |
numeps1=an unknown number of |
firststagename=Sunkern |
prevonum=191|
evo1num=192 |
epnum=SS020|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|
current=At [[Wigglytuff Guild]] |
enva1=Not heard|
java1=Not heard|
enva2=[[Rachael Lillis]] |
java2=Hiroko Emori |
}}
'''Sunflora''' (Japanese: '''キマワリ''' ''Kimawari'') is a [[non-player character]] in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. She is a member of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]].

==Background==
Sunflora has been an apprentice at [[Wigglyruff's Guild]] for at least quite some time, pparently being already an apprentice a long time before the player and their partner, and calling the two 'cute', implying she's also older than they are.

She is one of the most gifted apprentices at the Guild, as shown when she is chosen to apprehend Haunter, who was thought to be invincible.

She has a rocky relationship with Loudred, shown in both the main storyline and the special episode "Today's Oh My Gosh", the cause of which is never directly revealed. This is shown in her often making rude remarks about Loudred. An example is when Loudred commented on what he would do if he lost his memory, during the strategy meeting at [[Foggy Forest]], saying it wouldn't matter because he's forgetful anyway.

==Personality==
Sunflora often acts very hyper and excitable, using terms like "Oh my gosh" frequently when speaking. Underneath her girly exterior, however, she is very kind and loyal to her guild members, shown when she saved part of her dinner along with the other guild members to present to the {{player}} and partner when they had been denied dinner. She keeps a diary in her crew room which documents the events occurring in the storyline from her perspective.
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===Diary===
The diary is titled ''Oh My Gosh Diary''. Aside from documenting events of the storyline, it also provides some tips for the game, and breaks fourth wall once, akin to Bidoof's diary. When the player is exploring the [[Craggy Coast|waterfall]], the diary has four entries, as seen in the [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|Sunflora's special episode]].
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:2. '''That Silly [[Loudred (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Loudred]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh! That silly Loudred! Ooooh! He can be so absentminded! Everyone knows that if you get totally wiped out in a dungeon…you lose some items…and all{{sup/md|TD}} half{{sup/md|S}} your money! But of course that silly Loudred forget all that and goes storming off into the dungeon… And that wound up making us both wipe out! So I got sent back to the guild too! Eek! So frustrating! Oh my gosh, I never, ever want to go to a dungeon with Loudred again! P.S. Two new kids joined the guild! I think they were called <player's partner> and [[Player character|<player>]]… Oh my gosh. They're both adorable. Yippee!"''
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:3. '''Lovely Food!'''
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:''"Tomorrow, I'll be off exploring with [[Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Bidoof]]. That Bidoof is sure to wander needlessly, so I should stock up on lots of food. Oh? Why do we need lots of food? Well, as you move around in a dungeon, you'll get hungry as your Belly empties of food. If your Belly gets empty, you'll get weaker and weaker…until you faint! Oh my gosh! Terrible! Bidoof is a little short on experience, so I'll back him up. P.S. I plan to write about how my exploration went with Bidoof… Now that should really be something to look forward to! Eek! …Which again makes me think that someone may be peeking at my diary? Oh my gosh! How horrifying!"''
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:4. '''Exploration Basics'''
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:''"I promised, and now I'll deliver! Here's my report on exploring with Bidoof! Oh my gosh! I was amazed at how little Bidoof knew about exploring. An example! If an enemy stands beside you, pushing Y will make you face it. Easy, right? He didn't even know that! But all he needed was a little coaching. When I taught him, Bidoof picked things up quickly. He's not so bad after all! Oh my gosh! We got the job done too! ♪ Another fun day!"''
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:5. '''Types and Matchups'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I had a nasty scare the other day! While exploring a dungeon, I was careless and took a hit from a {{type|Fire}} move! Silly me! I'm a [[Grass (type)|Grass]] type! So I ended up taking a lot of damage! Eek! I should really explain what all this is about. As you know, Pokémon come in many types, like Fire and [[Water (type)|Water]]. All move have types too! The matchup between the attacking move's type and the defending Pokémon's type affects damage! As a Grass type, I should really watch out for Fire-type moves! Knowing how types matchup is so important. P.S. [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"|When I got into trouble because of all this… It was Loudred who saved me]]. Thank you, Loudred. That other time I yelled at him! I said, "Oh my gosh, Loudred! I never want to go exploring with you ever again!" But…eek! Am I ever sorry for saying that! I take back everything nasty I said! I wonder if he would go to a dungeon with me ever again? I think I will go apologize to him sincerely tomorrow. Yes, that's what I will do. I'm sorry, Loudred. I hope we can keep on being teammates."''
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:6. '''Mystery!'''
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:''"Something very mysterious happened at our guild the other day! We were in the guild when (oh my gosh!) the place was stunk up by an atrocious stench! Oh my gosh! I'd never experienced such a foul cloud of fumes. It was an eek-worthy moment! But…everyone denied responsibility for it! But there's no fooling me! Oh my gosh, I know what I smelled, and there was no mistaking it! Eek, how mysteriously it crept upon us! Who is the culprit?! Eek!"''
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:7. '''A Rare Expedition'''
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:''"In the morning briefing, [[Chatot (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Chatot]] told us something that's worth a good scream. Eek! There's an expedition coming up! Yippee! Oh my gosh! It's been simply ages since our last one! On our last expedition, we brought home simply massive amounts of treasures! We shared everything with everyone in [[Treasure Town]]. It was a happy, happy time! Oooh, the upcoming expedition should be fun! I wonder where we'll explore this time? My roommate [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Chimecho|Chimecho]] and I got all excited guessing about the destination! Of course, I'm going to do everything I can to be picked for the expedition! Oooh, I'm feeling motivated! Yippee!"''
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:8. '''Inspiration!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Something happened that was totally uplifting! Tonight, Team <player's team> had to go without dinner for some silly reason… While we were eating (oh my gosh!), Bidoof was leaving a part of his dinner untouched! And this is Bidoof, right? The one we call the "bottomless barrel" because of his big appetite! Whatever could have caused that?! Maybe he's heartbroken! Well, I guessed that at first. But then I figured out what he was really doing. He was leaving some of his dinner for <player>'s team. Then (oh my gosh!) the others noticed too. So we all did what Bidoof was doing. We left bits and pieces of our dinner. (Though Loudred agonized over the decision to the end.) Yippee! Everyone pitched in to help! How sweet of them! Oh my gosh, I am getting emotional! In the end, we decided to share the smaller things ourselves and leave them with one whole Apple each! Chimecho, Bidoof, and I will keep those two Apples for the night. Tomorrow morning, we'll give them to Team <player's team>. They must be hungry now, but they have to endure it just a little longer. We all have to stick together and try to make it into the expedition party!"''
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:9. '''Back Home!'''
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:''"We just got back from our expedition now! Oh my gosh! Am I exhausted! Ooh! This expedition left a big impression on me in every way! Especially the sight of [[Fogbound Lake]]… Oh my gosh, it moved me in way I can't express! Oh! But if I write any more details, [[Uxie (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and_Sky)|Uxie]] would be so upset! And that wouldn't be good! Eek! This was the best of all the expeditions I've attended! Ooh, I hope I can go with everyone again sometime!"''
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:10. '''Oh My Gosh! [[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Dusknoir]]!
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:''"Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! The famous Dusknoir came to our guild! Yippee! And…and…and…! He plans to stay in Treasure Town for a while! Yippee! I got to talk to him! He's wise! And courteous! And handsome! And oh my gosh…yippee! Yip-yip-yippee! That's what it feels like!"''
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:11. '''Where's [[Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Grovyle]]?'''
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:''"The whole guild is now searching for that thieving Grovyle. Bidoof, [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Dugtrio|Dugtrio]] and I searched [[Crystal Cave]]. But our search turned up nothing. Where could that Grovyle be…? But he must be caught, no matter what! For Uxie's sake too, we'll catch that criminal! P.S. That silly Bidoof… Oh my gosh, he was no help looking for Grovyle… Not only that, he even brought home a crystal as a souvenir! Eeek! That reminds me… When we were leaving Crystal Cave, I caught Bidoof grinning to himself… Now that I think about it… Oh my gosh, that was him grinning about that crystal! Oh my gosh, I never suspected Bidoof could leer in such an icky way! Eek! It's another new discovery! Eek!"''
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:12. '''Total Shocker!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! It's been one shocking thing after another lately! It turns out that Grovyle is a wanted outlaw on the run from (oh my gosh!) the future. And Dusknoir also came from the future to catch that Grovyle! Eek! There have been so many unbelievable events! It's like I'm in a perpetual state of shock! Oh…my…gosh! Anyway, Dusknoir vowed to catch Grovyle on his own. I'm sure the great Dusknoir will honor his pledge, so Grovyle will be caught. We have to leave everything up to Dusknoir. Good luck, Dusknoir!"''
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:13. '''Those Kids…'''
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:''"Everyone, including myself, is down in the dumps at the guild. I thought about why the guild is lacking energy lately… The answers is easy. It's because… Team <player's team> is missing. I didn't realize how lonely it would be without Team <player's team>… Chatot has been very ill tempered lately and prone to annoying outbursts… But that's also because he misses those kids. Oh, I hope they're safe… Those kids…"''
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:14. '''Welcome Back!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee! What a shock! It's totally amazing! Team <player's team> came back! From the future! Oh my gosh! It was such an amazing thing! Yippee! We were even more amazed by <player's partner>'s account of it all. Oh my gosh! But if those kids said it, then it must be true. I choose to believe the kids. Oh! Then does that mean… That the great Dusknoir, who I revere… is actually a bad Pokémon?! Oh my gosh… A bad Pokémon?! What should I do?! What should I do?!"''
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:15. '''They're Saving Us!'''
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:''"Our future is in the hands of those two kids. But I'm convinced that those kids will not fail to stop the planet's paralysis. That <player> and <player's partner>! Oh, but don't forget [[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Lapras]] and Grovyle too! You can't fail us! I hope you all come back safe and sound to Treasure Town. Soon!"''
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:16. '''Graduation Exam'''
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:''"Team <player's team> has been chosen to take the graduation exam. But graduation…! I remember when they asked me if I wanted to take it… At the time, I refused because I wanted to train some more at the guild. Last year, Loudred took the exam… Of course, he failed in spectacular fashion… But those kids can make it! I'm sure of it! Eek! I'll be cheering for them! P.S. It's that time of year again! The season of the [[Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|grand master of all things bad]]! Yippee!"''
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:17. '''Yay! Graduation!'''
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:''"They did it! Those kids made it through the graduation exam! Oh my gosh! The members of Team <player's team> were so adorable when they joined the guild… Now they're authorities! It's sad that they're leaving the guild… But [[Sharpedo Bluff]] is very close by. I can visit them anytime. So <player> and <player's partner>… Congratulations! Do visit us at the guild even after you graduate!"''
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:18. '''The [[Surrounded Sea]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! I heard a fantastic rumor! A rumor about a place called the Surrounded Sea! Eek! What treasures would one find at a place like that…? Oh my gosh! Yippee! I want to go there! I want to go so much, I feel like I'm going to faint just from writing about it! I think I will find time between my guild jobs and go! Oh my gosh! Yes, I will!"''
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:19. '''Beaten to the Punch'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Team <player> has already explored the Surrounded Sea through and through! Eeeek! They've beaten me to the punch!Being free associates of the guild gives those kids an advantage, though. They're free to go wherever and whenever they want. As opposed to me with my guild work. I can't find time like they can… Eek! I don't like writing this! It's all so whiny and self-pitying. Oh my gosh! I don't remember turning into this loathsome character! Oh my gosh! What am I to do? What I am to do?! P.S. That <player>'s team brought back a tiny baby from the Surrounded Sea. Oh my gosh! He's so mysterious! And so adorable! Yippee!"''
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:20. '''Worries…'''
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:''"I heard that baby {{p|Manaphy}} has fallen sick… This worries me so much! [[List of Wigglytuff Guild members#Corphish|Corphish]] blurted out, "Hey, hey! That baby Manaphy is probably a Pokémon that can only grow up in the sea, hey, hey!" I wanted to ask Corphish, "Then, why aren't you in the water all the time?" But, oh my gosh, it wasn't the sort of thing to bring up just then! Please get better soon, Manaphy!"''
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:21. '''Bidding Farewell'''
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:''"Baby Manaphy went back to the sea… Poor <player> and <player's partner> must be crushed by this… I feel terrible for them… But… This is exactly the time we must be cheerful around them to uplift their spirits! When I see <player> and <player's partner> tomorrow, I'll have to greet them with a big smile!"''
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:22. '''Yippee! [[Team Charm]]!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! What an exciting day it was! Everyone's favorite celebrities, the women of Team Charm, came to our guild! Oh my gosh! Yippee! Yippee! Yip-yip-yippeeeeee… …Oh! Where? Oh my gosh! Where am I?! …Oh, I see now… Oh my gosh! I just fainted from being so excited! Oh…! Chimecho is looking at me all puzzled! Oh my gosh! This just won't do! Um, anyway, the women of Team Charm came calling on our gild for an oh-my-gosh kind of reason. Turns out they're old friends of our Guildmaster. Wow! Oh my gosh, our Guildmaster is special! I feel lucky that I've stayed with the guild to further my training. Oh…! Chimecho is eyeing me curiously. I can't write like this, oh my gosh! So that's all for tonight! Good night!"''
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:23. '''Thunderstorm! Eek!'''
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:''"…It's always sunny. The weather has been nice for a long time now. It sure keeps me feeling perky! I wish the weather would stay sunny like this! But, oh my gosh, everyone is saying there's a storm coming… I guess that a Pokémon named {{p|Swampert}} sensed a storm coming and told everyone… That's all fine and well, but…I…get spooked by thunder… The instant it thunders… Eeeeek! Oooh, just as I wrote that! Eeeeek! Thunder! …Oh! Actually, it was only Chimecho ringing her bell beside me… Oh my gosh! She startled me! That Chimecho is more mischievous than she looks! Oh my gosh!"''
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:24. '''Nightmare! Eek!'''
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:''"It was so peaceful for a while… But now there has been a sinister incident. Little {{p|Azurill}} seems to be stuck in a nightmare that he can't wake from. Oh my gosh! How is that possible?! For the time being, Team <player's team> has gone off in search of a Pokémon named [[Drowzee (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Drowzee]]. Apparently, Drowzee can go into the dreams of others… It would be wonderfuil if little Azurill can be awoken that way. P.S. Oh my gosh, I don't really want to even write anything like this, but… Maybe… Well, lately… Maybe only because it's been so peaceful for so long… But… I can't get over this creepy feeling that something dreadful is going to happen…
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:25. '''[[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Darkrai]]'''
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:''"Yippee! Oh my gosh! Little Azurill… Little Azurill has awoken from his nightmare! Ooh, this is so wonderful! Yippee! {{p|Cresselia}} must be thanked properly for this! We also owe Cresselia for telling us how everything bad that happened came to be… Even the destruction of time. We were shocked to learn that it was all the doing of one Pokémon… The one called Darkrai. Now <player> and <player's partner> are on their way to confront Darkrai. Good luck, <player> and <player's partner>! Please win! And please come back safe! Go for it, Team <player's team>!
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:26. '''Thank You!'''
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:''"Oh my gosh! Yippee-yay-yay! Our <player> and <player's partner> are back! Back in Treasure Town! They defeated Darkrai! And they're back safe! Thank you, <player> and <player>'s partner! Very, very sincerely! From the bottom of my heart, I'm filled with a deep sense of gratitude. You two so bravely saved the world, not once, but twice! When I think back to when you first joined the guild… you two were just the cutest! But now you've grown to be so capable and confident. …Oh my gosh! This must be what a mother feels like watching her children grow! Oh my gosh! I feel horrified about writing that! Anyway… Oh, <player> and <player's partner>! Don't ever change, my good friends!"''
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{{endspoilers}}

==Moves used==
===[[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]]===
* Moves can vary.
{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Razor Leaf|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=GrassWhistle|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bullet Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}

{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|back=yes|ndex=192|pokemon=Sunflora
|level={{tt|29+|May level up over the course of the chapter}}
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|ability=Chlorophyll|ability2=Solar Power
|move1=GrassWhistle|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bullet Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Worry Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}



==In the anime==
Sunflora joins [[Team Poképals]] in their mission to acquire a [[Gabite Scale]]. While she proves to be an asset in teaching {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} the basics of exploration, she is eventually put out of commission by Gabite's {{m|Attract}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Sunflora Razor Leaf.png|Using Razor Leaf}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|Grass|Petal Dance|SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sunflora}} 
{{Dungeon 2 characters}} 
{{Poképals|grass}} 
{{Stub|Character}}
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[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon characters]]

[[de:Sonnflora (PMD)]]

Legendary Island

2011-11-15T18:24:28Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Geography */

{{FA Infobox|type=Flying|name=Legendary Island|image=Legendary Island.png|capacity=3|price=birds|jname=でんせつのことう|jtrans=Legendary Solitary Island}}

'''Legendary Island''' (Japanese: '''でんせつのことう''' ''Legendary Solitary Island'') is a [[Friend Areas|Friend Area]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] that can be obtained when recruiting one of the [[Legendary birds|legendary bird trio]] of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. It is in the Northern Isles area and has a capacity of three Pokémon. The island seems to be a reference to the three islands in the [[M02|second movie]].

After recruiting all three [[legendary birds]], talking to {{p|Alakazam}}, and visiting this Friend Area, {{p|Lugia}}'s dungeon, [[Silver Trench]], is unlocked.

==Landscape==
===Geography===
Legendary Island is split into three smaller islands representing Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. All three islands are connected by a bridge. Moltres's island is represented with a volcano, Articuno's with a mountain covered with snow, and Zapdos's with a simple field. Each island has what appears to be a small temple on it, which are very simialar if not identical to those used to store the spheres in in [[M02]].

===In-game data===
An intriguing island with a complex weather pattern. With the power of {{t|fire}}, {{t|electric|lightning}}, and {{t|ice}}, it awaits its masters.

==Pokémon==
{{FApkmn/h|Flying}}
{{FApkmn|144|Articuno|[[Frosty Grotto]] (5F)}}
{{FApkmn|145|Zapdos|[[Mt. Thunder Peak]] (3F)}}
{{FApkmn/f|146|Moltres|[[Mt. Blaze Peak]] (3F)}}

{{Friend Areas}}

[[Category:Friend Areas]]
[[Category:Islands]]

[[de:Legendäre Insel]]

The Almia Times

2011-10-08T16:01:23Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Uses */

[[File:Almia Times vol1.png|thumb|right|Almia Times, Vol. 01]]
The '''Almia Times''' is the newspaper featured in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}. It covers news for the [[Almia]] region and occasionally [[Fiore]]. There are 13 volumes of this newspaper.

==Uses==
The newspaper itself is simply a plot device. Other characters will usually "show" the player the latest volume. It often reports major events from the storyline, while other times it has articles about other key concepts and characters from the game. The text appears as blurry lines, so only the headlines and the pictures are readable. Some of the pictures of events like the player fighting [[Ice]]'s Frosslass, couldn't have been taken as there was nobody else around. Early pictures of Team Dim Sun were also blurry.

==Viewing==
Often times after an important event, other characters will comment on the subject of the latest issue, and then "show" the player the issue. Previous issues can be viewed again on the second floor of a building in southwest Pueltown, where they are stored in bookshelves.

==Headlines==
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{| align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #{{SoA color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; width: 80%;"
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| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume one</big></big>
* The [[Ranger Union]]
* [[Chairperson Erma]]
* The Command Center
| class="roundytr" align="center" rowspan="3" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol3.png|200px]]
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| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume two</big></big>
* [[Altru Inc.]]
* [[Blake Hall]]
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| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume three</big></big>
* The region of [[Fiore]]
* {{ra|Keith}}'s accomplishments in Fiore
* [[Team Dim Sun|Black-clad men and women]] that have been seen
* The rise in abnormal Pokémon behavior
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol4.png|200px]]
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume four</big></big>
* The Vien forest fire and how the player stopped it
* [[Gigaremo|Odd Machines]] being found at the site
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol5.png|200px]]
|-
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume five</big></big>
* The player's mission to stop the strange Pokémon behavior at Pueltown
* [[Team Dim Sun]]
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol6.png|200px]]
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume six</big></big>
* [[Top Ranger]]s
* The [[Fine Styler]]
* Top Rangers [[Sven]] and {{ra|Wendy}}
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol7.png|200px]]
|-
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume seven</big></big>
* The [[Region]] of Fiore
* Keith breaking up a team of no-goods
* Gigaremo Machines
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol8.png|200px]]
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume eight</big></big>
* Team Dim Sun's ship beaching near the Ranger school
* Team Dim Sun's [[Kincaid|mystery boss]]
* The player becoming a Top Ranger
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol9.png|200px]]
|-
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume nine</big></big>
* The player and Keith becoming Top Rangers
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol10.png|200px]]
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume ten</big></big>
* Team Dim Sun and Gigaremo Machines
| align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol11.png|200px]]
|-
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume eleven</big></big>
* Team Dim Sun and [[Miniremo]] Machines
* The player's encounter with {{DL|Sinis Trio|Ice}} and his {{p|Froslass}}
|-
| class="roundybl" align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol12.png|200px]]
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume twelve</big></big>
* Blake Hall's appearance at [[Altru Park]]
| class="roundybr" align="center" rowspan="2" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | [[File:Almia Times vol13.png|200px]]
|-
| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" | <big><big>Volume thirteen</big></big>
* Operation Brighton
* The reform of Altru inc.
|}

==Trivia==
* In volume 7, it describes a showdown at the [[Fiore Temple]], the image being Keith facing [[Lavana]] and her {{p|Infernape}}. This is probably a reference to [[Pokémon Ranger (game)|the first Ranger Game]].
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{{Pokémon Ranger}}
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[[Category:Pokémon Ranger]]

[[de:Almia-Journal]]

Tracey Sketchit

2011-10-01T14:31:55Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

:''Tracey redirects here. For the book author, see [[Tracey West]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{orange color}} |
corecolor={{orange color light}} |
bordercolor={{orange color dark}} |
name=Tracey Sketchit |
jname=ケンジ |
tmname=Kenji |
slogan=no |
image=TraceyEP.png |
size=150px |
caption=Tracey Sketchit and his {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}|
colors=yes |
eyes=Black |
hair=Green |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown; ''currently resides in [[Pallet Town]]'' |
region=Unknown; ''currently resides in [[Kanto]]'' |
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon watcher|Watcher]] |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP084 |
epname=The Lost Lapras |
enva=[[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]) [[Craig Blair]] ({{TPCi}})|
java=[[Tomokazu Seki]]
}}
'''Tracey Sketchit''' (Japanese: '''ケンジ''' ''Kenji'') is a [[Pokémon watcher]] and a former {{ashfr|traveling companion}} of {{Ash}} from the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga of the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==History==
Tracey first appeared in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' when he came upon {{Ash}} getting ready to {{pkmn|battle}} three other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He was impressed by the condition of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and decided to take notes. He got to know Ash and {{an|Misty}} better after he helped them save an injured {{AP|Lapras}}. After hearing that Ash and Misty knew {{an|Professor Oak}}, his hero, Tracey decided to invite himself to the group.

Tracey displayed some of his Pokémon watching skills in ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', where he took sometime to observe a [[Pinkan Berry|pink]] {{p|Rhyhorn}}. He was able to watch it and sketch it without it noticing him at all, until Ash approached it.

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', he expressed that his favorite type of Pokémon was {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon, much to Misty's dislike. During their time on [[Murcott Island]], the group came upon an elderly and injured {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}. Tracey ended up building a strong bond with Scyther and was able to defeat [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]]. In the end, Tracey decided to add Scyther to his team.

While on their way to [[Pummelo Stadium]], Tracey got to meet one of his idols, [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker|Dr. Quackenpoker]], a Pokémon watcher who specialized in researching {{p|Magikarp}}. Tracey picked up a few pointers from the older watcher and got to count how many Magikarp evolved into {{p|Gyarados}}.

Tracey finally got to meet Professor Oak in person in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''. He was incredibly nervous when he turned over his drawings to him, knowing that a watcher's dream was to have their drawings reviewed by Professor Oak. By the [[EP116|next episode]], he decides to stay in [[Pallet Town]] and become Professor Oak's assistant. Later, he single handedly saves Ash's Pikachu from being stolen by Team Rocket using Scyther and Marill.

He made a brief cameo appearances in both ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. During the credits of the latter, he is shown discovering [[Sam]]'s sketchbooks and views the drawing he made of [[Celebi (movie 4)|Celebi]] and Pikachu.

During his time at Professor Oak's [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]], Tracey hasn't had that many appearances. He does various chores around the lab such as feeding the Pokémon and cleaning. He has befriended many of the Pokémon that reside at the lab, in particular [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. He helps take care of the {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|Pokémon}} that Ash leaves at the lab and sometimes has them help him with chores.

Tracey was given a few major roles in some of the [[Pokémon Chronicles]]. In ''[[SS004|Showdown and the Oak Corral]]'', he helps protect the laboratory from [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. Later in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]'', he is assisted by [[Ritchie]] to help locate Professor Oak after he goes missing after a visit to a television station.

Prior to the episode ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Tracey's Marill]] produced an {{pkmn|egg}}. Tracey gave the egg to Misty which later hatched into an {{TP|Misty|Azurill}}. In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and The Right Mime]]'', he tagged teamed with {{an|Misty}} using the parent and child Pokémon to fire a double {{m|Water Gun}} attack at Team Rocket.

Tracey has not had any full appearances since ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''. However, he has made a brief cameo in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' and was mentioned by Professor Oak in [[BW047]] when Ash called the lab from [[Nimbasa City]], however, he couldn't appear physically as the call was jammed by Team Rocket when Professor Oak told him Ash had called.

==Character==
In general, Tracey is a gentle person, and has a hard time saying no to anyone, especially to girls. In ''[[SS011|A Date With Delcatty]]'', he took care of Misty's chores and helped {{an|Daisy}} with various tasks around the [[Cerulean Gym]].

Tracey is a lot like {{an|Brock}} in many aspects. Like Brock, Tracey does have a very broad knowledge about Pokémon. This has helped him and his friends in their journey many times along the way. Also, similarly to Brock, he seems to have a soft spot for pretty girls, but to a much less extreme degree. Unlike Brock, Tracey seems to have some standards as he tends to be more drawn towards women who exhibit strength and courage rather than just any pretty girl he sees. Also, he is more self-conscious and doesn't go overboard about them as Brock does. He expresses his interest by simply drawing them.

There have been a rare incidents where Tracey was seen losing his temper. In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', Misty comments that she doesn't know how famous Professor Oak is and Tracey barks back at her, saying that Professor Oak is the most respected researcher on the entire planet. Another time this happened was in ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'' when a boy named {{ka|Gilbert}} said that he wouldn't want to have the annoyance of raising a Pokémon himself. Angered, Tracey yelled at him saying that training Pokémon was the most important part of being a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

Like Tracey has admiration for Professor Oak, [[Max]] seems to have an admiration for him. He complimented Tracey on his artwork and told him how lucky he was to be working with Professor Oak, and even wished that he could draw Pokémon one day.

==Pokémon Watching==
[[File:Tracey watching.png|thumb|220px|Tracey inspecting a {{p|Spearow}}]]
Tracey's Pokémon Watching usually involves him observing a Pokémon and sketching it. He has special binoculars that allow him to take measurements of a Pokémon that is far away. He also seems to have super-human eyesight. In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'' he was able to tell that person paddling past them at a high speed was [[Nurse Joy]]. He was also able to tell that her arms were wider than other Nurse Joys after seeing her for only a split second.

At times when Tracey has trouble in finding a certain Pokémon, he calls on the help of his own {{cat|Tracey's Pokémon|Pokémon}}. His {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} has radar-like eyes that can track a Pokémon from the farthest of distances. In times where a Pokémon can't be seen, he uses his Marill who has super hearing.

Tracey has some tricks of the trade when it comes to Pokémon watching. To avoid being detected by the Pokémon he's observing, he always makes sure that he approaches it from downwind to avoid his scent being picked up by his subject, and changes his breathing rhythm to match the Pokémon's so that he will not be heard.

He also has the unique ability to know what [[move]] a Pokémon is going to use just by the way it moves about. This was seen when he knew [[James]]'s {{TP|James|Victreebel}} was going to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} while battling with his Scyther in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''.

==Pokémon==
Tracey does not appear to train his Pokémon for competitions, however, they are still important in his fieldwork. His Marill has excellent hearing and is able to detect faint sounds, while Venonat has radar-like eyes that are usually able to locate hidden Pokémon. His Scyther is his only Pokémon used solely for battling.

===On hand===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Tracey|Venonat|Tracey Venonat.png|bug|poison}}
| {{ActivePoké|Tracey|Marill|Tracey Marill.png|water}}
| {{ActivePoké|Tracey|Scyther|Tracey Scyther.png|bug|flying}}
|}

===Given away===
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Azurill|Misty Azurill.png|Normal|disp=Egg}}
|
|
|
|}

===Status Unknown===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tracey
|pkmn=Dodrio
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Tracey Dodrio.png
|epnum=EP084
|epname=The Lost Lapras
|desc=Tracey was seen riding a {{p|Dodrio}} in a flashback while Pokémon watching. However, it is unknown whether Dodrio belonged to him or if it was simply borrowed.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{orange color light}}|bordercolor={{orange color}}
|ja=関智一 ''[[Tomokazu Seki]]''
|en=[[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) [[Craig Blair]] ({{TPCi}} dub)
|zh_cmn=符爽 ''Fú Shuǎng''
|cs=Jan Škvor
|de=Dirk Meyer
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak ([[EP084]]-[[EP116]]) Jacek Kopczyński ([[M02|Movie 2]]) Józef Mika ([[M03]]) Arkadiusz Detmer ([[EP225]]) Aleksander Gawek ([[EP266]]-[[EP267]], [[EP273]])
|pt_br=Rogério Vieira ({{series|Original}}) Vagner Fagundes ([[Pokémon Chronicles]], {{series|Advanced Generation}})
|es_eu=Ricardo Escobar
|es_la=Alfredo Leal ([[EP084]]-[[EP116]]) Javier Olguín ([[EP225]]-[[EP273]]) Ricardo Bautista ([[SS004]], [[AG133]]) Gerardo García ([[SS005]]-[[SS016]]) Christian Strempler ([[AG192]])
|nl=Martin Van den Ham ([[EP084]]-[[EP116]]) Rolf Koster ([[EP117]] - Present)
|id=Dicky Rahman (SCTV dub)
|it=Patrizio Prata (season 2-8) Massimo Di Benedetto (season 9-present)
|he=דור סרוגו ''Dor Srogo''
|da=Timm Mehrens Mikkel Christiansen
|fr_ca=Joël Legendre
|fr_eu=Bruno Mullenaerts
|hu=Bruno Mullenaerts
|ko=이영주 ''Lee Yeong-Ju''
|no=Erik Skøld Eirik Espolin Johnson
|pt_eu=Peter Michael Pedro Carneiro Luís Barros
|fil=Ely Martin
|th=นิรันดร์ บุญยรัตพันธุ์ (น้าต๋อย) ''Nirun Boonyarattaphan (Na Toy)''
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii''}}

==Trivia==
* Tracey is the only one of {{ashfr|Ash's friends}} with an officially revealed last name.
* Tracey is the only main protagonist who has not had their hometown revealed.
* Though most of the main characters have carried a [[Pokémon egg]] with them, some multiple times, Tracey is the only main character whose Pokémon actually produced an egg.
* If the egg of [[Misty's Azurill]] does not count, Tracey has only owned Pokémon from the first two generations.
* In the Japanese version of the anime, Tracey's sketchbook has a [[Poké Ball]] symbol on the bottom right-hand corner and some writing in the top left-hand corner. This is painted out in the dub.
* None of Tracey's Pokémon know moves introduced later than [[Generation I]].
* Tracey is one of the main travelling compainions who has the least episode journey with Ash, only through the Orange Islands arc.

===Interview with Hidaka about Tracey's creation===
There had been some debate between members of the fanbase in regards to why Tracey was created, as well as why he replaced Brock, and vice versa. In a recent [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he stated his own reason why Tracey was created and why he replaced Brock. He (or, rather his translator) revealed that the true reason they replaced Brock is because, once they realized Pokémon was going to go global, there was a chance that Americans, if not anyone else outside of Japan, would view Brock as a racist stereotype because of his eyes (even though there wasn't an actual complaint yet). So they created a "tall, anglo-saxon looking person to be on the safe side". They later replaced him with Brock again once they realized that no one really cared as to what Brock looks like, and actually enjoyed his character.

However, this was only stated by Hidaka and not by any other staff member.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{orange color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{orange color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| ケンジ ''Kenji''
| Can be taken from ケン ''ken'' "to see". Could also be derived from Ken Sugimori. Kenji can also mean "Prosecutor".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Spanish
| Tracey Sketchit
| Sketchit sounds similar to ''sketch it''. Tracey is taken from ''trace''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Jacky Léon
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 관철 ''Gwancheol''
| Derived from 관찰 (觀察) ''gwanchal'', Watcher.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小建 ''Xiǎo Jiàn''
| May be named after 杉森'''建''', Ken Sugimori. In addition, 建 (to build/establish) is a {{wp|homophone}} to 見 ''jiàn'' (to see).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小建 ''Síu Gin''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Tracey|Episodes focusing on Tracey]]

==References==
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[[Category:Anime characters|Sketchit, Tracey]]
[[Category:Ash's friends|Sketchit, Tracey]]
[[Category:Bug-type Trainers|Sketchit, Tracey]]
[[Category:Laboratory assistants|Sketchit, Tracey]]
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Pokémon world in relation to the real world

2011-09-26T17:29:41Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Landscape */

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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|right|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]
The designs of five of the major Pokémon regions - [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]] - are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, while Unova is based on the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}.

==Main Regions==

===Kanto===
The {{wp|Kanto region|Kantō region}} of Japan is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], it is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game Kanto corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chubu region|Chūbu}}.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! colspan="2" width="20%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Prefecture
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
| {{jwp|下田市}}
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} in his boyhood, abundant in nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Viridian Forest]]
| colspan="2" | ?
| colspan="2" | ?
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{jwp|前橋市}}
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
|Maebashi is the capital of the Gunma prefecture. In a neighboring of the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}, there is the famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archeological site and the Iwajuku Museum.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{jwp|赤城山}}
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}
| {{wp|Saitama|Saitama City}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| Saitama is bordered in the west by the Arakawa River.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{jwp|横浜市}}
| {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| Yokohama is the largest seaport in Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Power Plant]]
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lavender Town]]
| colspan="2" |
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{jwp|新宿}}
| {{wp|Shinjuku}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo|Tōkyō}}
| Shinjuku is the commercial center of Tokyo.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{jwp|丸の内}}
| {{wp|Marunouchi}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo|Tōkyō}}
| Marunouchi is the business center of Tokyo, even of Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]
| {{jwp|東京駅}}
| {{wp|Tōkyō Station}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo|Tōkyō}}
| The Tokyo Station is a train station located in Marunouchi in which the {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}}, bullet train line that runs from Tokyo to Osaka, passes through.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{jwp|館山市}}
| {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}
| {{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|静岡県}}、{{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, and {{wp|Tokyo Prefecture|Tokyo}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line|Tōkyō Bay Aqua-Line}}
| colspan="2" |
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[Cinnabar Island]]
| style="background: #fff" | {{jwp|伊豆大島}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{jwp|東京都}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{wp|Tokyo|Tōkyō}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Oshima is famous for Mt. Mihara, an active volcano.
|}

====Sevii Islands====
The Sevii Islands are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}) and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}).

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! colspan="2" width="20%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Prefecture
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Knot Island]]
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}
| {{wp|Niijima, Tokyo|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Kindle Road]]
| {{jwp|新島}}
| {{wp|Niijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Treasure Beach]]
| {{jwp|神津島}}
| {{wp|Kozushima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Ember]]
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Boon Island]]
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} & {{wp|Mikurajima}}
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Kin Island]]
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} & {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Berry Forest]]
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Three Isle Port]]
| 底土港
| Sokodo Port
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Floe Island]]
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}
| {{wp|Aogashima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Chrono Island]]
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}
| Mukojima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| All are uninhabited.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Water Labyrinth]]
| {{jwp|西之島}}
| Nishinoshima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]
| 中ノ島
| Nakanoshima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lost Cave]]
| 笹魚島
| Sasauojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Memorial Pillar]]
| {{jwp|媒島}}
| Nakoudojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fortune Island]]
| 父島列島
| Chichijima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Ruin Valley]]
| {{jwp|父島}}
| {{wp|Chichijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Green Path]]
| {{jwp|兄島}}
| Anijima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Outcast Island]]
| {{jwp|弟島}}
| Otōtojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Quest Island]]
| 母島列島
| Hahajima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Navel Rock]]
| {{jwp|鳥島}}
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
| Known as the habitat of albatross.
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[Birth Island]]
| style="background: #fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan.
|}

===Johto===
In Japan, the Kanto region is often contrasted with {{wp|Kansai}}, which is like Johto, to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the combined region of Kansai and western {{wp|Chubu}}.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! colspan="2" width="20%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Prefecture
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Silver]]
| {{jwp|富士山}}
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | —
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[New Bark Town]]
| {{jwp|静岡市}} or {{jwp|浜松市}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} or {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| {{jwp|名古屋市}}
| {{wp|Nagoya, Aichi|Nagoya City}}
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| Nagoya is the third largest city following Osaka.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Violet City]]
| {{jwp|奈良市}}
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| Nara is where Japan as a state began; {{wp|Kyoto, Kyoto|Kyoto City}} is also nearby, and is home to a number of prestigious universities.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sprout Tower]]
| {{jwp|法隆寺}}{{jwp|五重塔}}
| {{wp|Hōryū-ji}} Five-story pagoda
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| Hōryū-ji Pagoda and Kondō are the oldest wooden structures in existence in the world.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Ruins of Alph]]
| {{jwp|明日香村}}
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Azalea Town]]
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ume}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchotan}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| {{jwp|大阪市}}
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Osaka is the most populous city in the Kansai region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[National Park]]
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}
| Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park or {{wp|Expo Memorial Park}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| In the Expo Park is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
| {{jwp|通天閣}}
| {{wp|Tsutenkaku}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Tsutenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| {{jwp|京都市}}
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Kyoto was formerly the imperial capital.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Burned Tower]]
| {{jwp|金閣}}
| {{wp|Kinkaku}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Kinkaku was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Bell Tower]]
| {{jwp|銀閣}}
| {{wp|Ginkaku-ji|Ginkaku}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Ginkaku is '''not''' covered with silver leaf. Atop the Ginkaku temple rests the likeness of a bird ({{p|Lugia}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Olivine City]]
| {{jwp|神戸市}}
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| Kobe is the major port city in the Kansai region. Kobe is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|和田岬}}
| Cape Wada
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Whirl Islands]]
| {{jwp|淡路島}}
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}}, Between Awajishima and Shikoku, is famous for its whirlpool ({{wp|Naruto whirlpool}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Cianwood City]]
| {{jwp|鳴門市}}
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Mortar]]
| {{jwp|比叡山}}
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | —
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}
| {{wp|Koga, Shiga|Kōka City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Koka was classified as a town when the game was released. Koka is where the famous Koga Ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lake of Rage]]
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Blackthorn City]]
| {{jwp|白川郷}}
| {{wp|Shirakawa}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}
| Shirakawa is known as a hidden region, relating to Blackthorn's Japanese name, Fusube, which roughly means 'hidden area'
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[Dragon's Den]]
| style="background: #fff" | {{jwp|伊吹山}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{wp|Mt. Ibuki}}
| style="background: #fff" colspan="2" |
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" | "Ibuki" is also the Japanese name of [[Clair]].
|}

===Hoenn===
Hoenn is based on the southernmost parts of Japan - {{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū}} and {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}} - with the latter highly condensed. (The distance between the northernmost and southernmost points of Okinawa is about as large as the distance between the northernmost and southernmost points of {{wp|Honshu}}, the mainland of Japan.)

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! colspan="2" width="20%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Prefecture
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Littleroot Town]]
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| The {{WP|United States Navy}} has operated a base in Sasebo since the end of World War II.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Oldale Town]]
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Petalburg City]]
| {{jwp|福岡市}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka, Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| Fukuoka is the biggest city on Kyushu.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| {{jwp|北九州市}}
| {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Dewford Town]]
| {{jwp|対馬}}
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| During the Edo period, among Europeans only the Dutch and the Portuguese were allowed into Japan, and then only at Nagasaki, specifically, {{wp|Dejima}}. The main industry is shipbuilding.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
| {{jwp|熊本市}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| {{jwp|菊池市}}
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Chimney]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| The largest active volcano in Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}}
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| Aso is home to at seven {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs ({{jwp|阿蘇温泉郷}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Meteor Falls]]
| 羽門の滝
| Udo Falls
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
| There is a legend of a white dragon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| {{jwp|大分市}}
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fortree City]]
| colspan="2" | North Miyazaki
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Scorched Slab]]
| {{jwp|天岩戸}}
| {{wp|Amano-Iwato}}
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} shut herself up in {{wp|Japanese mythology}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Pyre]]
| {{jwp|桜島}}
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| Sakurajima is an active volcano, formerly an island. Volcanic activity continues, dropping large amounts of ash in the region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| {{jwp|種子島}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| Mossdeep Space Center
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{jwp|屋久島}}
| {{wp|Yakushima Island|Yakushima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| {{jwp|那覇市}}
| {{wp|Naha City}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Despite the distance from Kyushu to Naha, the shape of the Okinawa main island is strikingly similar, although upside down.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mirage Island]]
| 八重干瀬
| Yaebishi
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Yaebishi appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| {{jwp|八重山諸島}}
| {{wp|Yaeyami Islands}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyami Islands, contain rare blue corals. The islands of Okinawa Prefecture are home to many coral reefs
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[Sealed Chamber]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{jwp|与那国島}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Yonaguni}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Underneath the water's surface, ancient stone structures were found to be artificially created
|}

===Sinnoh===
Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}}. Part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto'') and {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 ''Kunashiri Island''), territories which are in dispute between {{wp|Russia}} and Japan, are also included.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! colspan="2" width="20%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Subprefecture
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| {{jwp|登別市}}
| {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}}
| {{jwp|胆振支庁}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lake Verity]]
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}
| {{jwp|胆振支庁}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sandgem Town]]
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}
| {{jwp|胆振支庁}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Jubilife City]]
| {{jwp|札幌市}}
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}
| {{jwp|空知支庁}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
| Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Oreburgh City]]
| {{jwp|夕張市}}
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}
| {{jwp|空知支庁}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}
| Yūbari Mine
| {{jwp|空知支庁}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Valley Windworks]]
| {{jwp|苫前町}}
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}
| {{jwp|留萌支庁}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Eterna City]]
| {{jwp|旭川市}}
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}
| {{jwp|上川支庁}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mt. Coronet]]
| 蝦夷山系
| Ezo Mountain Chain
| colspan="2" |
| Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Hearthome City]]
| {{jwp|帯広市}}
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}
| {{jwp|十勝支庁}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| {{jwp|足寄町}}
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝支庁}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Veilstone City]]
| {{jwp|網走市}}
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}}
| {{jwp|網走支庁}}
| {{wp|Abashiri Subprefecture|Abashiri}}
| Abashiri is famous for the prison ({{jwp|網走刑務所}}).　It is also a major port city.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Celestic Town]]
| {{jwp|北見市}}
| {{wp|Kitami, Hokkaido|Kitami City}}
| {{jwp|網走支庁}}
| {{wp|Abashiri Subprefecture|Abashiri}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sendoff Spring]]
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}
| {{jwp|釧路支庁}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| For the fog which hides the surface most of the time, Lake Mashu is known as a mysterious spot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lake Valor]]
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}}
| {{jwp|釧路支庁}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Pastoria City]]
| {{jwp|釧路市}}
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}
| {{jwp|釧路支庁}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido ({{jwp|道東}}).
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Great Marsh]]
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}
| Kushiro Marsh
| {{jwp|釧路支庁}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Kushiro Marsh is the largest and most famous marsh in Japan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Canalave City]]
| {{jwp|小樽市}}
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}
| {{jwp|後志支庁}}
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}
| Otaru flourished as a port city, with a canal.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Snowpoint City]]
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|宗谷支庁}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lake Acuity]]
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}
| Lake Kutcharo
| {{jwp|宗谷支庁}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| {{jwp|根室市}}
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}
| {{jwp|根室支庁}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}
| Cape Nosappu
| {{jwp|根室支庁}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| Cape Nosappu is Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Iron Island]]
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|留萌支庁}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{si|Victory Road}}
| {{jwp|国後島}}
| {{wp|Kunashir Island}}
| colspan="2" | in dispute
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fullmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|利尻島}}
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷支庁}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Newmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|礼文島}}
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷支庁}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[Battle Zone]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{jwp|樺太}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Sakhalin}}
| style="background: #fff;" colspan="2" | in dispute
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
|}

===Unova===
Unova has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based around the {{wp|Manhattan}} area of {{wp|New York City}}.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}};" width="15%" | Pokémon world
! width="25%" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}};"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Accumula Town]]
| {{wp|Ozone Park, Queens}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Striaton City]]
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Nacrene City]]
| {{wp|DUMBO, Brooklyn}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}
| Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Castelia City]]
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}
| The business center of New York City as well as the United States in general.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Battle Subway]]
| {{wp|59th Street – Columbus Circle (New York City Subway)|59th Street - Columbus Circle}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
| {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Driftveil City]]
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mistralton City]]
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey}}
| The Mistralton City Airport's real life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Icirrus City]]
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Opelucid City]]
| {{wp|Harlem}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Village Bridge]]
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}
| Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Undella Town]]
| {{wp|Jamaica, Queens}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Undella Bay]]
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]
| {{wp|Queens-Midtown Tunnel}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Entralink]]
| {{wp|Central Park Manhattan}}
| Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Liberty Garden]]
| Hybrid of {{wp|Liberty State Park}} and {{wp|Liberty Island}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Tubeline Bridge]]
|
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.
|}

==Side regions==
The US State of {{wp|Arizona}} has been confirmed as the basis for Orre.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref>

[[Almia]] appears to be based on the {{wp|Matsumae Peninsula}}, {{wp|Kameda Peninsula}}, and {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} of {{wp|Hokkaido}}.
{{incomplete|section}}

==Landscape==
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions of Japan, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscape. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside Japan, especially with locations shown in [[Pokémon movie]]s.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! colspan="2" style="background: #6AA9E4" | Inspiration
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Comments
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Alto Mare.png|Alto Mare|230px]]
| [[Alto Mare]]
| {{wp|Venice}}
| {{wp|Italy}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]
| [[Forina]]
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}
| {{wp|China}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:LaRousse from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]
| [[LaRousse City]]
| {{wp|Vancouver}}
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{wp|Santorini}}
| {{wp|Greece}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Porta vista.jpg|Porta Vista|200px]]
| [[Porta Vista]]
| {{wp|Acapulco}}
| {{wp|Mexico}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|
| [[Pastoria City]]
| {{wp|Boston}}
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}
| While not mentioned specifically, Pastoria has some similarities with {{wp|Boston}} and the surrounding area. A good portion of the city is built on {{wp|fens}}, there are multiple national parks in the suburbs of outside the city, specifically in towns like {{wp|Duxbury, Massachusetts}} and '''{{wp|Marshfield, Massachusetts}}.'''
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Alamos Town Establishing shot.png|Alamos Town|230px]]
| [[Alamos Town]]
| {{wp|Barcelona}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|
| Hollywood
| {{wp|Hollywood}}
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}
| Hollywood is obviously based on {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|California}}. In the dub, it is directly stated that it is located in California.
|-style="background: #fff"
|
|
| {{wp|Geiranger}}
| {{wp|Norway}}
| [[Ten'i Village|A village]] in the eleventh movie ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', which was nearly destroyed by a glacier, is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain eroding into the fjord.
|-
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]
| style="background: #fff;" | [[Michina Town]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Meteora}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Greece}}
| style="background: #fff;" |
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" |[[File:Crown City.jpg|Crown City|230px]]

| style="background: #fff;" | [[Crown City]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Amsterdam}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|The Netherlands}}
| style="background: #fff;" | It's modern buildings are based on the many new and modern buildings in parts of the city, and the [[Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|ArenA}}, the city's local football stadium.
|
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" |[[File:Eindoak.png|Eindoak|230px]]

| style="background: #fff;" | [[Eindoak]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|France}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
|}

==Real-world locations mentioned==
* In the Generation III games, Blaine refers {{wp|Kyoto}} in the original Japanese version.
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|Chinese noodles]]
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s FireRed [[Pokédex]] entry states that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Pokédex entry mentions its spores are used in medicine in China.
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend..."
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad on a book mentions "Chinese Noodles."
* [[Lt. Surge]] is known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!"
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.
* {{p|Xatu}}'s FireRed, Silver, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention its association with mysticism in South America.
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, it is to be noted that the direction of its spirals depends on their geographical location.
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}.
* [[Silph Co.]] has a branch in {{wp|Tiksi}}, {{wp|Russia}}.
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}." This is clearly a reference to the {{wp|Minnesota Vikings}} football team.
:*Though in the Swedish dub of the movie, Ash replies to Brock that they come from {{wp|Norway}}. Most likely referring to the Scandinavian Vikings that lived in the 8-11th century.
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Pokédex entries mentions that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} and jump over the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}} in one leap. {{wp|Tokyo Tower}} is referred in the original Japanese version.
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} mentions wanting to go to {{wp|Paris}}.
* In ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', {{an|Misty}} described the town like being in 'Merry Old England,' in which it could possibly be based on Tudor Time {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}. It is also the same historic town where the story's inspirational author, {{wp|William Shakespeare}} was born.
* In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about {{wp|Antarctica}}, the place where their next assignment is located. It should be noted that this was dub-added.
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw Vicious in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.
* In the English version of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. It should be noted that he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}} in the Japanese version.
* In [[M01|the first movie]], Meowth mentioned that they lived on the same Earth (although he may have been referring to the soil rather than the literal planet Earth).
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the Fuchsia Gym looks like a Japanese restaurant.
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth stating that, "The Earth is so pretty."
* In [[The Evolution Solution]], Meowth says "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James who were digging for clam shells.

==Real world people and cultures mentioned==
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to some religions.
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.
* A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the hula dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the Ecruteak dance theater.
* The main series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto|One in particular]] can actually be battled in-game.

==Other applications of real-world locations==
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|right|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "far away city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]
* In {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.
* In {{p|Raichu}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entry, {{wp|Indian Elephant}}s are mentioned. Incidentally, {{p|Gastly}}'s FireRed entry mentions the same thing.
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "far away city" that greatly resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.
* In all of the [[version|main series]] games, and some side series games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s bedroom. This is a reference to the real world gaming company that owns the franchise.
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], a possible reference to their real-world office of {{wp|Carrot Tower}}.
* Both {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Beartic}}'s names are derived from the real world location, The {{wp|Arctic}}.
* In [[BW038]], the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}} and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.
* In the movie [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]], Kidd 's boss office is in a city that resembles {{wp|New York City}}.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Pokémon world|* 3]]

[[it:Mondo Pokémon in relazione al mondo reale]]
[[ja:ゲーム内の地名のモデル一覧]]

Deino (Pokémon)

2011-09-17T12:59:38Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Major appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Durant | next=Zweilous | prevnum=632 | nextnum=634 | type=Dark | type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Deino |
jname=モノズ |
tmname=Monozu |
size=144px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|moh-noh-zoo}}}''</sc> |
species=Irate|
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Dragon |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Hustle |
ndex=633 |
udex=139 |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=38.1 |
weight-kg=17.3 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Dragon|
eggcycles=40|
expyield=60 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127|
color=Blue|
catchrate=45|
evat=1|
body=08 |
pokefordex=deino |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
'''Deino''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モノズ''' ''Monozu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Dragon}} Pokémon.

It [[evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Zweilous}} starting at [[level]] 50 and then into {{p|Hydreigon}} starting at level 64.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Deino is a small blue skinned quadrupedal Pokémon with black fur covering its head and neck which conceal everything but its mouth from view. The fur around its neck also has six purple spots encircling it and the hair on the top of its head takes the shape of a single small horn. It also has a short tail.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Deino have the vigor and energy to bite constantly and without stopping.

===Behavior===
Because they are blind, Deino will bite at anything. They never stop biting, and are therefore dangerous to approach without taking precautions. They will also ram anything, ensuring that they always have bruises all over them.

===Habitat===
Deino primarily lives in caves with abundant water sources.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Deino can and will eat anything.

==In the anime==

===Major appearances===
A Deino is scheduled to appear in a currently by number unknown episode.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Dark
|type2=Dragon
|gen=5
|blackdex=It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.
|whitedex=They cannot see, so they {{m|tackle}} and {{m|bite}} to learn about their surroundings. Their bodies are covered in wounds.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dark |
type2=Dragon |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea={{un|Victory Road}} |
}}

====In side games====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dark |
type2=Dragon |
HP=52 |
Attack=65 |
Defense=50 |
SpAtk=45 |
SpDef=50 |
Speed=38 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark |
type2=Dragon |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 50 |
notes=yes |
dark=yes |
newpsychic=1 |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|62|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|||‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}}{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||‡|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}{{MSP|006|Charizard}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|}}{{learnlist/breedf|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Deino|Dark|Dragon|5|5}}

====Special moves====

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

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=633
|name1=Deino
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Dragon
|evotype1=Level
|level1=50
|sprite2=634
|name2=Zweilous
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=64
|sprite3=635
|name3=Hydreigon
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=dragon|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Deino|
ndex=633|
}}

==Trivia==
* Of all the Pokémon that evolve by level alone, Deino evolves to its final form, Hydreigon, later than any other Pokémon, evolving at level 64.
** Deino also evolves into its second form at level 50, later than any other Pokémon that evolves by level that can evolve again.
* Deino's evolutionary family, along with {{p|Bagon}}'s, are the only Pokémon exclusively in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Deino and its {{p|Zweilous|evolutionary}} {{p|Hydreigon|relatives}}.
* According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', Deino and its evolutions were originally intended to be cyborg dragons - part tank and part dragon. They were then scrapped until late in the game when they were revived and re-made to be based on {{wp|Yamata no Orochi}}.

===Origin===
Deino is based on a {{wp|dragon}}, specifically an infant form of {{wp|Yamata no Orochi}}. Its blindness and the fact that it is only found in the {{un|Victory Road}} cave may mean it suffers from {{wp|Blind animals|subterranean blindness}}. Deino may also be partially based on various {{wp|Eurycea|cave salamander}}s due to their blindness and that they are found near bodies of water in caves.

====Name origin====
Deino may come from ''dino'', a slang term for a dinosaur, and ''ein'', German for one. Deino could also be derived from the ancient Greek word ''deinos'', which means terrifying. It could also come from dinosaurs such as the ''{{wp|Deinosuchus}}'' and ''{{wp|Deinonychus}}''. Monozu probably derives from ''mono'', a Greek prefix meaning ''one'', and 頭 ''zu'', Japanese for ''head'', its full name literally reading ''"one head"''.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Dragon color}}; background: #{{Dark color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Dark color light}};"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Kapuno
| From ''{{tt|caput|Latin: head}}'' and ''uno''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Solochi
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 모노두 ''Monodu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 單首龍 / 单首龙 ''Dānshǒulóng''
| Literally "Single first dragon".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Durant | next=Zweilous | prevnum=632 | nextnum=634 | type=Dark | type2=Dragon }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Kapuno]]
[[es:Deino]]
[[fr:Solochi]]
[[it:Deino]]
[[ja:モノズ]]
[[pl:Deino]]

Meowth (Team Rocket)

2011-09-09T15:04:32Z

Gideon Kreeter:

{{move|Meowth (anime)}}
{{incomplete|needs=side game info}}
{{Search|Meowth who formerly worked for Team Rocket|the {{Trading Card Game}} card from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set|Meowth (Team Rocket 62)}}
----
{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
ball=None|
nickname=Meowth|
jnickname=ニャース|
tmnickname=Nyarth|
image=[[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|240px]] |
caption=Meowth of Team Rocket |
gender=Male|
caught=no|
epnum=EP002|
pokemonname=Meowth|
epname=Pokémon Emergency!|
prevonum=052|
current=With {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}|
java1=[[Inuko Inuyama]]|
enva1=[[Nathan Price]] ([[EP002]]-[[EP031]]) [[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[EP032]]-[[AG145]]; [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]) [[Jimmy Zoppi|Carter Cathcart]] ({{TPCi}})|
}}

'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a former member of [[Team Rocket]] in a [[Team Rocket trio|trio]] with [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He now travels with {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Team Rocket Meowth Earlier Design.png|thumb|left|200px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]
When he was younger, Meowth lived on the streets in [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|Hollywood]] after he came there in search of fame and fortune. He was a member of a gang of street Meowth that was led by a {{p|Persian}}; the gang annoyed the humans in town, stealing food and causing trouble in general. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. Since she rejected him and preferred the company of her rich human mistress, Meowth attempted to make himself stand out from other Meowth and become more human-like to make himself "worthy" of her. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language in a New York accent and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he learned to speak - "rocket" - and was inspired to join Team Rocket. In Japanese, he often puts the word "''Nya''" into his sentences, the equivalent of a meow in Japanese. This was abandoned in the English dub shortly into the beginning of the series. Because Meowth can speak human but is a Pokémon, he is useful as a Pokémon translator. Despite being a Pokémon though, he is in charge of building and repairing the machines used by his team.

In ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following {{Ash}}, and Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it, and Meowth was once again heartbroken.

Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the [[signature move]] of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James' prized bottlecaps in order to appease the islanders. Upon learning of its species' love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] later in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.

There has been some debate as to whether or not Meowth was ever {{an|Giovanni}}'s "Top Cat" (personal pet). He has stated himself as such in front of Giovanni with no objection (only to say that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). Yet in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', he was shown to have been present at Team Rocket Headquarters for a short time, during which we see that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task because he tripped over a wire, spilled Giovanni's coffee and got himself electrocuted. Giovanni didn't appear to be angry, but he assigned Meowth to Jessie and James's team. In light of this, it should be noted that ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'' potentially contradicted other stated facts from previous episodes regarding Team Rocket's back story.

Several times, Meowth and Pikachu have had to team up, such as in the episodes ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' when both were separated from their respective parties. His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James' incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends, although at one point in Giovanni's Gym in Viridian City, they threatened to split up. However they realized they had over reacted, and became friends again, proving themselves very loyal to each other.

Meowth also has demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, coddling {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}'s egg before fighting for custody of it only to finally lose it to {{an|Misty}}. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a Fury Swipes attack to the head.

Meowth has also, since late [[Johto]], had frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.

Much like [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth does not stay inside a [[Poké Ball]], but is technically a [[wild Pokémon]] unlike Pikachu. Strangely, though he first appeared in the second episode, in an era where {{Ash}} scanned nearly every Pokémon he came into contact with with his [[Pokédex]], it took until ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' for Ash to do this to Meowth. However, this was a mere accident: Meowth was dressed up like a {{p|Kirlia}}, and Ash had never seen one before. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', {{an|Dawn}}, unlike Ash, scanned him right away. She also made the same mistake as Ash when she scanned Meowth as a {{p|Shiftry}} in ''[[DP014|Leave it to Brocko!]]''. Also in the episode ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' the character {{Tracey}} started examining Meowth (despite not having a Pokédex), but only because he was interested in the fact that he could talk.

Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it. In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship]]'' , however, Meowth fought extremely well, even knocking out {{an|Barry}}'s {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which normally wouldn't do much damage. Yet just two episodes later, in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', Meowth was unable to break a display case using {{m|Scratch}}. Meowth's Fury Swipes attack was shown to slice dough in order to make ramen in the episode, ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. Christopher, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth do this and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.

Meowth has used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when Jessie, James, and he wanted to get into the [[Old Chateau]] in [[Canalave City]].

[[File:Meowth DP146 noodle appeal.png|thumb|220px|Meowth slicing ramen]]
[[Jessie]] also used him during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]] in the episode ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Jessie's contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.

In the Appeals Round in the contest, he created an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]] and himself.

In "the Jester"'s battle with [[Erica]], he used "{{m|Transform}}". He did this by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against {{p|Jynx}}. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. It popped the inflatable Wailord with its claws and "the Jester" was eventually disqualified.

In the Ping Pong tournament, Jessie and Meowth were disqualified since Meowth sliced the ball with his claws, instead of hitting it. In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', is used for the appeal, where it used its talent for slicing ramen. The two then gave the judges the ramen to taste. Upon seeing the appeal on TV, {{si|Christopher}} became very proud.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Jessie, James, and Meowth were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. Recently, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before and using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated much more battling skill than before, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's Pidove's Gust, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.

In [[BW042]], while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the [[BW043|next episode]], Meowth was found injured by Ash, Iris and Cilan. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest. Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a [[Poké Ball]]. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless. Ever since, it seems to have become a running gag that he ends up in a Poké Ball at one point in an episode, as Iris tried twice (one of which was because Meowth didn't want a Purrloin to get caught), and by [[Cliff]].

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Meowth}}
Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please Giovanni (or "Boss," as he and his teammates call Giovanni), and will stop at nothing to capture or steal useful or rare [[Pokémon]], especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since he encountered it in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''.

Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side not seen as often. In one of his image songs, ''[[Meowth's Song]]'', and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is shown to be a bit of a philosopher. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', he and his clone (in addition to Pikachu) were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle, Meowth remarking (in the dub) that the originals and the clones shared the same air, moon, and planet, giving them common ground. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and actually expressed some admiration for Ash and his friends, commenting, "You [Chimchar] have buddies who'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed one." On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth for obvious reasons but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once they find Jessie and James.
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in love]]
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion (obviously not as much as {{an|Brock}}, but still a fair amount). The first of these was the aforementioned Meowzie. The next one seen is [[Cassandra]], the (human) herbalist. Due to this infatuation, he decided to help her {{p|Paras}} evolve. However, he was replaced by a {{p|Persian}} so that he can continue traveling with Jessie and James, as Cassandra thought he was a hero and should continue doing his (not so) good work with Team Rocket. After this, three more cat-based Pokémon followed, beginning with [[May's Skitty]]. However, due to the fact that [[Jessie]] wanted to catch the Skitty, Meowth helped it escape in order to avoid Skitty getting hurt with the rest of the team. Later on, in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'' he falls in love with another Skitty. In ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]'', Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} this time, one that belongs to [[Mamie]]. Similar to May's Skitty, Meowth tries to get away from Jessie and James so Glameow would not join them in blasting off. After Meowth was surrounded by Jessie, James, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}} and Mamie, Meowth gained power from the love he felt, allowing him to defeat several Pokémon thrown at him, including [[Ash's Infernape]] and {{AP|Staraptor}}, [[Jessie's Seviper]] and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and [[Dawn's Togekiss]]. However, after getting hit with [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}}, Glameow evolves into Purugly and squishes Meowth, making Meowth lose its feelings for it. In [[BW038]], [[Luke's Zorua]] used this trait to her advantage and turned into a female {{p|Meowth}} causing Meowth to become infatuated and unable to do her harm. He did this again in [[BW044]] when he fell in love with a {{p|Purrloin}} he thought was female.
He seems to often clash with Ash's Oshawott, usually when the two exploit two of their characteristics at the same time (falling in love, with the same Pokémon, and their prides being entangled).

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|normal||Meowth Fury Swipes.png|Using Fury Swipes}}
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{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}
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'''Moves Improvised'''

[[File:DP178.png|thumb|Meowth using "Fury Swipes of Love"|240px]]
* In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth used an improvised a {{m|Water Gun}} attack by throwing two buckets of water in a spiral motion to weaken [[Brock's Onix]].
* In ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]'', Meowth jumped onto a {{p|Rhydon}} and used an improvised {{m|Tickle}} attack, however the move Tickle wasn't released until Generation III.
* Meowth claimed to be learning {{m|Night Slash}} in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', but he has never been seen using the move.
* Meowth also improvised a move that he called "{{m|Fury Swipes}} of Love" in the episode ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]'' to protect a {{p|Glameow}} he was in love with.

===Voice actors===
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|ja=犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]''
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' 龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' 雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén'' 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''
|nl=Jan Nonhof (season 1-7, movies 1-3) Bas Keijzer (season 8-present, movies 8-present) Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7)
|en=[[Nathan Price]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP002]]-[[EP017]], [[EP019]]-[[EP032]]) [[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP018]], [[EP032]]-[[AG145]]) [[Jimmy Zoppi]] (a/k/a Carter Cathcart; {{TPCi}} dub, [[AG146]]-present)
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies) Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP001]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-present, movies [[M06|6]]-present) Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]]) Márcio Simões (movies [[M01|1]]-[[M03|3]])
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|es_eu=José Escobosa Mario Arenas (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez Gabriel Cobayassi (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]) Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-present)
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|hr=Pero Jurčić Sven Šestak
|da=Peter Zelder Due
|fi=Pauli Virta Arto Nieminen
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]) Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-Present)
|hu=Minárovics Péter Szokol Péter
|id=Agung (Kanto saga) Untung Margiono (Johto saga - present)
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti (first 6 seasons) Pietro Ubaldi (from Advanced Challenge on)
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weon-Hyeong'' ([[original series]], all {{pkmn|movie}}s) 박지훈 ''Park Ji-Hun'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}}) 오인성 ''O In-Seong'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|sv=Linus Wahlgren
|ar=عادل أبو حسون Adel Abu Hassoun
|ca=César Lechiguero
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai''
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii''}}

==In the games==
===Pokémon Yellow===
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]' team each time they appear, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}/{{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} and their evolved forms. However, unlike in the anime, Meowth resides in a [[Poké Ball]] instead of traveling around with Jessie and James.

====First battle====
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|level=14|type1=Normal
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}

====Second battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=25|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

====Third battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=27|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

====Fourth battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=31|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

===Pokémon Puzzle League===
Meowth is a playable character, along with Jessie and James. Their theme is [[Double Trouble]].
===Pokémon Zany Cards===
[[File:Zany Cards Meowth.png|thumb|right|Meowth in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
In Special Seven mode, Meowth appears as card #2. When the Meowth card is used, he will force the opponent to draw 2 cards. This can be countered if the player has another Meowth card, in which case the effect will pass on to the next player, unless they also have a Meowth card, and so on.

Meowth also makes a cameo in Four Kings mode. When the game is won, he tells the player to try the next level of difficulty. Meowth also appears on the box art.

===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
Meowth appears as a trophy. This trophy is unlocked after obtaining each All-Star trophy for all 25 playable characters.
====Melee trophy information====
''This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other Pokemon, insisting they come to "[[Meowth's Party]]". At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world.''

===Pokémon Channel===
Meowth appears on the PNF (Pokémon News Flash), along with {{p|Psyduck}}. He goes out and interviews random Pokémon in random locations.

Meowth also appears in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', along with [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]]. He plans a party for himself and invites all the Pokémon from [[Big Town]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|right|Meowth in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Meowth appears in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]].

His first appearance is in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. He is searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with Jessie and James when he runs into {{ka|Tommy}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and other Pokémon, who are also searching for the village. Meowth offers them free breakfast (made by Jessie and James) and the trio travel with them to the village. Later, he is expelled from the Hidden Village by {{p|Kangaskhan}} when Jessie and James try to steal the Pokémon.

Meowth makes his next appearance in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', when he, Jessie and James attempt to steal a herd of wild {{p|Pikachu}}.

==In the TCG==
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.
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|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Team Rocket's Meowth|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 11 || - || {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} || 18
|-
| {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Meowth|46}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} || 46/109
|-
| [[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 38 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 017/022
|}

==Trivia==
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out]]'', what he wanted was a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and at least twice he suggests that all three of them go into the water (once in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and once in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''). However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.
* Meowth will often replace the words "Me" or "Mouth" with "Meowth". Similar puns are also used in the Japanese version.
[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|right|Meowth without his koban]]
* The {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} embedded in Meowth's forehead had apparently been lost in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' after an accident, forcing him to search it desperately. At the end of the episode, however, it was discovered that it had simply been jammed into his head by the impact.
** Additionally, Meowth had a fantasy about replacing the gold koban with a crystal one in ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''.
* Meowth claims he is unable to learn Pay Day as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have 'used up all his move slots' doing so.
** Ironically, Meowth can use Pay Day in Yellow.
* In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub, he is referred to as "Chimuelo" ("toothless") by James, a common form used in Mexico.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian Portuguese, Hungarian and Finnish dubs, he is referred to as "Miau" (meow).


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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a former member of [[Team Rocket]] in a [[Team Rocket trio|trio]] with [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He now travels with {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Team Rocket Meowth Earlier Design.png|thumb|left|200px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]
When he was younger, Meowth lived on the streets in [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|Hollywood]] after he came there in search of fame and fortune. He was a member of a gang of street Meowth that was led by a {{p|Persian}}; the gang annoyed the humans in town, stealing food and causing trouble in general. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. Since she rejected him and preferred the company of her rich human mistress, Meowth attempted to make himself stand out from other Meowth and become more human-like to make himself "worthy" of her. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language in a New York accent and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he learned to speak - "rocket" - and was inspired to join Team Rocket. In Japanese, he often puts the word "''Nya''" into his sentences, the equivalent of a meow in Japanese. This was abandoned in the English dub shortly into the beginning of the series. Because Meowth can speak human but is a Pokémon, he is useful as a Pokémon translator. Despite being a Pokémon though, he is in charge of building and repairing the machines used by his team.

In ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following {{Ash}}, and Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it, and Meowth was once again heartbroken.

Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the [[signature move]] of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James' prized bottlecaps in order to appease the islanders. Upon learning of its species' love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] later in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.

There has been some debate as to whether or not Meowth was ever {{an|Giovanni}}'s "Top Cat" (personal pet). He has stated himself as such in front of Giovanni with no objection (only to say that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). Yet in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', he was shown to have been present at Team Rocket Headquarters for a short time, during which we see that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task because he tripped over a wire, spilled Giovanni's coffee and got himself electrocuted. Giovanni didn't appear to be angry, but he assigned Meowth to Jessie and James's team. In light of this, it should be noted that ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'' potentially contradicted other stated facts from previous episodes regarding Team Rocket's back story.

Several times, Meowth and Pikachu have had to team up, such as in the episodes ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' when both were separated from their respective parties. His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James' incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends, although at one point in Giovanni's Gym in Viridian City, they threatened to split up. However they realized they had over reacted, and became friends again, proving themselves very loyal to each other.

Meowth also has demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, coddling {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}'s egg before fighting for custody of it only to finally lose it to {{an|Misty}}. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a Fury Swipes attack to the head.

Meowth has also, since late [[Johto]], had frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.

Much like [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth does not stay inside a [[Poké Ball]], but is technically a [[wild Pokémon]] unlike Pikachu. Strangely, though he first appeared in the second episode, in an era where {{Ash}} scanned nearly every Pokémon he came into contact with with his [[Pokédex]], it took until ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' for Ash to do this to Meowth. However, this was a mere accident: Meowth was dressed up like a {{p|Kirlia}}, and Ash had never seen one before. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', {{an|Dawn}}, unlike Ash, scanned him right away. She also made the same mistake as Ash when she scanned Meowth as a {{p|Shiftry}} in ''[[DP014|Leave it to Brocko!]]''. Also in the episode ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' the character {{Tracey}} started examining Meowth (despite not having a Pokédex), but only because he was interested in the fact that he could talk.

Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it. In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship]]'' , however, Meowth fought extremely well, even knocking out {{an|Barry}}'s {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which normally wouldn't do much damage. Yet just two episodes later, in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', Meowth was unable to break a display case using {{m|Scratch}}. Meowth's Fury Swipes attack was shown to slice dough in order to make ramen in the episode, ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. Christopher, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth do this and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.

Meowth has used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when Jessie, James, and he wanted to get into the [[Old Chateau]] in [[Canalave City]].

[[File:Meowth DP146 noodle appeal.png|thumb|220px|Meowth slicing ramen]]
[[Jessie]] also used him during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]] in the episode ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Jessie's contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.

In the Appeals Round in the contest, he created an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]] and himself.

In "the Jester"'s battle with [[Erica]], he used "{{m|Transform}}". He did this by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against {{p|Jynx}}. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. It popped the inflatable Wailord with its claws and "the Jester" was eventually disqualified.

In the Ping Pong tournament, Jessie and Meowth were disqualified since Meowth sliced the ball with his claws, instead of hitting it. In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', is used for the appeal, where it used its talent for slicing ramen. The two then gave the judges the ramen to taste. Upon seeing the appeal on TV, {{si|Christopher}} became very proud.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Jessie, James, and Meowth were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. Recently, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before and using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated much more battling skill than before, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's Pidove's Gust, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.

In [[BW042]], while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the [[BW043|next episode]], Meowth was found injured by Ash, Iris and Cilan. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest. Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a [[Poké Ball]]. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Meowth}}
Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please Giovanni (or "Boss," as he and his teammates call Giovanni), and will stop at nothing to capture or steal useful or rare [[Pokémon]], especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since he encountered it in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''.

Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side not seen as often. In one of his image songs, ''[[Meowth's Song]]'', and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is shown to be a bit of a philosopher. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', he and his clone (in addition to Pikachu) were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle, Meowth remarking (in the dub) that the originals and the clones shared the same air, moon, and planet, giving them common ground. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and actually expressed some admiration for Ash and his friends, commenting, "You [Chimchar] have buddies who'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed one." On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth for obvious reasons but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once they find Jessie and James.
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in love]]
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion (obviously not as much as {{an|Brock}}, but still a fair amount). The first of these was the aforementioned Meowzie. The next one seen is [[Cassandra]], the (human) herbalist. Due to this infatuation, he decided to help her {{p|Paras}} evolve. However, he was replaced by a {{p|Persian}} so that he can continue traveling with Jessie and James, as Cassandra thought he was a hero and should continue doing his (not so) good work with Team Rocket. After this, three more cat-based Pokémon followed, beginning with [[May's Skitty]]. However, due to the fact that [[Jessie]] wanted to catch the Skitty, Meowth helped it escape in order to avoid Skitty getting hurt with the rest of the team. Later on, in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'' he falls in love with another Skitty. In ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]'', Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} this time, one that belongs to [[Mamie]]. Similar to May's Skitty, Meowth tries to get away from Jessie and James so Glameow would not join them in blasting off. After Meowth was surrounded by Jessie, James, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}} and Mamie, Meowth gained power from the love he felt, allowing him to defeat several Pokémon thrown at him, including [[Ash's Infernape]] and {{AP|Staraptor}}, [[Jessie's Seviper]] and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and [[Dawn's Togekiss]]. However, after getting hit with [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}}, Glameow evolves into Purugly and squishes Meowth, making Meowth lose its feelings for it. In [[BW038]], [[Luke's Zorua]] used this trait to her advantage and turned into a female {{p|Meowth}} causing Meowth to become infatuated and unable to do her harm. He did this again in [[BW044]] when he fell in love with a {{p|Purrloin}} he thought was female.

He seems to often clash with Ash's Oshawott, usually when the two exploit two of their characteristics at the same time (falling in love, with the same Pokémon, and their prides being entangled).

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|normal||Meowth Fury Swipes.png|Using Fury Swipes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}
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'''Moves Improvised'''

[[File:DP178.png|thumb|Meowth using "Fury Swipes of Love"|240px]]
* In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth used an improvised a {{m|Water Gun}} attack by throwing two buckets of water in a spiral motion to weaken [[Brock's Onix]].
* In ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]'', Meowth jumped onto a {{p|Rhydon}} and used an improvised {{m|Tickle}} attack, however the move Tickle wasn't released until Generation III.
* Meowth claimed to be learning {{m|Night Slash}} in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', but he has never been seen using the move.
* Meowth also improvised a move that he called "{{m|Fury Swipes}} of Love" in the episode ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]'' to protect a {{p|Glameow}} he was in love with.

===Voice actors===
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|ja=犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]''
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' 龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' 雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén'' 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''
|nl=Jan Nonhof (season 1-7, movies 1-3) Bas Keijzer (season 8-present, movies 8-present) Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7)
|en=[[Nathan Price]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP002]]-[[EP017]], [[EP019]]-[[EP032]]) [[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP018]], [[EP032]]-[[AG145]]) [[Jimmy Zoppi]] (a/k/a Carter Cathcart; {{TPCi}} dub, [[AG146]]-present)
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies) Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP001]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-present, movies [[M06|6]]-present) Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]]) Márcio Simões (movies [[M01|1]]-[[M03|3]])
|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], movies [[M01|1]]-[[M04|4]]) Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Rui de Sá ([[Pokémon Live]]) Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[SS003]], [[SS006]], [[SS007]], [[SS009]], [[SS010]], [[SS012]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]]) Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-present, movies [[M10|10]]-present)
|es_eu=José Escobosa Mario Arenas (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez Gabriel Cobayassi (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]) Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-present)
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|hr=Pero Jurčić Sven Šestak
|da=Peter Zelder Due
|fi=Pauli Virta Arto Nieminen
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]) Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-Present)
|hu=Minárovics Péter Szokol Péter
|id=Agung (Kanto saga) Untung Margiono (Johto saga - present)
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti (first 6 seasons) Pietro Ubaldi (from Advanced Challenge on)
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weon-Hyeong'' ([[original series]], all {{pkmn|movie}}s) 박지훈 ''Park Ji-Hun'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}}) 오인성 ''O In-Seong'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|sv=Linus Wahlgren
|ar=عادل أبو حسون Adel Abu Hassoun
|ca=César Lechiguero
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai''
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii''}}

==In the games==
===Pokémon Yellow===
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]' team each time they appear, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}/{{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} and their evolved forms. However, unlike in the anime, Meowth resides in a [[Poké Ball]] instead of traveling around with Jessie and James.

====First battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=14|type1=Normal
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}

====Second battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=25|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

====Third battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=27|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

====Fourth battle====
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth
|level=31|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}

===Pokémon Puzzle League===
Meowth is a playable character, along with Jessie and James. Their theme is [[Double Trouble]].
===Pokémon Zany Cards===
[[File:Zany Cards Meowth.png|thumb|right|Meowth in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
In Special Seven mode, Meowth appears as card #2. When the Meowth card is used, he will force the opponent to draw 2 cards. This can be countered if the player has another Meowth card, in which case the effect will pass on to the next player, unless they also have a Meowth card, and so on.

Meowth also makes a cameo in Four Kings mode. When the game is won, he tells the player to try the next level of difficulty. Meowth also appears on the box art.

===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
Meowth appears as a trophy. This trophy is unlocked after obtaining each All-Star trophy for all 25 playable characters.
====Melee trophy information====
''This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other Pokemon, insisting they come to "[[Meowth's Party]]". At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world.''

===Pokémon Channel===
Meowth appears on the PNF (Pokémon News Flash), along with {{p|Psyduck}}. He goes out and interviews random Pokémon in random locations.

Meowth also appears in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', along with [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]]. He plans a party for himself and invites all the Pokémon from [[Big Town]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|right|Meowth in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Meowth appears in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]].

His first appearance is in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. He is searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with Jessie and James when he runs into {{ka|Tommy}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and other Pokémon, who are also searching for the village. Meowth offers them free breakfast (made by Jessie and James) and the trio travel with them to the village. Later, he is expelled from the Hidden Village by {{p|Kangaskhan}} when Jessie and James try to steal the Pokémon.

Meowth makes his next appearance in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', when he, Jessie and James attempt to steal a herd of wild {{p|Pikachu}}.

==In the TCG==
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.
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|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Team Rocket's Meowth|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 11 || - || {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} || 18
|-
| {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Meowth|46}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} || 46/109
|-
| [[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 38 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 017/022
|}

==Trivia==
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out]]'', what he wanted was a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and at least twice he suggests that all three of them go into the water (once in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and once in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''). However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.
* Meowth will often replace the words "Me" or "Mouth" with "Meowth". Similar puns are also used in the Japanese version.
[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|right|Meowth without his koban]]
* The {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} embedded in Meowth's forehead had apparently been lost in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' after an accident, forcing him to search it desperately. At the end of the episode, however, it was discovered that it had simply been jammed into his head by the impact.
** Additionally, Meowth had a fantasy about replacing the gold koban with a crystal one in ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''.
* Meowth claims he is unable to learn Pay Day as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have 'used up all his move slots' doing so.
** Ironically, Meowth can use Pay Day in Yellow.
* In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub, he is referred to as "Chimuelo" ("toothless") by James, a common form used in Mexico.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian Portuguese, Hungarian and Finnish dubs, he is referred to as "Miau" (meow).


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(Japanese: '''ラングレー''' ''Langley'') is a "Dragon Buster" and a rival of {{an|Iris}}.

==History==
[[File:Langley and Iris.png|thumb|left|220px|Langley and Iris]]
Langley first appeared in [[BW033]] where she challenged {{an|Iris}} to a battle. She referred to herself as a Dragon Buster, seeking out and defeating Dragon Masters. She also wished to battle those from the [[Dragon Village]] because she suffered a terrible loss against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} while there. Iris chose to use {{TP|Iris|Axew}} for the battle while Langley chose her {{p|Beartic}}. She thought very little of Axew from the start as he was not a "big dragon". Her Beartic easily defeated Axew and was disappointed that the battle was so easy. She then demanded Iris to bring out her next Dragon Pokémon to which {{an|Cilan}} explained that she had no other. Once again, Langley taunted Iris saying that she isn't a real Dragon Master if all she has is one Dragon-type. This led Iris to take a risk and call out on her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} to finish the job. But as usual, Excadrill refused to battle. Langley made the first move which caused Excadrill to show his and begin to battle, which is what Iris hoped for. Though because Excadrill did not trust Iris, Langley defeated her once again.

The next day Langley helped herself to the group's breakfast while they were off watching Excadrill train. She was then challenged by Iris to a rematch. With Excadrill now trusting his Trainer once more and with the use of a newly learned {{m|Focus Blast}}, the battle resulted in a draw. Langley didn't consider the draw a real loss as Excadrill was not a Dragon-type. She took her leave after telling Cilan to make her a better meal the next time they were to meet.

She reappeared in [[BW039]], where she entered and advanced to the second round of the Don Battle by defeating [[Sanshirō]]'s {{p|Joltik}}. In the [[BW040|next episode]], she is selected to go up against {{Ash}}. She was also revealed to have a {{p|Pawniard}}, and she used it to begin the battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. Although the battle was hard fought, Snivy was able to knock out Pawniard eliminating Langley from the Don Battle. Langley, however, blamed her loss on the battlefield's terrain, which caused Pawniard's arms to become stuck.

When Iris won the Don Battle, Langley gained some respect for her, telling her to continue to work toward becoming a Dragon Master or otherwise it'll make her look bad to be her rival.

She appears to be a poor loser, as both times her Pokémon were defeated (which of one was a tie), she blamed it on something else; the tie with Excadrill didn't count as he is no Dragon-Type Pokémon, and Pawniard's defeat against Snivy was because of the state of the terrain, in her opinion.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Langley's known Pokémon in the anime:
{{TrainerPoké

|trainer=Langley
|pkmn=Beartic
|img=Langley Beartic.png
|type1=Ice
|epnum=BW033
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Beartic}} was sent out to defeat {{an|Iris}}'s Pokémon during the events in [[BW033]]. It easily defeated {{tp|Iris|Axew}}, and later her {{tp|Iris|Excadrill}}. The next day it was challenged to a rematch against Excadrill, which ended in a draw.

In [[BW039]], it battled [[Sanshirō]]'s {{p|Joltik}} in the [[Don Battle]] competition where it took a lot of damage from {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but upon collapsing from the attack, it crushed the Attaching Pokémon under its immense weight and won the match.

Beartic's known moves are {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Icicle Crash}}, {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Rock Smash}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Langley
|pkmn=Pawniard
|gender=female
|img=Langley Pawniard.png
|type1=Dark
|type2=Steel
|epnum=BW040
|vajp=Chiaki Takahashi
|desc={{p|Pawniard}} was used by Langley during her quarter-final battle against {{Ash}} during the [[Don Battle]] tournament. Pawniard proved to be an extremely powerful Pokémon against her opponent, [[Ash's Snivy]]. Not only was she able to move so quick that she cut up Snivy's {{m|Leaf Storm}} but was also immune to Snivy's {{m|Attract}} due to the fact both were female. Soon Snivy started to gain the upper hand, but Pawniard turned things around quickly and put Snivy on the defensive before attempting to finish her in one-hit with {{m|Guillotine}}. However Snivy was able to fight back, and managed to get both of Pawniard's needle-like arms caught in the ground. Now with no defense, Snivy was able to make a direct hit with Leaf Storm, knocking Pawniard out leading to Langley's elimination from the tournament.

Pawniard's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Guillotine}}.}}

== Pokémon competitions ==
*[[Don Battle]] (Top 8)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=28B093|bordercolor=054D37
|ja=福圓美里 ''[[Misato Fukuen]]''

}}
==Names==
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ラングレー ''Langley''
|

|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 랭글레이 ''Langley''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.

|}
{{-}}
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[[Category:Female characters]]

[[de:Langley]]
[[fr:Langley]]
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Stephan

2011-08-16T11:24:08Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

{{CharInfobox|
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corecolor=DB7A51 |
bordercolor=96120B |
name=Stephan|
jname=ケニヤン |
tmname=Kenyan|
slogan=no |
image=Stephan.png |
size=250px |
caption=Stephan |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue|
hair=Red|
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown|
region=[[Unova]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=BW028 |
epname=Oshawott's Lost Scalchop! |
java=Tomohiro Waki|
enva=[[Darren Dunstan]]|
}}

'''Stephan''' (Japanese: '''ケニヤン''' ''Kenyan'') is a recurring character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and a [[rival]] of {{Ash}} that first debuted in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]''.

==History==
Stephan challenged {{Ash}} to a Pokémon battle and chose {{p|Blitzle}} as his partner. Ash planned to battle him with {{AP|Pikachu}} but ultimately chose {{AP|Oshawott}}. The battle ended up being postponed because Oshawott lost his [[scalchop]]. {{an|Cilan}} politely asks Stephan to wait until the next day to have another battle with Ash, but he was disappointed and stomped off in anger.

Ash and {{Ashfr|the gang}} found Stephan up in the mountains the next day, powering up his Blitzle using a bike-powered generator. Shortly after, he had his second battle with Ash. He ended up losing but was greatly impressed by Ash's skills. The two shook hands and he bid farewell.

In [[BW039]], Stephan met up with Ash again in [[Raimon Town]] riding on his {{p|Zebstrika}} which had since evolved from Blitzle. He also entered the [[Don Battle]] tournament. In [[BW040|the next episode]], he went up against {{an|Bianca}} who was his first opponent. Using his powerful Zebstrika, he managed to defeat [[Bianca's Minccino]] and advance to the next round. In [[BW041]], Stephan battled {{an|Iris}} and her [[Iris's Emolga|Emolga]] with his {{p|Sawk}}, but they were defeated and eliminated from the tournament.

In a running gag, Stephan's name is constantly mispronounced by other characters as 'Stephen' (Japanese: ''Keniyan''), much to Stephan's annoyance.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Stephan's known Pokémon in the anime:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Stephan
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW028
|epname=Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
|img=Stephan Zebstrika.png
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Stephan used {{p|Zebstrika}} as a {{p|Blitzle}} in a battle against [[Ash's Oshawott]], but it kicked off Oshawott's scalchop, which ultimately caused the battle to be postponed. Blitzle re-battled him the next day after being powered up. It managed to destroy the stone scalchop that [[Cilan's Dwebble]] had made for him with {{m|Shock Wave}}. However, because of Oshawott's training with the heavy scalchop, Oshawott's speed increased dramatically. Blitzle was then defeated after they both crashed into a rock while their {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}} moves combined into a huge wave of steam.

In [[BW039]], it was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Zebstrika}}. Stephan also used it in his first battle in the [[Don Battle]] tournament against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} in [[BW040]]. Though hit by a barrage of {{m|DoubleSlap}} attacks, it defeated the Chinchilla Pokémon with {{m|Stomp}} and advanced its Trainer to the second round.

Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Shock Wave}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}} and {{m|Stomp}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephan
|pkmn=Sawk
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|epnum=BW041
|img=Stephan Sawk.png
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc={{p|Sawk}} was used during the Don George's tournament in where he battled against [[Iris's Emolga]]. Sawk proved a troublesome opponent for Emolga, as he could use his {{m|Close Combat}} to block Emolga's {{m|Attract}}. However, when attacking Emolga, her {{a|Static}} ability kicked in, paralyzing Sawk. When Emolga launched a barrage of Attracts, Sawk was forced to block them all with Close Combat, lowering his defenses gradually. Eventually, Sawk's paralysis rendered him immobile, allowing Emolga to defeat him with a single {{m|Volt Switch}}.

Sawk's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Bulk Up}} and {{m|Double Kick}}.}}

== Pokémon competitions ==
*[[Don Battle]] (Top 8)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=DB7A51|bordercolor=96120B
|ja=脇知弘 ''Tomohiro Waki''
|en=[[Darren Dunstan]]
}}

==Names==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ケニヤン ''Kenyan''
| Likely from {{wp|Kenya}}, one of two countries that {{wp|Grévy's Zebra}}s inhabit, referencing his {{p|Zebstrika|main Pokémon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Stephan
| Similar vowel sounds to ''Kenyan''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 케니언 ''Kenyan''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Mandarin)
| 甘尼洋 ''Gānníyáng''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
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[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]

[[de:Kenyan]]
[[fr:Kenyan]]
[[ja:ケニヤン]]

Stephan

2011-08-05T14:04:07Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

{{character undubbed}}
{{-}}
----
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color=D12B21 |
corecolor=DB7A51 |
bordercolor=96120B |
name=Kenyan|
jname=ケニヤン |
tmname=Kenyan|
slogan=no |
image=Kenyan.png |
size=250px |
caption=Kenyan |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue|
hair=Red|
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown|
region=[[Unova]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=BW028 |
epname=Oshawott's Lost Scalchop! |
java=Tomohiro Waki|
enva=N/A
}}

(Japanese: '''ケニヤン''' ''Kenyan'') is a recurring character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and a [[rival]] of {{Ash}} that first debuted in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]''.

==History==
Kenyan challenged {{Ash}} to a Pokémon battle and chose {{p|Blitzle}} as his partner. Ash planned to battle him with {{AP|Pikachu}} but ultimately chose {{AP|Oshawott}}. The battle ended up being postponed because Oshawott lost his [[Scalchop]]. {{an|Cilan}} politely asks Kenyan to wait until the next day to have another battle with Ash, but he was disappointed and stomped off in anger.

Ash and {{Ashfr|the gang}} found Kenyan up in the mountains the next day, powering up his Blitzle using a bike-powered generator. Shortly after, he had his second battle with Ash. He ended up losing but was greatly impressed by Ash's skills. The two shook hands and he bid farewell.

In [[BW039]], Kenyan met up with Ash again in [[Raimon Town]] riding on his {{p|Zebstrika}} which had since evolved from Blitzle. He also entered the [[Don Battle]] tournament. During the tournament, people pronouncing his name wrong became a running gag. In [[BW040|the next episode]], he went up against {{an|Bianca}} who was his first opponent. Using his powerful Zebstrika, he managed to defeat [[Bianca's Minccino]] and advance to the next round. In [[BW041]], Kenyan battled {{an|Iris}} and her [[Iris's Emolga|Emolga]] with his {{p|Sawk}}, but they were defeated and eliminated from the tournament.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kenyan's known Pokémon in the anime:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Kenyan
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW028
|epname=Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
|img=Kenyan Zebstrika.png
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=Kenyan used {{p|Zebstrika}} as a {{p|Blitzle}} in a battle against [[Ash's Oshawott]], but it kicked off Oshawott's Scalchop, which ultimately caused the battle to be postponed. Blitzle re-battled him the next day after being powered up. It managed to destroy the stone Scalchop that [[Cilan's Dwebble]] had made for him with {{m|Shock Wave}}. However, because of Oshawott's training with the heavy Scalchop, Oshawott's speed increased dramatically. Blitzle was then defeated after they both crashed into a rock while their {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}} moves combined into a huge wave of steam.

In [[BW039]], it was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Zebstrika}}. Kenyan also used it in his first battle in the [[Don Battle]] tournament against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} in [[BW040]]. Though hit by a barrage of {{m|DoubleSlap}} attacks, it defeated the Chinchilla Pokémon with {{m|Stomp}} and advanced its Trainer to the second round.

Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Shock Wave}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}} and {{m|Stomp}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenyan
|pkmn=Sawk
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|epnum=BW041
|img=Kenyan Sawk.png
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=Sawk was used during the Don George's tournament in where he battled against [[Iris's Emolga]]. Sawk proved a troublesome opponent for Emolga, as he could use his {{m|Close Combat}} to block Emolga's {{m|Attract}}. However, when attacking Emolga, her {{a|Static}} ability kicked in, paralyzing Sawk. When Emolga launched a barrage of Attracts, Sawk was forced to block them all with Close Combat, lowering his defenses gradually. Eventually, Sawk's paralysis rendered him immobile, allowing Emolga to defeat him with a single {{m|Volt Switch}}.

Sawk's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Bulk Up}} and {{m|Double Kick}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=DB7A51|bordercolor=96120B
|ja=脇知弘 ''Tomohiro Waki''
|en=
}}
{{-}}
==Names==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ケニヤン ''Kenyan''
| Likely from {{wp|Kenya}}, one of two countries that {{wp|Grévy's Zebra}}s inhabit, referencing his {{p|Zebstrika|main Pokémon}}.

|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 케니언 ''Kenyan''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Mandarin)
| 甘尼洋 ''Gānníyáng''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{animecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]

[[de:Kenyan]]
[[fr:Kenyan]]
[[ja:ケニヤン]]

Talk:Challenger's Cave

2011-07-26T15:00:53Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Supposed legendary pokemon. */

Isn't the trainer's romanization [[Veteran]] '''Y'''ulia and not Veteran''' J'''ulia? ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 22:17, 23 February 2011 (UTC)
:Yulia is the Russian version of Julia. It's probably safe to assume that whoever put that there either did not know this, and thought it was a developer error, or that they did, and simply changed it for the convenience of the mainly English-speaking Bulbapedia. Or it could just be a typo, and I'm over-analyzing.--[[user:Mtn otter|Mtn otter]] I lie in wait...... 02:54, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

== Supposed legendary pokemon. ==

Any guesses? What's the translated word for "legendary", by the way? Is there any chance the line is simply referring to some Riolu being trained by a Lucario in this cave? [[User:PLA|PLA]] 17:31, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
:Lucario and Riolu aren't legendaries. The Pokemon referred to are Keldeo and one of the Musketeers [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:04, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
::I know. That's why I ask about the translation. Ah, so there's a hint at Cobalion and its students I've missed. Another NPC? [[User:PLA|PLA]] 20:30, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry, brain stop. I mean Keldeo, not Cobalion. [[User:PLA|PLA]] 20:32, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
:::Pretty sure you did mean Cobalion. It's the veteran, while Keldeo is its pupil. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:51, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
::::That'll teach me to edit in a hurry. I don't even know what I mean anymore. [[User:PLA|PLA]] 14:21, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
:::::Probably the Musketeers were here once and trained Keldeo in this area too.

Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2011-07-22T15:20:42Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Ghost|
ball=None|
nickname=Dusknoir|
jnickname=ヨノワール|
tmnickname=Yonoir|
image=[[Image:477Dusknoir MysteryDungeon3.png|220px]] |
caption=Dusknoir in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] |
gender=Male |
ability={{a|Pressure}} |
pokemonname=Dusknoir|
caught=no |
prevonum=477|
epnum=SS021|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|
current=In the future |
enva1=[[David Brimmer]]|
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
}}

'''Dusknoir''' is a [[non-player character]] from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]. He is a supporting character that plays a significant role in the game. He was first introduced to the player as a famous and wise Pokémon, exploring the world and solving mysteries, but later turns out to be a main antagonist. At the end of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], he is reformed.

==History==
{{spoiler}}
[[Primal Dialga]] sends Dusknoir to pursue {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and the {{player|main character}}s. He pretends to be an explorer who is famous for his wisdom and solo explorations. At first, when Dusknoir meets the player, he does not know the player's name, and actually rescues the player and the partner from the {{p|Luxray}} clan ({{p|Manectric}} clan in Explorers of Sky). He portrays Grovyle as a criminal from the future, and says that he is also from the future to bring Grovyle to justice. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|whole guild]] falls for Dusknoir's lie and goes after Grovyle, trying to prevent him from stealing any more [[Time Gears]].

At one point, the player and partner approach Dusknoir with questions about the player's [[Dimensional Scream]] ability, and ask if he knows anything about where the player came from. They mention the player's name, with the player noticing that despite claiming to know nothing about the player's memory loss, Dusknoir might have had a small smile. When Grovyle is caught and is about to be taken back to the future, Dusknoir calls the duo up to him and says hastily that it is too soon for good-byes, grabbing them both and taking them to the future before the rest of the crowd even realizes what has just happened. However, they manage to escape from the future with Grovyle as their new ally.
[[File:PMD sky anime Dusknoir.png|thumb|left|Encountering Dusknoir]]
They meet Dusknoir again at the end of the [[Hidden Land]], battling him and six {{p|Sableye}}. He is finally defeated when the player, partner and Grovyle force back an attack, that appeared to be {{m|Shadow Ball}}, into the 'mouth' on his stomach, severely injuring him and sending his Sableye running back to the future in disbelief that Dusknoir had lost. After they defeat him, he rises and unleashes an attack on the player with the intent of finishing things, but Grovyle steps in. Grovyle then takes Dusknoir back to the future with him to prevent him from stopping the player and their partner from changing the future. Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga, the Sableye, and the player are all erased from time when the player and their partner stop Temporal Tower's collapse, but Dialga revives the player as a reward for their sacrifice.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga and the Sableye appear to survive, but are trapped in the dark future. Primal Dialga orders for its army to execute Dusknoir for his failure in the past game, but Dusknoir gets away with the help of Grovyle. The two of them team up together to defeat Primal Dialga.
[[File:MDSky_EP5.jpg|thumb|right|Dusknoir and Grovyle]]

As they travel through the now-abandoned Temporal Tower and [[Dark Ice Mountain]], Grovyle and Dusknoir begin to develop a sort of kinship with each other. Dusknoir eventually asks Grovyle why he is willing to sacrifice his life to change the past (hence eliminating the dark future from existence), and Grovyle responds that it is better to live a short life with glory than a long, empty life.

At the end of [[Icicle Forest]], they see Celebi held hostage by a {{p|Spiritomb}}. Grovyle attempts to rescue her, whereupon he is captured in an electric field; Dusknoir reveals the supposed execution order was a ruse; he intends to possess Grovyle, travel to the past ''again'', and ruin things there. However, Grovyle, speaking of his newly-formed trust in Dusknoir, believes that not everything was indeed faked, that Dusknoir ''did'' identify with Grovyle at some point during the journey. Grovyle is correct - Dusknoir had begun to question whether self-preservation in a bleak future was a good idea. Just before the electricity from the icicles Grovyle is captured can melt away his spirit, Dusknoir saves Grovyle by knocking him out of range. Spiritomb flees, and Primal Dialga jumps down, and, angry at Dusknoir, starts beating him up. The Sableye attempt to try and stop him, but are knocked away by Dialga's [[Roar of Time]]. Dusknoir is then saved by time starting to flow again, making Primal Dialga leave.

At this point, Primal Dialga appears and attacks Dusknoir for his betrayal. The effects of Dialga's defeat in the past (the final boss battle in the main storyline) begin to take effect; time is slowly starting to flow. Dusknoir, now sincerely sharing Grovyle's goal, teams up with he and Celebi in an effort to find Primal Dialga. After cornering Dialga at the Passage of Time, they defeat him, and the effects of the past finally take effect in full force; the Pokémon of the future are vanishing, and time flows again. After Primal Dialga vanishes, Dusknoir asks Grovyle one final question: whether this sacrifice is worth his life. With Grovyle's assurance that it is, he finally feels content and vanishes; Grovyle and Celebi follow soon after. Soon, everything in the future is erased from time.

However, the Pokémon of the future (Dusknoir, Grovyle, Celebi, Dialga) eventually find themselves in a newly-restored future, appearing at the Passage of Time, surprised they have not vanished. Dialga, now restored to his normal state, remarks that their resurrection is due to the actions of a {{p|Arceus|being}} "on an even higher tier than itself." With joy and hope restored to the future world, each of them is free to live their life as they truly wish.

==Moves used==

As an enemy:
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level=45
|move1=Shadow Sneak|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Punch|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical
}}

As an ally in the special episode:
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level={{tt|45+|May level up over the course of the chapter.}}
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Sneak|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Punch|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:PMD sky Dusknoir.png|thumb|Dusknoir in the anime]]
Dusknoir first appeared in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' trying to stop Grovyle and [[Team Poképals]] from going up [[Temporal Tower]]. It brought several {{p|Sableye}} to help do this.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Dusknoir Shadow Ball.png|2=Dusknoir Rapid Spin.png}}|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Shadow Ball|2=Rapid Spin}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Dark Pulse|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|x=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|ghost|x=yes}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dusknoir}}

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[[es:Dusknoir (Mundo Misterioso)]]

Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2011-07-22T15:20:12Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Ghost|
ball=None|
nickname=Dusknoir|
jnickname=ヨノワール|
tmnickname=Yonoir|
image=[[Image:477Dusknoir MysteryDungeon3.png|220px]] |
caption=Dusknoir in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] |
gender=Male |
ability={{a|Pressure}} |
pokemonname=Dusknoir|
caught=no |
prevonum=477|
epnum=SS021|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|
current=In the future |
enva1=[[David Brimmer]]|
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
}}

'''Dusknoir''' is a [[non-player character]] from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]. He is a supporting character that plays a significant role in the game. He was first introduced to the player as a famous and wise Pokémon, exploring the world and solving mysteries, but later turns out to be a main antagonist. At the end of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], he is reformed.

==History==
{{spoiler}}
[[Primal Dialga]] sends Dusknoir to pursue {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and the {{player|main character}}s. He pretends to be an explorer who is famous for his wisdom and solo explorations. At first, when Dusknoir meets the player, he does not know the player's name, and actually rescues the player and the partner from the {{p|Luxray}} clan ({{p|Manectric}} clan in Explorers of Sky). He portrays Grovyle as a criminal from the future, and says that he is also from the future to bring Grovyle to justice. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|whole guild]] falls for Dusknoir's lie and goes after Grovyle, trying to prevent him from stealing any more [[Time Gears]].

At one point, the player and partner approach Dusknoir with questions about the player's [[Dimensional Scream]] ability, and ask if he knows anything about where the player came from. They mention the player's name, with the player noticing that despite claiming to know nothing about the player's memory loss, Dusknoir might have had a small smile. When Grovyle is caught and is about to be taken back to the future, Dusknoir calls the duo up to him and says hastily that it is too soon for good-byes, grabbing them both and taking them to the future before the rest of the crowd even realizes what has just happened. However, they manage to escape from the future with Grovyle as their new ally.
[[File:PMD sky anime Dusknoir.png|thumb|left|Encountering Dusknoir]]
They meet Dusknoir again at the end of the [[Hidden Land]], battling him and six {{p|Sableye}}. He is finally defeated when the player, partner and Grovyle force back an attack, that appeared to be {{m|Shadow Ball}}, into the 'mouth' on his stomach, severely injuring him and sending his Sableye running back to the future in disbelief that Dusknoir had lost. After they defeat him, he rises and unleashes an attack on the player with the intent of finishing things, but Grovyle steps in. Grovyle then takes Dusknoir back to the future with him to prevent him from stopping the player and their partner from changing the future. Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga, the Sableye, and the player are all erased from time when the player and their partner stop Temporal Tower's collapse, but Dialga revives the player as a reward for their sacrifice.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga and the Sableye appear to survive, but are trapped in the dark future. Primal Dialga orders for its army to execute Dusknoir for his failure in the past game, but Dusknoir gets away with the help of Grovyle. The two of them team up together to defeat Primal Dialga.
[[File:MDSky_EP5.jpg|thumb|right|Dusknoir and Grovyle]]

As they travel through the now-abandoned Temporal Tower and [[Dark Ice Mountain]], Grovyle and Dusknoir begin to develop a sort of kinship with each other. Dusknoir eventually asks Grovyle why he is willing to sacrifice his life to change the past (hence eliminating the dark future from existence), and Grovyle responds that it is better to live a short life with glory than a long, empty life.

At the end of [[Icicle Forest]], they see Celebi held hostage by a {{p|Spiritomb}}. Grovyle attempts to rescue her, whereupon he is captured in an electric field; Dusknoir reveals the supposed execution order was a ruse; he intends to possess Grovyle, travel to the past ''again'', and ruin things there. However, Grovyle, speaking of his newly-formed trust in Dusknoir, believes that not everything was indeed faked, that Dusknoir ''did'' identify with Grovyle at some point during the journey. Grovyle is correct - Dusknoir had begun to question whether self-preservation in a bleak future was a good idea. Just before the electricity from the icicles Grovyle is captured can melt away his spirit, Dusknoir saves Grovyle by knocking him out of range. Spiritomb flees, and Primal Dialga jumps down, and, angry at Dusknoir, starts beating him up. The Sableye attempt to try and stop him, but are knocked away by Dialga's [[Roar of Time (move)]]. Dusknoir is then saved by time starting to flow again, making Primal Dialga leave.

At this point, Primal Dialga appears and attacks Dusknoir for his betrayal. The effects of Dialga's defeat in the past (the final boss battle in the main storyline) begin to take effect; time is slowly starting to flow. Dusknoir, now sincerely sharing Grovyle's goal, teams up with he and Celebi in an effort to find Primal Dialga. After cornering Dialga at the Passage of Time, they defeat him, and the effects of the past finally take effect in full force; the Pokémon of the future are vanishing, and time flows again. After Primal Dialga vanishes, Dusknoir asks Grovyle one final question: whether this sacrifice is worth his life. With Grovyle's assurance that it is, he finally feels content and vanishes; Grovyle and Celebi follow soon after. Soon, everything in the future is erased from time.

However, the Pokémon of the future (Dusknoir, Grovyle, Celebi, Dialga) eventually find themselves in a newly-restored future, appearing at the Passage of Time, surprised they have not vanished. Dialga, now restored to his normal state, remarks that their resurrection is due to the actions of a {{p|Arceus|being}} "on an even higher tier than itself." With joy and hope restored to the future world, each of them is free to live their life as they truly wish.

==Moves used==

As an enemy:
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level=45
|move1=Shadow Sneak|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Punch|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical
}}

As an ally in the special episode:
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level={{tt|45+|May level up over the course of the chapter.}}
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Sneak|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Punch|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:PMD sky Dusknoir.png|thumb|Dusknoir in the anime]]
Dusknoir first appeared in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' trying to stop Grovyle and [[Team Poképals]] from going up [[Temporal Tower]]. It brought several {{p|Sableye}} to help do this.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Dusknoir Shadow Ball.png|2=Dusknoir Rapid Spin.png}}|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Shadow Ball|2=Rapid Spin}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Dark Pulse|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|x=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|ghost|x=yes}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dusknoir}}

{{Dungeon 2 characters}}
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon characters]]

[[es:Dusknoir (Mundo Misterioso)]]

Spiritomb (Pokémon)

2011-07-12T11:16:09Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Special abilities */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Chatot | next=Gible|type=ghost|type2=dark| prevnum=441| nextnum=443}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Spiritomb |
jname=ミカルゲ |
tmname=Mikaruge |
art=DP |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>spih-rih-''tomb''</sc> |
ndex=442 |
sdex=108 |
abrow=196 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ghost |
type2=Dark |
species=Forbidden |
height-ftin=3'03" |
height-m=1.0 |
weight-lbs=238.1 |
weight-kg=108.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
abilityd=Infiltrator |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Amorphous |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=30 |
evde=1|
evsd=1|
expyield=168 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127|
color=Purple |
catchrate=100 |
body=05 |
pokefordex=spiritomb |
generation=4 |
footnotes=}}
'''Spiritomb''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese:]] '''ミカルゲ''' ''Mikaruge'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dark}} Pokémon, so, like {{p|Sableye}}, has no weaknesses.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Spiritomb resembles a swirling, purple vortex with green, varying in size orbs of light circling the face. It has a green mouth with a crooked expression and two green eyes shaped like half-crescents. One of the eyes has a spiral-shaped pupil. Spiritomb is attached to a light-brown/gray stone, the [[Odd Keystone]], in which it was trapped after doing bad deeds 500 years ago. It is apparently composed of 108 separate, yet bound-together, malevolent spirits.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Spiritomb's abilities are similar to its fellow {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} type, {{p|Sableye}}. However, Spiritomb is much stronger than Sableye both offensively and defensively, albeit slightly slower. Spiritomb's movepool lacks most of Sableye's attacking options. However, Spiritomb can use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}, {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, {{m|Imprison}}, {{m|Grudge}}, and {{m|Ominous Wind}}. Like most Ghost-types, it can also use {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Like {{p|Sableye}}, Spiritomb also has no type weaknesses unless subjected to {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or the move user has the ability {{a|Scrappy}}. Spiritomb is immune to {{type2|Psychic}} energies unless the user is under the effect of {{m|Miracle Eye}}.

In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], it was shown to be able to warp from one Odd Keystone to another, so it might be possible that it might be linked to more than one Odd Keystone.

===Behavior===
Spiritomb are thought to be evil Pokémon. They tend to go on destructive rampages like {{p|Gyarados}}. It is said to act as a hive-mind, with all of the souls that comprise it acting in unison towards the same goal.

===Habitat===
Spiritomb are entrapped in [[Odd Keystone]]s and must be brought to the [[Hallowed Tower]] to be awakened. Some, as indicated in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], also live in caves.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

[[File:Spiritomb anime.png|right|thumb|Spiritomb in the anime]]

==In the anime==
Spiritomb appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. When Buizel accidentally knocked down [[Hallowed Tower]], Spiritomb emerged from the tower's [[Odd Keystone|keystone]]. It then wreaked havoc on a nearby town.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP056|Spiritomb|Dawn's Pokédex|Spiritomb, the Forbidden Pokémon. As punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago, Spiritomb was sealed in the fissure of an [[Odd Keystone]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
A Spiritomb first appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]] in ''[[PS347|Vs. Roserade II]]'', and helped {{adv|Platinum}} train for her upcoming gym challenge against [[Gardenia]]. With its psychic abilities, it was able to seal [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack alongside [[Platinum's Empoleon|Prinplup]]'s water attack, and used them to save [[Rad Rickshaw]], inadvertently getting {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and Platinum a set of bicycles.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: A Spiritomb is the boss of [[Sealed Ruins]]. He captures {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and the player must battle the Spiritomb to free him.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: A Spiritomb was ordered by {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} to hold {{mdc|Celebi|2}} hostage in the depths of [[Icicle Forest]] to lure {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} into the center of the electric field. This Spiritomb is likely to be the same one from the Sealed Ruins.
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]: A Spiritomb is the boss the first time the player goes through the [[Chroma Ruins]]. It also appears as the second boss of the Capture Arena.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ghost
|type2=dark
|gen=4
|diamonddex=A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]].
|pearldex=It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
|platinumdex=Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
|hgssdex=It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
|bwdex=Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ghost |
type2=dark |
gen=4 |
dprarity=[[Odd Keystone|Special]] |
dparea=[[Hallowed Tower]] on {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=[[Odd Keystone|Special]] |
ptarea=[[Hallowed Tower]] on {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} |
hgssarea=Transfer from [[Pokéwalker]]|
walkarea={{pw|Quiet Cave}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dark
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B5) [[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] (during mission) [[Capture Arena]] (Room 2)
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=ghost |
type2=dark |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 92 |
Defense=108 |
SpAtk= 92 |
SpDef= 108 |
Speed= 35 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Ghost|
type2=Dark|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}} {{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Grudge|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|280|Ralts}}{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP|475|Gallade}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}} {{MSP|609|Chandelure}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|577|Solosis}}{{MSP|578|Duosion}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}} {{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}|SmokeScreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}{{learnlist/breedf|Spiritomb|Ghost|Dark|5|4}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Spiritomb|ghost|dark|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Spiritomb|ghost|dark|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ghost |
type2=dark |
ndex=442 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Ghost |
assist2=Ghost |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It warps from rock to rock. It uses a variety of attacks. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=442
|name1=Spiritomb
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ghost|
type2=dark|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=442|
name=Spiritomb|
}}

==Trivia==
* Spiritomb is the second out of five Pokémon in National Pokédex order to have no weakness, the others being {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Tynamo}}, {{p|Eelektrik}}, and {{p|Eelektross}} (excluding when under the effects of {{m|Odor Sleuth}} or {{m|Foresight}}).
**Due to this, and the fact that Spiritomb has higher stats than Sableye, it is common for [[cheating|hackers]] to make a Spiritomb with {{a|Wonder Guard}}.
* Spiritomb has been shown {{a|Levitate|levitating}}, but cannot have the ability.
* In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond]], Spiritomb's entry states that it was formed from 108 spirits, Spiritomb's number in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] is 108, its Defense and Special Defense base values are 108, and it weighs exactly 108.0 kilograms. It also explicitly states this in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, when it shouts "We are SPIRITOMB! We are made from a fusion of spirits! One hundred and EIGHT of them!" This is based on the number of temptations a person must overcome to reach Nirvana in Buddhism, implying that Spiritomb couldn't resist the temptations, so was bound to [[Odd Keystone|a stone]].
* All methods of obtaining Spiritomb in the main games (discounting {{pkmn|breeding}}) involve connecting with another device (another player's [[Nintendo DS]] or the [[Pokéwalker]]).
* While it is composed of multiple souls, it is gendered. This could mean that every soul composing a Spiritomb have the same gender.
* All of Spiritomb's Pokédex entries mention the fact that it is bound to the [[Odd Keystone]].

===Origin===
Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It also based on a {{wp|Buddhist}} tradition performed on {{wp|New Year's Eve}} in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve Nirvana. However, it may be based on a crystal ball.

===Name origin===
Spiritomb is from ''spirit'' and ''tomb''. ''Mikaruge'' may come from 甕 ''mika'', meaning ''jar'' or ''urn'', referring to it being a container of souls; and 軽石 ''karuishi'', ''{{wp|pumice}}'', or 御影石 ''mikageishi'', {{wp|granite}}, referring to its base, the Odd Keystone.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="{{roundy}} border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}}" style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Kryppuk
| From the prefix {{tt|''Krypto-''|hidden}}, and ''{{tt|Spuk|spook}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Spiritomb
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 화강돌 ''Hwagangdol''
| Includes {{tt|돌 ''dol''|stone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 花岩怪 ''Huā Yán Guài''
| From {{tt|花崗岩|granite}} and {{tt|怪物|monster}}. 花岩 can also mean "flower-patterned rock".
|}
|-
|}
 



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[[es:Spiritomb]]
[[fr:Spiritomb]]
[[it:Spiritomb]]
[[ja:ミカルゲ]]
[[pl:Spiritomb]]
[[pt:Spiritomb (pokémon)]]

Sableye (Pokémon)

2011-07-12T10:58:50Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* NPC appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sableye |
jname=ヤミラミ |
tmname=Yamirami |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=302 |
hdex=068 |
abrow=193 |
obrow=177 |
opbrow=218 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Ghost |
species=Darkness |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=24.3 |
weight-kg=11.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Keen Eye |
ability2=Stall |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Human-Like |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1|
evde=1 |
expyield=98 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=sableye |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} Pokémon. Due to this, it is the first Pokémon to have no weakness.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sableye are very diminutive hominid-like creatures with dark purple bodies. Their bodies are adapted for cave life as they are flexible enough to fit into small crevices while being tough enough to survive cave-ins. Their most distinguishing features are their gemstone-like eyes, which allow them to see in very little light. They have gemstones on their chests which grow as a result of its crystal and mineral diet. They are able to feed on such hard foods because of their sharp razor teeth, which are designed to crunch up rocks.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Sableye, along with its fellow {{2t|Dark|Ghost}}-type Pokémon {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no natural weakness to a specific type unless moves like {{m|Odor Sleuth}} and {{m|Foresight}} are used on it, in which case {{type2|Fighting}} moves will become super-effective.

===Behavior===
There are old stories that say a Sableye will steal your soul if you look into its eyes. However, evidence suggests that these Pokémon are actually friendly, only playing their infamous tricks on travelers in order to get attention because they become lonely living in dark holes all by themselves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Sableye live in caves and abandoned mines, where they can readily find mineral deposits to eat.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Sableye usually eat raw gems.

==In the anime==
[[Image:AG029.png|210px|thumb|Sableye in the anime]]
Sableye first appeared in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''. The Darkness Pokémon was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}.

A Sableye also made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

[[Cassidy]]'s Sableye debuted in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to {{m|dig}} through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episodes plot.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|gen=3
|rubydex=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
|sapphiredex=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.
|emeralddex=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A Sableye lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
|frlgdex=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
|dpptdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|hgssdex=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
|bwdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
gen3ex=sapphire|
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea= [[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=Sapphire|
dparea=[[Iron Island]] |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=Sapphire|
ptarea=[[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Swarm |
hgssarea={{rt|9|Kanto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|pinballrs=Cave (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}} {{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|302|33|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Faint Attack|Dark|Recover|Normal|xd|dark|ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
ndex=302 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness. |
P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half? |
P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim... |
PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and {{m|dark pulse}}s to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{P|Bastiodon}}'s Block Barrage. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=ghost|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=302|
name=Sableye|
}}

==Trivia==
*Sableye is one of the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} created so far that are naturally and without help of an ability weak to no [[type]]. There are only three ways a Sableye can get hit by a super-effective move: the first, by overcoming its {{type2|Fighting}} immunity through the use of {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, the {{a|Scrappy}} ability, or a held [[Held item|Ring Target]]; the second, in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], by getting attacked with a [[Shadow move]] after [[Purification|purifying]], as it will be weak to Shadow moves and third by use of {{m|Soak}}.
**Since Sableye is one of the five Pokémon that do not have a weakness, it and Spiritomb are commonly hacked to have the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. This hack is commonly referred to as [[Wondereye]].
*Sableye is known for having both [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|a ruby and a sapphire]] on its body. Its {{shiny}} form appears to have an [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on the chest. This is most likely a reference to the three games of the [[Generation III|generation]] it debuted in.
*Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive]] of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as [[Mass Outbreak|Swarm]] Pokémon. They also have the same [[base stat]]s total (Specifically, with the same amounts of base HP and Speed stats). Uniquely, Sableye is dual-typed with no weakness, while Mawile is the single-type Pokémon with the most number of resistances.
*Sableye shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as Darkness Pokémon.
*Sableye is the only non {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}}.
*Sableye has the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved Ghost-type Pokémon and all fully evolved Dark-type Pokémon.
===Origin===
Sableye is a stylization of the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky "alien encounter" described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye does indeed imitate in the 3-D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in other anime and video games.

====Name origin====
Sableye's name is a combination of ''{{wp|Sable (heraldry)|sable}}'' and ''{{wp|eye}}''; it may also be a play on the word ''able-eyed''. ''Yamirami'' may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'', darkness, and 藪睨み ''yabunirami'', a {{wp|squint}} or 睨み ''nirami'', glare.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Zobiris
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Tenefix
| From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}} and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 깜까미 ''Kkamkkami''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 勾魂眼 ''Gōu Hún Yǎn''
| class="roundybr" | May mean "Soul-evoking eye". 勾 can also mean to "reach for", to "attract", to "collude", or to "induce/seduce/lure".
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Zobiris]]
[[es:Sableye]]
[[fr:Ténéfix]]
[[it:Sableye]]
[[ja:ヤミラミ]]
[[pl:Sableye]]
[[pt:Sableye (pokémon)]]

Sableye (Pokémon)

2011-07-12T10:56:48Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* NPC appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sableye |
jname=ヤミラミ |
tmname=Yamirami |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=302 |
hdex=068 |
abrow=193 |
obrow=177 |
opbrow=218 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Ghost |
species=Darkness |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=24.3 |
weight-kg=11.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Keen Eye |
ability2=Stall |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Human-Like |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1|
evde=1 |
expyield=98 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=sableye |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} Pokémon. Due to this, it is the first Pokémon to have no weakness.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sableye are very diminutive hominid-like creatures with dark purple bodies. Their bodies are adapted for cave life as they are flexible enough to fit into small crevices while being tough enough to survive cave-ins. Their most distinguishing features are their gemstone-like eyes, which allow them to see in very little light. They have gemstones on their chests which grow as a result of its crystal and mineral diet. They are able to feed on such hard foods because of their sharp razor teeth, which are designed to crunch up rocks.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Sableye, along with its fellow {{2t|Dark|Ghost}}-type Pokémon {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no natural weakness to a specific type unless moves like {{m|Odor Sleuth}} and {{m|Foresight}} are used on it, in which case {{type2|Fighting}} moves will become super-effective.

===Behavior===
There are old stories that say a Sableye will steal your soul if you look into its eyes. However, evidence suggests that these Pokémon are actually friendly, only playing their infamous tricks on travelers in order to get attention because they become lonely living in dark holes all by themselves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Sableye live in caves and abandoned mines, where they can readily find mineral deposits to eat.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Sableye usually eat raw gems.

==In the anime==
[[Image:AG029.png|210px|thumb|Sableye in the anime]]
Sableye first appeared in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''. The Darkness Pokémon was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}.

A Sableye also made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

[[Cassidy]]'s Sableye debuted in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to {{m|dig}} through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|gen=3
|rubydex=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
|sapphiredex=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.
|emeralddex=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A Sableye lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
|frlgdex=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
|dpptdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|hgssdex=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
|bwdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
gen3ex=sapphire|
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea= [[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=Sapphire|
dparea=[[Iron Island]] |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=Sapphire|
ptarea=[[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Swarm |
hgssarea={{rt|9|Kanto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|pinballrs=Cave (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}} {{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|302|33|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Faint Attack|Dark|Recover|Normal|xd|dark|ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
ndex=302 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness. |
P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half? |
P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim... |
PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and {{m|dark pulse}}s to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{P|Bastiodon}}'s Block Barrage. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=ghost|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=302|
name=Sableye|
}}

==Trivia==
*Sableye is one of the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} created so far that are naturally and without help of an ability weak to no [[type]]. There are only three ways a Sableye can get hit by a super-effective move: the first, by overcoming its {{type2|Fighting}} immunity through the use of {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, the {{a|Scrappy}} ability, or a held [[Held item|Ring Target]]; the second, in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], by getting attacked with a [[Shadow move]] after [[Purification|purifying]], as it will be weak to Shadow moves and third by use of {{m|Soak}}.
**Since Sableye is one of the five Pokémon that do not have a weakness, it and Spiritomb are commonly hacked to have the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. This hack is commonly referred to as [[Wondereye]].
*Sableye is known for having both [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|a ruby and a sapphire]] on its body. Its {{shiny}} form appears to have an [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on the chest. This is most likely a reference to the three games of the [[Generation III|generation]] it debuted in.
*Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive]] of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as [[Mass Outbreak|Swarm]] Pokémon. They also have the same [[base stat]]s total (Specifically, with the same amounts of base HP and Speed stats). Uniquely, Sableye is dual-typed with no weakness, while Mawile is the single-type Pokémon with the most number of resistances.
*Sableye shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as Darkness Pokémon.
*Sableye is the only non {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}}.
*Sableye has the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved Ghost-type Pokémon and all fully evolved Dark-type Pokémon.
===Origin===
Sableye is a stylization of the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky "alien encounter" described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye does indeed imitate in the 3-D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in other anime and video games.

====Name origin====
Sableye's name is a combination of ''{{wp|Sable (heraldry)|sable}}'' and ''{{wp|eye}}''; it may also be a play on the word ''able-eyed''. ''Yamirami'' may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'', darkness, and 藪睨み ''yabunirami'', a {{wp|squint}} or 睨み ''nirami'', glare.

==In other languages==
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|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Zobiris
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Tenefix
| From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}} and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 깜까미 ''Kkamkkami''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 勾魂眼 ''Gōu Hún Yǎn''
| class="roundybr" | May mean "Soul-evoking eye". 勾 can also mean to "reach for", to "attract", to "collude", or to "induce/seduce/lure".
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Zobiris]]
[[es:Sableye]]
[[fr:Ténéfix]]
[[it:Sableye]]
[[ja:ヤミラミ]]
[[pl:Sableye]]
[[pt:Sableye (pokémon)]]

Sableye (Pokémon)

2011-07-12T10:54:50Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* NPC appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sableye |
jname=ヤミラミ |
tmname=Yamirami |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=302 |
hdex=068 |
abrow=193 |
obrow=177 |
opbrow=218 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Ghost |
species=Darkness |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=24.3 |
weight-kg=11.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Keen Eye |
ability2=Stall |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Human-Like |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1|
evde=1 |
expyield=98 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=sableye |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} Pokémon. Due to this, it is the first Pokémon to have no weakness.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sableye are very diminutive hominid-like creatures with dark purple bodies. Their bodies are adapted for cave life as they are flexible enough to fit into small crevices while being tough enough to survive cave-ins. Their most distinguishing features are their gemstone-like eyes, which allow them to see in very little light. They have gemstones on their chests which grow as a result of its crystal and mineral diet. They are able to feed on such hard foods because of their sharp razor teeth, which are designed to crunch up rocks.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Sableye, along with its fellow {{2t|Dark|Ghost}}-type Pokémon {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no natural weakness to a specific type unless moves like {{m|Odor Sleuth}} and {{m|Foresight}} are used on it, in which case {{type2|Fighting}} moves will become super-effective.

===Behavior===
There are old stories that say a Sableye will steal your soul if you look into its eyes. However, evidence suggests that these Pokémon are actually friendly, only playing their infamous tricks on travelers in order to get attention because they become lonely living in dark holes all by themselves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Sableye live in caves and abandoned mines, where they can readily find mineral deposits to eat.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Sableye usually eat raw gems.

==In the anime==
[[Image:AG029.png|210px|thumb|Sableye in the anime]]
Sableye first appeared in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''. The Darkness Pokémon was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}.

A Sableye also made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

[[Cassidy]]'s Sableye debuted in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to {{m|dig}} through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye have the same rol as in Time and Darkness. They return in Special Episode 5, playing a role in the episode's plot.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|gen=3
|rubydex=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
|sapphiredex=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.
|emeralddex=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A Sableye lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
|frlgdex=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
|dpptdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|hgssdex=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
|bwdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
gen3ex=sapphire|
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea= [[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=Sapphire|
dparea=[[Iron Island]] |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=Sapphire|
ptarea=[[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Swarm |
hgssarea={{rt|9|Kanto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|pinballrs=Cave (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}} {{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|302|33|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Faint Attack|Dark|Recover|Normal|xd|dark|ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
ndex=302 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness. |
P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half? |
P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim... |
PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and {{m|dark pulse}}s to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{P|Bastiodon}}'s Block Barrage. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=ghost|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=302|
name=Sableye|
}}

==Trivia==
*Sableye is one of the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} created so far that are naturally and without help of an ability weak to no [[type]]. There are only three ways a Sableye can get hit by a super-effective move: the first, by overcoming its {{type2|Fighting}} immunity through the use of {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, the {{a|Scrappy}} ability, or a held [[Held item|Ring Target]]; the second, in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], by getting attacked with a [[Shadow move]] after [[Purification|purifying]], as it will be weak to Shadow moves and third by use of {{m|Soak}}.
**Since Sableye is one of the five Pokémon that do not have a weakness, it and Spiritomb are commonly hacked to have the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. This hack is commonly referred to as [[Wondereye]].
*Sableye is known for having both [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|a ruby and a sapphire]] on its body. Its {{shiny}} form appears to have an [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on the chest. This is most likely a reference to the three games of the [[Generation III|generation]] it debuted in.
*Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive]] of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as [[Mass Outbreak|Swarm]] Pokémon. They also have the same [[base stat]]s total (Specifically, with the same amounts of base HP and Speed stats). Uniquely, Sableye is dual-typed with no weakness, while Mawile is the single-type Pokémon with the most number of resistances.
*Sableye shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as Darkness Pokémon.
*Sableye is the only non {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}}.
*Sableye has the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved Ghost-type Pokémon and all fully evolved Dark-type Pokémon.
===Origin===
Sableye is a stylization of the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky "alien encounter" described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye does indeed imitate in the 3-D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in other anime and video games.

====Name origin====
Sableye's name is a combination of ''{{wp|Sable (heraldry)|sable}}'' and ''{{wp|eye}}''; it may also be a play on the word ''able-eyed''. ''Yamirami'' may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'', darkness, and 藪睨み ''yabunirami'', a {{wp|squint}} or 睨み ''nirami'', glare.

==In other languages==
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|-
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{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Zobiris
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Tenefix
| From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}} and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 깜까미 ''Kkamkkami''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 勾魂眼 ''Gōu Hún Yǎn''
| class="roundybr" | May mean "Soul-evoking eye". 勾 can also mean to "reach for", to "attract", to "collude", or to "induce/seduce/lure".
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Zobiris]]
[[es:Sableye]]
[[fr:Ténéfix]]
[[it:Sableye]]
[[ja:ヤミラミ]]
[[pl:Sableye]]
[[pt:Sableye (pokémon)]]

Luke

2011-06-30T18:53:19Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Pokémon */

{{incomplete}}
{{character undubbed}}
{{CharInfobox |
color={{dark color}} |
corecolor={{dark color light}} |
bordercolor={{dark color dark}} |
name=Luke |
jname=ルーク |
tmname=Luke |
slogan=no |
image=Luke.png |
size=250px |
caption=Luke |
colors=yes |
eyes=Blue |
hair=Brown |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown|
region=[[Unova]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=BW038 |
epname= |
java=[[Minami Takayama]] |
enva=N/A
}}

(Japanese: '''ルーク''' ''Luke'') is a recurring character who appeared first in [[BW038]].

==History==
Luke was directing a film using a Zorua he caught to play all of the actors. He later met {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} after Zorua ran away, and the three of them volunteered to play the other characters, giving Zorua only one role. After his movie was premiered in theaters, Luke decided to partake in a tournament [[Don George]] was hosting.

He will reappear in [[BW039]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70%
|trainer=Luke
|pkmn=Zorua
|type1=Dark
|epnum=BW038
|img=Luke Zorua.png
|vajp=Chiaki Takahashi
|desc=Luke's {{p|Zorua}} appeared before its Trainer, being {{a|Illusion|disguised}} as the Miracle Fighter of a movie. It later used its ability to disguise as {{an|Iris}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} to flee from Luke. After it reconciled with Luke, it played the role as the Princess in his film, his favorite role. It was later kidnapped by Team Rocket, and was rescued by Cilan and Ash. Finally, it transformed into a female {{p|Meowth}} to fool Team Rocket's {{MTR}} and sent them away with {{m|Night Daze}}.

Zorua's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Night Daze}} and its ability is {{a|Illusion}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Luke
|pkmn=Golett
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|epnum=BW038
|img=Luke Golett.png
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Golett}} helped Luke out in his film by carrying his equipment, such as his camera. It also helped to make props and weapons for the movie, along with [[Ash's Oshawott]], and they seemed to get along.

Golett's only known move is {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Luke
|pkmn=Leavanny
|type1=Bug
|type2=Grass
|epnum=BW038
|img=Luke Leavanny.png
|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|desc=Much like Golett, {{p|Leavanny}} helped Luke in his film. Its jobs included sewing clothes, which it did with [[Ash's Swadloon]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{dark color light}}|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|ja=高山みなみ ''[[Minami Takayama]]''
|en=
}}
{{-}}
{{animecharacters}}
{{Stub|Anime}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

[[de:Luke]]
[[ja:ルーク]]

Porygon (Pokémon)

2011-06-27T11:48:18Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Special abilities */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Porygon | prev=Flareon | next=Omanyte|type=normal|| prevnum=136| nextnum=138}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Porygon |
jname=ポリゴン |
tmname=Porygon |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>''por''-eh-gon</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=137 |
oldjdex=215 |
jdex=220 |
hdex=292 |
sdex=192 |
fbrow=103 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Virtual |
height-ftin=2′07″ |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=80.5 |
weight-kg=36.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Trace |
ability2=Download |
abilityd=Analytic |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=130 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Pink |
catchrate=45 |
body=07 |
pokefordex=porygon |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Porygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porygon'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d while holding an {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.

==Biology==
Porygon is the first known [[artificial Pokémon]] that was ever created. It was created by [[Pokémon Lab]] according to a Pokémon Report found in [[Silph Co.]]

===Physiology===
Porygon has a pink polyhedral body with a blue stomach, blue triangular prism feet and a blue rectangular prism tail. Porygon has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes. Porygon is made completely out of programming code. Built into this code is a Silph copyright protection preventing duplication through electronic means.

====Gender differences====
Porygon is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
Porygon is shown with the ability to change types into either one of its own moves or its opponent's type, or to resist the last move that hit it using a process only it and its evolutions can know. This process is known as {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}}, with Conversion having the first two functions, and Conversion 2 having the last function.

Porygon is capable of using various {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Electric}}al attacks, along with a few {{t|Psychic}} abilities and the rare ability to wield {{m|Tri Attack}}. Porygon is also one of the [[Signature move|very few Pokémon]] that learn {{m|Sharpen}}.

Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not have the need to breathe.

Even though Porygon is an unevolved, non-[[legendary Pokémon]], it can still learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} (probably because it couldn't evolve when it was introduced).

===Behavior===
Porygon can only perform the basic motions included in its program, and thus it can be said that its behavior is artificial.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Because they are man-made, Porygon are generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings people work, which makes them almost uncatchable. However, Porygon are found in the wild in Sinnoh's [[Trophy Garden]] and can be won at the Rocket Game Corner in [[Celadon City]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Porygon is completely artificial and doesn't need to eat. However, it is still seen eating Pokémon food in [[Pokémon Snap]].
It can also be seen eating apples and gummies in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] Series. It can also be seen eating [[Poffin]]s and [[Pokéblock]]s and drinking [[Aprijuice]] if fed.

==In the anime==
[[File:EP038.png|right|thumb|210px|Porygon in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
Porygon made its first and only major anime appearance in ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. This episode caused almost 700 children in Japan to have seizures due to a flashing strobe effect, and was therefore banned and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never played a main role in another episode, despite the fact that it was actually [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] who caused the seizures.

===Minor appearances===
Although it did not appear, a Trainer was attempting to send out their Porygon to fight the {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''. This was only present in the dub.

A Porygon made a brief appearance during a graphic display in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.

A Porygon made a cameo during the "World of Pokémon" opening narration of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M05|fifth]] movies.

In the English dub of [[Who's That Pokémon?]] in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', Porygon is the Pokémon. This marks the only time when Porygon's English voice has been heard in the anime.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Blue}} obtains a Porygon during his time in [[Celadon City]], and it has since then become a core member of his team. Prior to {{PAV|13}}, it has since evolved into [[Blue's Porygon2|Porygon2]].

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

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

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

Porygon's only appearance in Melee is that of a Poké Float. 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.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon 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===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|yellowdex=The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
|stadiumdex=A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|golddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|silverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|crystaldex=An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
|stadium2dex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A Porygon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.
|firereddex=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|dpdex=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
|platinumdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
|heartgolddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|soulsilverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|bwdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Unlimited |
rbarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
yrarity=Unlimited |
yarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gsrarity=Unlimited |
gsarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
crarity=Unlimited |
carea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Unlimited |
frlgarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=A person in [[Veilstone City]] |
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=Unlimited |
hgssarea=[[Celadon Game Corner]] |
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|pinball=[[Celadon City]]
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 1]] [[Huge Storage 5]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Buried Relic]] (5F-10F)
|ranger=[[Dusk Factory]]
|md2=[[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B3-B9)
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
}}

Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:1?58 T5+? 4J78
:WS?7 F??R NQ?X
Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of [[Thunderwave Cave]].

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=normal
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===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===
{{Type effectiveness|
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 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sharpen|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|62|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=137 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
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> |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Normal |
Assist=no |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=42 |
MaxEXP=62 |
browser=Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
}}

===Evolution===
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|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=Up-Grade
|sprite2=233
|name2=Porygon2
|type1-2=Normal
|evotype2=Trade
|held2=Dubious Disc
|sprite3=474
|name3=Porygon-Z
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=137|
name=Porygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* [[Dr. Akihabara]] developed Porygon in the anime version.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}} into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.
** That being said, Porygon is the only Pokémon that can be evolved twice when it is level 1.
* ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'', which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, neither Porygon nor its evolutions have been seen in the anime since, except for the intro of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M05|fifth]] movies and re-runs using the [[Pokérap]].
* Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon, and then evolves into a larger Pokémon.
* Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members can all learn ''both'' {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], the Porygon family had three [[signature move]]s, along with {{p|Vespiquen}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}{{tt|*|Only in Generation I}}, and the {{p|Cubone}} family{{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}, the most out of all Pokémon.
* In Generation II, it is possible for Porygon to have both effects of the move {{m|Curse}}. One is by simply using it to the non-Ghost effect of Curse. The other is by using either {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}} to change its type to Ghost and have the Ghost effect of Curse. This is also possible for {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Porygon is one of five Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but is now part of a three-stage evolutionary line, the other four being {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Roselia}}. However, unlike the others, Porygon received two evolutions, while the others got a pre-evolution and a new evolution.
* Despite being an unevolved Pokémon which can evolve twice, Porygon has a higher base stat total than {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Beautifly}} and {{p|Dustox}}, final form Pokémon which have evolved twice.
* In the 3D games, Porygon's animation reveals that it can detach its limbs and head when necessary. It can be seen thrusting its head forward until it breaks off for a brief second.
** In {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|game}} and [[Pokémon Snap]], it is shown that Porygon can make itself transparent or camouflaged. It cannot learn the move {{m|Camouflage}}, however.
* Despite being man-made, composed of only computer data, Porygon can be hatched from an {{pkmn|egg}}.
* Despite Porygon and its evolutions being able to float, it does not possess the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
** However, it can learn {{m|Magnet Rise}}.

===Origin===
It appears to be based on the concept of an origami crane made with primitive 3D graphics software.

====Name origin====
Porygon's name is a mix between ''{{wp|polygon}}'' and ''{{wp|origami}}''. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon.

==In other languages==
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Pokémon Platinum Version

2011-06-26T12:59:02Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Trivia */

:''This article is about the [[main series]] game. For the [[Pokémon Adventures]] character, see {{adv|Platinum}}. For the Trading Card Game expansion, see [[Platinum (TCG)]].''

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Platinum}}
'''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタープラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[main series]] game. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by Nintendo. The game was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, in North America on March 22, 2009, in Australia on May 14, 2009, in Europe on May 22, 2009 and in Korea on July 2, 2009.

Like previous third versions, the region and starting area remain the same as in previously released paired versions; in Platinum, the player begins his or her journey from [[Twinleaf Town]] across all of [[Sinnoh]].

==Changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl==
===Aesthetic changes===
* {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Barry}} have different outfits designed for colder weather, as the entire Sinnoh region has changed in temperature.
* The player's house now has a wallpaper in their room.
* The template for the [[level]], {{stat|HP}}, and name of Pokémon in battle is a dark gray instead of white, and its shape has changed.
* The [[Pokétch]] has been redesigned. Players can now move up and down between apps instead of having to go through all of them to return to a previous one.
* Some of the [[move]]s have been redesigned and have a different animation, such as {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Spacial Rend}}.
* When Pokémon are sent out from their [[Poké Ball]]s, their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites have since {{v2|Emerald}} (i.e., multiple frames of animation in addition to the various distortions and filters already used). Front sprites for {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} and other Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] have also changed. Certain Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, like {{p|Meowth}}, also received a change in sprites.
* When battling certain {{pkmn|Trainer}}s such as [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Frontier Brain]]s and {{ga|Barry}}, the Trainers' sprites are now animated to move in the same manner as Pokémon.
* Some trainers now use [[seals]] when sending out some of their Pokémon.
* The {{gy|Eterna}}, {{gy|Hearthome}}, and [[Veilstone Gym]]s have all had complete redesigns in the interior.
* Closeups of Gym Leaders, just before a battle, have been changed from enlarged sprites to higher-quality drawings and the terms VS;  the Frontier Brains also have this feature. The Elite Four have this as well, but the animation includes the player on the left side of the "VS." and the Elite Four member on the right side.
* The rooms where the player battle the {{si|Elite Four}} have been redesigned. {{EF|Aaron}} now has logs and foliage in his room. [[Bertha]] now has rocks in her room. {{EF|Flint}} now contains lava pits in his room. [[Lucian]]'s room has only had minor changes to now include four large lights or glowing orbs on the floor. [[Cynthia]]'s room has changed its color scheme and the lift leading up to the [[Hall of Fame]] is now partially contained. The [[Pokémon Center]] at the Elite Four has also been redesigned.
* When entering new areas, the location "labels" on the top-left corner have been redesigned, much like they were between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}.
*All gyms now only have Pokémon of their type specialty.
*{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pachirisu}} are now featured when entering Wi-Fi.
*The [[Pal Pad]] has been given a new design.
*The [[Junichi Masuda|game director]] at [[Hotel Grand Lake]] now has an overhead sprite of his own. The [[Diploma]] also was redesigned.
* When the player starts the battle with the Giratina in the [[Distortion World]], instead of displaying "A wild GIRATINA appeared!", it displays "The Distortion World's GIRATINA appeared!". It is referred to as "the wild GIRATINA" in other instances, such as attacking, however.
* The trees on West Sinnoh have sharper angles and a point at the top, compared to rounded branches and a rounded top in Diamond and Pearl, and are also slightly darker. The trees in East Sinnoh are also slightly darker, but it is now a completely different hue than the trees in West Sinnoh, and are more rounded than in Diamond and Pearl, while the Battle Zone has completely new trees altogether.

* The battle menu was redesigned.
* When Spiritomb appears in the wild or comes out of a Trainer's [[Poké Ball]], the [[Odd Keystone]] is seen for a few seconds in its battle animation.

===Storyline changes===
* The player meets [[Professor Rowan]] and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains his or her [[starter Pokémon]] on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}.
* The first battle is against the player's rival, who, as always, has chosen the starter Pokémon which has a type advantage against the player's.
* The player and the rival now encounter [[Cyrus]] at [[Lake Verity]] at the start of the game. The player can also meet Cyrus at different venues such as the [[Eterna City]] statue.
* Both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]]. {{p|Giratina}}, the mascot of Platinum, then phases into [[Pokémon universe|the world]] in front of [[Cyrus]].
* A new area known as the [[Distortion World]] is playable. It has floor-like sections floating at ninety-degree angles from each other, creating an effect similar to the art of {{wp|M. C. Escher}}. It doesn't follow the {{wp|Laws of Physics}}, making things like {{m|surf}}ing down a waterfall going up possible. The camera angle switches between perspective and isometric views to suit the angle of the player. It also has moving platforms with jumpable gaps between them. Giratina, when here, will be in its Origin Forme and is also the only wild Pokémon located here.
* Two new characters to the main storyline were added. One is [[Charon]], a professor and Commander of [[Team Galactic]], and the other is a police officer spying on Team Galactic, using the codename "[[Looker]]".
* A tag battle between the player and his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}} against {{EF|Flint}} and [[Volkner]] takes place at the entrance to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} when the player first arrives there.
* [[Team Galactic]]'s plans to re-create the world have changed slightly. The layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. Team Galactic now utilizes more resources in order to reach their goal, as well as explaining why, in-game, such as the power from the [[Valley Windworks]], as well as planting a bomb on the [[Great Marsh]] for attention in order to allow more people to realize what they're trying to do.
* Some of the [[Gym Leader]]s have been reordered: [[Fantina]] is now the third Gym Leader, [[Maylene]] is the fourth and [[Crasher Wake]] is the fifth. The appearance of players' gym badge case stays the same though.
* {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} no longer gives the player the [[Dowsing Machine]] or the [[Vs. Seeker]] near the {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} junction; instead he/she meets the player at the entrance to [[Mt. Coronet]].
*[[Team Galactic]] appears in [[Stark Mountain]] under the command of [[Charon]], who seeks to use the destructive power of the volcano to extort money from the people of Sinnoh. The player, with help from [[Buck]], must defeat them. During this event, [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] quit Team Galactic because Charon does not share the same ideals as ex-boss [[Cyrus]]. Ultimately, Charon and his two accompanying grunts are apprehended by [[Looker]] and two policemen.
* After the aforementioned event, the player is able to challenge all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Sinnoh to rematches in the [[Battleground]]. The player's tag battle partners from throughout the game ([[Cheryl]], [[Buck]], [[Marley]], [[Mira]], and [[Riley]]) are also able to be challenged in this place. Each of the 13 characters has a team of five Pokémon, whose levels are between 61 and 66.
* The {{si|Elite Four}} increase their Pokémon's levels after the player has completed the [[Stark Mountain]] event. Their levels are now between 65 and 78.
* When one finishes the [[Stark Mountain]] quest, instead of the [[rival]] appearing at the [[Fight Area]] on weekends, he now appears at the [[Survival Area]] in front of the [[Battleground]]. During the first battle, the levels of the Pokémon in his party range from 59-65, second battle 69-75, and third and beyond 79-85. On his last battle, he was the trainer with the highest-leveled Pokémon in all main series games, until {{ga|Red}}'s team in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* When first visiting the [[Resort Area]], the player receives a [[villa]]. Inside on a table is a catalog that lists items that can be purchased to furnish the house in the same manner as decorating a secret base. The player will be visited by NPCs such as the Sinnoh Gym Leaders, the player's [[mom]], [[Professor Rowan]], and the rival.

===Gameplay changes===
* Giratina's cry will be heard when "Start" or "A" are pressed at the title screen, unlike in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} which just play a snippet of the title theme's melody. It shares this trait with some games from previous generations.
* The Wi-Fi area has been enhanced with the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]], which supports up to 20 people at a time. The new area seems to focus exclusively on mini-games, which include '' Wobbuffet Pop'', where players hit a {{p|Wobbuffet}}, ''Mime Jr. Top'', where players can balance {{p|Mime Jr.}} on a ball and ''Swalot Plop'' where players throw berries at a {{p|Swalot}} machine.
* There is a new [[key item]] called the [[Vs. Recorder]] (given by [[Looker]] when the player first meets him in [[Jubilife City]]), which allows players to record battles in {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and Wi-Fi, and share the records with other players over the [[Global Terminal|GTS]]. Players can also take pictures of their [[PC]] boxes and share them with other players in a similar fashion.
* The [[Global Terminal|GTS]] has incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades. Notification messages are sent to the player's e-mail account, which can be viewed through the player's PC, mobile phone, or Wii system.
** In non-Japanese versions, however, the system was downgraded to Wii messaging only. Thus, in these versions, notification messages are sent and must be viewed through the Wii's Message Board.
* The Sinnoh starters and their evolutions are now allowed in an expanded [[Amity Square]], making a total of 20 Pokémon allowed in the Square.
* Over local wireless, there is a new feature called ''Spin Trade'' where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon eggs in and randomly swap. Trainers that obtain eggs that land on the ''Bonus Area'', the spotted ones, get a berry too.
* {{HM|05|Defog}} is now located inside the [[Solaceon Ruins]] instead of the [[Great Marsh]].
* The player now receives {{HM|04|Strength}} from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]] instead of in the [[Lost Tower]].
* The player can now challenge other trainers in certain [[Pokémon Center]]s. The trainer(s) are located in front of the desk. These trainers change location every day.
* In addition to the move tutors in Diamond and Pearl, three new [[move tutors]] are added, in [[Snowpoint City]], on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and in the [[Survival Area]].
* The {{stat|Accuracy}} of {{m|Hypnosis}} was changed back to 60.
* The game's speed with some features is faster compared to Diamond and Pearl, particularly while {{m|Surf|surfing}} and during {{pkmn|battle}}s. These improvements make the game almost as fast as the [[Generation III]] games, though the player still walks slower than the Generation III standard, and the FPS of Platinum is only 30.
* Poffins can be made with others via Wi-Fi.
* A man in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]'s Prize Exchange House can tell the player the type of {{m|Hidden Power}} their Pokémon has, and a man in the {{si|Battle Tower}} is able to judge the [[Individual values]] of the player Pokémon.
* The price of the [[accessory|accessories]] at [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] on [[Floaroma Town]] has been reduced.
* European versions of the game are no longer able to play [[slot machine]]s. These versions of the game replace slot machines with [[game machine]]s, a machine that simply gives coins to the player with little interactivity. The reason this was done is due to implementation of stricter legislation against gambling in the European Union. This issue will cause similar changes in future European versions of Pokémon games as well.
* As in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and III, it is possible to ride a bicycle in gatehouses separating cities or towns and routes, something that was made impossible in Diamond and Pearl.
* When the player uses his or her radar while in [[the Underground]], it takes two seconds before another radar signal to be used. In Diamond and Pearl, it only took one second.
* The Lustrous and Adamant Orbs are no longer found on [[Spear Pillar]] as in Diamond and Pearl, instead they must be found in a cave somewhere in the snowfields of [[Mt. Coronet]]. To be able to catch Dialga and Palkia, the player must have obtained the items in that cave and must have faced Giratina, whether it was caught or not. Then the player can go up [[Mt. Coronet]] to where Giratina took the player and Cyrus in to the [[Distortion World]].
* If a legendary Pokémon is not captured, it will reappear after defeating the [[Elite Four]].
* The level progression of the average opponent's Pokémon has been increased. An example of this is that in Diamond and Pearl, Barry's starter Pokémon in the battle at Pastoria City is at level 28. In Platinum, it is at level 36. Almost every trainer's roster in the game has had their levels increased by at least one. However, the Elite Four's Pokémon have been lowered by four levels the first time the player faces them.

====Obtainable Pokémon====
* 59 more Pokémon have been added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] to give it a grand total of 210 entries, with all non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV now included, along with their pre-evolved forms and several other Pokémon. The added Pokémon, such as {{p|Rotom}} and {{p|Giratina}}, are now available prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge.
* Giratina can appear both as Altered Forme and Origin Forme in Platinum. It will appear in Origin Forme while in the [[Distortion World]], and in Altered Forme while out of it. A {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} is required to transform it to its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World.
** The [[ability]] of Origin Forme is {{a|Levitate}} and its [[Stats|base stats]] mirror those of Altered Forme in that the offensive stats have been switched with their respective defensive stats.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s new Forme is called ''Sky Forme'' and takes on a canine appearance. Its [[ability]] is {{a|Serene Grace}} and the forme is focused on {{stat|Speed}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}. It is able to learn new moves like {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
** Shaymin is able to change between its two forms via the use of the {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}. This item doesn't work at [[Time#Times of day|night]] or if Shaymin is {{status|Freeze|frozen}}.
* {{p|Rotom}} has new forms as well. Each of the five forms is a Rotom that has possessed an electrical appliance. Despite having visual characteristics of other types, the five forms share the original Rotom's {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} types, whereas their [[Stat|base stats]] are far higher. They also share the original Rotom's ability: {{a|Levitate}}. These Pokémon are not normally available and are therefore banned from official tournaments. The item to unlock these Pokémon in the game, the {{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}, is an event-only item.
* {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} can be caught at level 30 with the help of an event {{p|Regigigas}} that has been distributed in Nintendo events.
* {{p|Regigigas}} is now found at level 1, making it the lowest-[[level]] non-glitch wild Pokémon in a game, along with {{p|Magikarp}}. It's also the lowest-level non-glitch legendary in a game.
* The [[legendary birds]] can be found as roaming Pokémon after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. They roam Sinnoh much like {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Cresselia}} do. The player has to talk to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Eterna City]] to trigger their appearance. They are all at level 60.
* {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]] one at a time after the player has spoken with Cynthia's grandmother in [[Celestic Town]], and obtained the [[Type-enhancing item#Adamant Orb|Adamant]] and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}s in [[Mt. Coronet]].
* [[Cynthia]] now gives the player a [[Pokémon egg]] containing {{p|Togepi}} after the player has defeated Team Galactic at the [[Galactic Eterna Building]], replacing the {{p|Happiny}} Egg previously obtainable in [[Hearthome City]].
* [[Bebe]] now gives the player an {{p|Eevee}} before the player receives the [[National Pokédex]]; Eevee can now be obtained from the first time the player arrives in [[Hearthome City]]. It is at level 20.
* A man in [[Veilstone City]] gives the player a level 25 {{p|Porygon}} as a gift.
* {{p|Manaphy}}, while still uncatchable in-game, is now required to obtain the [[National Pokédex]]. It can be added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] from finding its picture in a book in the {{OBP|Pokémon Mansion|Sinnoh}}.

===Map changes===
* Much like the [[Pokémon Emerald Version|third version of the last generation]], a new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} takes the place of the {{si|Battle Park}}. It has the {{si|Battle Tower}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Arcade}} and {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}} as venues.
* [[Twinleaf Town]] and nearby routes now have snow patches.
* [[Jubilife City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and some buildings have animated roof lights.
* The [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] in [[Jubilife City]] has been redesigned and now includes a bigger global terminal. It has been renamed as the ''Global Terminal''.
* [[Oreburgh Mine]] now has twin coal transporters starting from the entrance and ending at the entrance to the last section of the mine and are now moving.
* An arch now represents the entrances to [[Floaroma Town]].
* The trees in [[Eterna Forest]], as well as [[Fullmoon Island]] and [[Newmoon Island]], cast shadows that cover the ground.
* [[Eterna City]] has been refurbished with new foliage and pathways. Also the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] has had a complete redesign, inside and out. It now contains a secret room where Rotom can switch between its forms.
* [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]] has been redesigned and now has tunnel-like shelters in the middle of the Cycle Route, as well as lights along the sides of it.
* [[Hearthome City]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Amity Square]] has been completely remodeled. It now includes a small pond, more paths and more upper levels. The old buildings that previously inhabited Amity Square now contain Warp Panels which transport the player to the other old buildings within Amity Square.
* [[Lost Tower]] has had its color scheme changed and now has fog on three of its five floors, which can be cleared by {{HM|05|Defog}}.
* [[Solaceon Town]]'s houses have been remodeled and the [[Pokémon Day Care]] now has a trough filled with water and tent-like shelters.
* [[Veilstone City]] has been refurbished with new pathways. The [[Galactic Veilstone Building]] has been redesigned, inside and out. The [[Veilstone Department Store]] now has a basement, in which contest items can be sold and bought. Berries and Lava Cookies can be bought as well.
* The [[Hotel Grand Lake]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Pastoria City]]'s houses have been remodeled and now also includes a board with a {{p|Croagunk}} on it which is located in front of the [[Great Marsh]]. On occasions, if the player stands behind the Croagunk Wall with the player's head sticking out of it, a wild Croagunk will come, but it will just cry and walk into the Great Marsh building.
* The [[Great Marsh]] has had its color scheme changed and has also had foliage changed and added.
* [[Celestic Town]]'s houses have been remodeled.
* [[Canalave City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses and library have also been remodeled.
* The player now needs to use {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to reach [[Lake Acuity]].
* The area of water to the south of [[Snowpoint City]] where the player can get a boat to the [[Battle Zone]] now contains a small amount of icebergs. These can also be seen in the ocean when the boat is crossing to the Battle Zone. The boat has also been redesigned, most likely due to the icebergs in the sea.
* The back area of [[Spear Pillar]] has been slightly redesigned to allow more room for the [[Creation trio]] when they appear.
* [[Sunyshore City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses have been remodeled.
* The entrance and exit of {{si|Victory Road}} have become wider, having a [[Poké Ball]] at the center of the arch.
* The [[Battle Zone]] is now warmer, and palm trees can be found there.
* [[Stark Mountain]] now has more features evocative of a {{wp|volcano}}, such as crags and pits of lava.
* The {{si|Pokémon Mansion}} is surrounded by golden railings.

===Missing Pokémon===
These Pokémon are unavailable in Platinum. To be obtained they must be [[trade]]d from the other games of [[Generation IV]] or [[Pal Park|imported]] from a game from [[Generation III]].
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{{Moveentry|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|366|Clamperl|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|367|Huntail|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|368|Gorebyss|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|431|Glameow|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|432|Purugly|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
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==Reception==
Upon its release, Pokémon Platinum received very good review scores from critics. IGN gave the game a "Great" score with an 8.8 out of 10 stating that, "Yes, It's still good. Even two years later".<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/articles/965/965092p1.html IGN: Pokemon Platinum Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> It currently holds an 83% rating on Gamerankings.com, while being reviewed by a total of 34 sources.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/index.html Gamerankings: Pokemon Platinum Version] (retrieved January 18, 2010)</ref>

{{wp|Famitsū}}, a Japanese video game magazine, noted that Platinum was the fastest selling game released for the Nintendo DS. It also had the tenth highest selling figures of any game for 2009, and was the only game for the DS to place in the top ten.<ref>[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597] Game sales data 2009 (retrieved January 16, 2010)</ref>

==Connectivity==
The game can connect automatically to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} once players have access to a [[Pokémon Center]]. It can also connect to [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and obtain Pokémon received from [[Ranger Net]] Special Missions. It retains the same compatibility with [[Generation III]] games and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] as its predecessors, but [[My Pokémon Ranch]] requires an update to work with Platinum. Pokémon Battle Revolution also wasn't programmed to be compatible with Platinum, so new formes will not appear. Also, there is a problem with connecting with Korean DS games. It cannot connect directly, but rather through the GTS.

==Trivia==
* This is the first game where a [[version mascot]]'s primary color is not the name of the game. However, while no color is especially dominant in {{p|Giratina}}'s color scheme, it has gray elements that the "Platinum" may refer to, and the names ''Giratina'' and ''Platina'' share the same word ending.
* Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then.
** It also makes [[Generation IV]] the first generation in which two game names have the same first initial in English ('''P'''earl and '''P'''latinum). However, other languages have had the same initial in their game names, with Spanish '''A'''zul and '''A'''marillo for Blue and Yellow and German '''S'''aphir and '''S'''maragd for Sapphire and Emerald. Coincidentally, all three of these are the respective second and third versions of their generation.
* A small cosmetic mistake was made during the development of Platinum. Normally, when the player picks up an item on the ground, it disappears and the message saying "[Player] received a(n)/the [item]". However, when the player approaches the Poké Ball containing the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}}, it displays "[Player] received a Griseous Orb!" ''before'' it disappears. This was corrected in the English version of the game.
** In the [[Turnback Cave]], however, the item in the last room by the portal still has this mistake.
* All of the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex as well as a few other non-Sinnoh native Pokémon got new sprite designs, as is customary for third versions. However, the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} sprites are still used when the player dresses up the Pokémon either in [[Super Contest]]s or in the [[Jubilife TV]] station. Over half of the 493 Pokémon had either minor or major tweaks in their backsprites.
* In the instruction manual included with the game, it says that there are 493 Pokémon to be discovered. However, the game was released before {{p|Arceus}}, the 493rd Pokémon, was officially revealed.
* Like Diamond and Pearl, the issue with Korean characters remains. However, whereas Diamond and Pearl showed empty spaces, Platinum, and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver, instead show dashes.
* This is the first game where the player can battle an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in a Pokémon Center.
* With a total of eighteen legendary Pokémon, Pokémon Platinum has the most legendary Pokémon out of any [[version|main series]] game.
* Platinum removed the "©(publishing year) GAME FREAK inc." notice present on the title screen in Diamond and Pearl and preceding games, instead having a notice saying "Developed by GAME FREAK inc." similar to the notices found on the title screens of recent games developed by {{wp|tri-Ace}}.
* This is the second game to have the rematch feature with Gym Leaders, the first being {{game|Emerald}} and the most recent being {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* The events of Pokémon Platinum, such as the Distortion World, Giratina, the Battle Castle, Caitlin's appearance, and Cynthia being defeated by a young [[Lucas (game)|tra]][[Dawn (game)|iner]] from Sinnoh, were mentioned several times in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]], confirming that Pokémon Black and White's, and in whole, [[Generation V]]'s canon follows the story after the events in Pokémon Platinum rather than that of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. However, the leveling of Cynthia's Garchomp in the matches in Pokémon Black and White is 1 level lower than the level during rematches in Platinum.

===In other languages===
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|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터기라티나Pt|Pocket Monsters Giratina Pt}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Platino}}

==See also==
*[[Staff of Pokémon Platinum]]
*[[Appendix:Platinum walkthrough|Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-platinum-version/ Official English Site]
** [http://www.pokemonplatinum.com/ Official English Sub-site]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/platinum/ Official Japanese Site]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/platinum/ Official Japanese Sub-site]

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AG119

2011-06-25T15:32:53Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Synopsis */

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'''The Ribbon Cup Caper''' (Japanese: '''怪盗バンナイとリボンカップ！！''' ''Mysterious Thief {{tt|Bannai|Brody}} & The Ribbon Cup!!'') is the 119th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 393rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 17, 2005 and in the United States on February 18, 2006.

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== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}

On the S.S. St. Flower to [[Slateport City]], the mysterious disguising thief [[Brodie]] returns and steals the [[Ribbon Cup]], which forces officials to cancel the Grand Festival! Now Ash and friends must get the [[Ribbon Cup]] back and save the Grand Festival! Not only that but Team Rocket decide to go after it as well.

The gang realize that they will need to find some way to force Brody out. Officer Jenny has an idea and quickly spray paints a Poké Ball calling it the first Golden Poké Ball. Ash and friends then begin spreading the word to everywhere hoping that Brody will hear at least one of them and will decide to steal the Poké Ball.

Our heroes regroup back at the same place where the ball was stolen. They then hear someone coming and hide. Team Rocket disguised as bell hops try to steal the ball, but our heroes catch them in the act. They then reveal themselves only for Pikachu to send them blasting off. Our heroes are shocked that wasn't Brodie trying to steal the ball.

Suddenly the captain appears and states to Officer Jenny that Brodie is attacking the Pokémon Center. May realizes that all her Pokémon are there. The gang rush off to there only to meet the captain again, who claims he just got back from the Pokémon Center. The gang realize the captain earlier was an imposter.

The fake captain is about to steal the Poké Ball when Jenny orders him to stop and reveal himself. Brodie notes they are persistent and immediately throws away his disguise. Officer Jenny states he is under arrest, but Brodie immediately calls out his Golbat and it uses Haze blinding out heroes with the smoke and allowing Brodie to get away. Unfortunately there is even worse news: Brodie took the Golden Poké Ball.

The gang know they cannot fool Brodie the same way again, but Officer Jenny notes it is not a problem as she placed a tracker in the ball, so they can track Brodie down with no problems.

The gang follow the tracker to the dining room and it leads them to a woman eating at a table. She asks if there is something wrong as the tracker is pointed at her. Officer Jenny then states that she is really Brodie in disguise. The woman backs off and Jenny is correct as Brodie states that he is impressed they saw through his disguise. He makes a run for it for a hallway that leads to the kitchen with our heroes running after him. As the gang turn a corner, Officer Jenny finds the disguise Brodie used on the ground and guesses that he must changed his disguise again. Officer Jenny and the gang continue towards the kitchen.

Ultimately, when Ash and his friends are at the deck, two Officer Jenny's walk up to them, both claiming to be the real one themselves and that the other one is Brodie. Everyone is confused, except for Brock, who uses his sixth sense to point out who the real Jenny is, and Brody reveals himself.

== Major events ==
*{{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} encounter [[Brodie]] again.
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=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
*{{Ash}}
*{{an|May}}
*{{an|Brock}}
*[[Max]]
*[[Jessie]]
*[[James]]
*[[Nurse Joy]]
*[[Officer Jenny]]
*[[Brodie]]
*[[Contesta]]

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{op|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{op|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{op|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{op|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{op|May|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{op|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{op|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{op|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{op|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Brodie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Brodie]]'s)
* {{p|Wingull}}

Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Center]]:

* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Wurmple}}
* {{p|Lotad}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Taillow}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Whismur}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Shelgon}}

== Trivia ==
* This is the first episode which [[Jamie Davyous Owens]] takes over the role of [[Officer Jenny]], who had been previously voiced by [[Megan Hollingshead]].
*This is the fourth episode in the anime series with "Caper" in the title. The other three are ''[[The Case of the K9 Caper]]'', ''[[The Kecleon Caper]]'', and ''[[The Corsola Caper]]''.
*When Officer Jenny sprays the Poké Ball with golden color, she says she present world's first golden Poké Ball. This is not completely true. Another fake golden Poké Ball was sold to James by [[Magikarp salesman]] in ''[[Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''. Also, the [[GS Ball]] is half golden. However, Officer Jenny may not have knew about them.

=== Errors ===
=== Dub edits ===

=== Pokémon Trainer's Choice ===
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is your best choice to battle {{p|Flygon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Blaziken}}
* Answer: OK, trainers! If you chose {{p|Walrein}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
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Talk:Moomoo Farm

2011-06-25T15:01:40Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Trivia: the locations */ new section

== The anime ==

Was that farm in the anime the Moo Moo Farm? I think it wasn't. It was just a random milk farm. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:10, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
:Whether or not it was explicitly named, it's still worth mentioning here as it was clearly based on the game location. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 16:22, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

::Just went back over early parts of [[EP225]] on [[Toonami Jetstream|Jetstream]]. Before the blimp left the ground in the dub, [[Carter]] stated the blimp's destination as the "Moomoo Ranch". This should give credence to the farm appearing in the anime, even if the dub made a slight boo-boo on the name.

::And that really was only a slight boo-boo, especially compared to some other game locations in the anime. [[DP062]], for instance, featured the [[Café Cabin]], but the dub called it the "Mountain Hut Maid Café", nowhere even close to its name in the games...--[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 18:07, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I realize this conversation took place well over a year ago, but according to this very site, the Japanese name of the Café Cabin is Mountain Hut, so the dub was actually very close to the proper name. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:53, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

== The New Johto Map==

I saw Moo Moo Farm on the new Johto Map! Look carefully in the top left corner. - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Dialgafan1}} ([[User talk:Dialgafan1|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Dialgafan1|contribs]]) ''
:Yes. We know. We're getting there. Lots of updates. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 22:11, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

== Seals ==

Don't know if it's worth including, or where it would go, but when Moomoo's better and you've got the seal case, the other girl in the barn will give you: 3x Fire Seal A, 3x Party Seal B and 3x Flora Seal C --[[User:Oatzy|Oatzy]] 22:48, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

==Image==
The image of HGSS is not here, but they are released one month ago. Can you load it? -[[User:Caciulacdlac|Caciulacdlac]]
:Yes, I would recommend adding an HGSS image and moving the GSC image somewhere else on the page. I'll add a flag. --[[User:Nathan2055|Nathan2055]][[User Talk:Nathan2055|talk]] 00:06, 2 February 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia: the locations ==

Trivia is not available for editing yet, but as a reminder: the trivia says it's one of only 4 places, although in B & W, the market in Driftveil also sells it, imported, but still.

Archen (Pokémon)

2011-06-18T07:50:55Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Diet */

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'''Archen''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アーケン''' ''Archen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Flying}} [[fossil]] Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]].

It is resurrected from a [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume Fossil]] and then [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Archeops}} starting at [[Level|level]] 37.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Archen is a small, bipedal creature with mixed reptilian and avian traits. Its large, red head is covered in discernible scales, and its neck has blue and red feathers. Its body is covered in untidy, sallow feathers, with blue, clawed wings that cannot be used for flight. It has short, thin legs, and a thin, twig-like tail that bears a diamond-shaped blue feather. It has wide white eyes with black pupils and no irises.

It is believed to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===

===Behavior===
Archen cannot fly yet, but it has an arboreal lifestyle, hopping between branches. Like their evolved form, they are likely carnivorous predators, hunting prey as they move about the forest.

===Habitat===
Archen are believed to be extinct in the wild, so have no habitat in current times.

===Diet===
In the anime, it was shown Archen don't like Pokémon Food, but can grow a special plant with their cries, whose berries they like to eat.

==In the anime==
[[File:Archen anime.png|250px|right|thumb|Archen in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
Archen debuted in [[BW039]], when a female Archen was revived by [[Fennel]] and [[Professor Juniper]]. She later evolved into an {{p|Archeops}} in the same episode.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Rock
|type2=Flying
|gen=5
|blackdex=Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
|whitedex=Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Rock|
type2=Flying|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=Revive from [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume Fossil]] |
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====In side games====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Rock|
type2=Flying|
HP= 55 |
Attack=112 |
Defense=45 |
SpAtk= 74 |
SpDef= 45 |
Speed= 70 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Flying|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=2
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}} {{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5|||*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Archen|Rock|Flying|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Archen|rock|flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Archen|rock|flying|5|5}}

====Special moves====

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

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=566
|name1=Archen
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Level
|level1=37
|sprite2=567
|name2=Archeops
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=rock |
type2=flying |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Archen |
ndex=566
}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[egg group]] combination as Archen and {{p|Archeops|its evolution}}.
* Despite Archen and its evolution being in the {{egg|Water 3}} egg group, they are unable to learn any {{type|Water}} moves and are not based on aquatic organisms.
* Archen is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 401.

===Origin===
Archen appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|Archaeopteryx}}. However, since its Pokédex entry states that it is unable to fly, it also seems to be based on small, flightless {{wp|feathered dinosaurs}} such as {{wp|Caudipteryx}} or {{wp|Velociraptor}}.

====Name origin====
"Archen" is derived from ''Archaeopteryx'' and perhaps ''chicken'' or ''hen''.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Flying color}}; background: #{{Rock color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Rock color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Flapteryx
| From ''{{tt|flattern|to flap}}'' and ''{{wp|Archaeopteryx}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Arkéapti
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 아켄 ''Aken''
|
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | species=Archen | type=rock | type2=flying | prevnum=565 | nextnum=567 | prev=Carracosta | next=Archeops }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}



[[Category:Fossil Pokémon]]

[[de:Flapteryx]]
[[fr:Arkéapti]]
[[it:Aaken]]
[[ja:アーケン]]

Vulpix (Pokémon)

2011-06-09T19:48:10Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Habitat */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Vulpix | type=fire | prevnum=036 | nextnum=038 | prev=Clefable | next=Ninetales }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Vulpix |
pron=<sc>vull-''picks''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ロコン |
tmname=Rokon |
art=FRLG |
size=170px |
ndex=037 |
oldjdex=125 |
jdex=127 |
hdex=153 |
abrow=171 |
obrow=167 |
opbrow=108 |
typen=1 |
type1=Fire |
type2= |
species=Fox |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=21.8 |
weight-kg=9.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Flash Fire |
ability2= |
abilityd=Drought|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=63 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=191 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=vulpix |
generation=1 |
footnotes=
}}
'''Vulpix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロコン''' ''Rokon'') is a {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninetales}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Vulpix is a small, fox-like Pokémon that has a red-brown pelt, brown, pupil-less eyes and six orange tails. Vulpix also has what looks like orange bangs across its forehead as well as locks. At birth, Vulpix has only one white tail, which apparently splits and grows more beautiful and warmer as it grows older. Vulpix has a cream underbelly, and brown feet with lighter-brown colored paw pads. Vulpix also has a flame inside its body that never goes out.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Vulpix are able to wield {{type2|Fire}} moves naturally, as well as learning a few {{type2|Ghost}} moves such as {{m|Grudge}} and {{m|Confuse Ray}}. Their ability, {{a|Flash Fire}}, prevents them from being harmed by Fire moves as well. They are one of very few species that undergo evolution with a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}.

===Behavior===
Vulpix usually have a friendly, if not spoiled, temperament. Because of the flame in their bodies, when the temperature outside increases, they let flames out of their mouths to prevent their body temperature from getting too hot. In the wild, Vulpix will feign injury to escape from more powerful predators.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Vulpix can be found in grassy plains, near active volcanoes, or in shaded mountainous areas. They are also found in urban areas such as parks and in avenues, more commonly at night. They are native to [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], with occasional sightings in [[Sinnoh]], and with a small group living in an isolated part of the [[Unova]] region.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Brock Vulpix.png|thumb|right|[[Brock's Vulpix|Vulpix]] in the anime]]
[[File:Vulpix Egg.png|thumb|right|A Vulpix {{pkmn|egg}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Brock's Vulpix]]====
{{an|Brock}} had a Vulpix that he obtained from [[Suzy]] in [[Kanto]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', he returned it to her.

====Other====
In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', a Vulpix has been owned by [[Macy]].

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!]]'', one hatched from an egg.

Another one appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Vulpix|Ash's Pokédex|Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|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|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Kiaraway Vulpix MPJ.png|thumb|right|Kiaraway's Vulpix in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Kiaraway]], a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, 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]].

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Flannery]] owns a Vulpix that she used to battle [[Shelly]]'s {{p|Ludicolo}}, but only succeeded in sealing its {{m|Nature Power}} attack before fainting. Years earlier, in the {{chap|Yellow}}, [[Bill]] also has a Vulpix, but likewise, it was no match for [[Blasty]] (whose owner had snuck into the Box Inventor's house) and was beaten easily.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
In [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]], the main character {{OBP|Enta|manga}} has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon. It is also his most powerful and loyal Pokémon.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|gen=1
|redbluedex=At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
|yellowdex=Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
|stadiumdex=A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.
|golddex=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
|silverdex=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
|crystaldex=As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.
|stadium2dex=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
|leafgreendex=When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
|dpptdex=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
|heartgolddex=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
|soulsilverdex=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
|bwdex=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fire |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}} and {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} |
gen1ex=blue|
yrarity=Unlimited |
yarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, and {{rtn|37|Johto}} |
gen2ex=silver|
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Mt. Pyre]] exterior |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Mt. Pyre]] exterior |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}} and {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} |
frlgex=leafgreen|
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[ONBS]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=LeafGreen|
dparea={{rt|209|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=LeafGreen|
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, {{rtn|37|Johto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} |
hgssex=soulsilver|
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea=[[Abundant Shrine]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|channel=[[Mt. Snowfall|Ruins of Truth]]
|pinball=[[Celadon City]] [[Saffron City]] [[Cinnabar Island]]
|pinballrs=Volcano (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 1]] Endless Level 17 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Fiery Field]] (1F-4F)
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
|ranger2=[[Shiver Camp]] [[The Ice Lake]] [[Hiaburu Field]] [[Almia Castle]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]] {{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|scramble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
|ranger3=[[Old Mansion]] [[Ice Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Lava Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Fire
|type2=Fire
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|s1=Ice Berry|s1type=Berries (Generation II)|s1image=no|s1rar=33
|rse1=Rawst Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=100
|frlg1=Rawst Berry|frlg1type=Berry|frlg1rar=50
|dppt1=Rawst Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=100
|hgss1=Rawst Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=100
|ranch1=Fire Stone|ranch1type=Evolutionary Stone|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 38 |
Attack= 41 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 65 |
Special=65 |
Speed= 65 |
type=Fire }}

====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===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 0 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flashfire=gen1|
newfire=½|
gen1fire=yes|
oldice=1|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Grudge|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|50|100|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}} {{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}} {{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}} {{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}} {{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|0|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tail Slap|Normal|Physical|25|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Vulpix|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Vulpix|fire|fire|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Vulpix|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Vulpix|fire|fire|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|037|18|Shadow Hold|Shadow Wave|--|--|Charm|Normal|Heat Wave|Fire|Ember|Fire|Dig|Ground|xd|fire|fire}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=fire |
ndex=037 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
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! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Fire |
assist2=Fire |
field2=Burn |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It forms a ring of {{m|Will-O-Wisp|ghostly fire}} around itself for protection. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Fire |
assist3=Fire |
field3=Burn |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It sends out pillars of fire to attack. |
Pad=Vulpix often play in the [[Lava Zone]]. They can't get enough of {{p|Absol}}'s Hurdle Bounce. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Fire Stone
|sprite2=038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=037|
name=Vulpix|
}}

==Trivia==
* Vulpix was originally going to be called "Foxfire."
* Even though the Pokédex entry states that it is born with one tail that splits as it matures, when Vulpix is bred in the games it hatches with six tails. The same is true for the anime.
* Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Growlithe}}. Both of them are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} whose only evolutionary event utilizes a {{evostone|Fire Stone}} into their evolved forms. Vulpix is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] while Growlithe is to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, and they are both in the {{egg3|Ground}}. Additionally, both can have {{a|Flash Fire}} as their ability, are based on canines (Growlithe being a dog, Vulpix being a fox), and both changed their [[Shiny Pokémon|alternate coloration]] to yellow in [[Generation III]].
* Vulpix and [[Ninetales (Pokémon)|Ninetales]] are the only two {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon species where females outnumber males.
* Vulpix is the only non-{{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon that learns {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and {{m|Grudge}} by leveling up.
* In Generation IV, despite being able to learn {{m|Energy Ball}} through breeding, Vulpix was not compatible with the [[TM53|TM]] that teaches the move. This was rectified in Generation V.
* In Generation V, Vulpix and its evolution, Ninetales, can have the {{a|Drought}} ability through Dream World. This makes them the only non-legendary Pokémon to have this ability. Previously the only Pokémon to have this ability was {{p|Groudon}}.
* Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
===Origin===
Vulpix, like Ninetales, are based on foxes. However, in Japan there are certain legends concerning foxes, or ''{{wp|kitsune}}'', as they are known there. One such legend which relates to Vulpix the most is how many-tailed foxes can breathe fire, create illusions, and have extremely long lifespans. After living a long time, these creatures take on spirit forms, which may be the reason why these two related {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can learn {{type2|Ghost}} moves.
====Name origin====
Vulpix's name is a combination of ''vulpes'', {{wp|Latin}} for {{wp|fox}}, ''vulcan'', and ''six'', referring to its six tails. The ''rok'' in ''Rokon'' may be derived from 六 ''roku'', six; the ''kon'' may be derived from 恨, grudge which refers to the curse that Vulpix and Ninetales may cast on their foes. This is also reflected in Vulpix, which learns {{m|Grudge}}. ''Kon'' may also refer to the Japanese onomatopoeia ''kon kon'' which is the sound that foxes make. Furthermore, a コンロ ''konro'' is a gas burner stove. Also, an alternate reading of the Japanese word for fox, 狐 ''kitsune'', is ''ko''.

==In other languages==
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| Goupix
| From {{tt|''Goupil''|an archaic word meaning fox}} and ''six''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 식스테일 ''Shikseuteil''
| Romanized as "Sixtail".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]
| 六尾 ''Liù Wěi''
| Literally means "Six tails".
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Vulpix]]

==Notes==

{{Starter Pokémon|fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=fire | prevnum=036 | nextnum=038 | prev=Clefable | next=Ninetales }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Fire Stone]]
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|037]]

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Larvitar (Pokémon)

2011-06-05T15:31:15Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Special abilities */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Larvitar | prev=Suicune | next=Pupitar|type=rock|type2=ground| prevnum=245| nextnum=247}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Larvitar |
jname=ヨーギラス |
tmname=Yogiras |
art=HGSS |
size=100px |
pron=<sc>lar-''vih''-tar</sc> |
ndex=246 |
oldjdex=244 |
jdex=249 |
hdex=381 |
fbrow=193 |
abrow=120 |
obrow=216 |
opbrow=087 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Ground |
species=Rock Skin |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=158.7 |
weight-kg=72.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Guts |
ability2= |
abilityd=Sand Veil |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=40 |
evat=1 |
expyield=67 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=larvitar |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Larvitar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヨーギラス''' ''Yogiras'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pupitar}} starting at [[level]] 30, who evolves into {{p|Tyranitar}} starting at [[level]] 55.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Larvitar are small dark green reptilian Pokémon with rocky skin. They have an erect spine on top of their heads, angular black streak markings below and on the upper corners of their red-colored eyes, and several holes or ports on the sides of their bodies. They also have a scaled red rhombus-shaped belly of sorts. Larvitar have fingerless arms and legs with a single nailed toe and a tail somewhat resembling a pine cone in appearance.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Their penchant for eating copious amounts of soil could be considered a natural ability. Additionally, Larvitar are capable of loosing a painfully piercing {{m|Screech}} if needed. Despite being a first-stage unevolved Pokémon, it can learn [[Hyper Beam]] via level-up.

===Behavior===
Larvitar are usually quiet. Due to its larval stage, their main interest focuses on eating. Whenever a Larvitar is spotted, it's likely to be seen feeding on soil.

===Habitat===
[[File:Mountain.gif|left|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
Larvitar usually live in mountains, hills, and sometimes, in caves. The mountains they live in are usually their meals: a single Larvitar can eat a mountain in a few weeks.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Larvitar feeds on soil.

==In the anime==
[[File:EP262.png|thumb|right|Larvitar in the anime]]
[[File:Larvitar Egg.png|thumb|right|A Larvitar {{pkmn|egg}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Larvitar]]====
{{Ash}} had a Larvitar he hatched from an {{pkmn|egg}} given to him by [[Professor Elm]] to deliver to its mother, living on [[Mt. Silver]]. Despite [[Anime move errors|not being able to learn]] {{m|Harden}} in the games, it constantly used it when approached by anyone other than {{Ash}} or {{AP|Pikachu}} prior to ''[[EP264|Mother of All Battles]]''.

====Other====
Larvitar first appeared in ''[[PK11|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''. {{AP|Pikachu}} and co. invited Larvitar and its friends to a game of Hide 'n' Seek, though Larvitar refused. Later, it was feeling left out and viciously kicked a rock at a lawnmower (which went ridiculously haywire afterwards).

Afterwards, once Pikachu and co., along with Larvitar, destroyed the lawnmower, Larvitar started a new game of Hide 'N' Seek with fellow Pokémon. Larvitar is also shown to fix one of the smaller stones on the larger stone, along with Togepi, whom he had roared at, earlier in the short.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing]]'', a Larvitar was being babysat by a Poké-Sitter named {{an|Matt}}. Ash and {{Ashfr|his friends}} were helping him with his job. The Larvitar was shy, and used {{m|Sandstorm}} when confronted. By the end of the episode, however, it warmed up to the group, particularly {{an|May}}.

A Larvitar also appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'' in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy.

Another Larvitar appeared in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP258|Larvitar|Ash's Pokédex|Larvitar, the Rock Skin Pokémon. Larvitar generally hatch deep within the earth and take a long time before coming to the surface.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Crystal}}'s [[Archy]] was attacked by a Larvitar and injured five years prior to the plot of the volume, causing it to go on a rampage until Crystal calmed it down. The same Larvitar returned when Crystal returned to [[Mt. Mortar]], tormenting Crystal and Arcanine until her newly-evolved [[Megaree]] defeated it, allowing her to capture it and regain her shattered confidence from failing to catch {{p|Suicune}} earlier in the volume.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Billy]] uses a Larvitar to back up his {{p|Tyranitar}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|gen=2
|golddex=It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
|silverdex=It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
|crystaldex=Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.
|rsdex=Larvitar is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this Pokémon must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, Larvitar cannot see its parent's face.
|emeralddex=A Larvitar is born deep under the ground. It must eat its way through the soil above and reach the surface for it to see its parents' faces.
|firereddex=It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
|leafgreendex=It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
|stadium2dex=It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
|dpptdex=A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow.
|heartgolddex=It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it falls asleep so it can grow.
|soulsilverdex=It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
|bwdex=A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=rock |
type2=ground |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Mt. Silver]] |
crarity=Rare/Unlimited |
carea=[[Mt. Silver]] ([[Diurnal Pokémon|Day]]), [[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
xdarea=Trade {{p|Wooper}} with [[Duking]] |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Sevault Canyon]] |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|207|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
gen4ex=diamond|
ptrarity=Swarm |
ptarea={{rt|206|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Rare|
hgssarea={{safari|Johto}}, [[Mt. Silver]] |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Breed]] {{p|Pupitar}} or {{p|Tyranitar}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 3]] [[Secret Storage 15]] Endless Level 10 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Southern Cavern]] (16F-26F)
|ranger=[[Sekra Mountain Range]]
|md2=[[Northern Desert]] (1F-8F)
|ranger2=[[Peril Cliffs]]
|ranger3=[[Faldera Island]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=rock|type2=ground
|gsc1=Hard Stone|gsc1type=Type-enhancing item|gsc1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=rock|
type2=ground|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 64 |
Defense=50 |
SpAtk= 45 |
SpDef= 50 |
Speed= 41 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=rock|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 25 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 400 |
Grass= 400 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Larvitar|Rock|Ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Larvitar|Rock|Ground|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Larvitar|Rock|Ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Larvitar|Rock|Ground|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Larvitar|rock|ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|2||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}} {{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}} {{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Larvitar|rock|ground|5|2}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Larvitar|rock|ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Larvitar|rock|ground|5|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=rock |
ndex=246 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=12.2 |
area=Mt. Cleft |
P1=I'd like to chow down on a mountain! |
P2=Huh? My health is down to half already! |
P3=I'm bone tired... Even eating dirt won't perk me up... |
PL=I leveled up! Now is it OK to chow down a mountain? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Ground |
assist=Rock |
field=Cut |
fieldpower=1 |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=25 |
MaxEXP=35 |
browser=Larvitar is small, but its bite is powerful. It can easily chomp down a wooden fence. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Ground |
assist2=Rock |
field2=Crush |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It {{m|Rock Slide|hurls rocks}} and stones to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Ground |
assist3=Ground |
field3=Crush |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=246
|name1=Larvitar
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=30
|sprite2=247
|name2=Pupitar
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Ground
|evotype2=Level
|level2=55
|sprite3=248
|name3=Tyranitar
|type1-3=Rock
|type2-3=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=rock|
type2=ground|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=246|
name=Larvitar|
}}

==Trivia==
* Larvitar can learn {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{m|Outrage}} by breeding, but not by [[move tutor]].
* Larvitar's sprite animation changed between Diamond and Pearl Versions and Platinum Version, but the static sprite did not change.

===Origin===
It appears to share similarities with {{wp|dinosaur}}s.

Its penchant for eating mountains, fences, or probably anything else may come from the legend of the {{wp|Tarasque}}.

====Name origin====
Larvitar's name is based on ''{{wp|larva}}''. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 幼児 ''yōji'', baby or child, or 幼生 ''yōsei'', larva, and 嫌い ''kirai'', hate.

==In other languages==
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| Embrylex
| From ''{{tt|embryon|embryo}}'' and ''{{tt|silex|flint}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 애버라스 ''Aebeoraseu''
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| 由基拉 ''Yóu Jī Lā''
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Larvitar]]

==External links==

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Omastar (Pokémon)

2011-05-29T11:02:04Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Habitat */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Omanyte | next=Kabuto|type=rock|type2=water| prevnum=138| nextnum=140}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Omastar |
jname=オムスター |
tmname=Omstar |
art=FRLG |
size=190px |
pron=<sc>''ahm''-uh-star</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=139 |
oldjdex=221 |
jdex=226 |
hdex=294 |
abrow=236 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Water |
species=Spiral |
height-ftin=3'03" |
height-m=1.0 |
weight-lbs=77.2 |
weight-kg=35.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Swift Swim |
ability2=Shell Armor |
abilityd=Weak Armor |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Water 3 |
eggcycles=30 |
evde=2 |
expyield=199 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=10 |
pokefordex=omastar |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Omastar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オムスター''' ''Omstar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Water}} [[fossil]] Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Omanyte}} starting at [[level]] 40, after it is revived from a [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]].

==Biology==
Omastar is a fossil Pokémon no longer found in the wild, and must be resurrected from a [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]].

===Physiology===
Omastar has a heavy, pale-yellow, helix shell dotted with spikes. It has a sky-blue body with 10 tentacles (four of them are longer than the other six). Omastar has a squid-like beak and eyes with vertical-line pupils.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Most of Omastar's abilities are the same as Omanyte's, only stronger. Omastar can finally learn how to use {{m|Stone Edge}}. Like most fully-evolved Pokémon, it can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Omastar, unlike {{p|Kabutops}}, is far more defensive. While Kabutops prefers to slice prey apart or swim after them, Omastar does not. Omastar has a high {{stat|Special Attack}} suggesting that it prefers waiting for prey to come near it so it can attack. It is not as fierce as Kabutops and probably does not move as much either, preferring to stay rooted to a spot, waiting.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
The exact habitat of Omastar is unknown, but so far [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]]s are only found in the [[Kanto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions, though some are also found on [[Unova]]'s [[Twist Mountain]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
[[Pokédex]] information indicates that Omastar would eat {{p|Shellder}} in the wild by cracking open their shells with sharp fangs and sucking out the insides.

==In the anime==
[[File:Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png|thumb|220px|Omastar in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Omastar first appeared in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', alongside all the other [[Generation I]] Fossil Pokémon. They were sleeping under [[Grampa Canyon]] until a dynamite blast woke them up. The {{2t|Water|Rock}}-typed Fossil Pokémon chased [[Ash Ketchum]] and [[Team Rocket]] until {{p|Aerodactyl}} showed up and scared them off.

Omastar also appeared in ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'', alongside its pre-evolved form {{p|Omanyte}}. These Pokémon were discovered to be living in the [[Ruins of Alph]], but they moved into a museum.

===Minor appearances===
[[Dr. Yung]] uses a Mirage Omastar in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.

An Omastar appeared in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP046|Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops|Ash's Pokédex|{{p|Omanyte}} and Omastar, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The details of their behavior are shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive.}}
|}
{|align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
|-
| text align="right" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px;" | '''Original series entries continue below.'''
|}
|}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP163|Omastar|Ash's Pokédex|Omastar, the evolved form of Omanyte. This extinct Pokémon is believed to have used its sharp fangs to break through the shells of its prey in order to feed.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Yellow}} has an Omastar whom she originally obtained from [[Misty]] as an {{p|Omanyte}}.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Two Omastar and a {{p|Kabutops}} are the bosses in [[Brine Cave]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A prehistoric Pokémon that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
|yellowdex=Sharp beaks ring its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.
|stadiumdex=Attacks by ensnaring its enemy with its tentacles and biting with sharp fangs. Its overly-large shell makes it sluggish.
|golddex=Apparently, it cracked {{p|Shellder}}'s shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.
|silverdex=Once wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.
|crystaldex=Its heavy shell allowed it to reach only nearby food. This could be the reason it is extinct.
|stadium2dex=Apparently, it cracked Shellder's shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.
|rsdex=Omastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.
|emeralddex=An Omastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large, making its movements slow and ponderous.
|firereddex=Its tentacles are highly developed as if they are hands and feet. As soon as it ensnares prey, it bites.
|leafgreendex=Despite having strong fangs and tentacles, it went extinct when its heavy shell made it unable to catch prey.
|dpptdex=It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.
|heartgolddex=Apparently, it cracked Shellder's shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.
|soulsilverdex=Once wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.
|bwdex=It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=rock |
type2=water|
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
hgssarea= [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
hgssex=heartgold |
palarea=Sea |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=water
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 9]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}}
|md2=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Omanyte}}
|ranger2=[[Sea of Wailord]]
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 70 |
Attack= 60 |
Defense=125 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 70 |
Special=115 |
Speed= 55 |
type=Rock |
type2=Water }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=rock |
type2=water |
Normal= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 25 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 400 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Spike Cannon|Normal|Physical|20|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|67|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|75|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}} {{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}} {{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Bide|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}} {{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|183|Marill}} {{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}} {{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}} {{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}} {{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}} {{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|95|85|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}} {{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}} {{MSP|279|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|072|Tentacool}} {{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}} {{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}} {{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}} {{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|366|Clamperl}} {{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}} {{MSP|419|Floatzel}}|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|345|Lileep}} {{MSP|346|Cradily}}|Wring Out|Normal|Special|—|100|5|Smart|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Omastar|rock|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Omastar|rock|water|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|138|Omanyte|d||||Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Omastar|Rock|Water|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only Moves====
*{{m|Bind}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Hydro Cannon}} {{ic|Water}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=rock |
type2=water |
ndex=139 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Deep-Sea Floor |
P1=There's no getting away from my tentacles' embrace! |
P2=This doesn't look good. My health is reduced to half. |
P3=Help me... I can't even wiggle my tentacles... |
PL=Hm! Leveled up just as I'd hoped! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=E |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Water |
assist2=Water |
field2=Soak |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It shoots bubbles from its mouth to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=138
|name1=Omanyte
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=40
|sprite2=139
|name2=Omastar
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=rock|
type2=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=139|
name=Omastar|
}}

==Trivia==
* Omastar originally had the name "Kargo," which, when taken with Omanyte's beta name "Ess", forms a misspelling of "escargot", which is French for snail.
* While Omastar could learn {{m|Rollout}} by move tutor in Emerald, it cannot learn it in Platinum. The move can still be taught to an {{p|Omanyte}}, though.
** The opposite is true regarding {{m|Mud-Slap}}; while Omastar cannot learn it in Emerald, it now can in Platinum.
* Omastar has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of any {{type2|Rock}} or non-legendary {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.
* Omastar is the only fossil that has been given a reason for extinction; its shell was too heavy for it to move, thus it starved to extinction.
** This may also be a reference to the giant orthocone, ancestor to the modern octopus. The orthocone resembled an octopus but it had a long pointed shell that was slow and cumbersome.

===Origin===
It seems to be based on a type of {{wp|ammonite}}.

===Name origin===
Omastar's name is a combination of オウムガイ ''ōmugai'', the Japanese word for ''{{wp|nautilus}}'', and ''{{wp|ammonite}}'', both names of the creatures on which it is based, as well as ''star'', referring to the shape of its body.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{rock color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Amoroso
| From ''ammonite''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Amonistar
| From ''ammonite'' and ''star''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 암스타 ''Amseuta''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 多刺菊石獸 ''Duō Cì Jú Shí Shòu''
| class="roundybr" | "Thorny ammonite beast".
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Omanyte | next=Kabuto|type=rock|type2=water| prevnum=138| nextnum=140}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Fossil Pokémon]]

[[de:Amoroso]]
[[es:Omastar]]
[[fr:Amonistar]]
[[it:Omastar]]
[[ja:オムスター]]
[[pl:Omastar]]
[[pt:Omastar (pokémon)]]

Shellder (Pokémon)

2011-05-29T10:58:19Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Habitat */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | prevnum=089 | nextnum=091 | prev=Muk | next=Cloyster }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Shellder |
jname=シェルダー |
tmname=Shellder |
art=FRLG |
size=100px |
pron=<sc>''shell''-der</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=090 |
oldjdex=169 |
jdex=171 |
hdex=260 |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
type2= |
species=Bivalve |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=8.8 |
weight-kg=4.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Shell Armor |
ability2=Skill Link |
abilityd=Overcoat |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 3 |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evde=1 |
expyield=97 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=190 |
body=01 |
pokefordex=shellder |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Shellder''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シェルダー''' ''Shellder'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Cloyster}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Shellder's two shells are a purplish-blue color and has two spikes on the top and also on the underside. They use their two shells for propulsion by opening and closing them rapidly. Shellder has a large, red tongue which serves as a means for burrowing. It is unknown what Shellder looks like inside its shell, seeing as only its large, disk-like eyes are discernible from within, but what is known is that its body inside is tender.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Shellder's shell is harder than diamond and can withstand powerful attacks. When sand combines with the body fluids inside of Shellder, beautiful pearls are formed. As {{m|clamp}}ing on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, it uses the move only as a last resort. When a Shellder latches onto the tail of a fishing {{p|Slowpoke}}, the two Pokémon undergo a molecular transformation as a {{p|Slowbro}} is created and the Shellder changes in appearance. Likewise, if a Shellder bites a Slowpoke on the head due to the attraction of a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} or some other reason, that Slowpoke will instead become a {{p|Slowking}}, the poison from the Shellder making it extremely intelligent.

===Behavior===
Its tongue is always hanging out, as it sits on the sea floor. Shellder swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. When Shellder sleeps it uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the sand and then sleeps in it. While Shellder is sleeping, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out. Shellder are apparently attracted to the King's Rock since it is this item that makes the Shellder bite Slowpoke on the head and transform it into a {{p|Slowking}}.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
Shellder lives on the sea floor. Their native range includes [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but it can be fished up in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]] as well.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
When Shellder's mouth is clamped on {{p|Slowbro}}'s tail, it will feed on the leftovers of food eaten by the host {{p|Slowbro}}. When it's on its own, Shellder is most likely a filter feeder. The Pokédex entree in Pokémon Stadium states that it hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.

==In the anime==
[[File:Marilyn Shellder.png|thumb|right|230px|Shellder in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Jessie]] captured a Shellder in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]''. Later in the episode, it bit on a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, making it evolve into a {{p|Slowbro}} and leaving Team Rocket.

===Minor appearances===
The first time a Shellder was seen was in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. It was sick and [[Nurse Joy]] sent {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} over to [[Sunny Town]] (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

Many were seen in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', evolving many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].

A Shellder appeared in the contest in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks]]''.

A Shellder also appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'' under the ownership of [[Marilyn]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: Three Shellder appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.

===Pokédex entries===
{{dex
|gen=1
|type=water
|redbluedex=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
|yellowdex=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
|stadiumdex=Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
|golddex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|silverdex=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
|crystaldex={{m|Clamp}}ing on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
|stadium2dex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|rsdex=At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
|emeralddex=At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
|firereddex=It is encased in a {{a|Shell Armor|shell that is harder than diamond}}. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
|leafgreendex=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
|dpptdex=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
|heartgolddex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|soulsilverdex=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
|bwdex=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Cinnabar Island]] with [[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]] |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Vermilion Harbor]] and [[Routes]] {{rtn|17|Kanto}} and {{rtn|18|Kanto}} with [[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]] |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|41|Johto}}, [[Olivine City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], and [[New Bark Town]] (Fish with [[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|41|Johto}}, [[Olivine City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], and [[New Bark Town]] (Fish with [[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=[[Pallet Town]], [[Vermilion City]], [[One Island (town)|One Island]], [[Five Island (town)|Five Island]], [[Icefall Cave]] |
frlgex=firered|
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Cipher Key Lair]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] (Fish with [[Super Rod]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] (Fish with [[Super Rod]]) |
palarea=Sea |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|41|Johto}}, and {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], and [[New Bark Town]] (Fish with [[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) |
walkarea={{pw|Blue Lake}} and {{pw|Stormy Beach}}|
bwrarity=Uncommon ([[Super Rod]]) Common (Rippling Water) |
bwarea={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]], [[Undella Bay]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]
|pinball=[[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Seaside]] [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]] [[Seafoam Islands]]
|trozei=[[SOL Laboratory 3]] [[Secret Storage 14]] Endless Level 33 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Stormy Sea]] (1F-8F) [[Silver Trench]] (1F-8F) [[Far-off Sea]] (1F-8F) [[Marvelous Sea]] (B1-B5) [[Fantasy Strait]] (B1-B5)
|md2=[[Beach Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Surrounded Sea]] (1F-20F)
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=water
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=Pearl|gsc1type=Valuable item|gsc1rar=25
|gsc2=Big Pearl|gsc2type=Valuable item|gsc2rar=8
|fr1=Pearl|fr1type=Valuable item|fr1rar=50
|fr2=Big Pearl|fr2type=Valuable item|fr2rar=5
|dppt1=Pearl|dppt1type=Valuable item|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Big Pearl|dppt2type=Valuable item|dppt2rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 30 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk= 45 |
SpDef= 25 |
Special= 45 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Water }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|||*|''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}} {{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30|Beauty|2||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}} |Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|090|29|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Shed|--|--|Refresh|Normal|Take Down|Normal|Surf|Water|Aurora Beam|Ice|xd|water|water}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only Moves====
*{{m|Lick}} {{ic|Ghost}}
*{{m|Minimize}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=090 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=12.2 |
area=Bountiful Sea |
P1=My shell is harder than any diamond! |
P2=My HP is down to half... |
P3=No more... I feel faint... Help... |
PL=Awesome! I leveled up! I need to work that much harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=090|
|name1=Shellder
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Water Stone
|sprite2=091
|name2=Cloyster
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=090|
name=Shellder|
}}

==Trivia==
<div style="float:right">
{|
{{sprite/5|080}}
{{sprite/5|199}}
|}
</div>
* In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve {{p|Slowpoke}} into {{p|Slowbro}} or {{p|Slowking}}. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see right), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
* Some of Slowbro's [[Pokédex]] entries states that if the Shellder becomes detached, it will [[devolution|devolve]] back into a Slowpoke, one of the very few references to devolution.
* Though {{p|Slowbro}}'s Silver Pokédex entry mentions that Shellder secretes venom, it cannot learn any Poison-type attacks by leveling up. However, it still able to learn {{m|Toxic}} via [[TM]].
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder are one of the few Pokémon to show their entire body in a backsprite before [[Generation V]], which it does in Generation II.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster|its evolution}} were shown to be capable of floating through the air in [[Pokémon Snap]], a trait that has been seen in no other media.

===Origin===
Shellder is similar to {{wp|bivalve}}s, more specifically the {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot".

====Name origin====
Shellder's name seems to be a corruption of ''shell''. It also sounds like ''shelter'', perhaps referring to the fact that it lives in a shell.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background: #{{Water color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Water color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Muschas
| From {{tt|''Muschel''|shell or clam}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Kokiyas
| From {{tt|''coquille''|shell}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 셀러 ''Selleo''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 大舌貝 ''Dà Shé Bèi''
| Literally means "Big-tongue shell".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | prevnum=089 | nextnum=091 | prev=Muk | next=Cloyster }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Water Stone]]

[[de:Muschas]]
[[es:Shellder]]
[[fr:Kokiyas]]
[[it:Shellder]]
[[ja:シェルダー]]
[[pl:Shellder]]
[[pt:Shellder (pokémon)]]

Talk:Iris's Excadrill

2011-05-28T14:47:04Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Order Iris' team */ new section

== incorrect history ==
You guys do know that Doryuzu was slacking off BEFORE it fought Pendra, right? and then it went back to slouching off [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:32, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
:All of the information of this article is based on what I've seen in the scan and the preview and the preview shows it coming out of its ball, attacking, and the slacking off. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:36, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

== Drill Liner? ==
Umm...Is it confirmed that the "Drill Liner" used by Doryuzu is actually a [[Drill Liner]]? It might just have been a "regular attack" if you know what i mean. The rushing used by [[Pendra]] could also be a [[Take down]]... [[User:TheBlackPokemonMaster]]
:"It strikes the opponent while rotating its body like a drill." Confirmed. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 22:10, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

== Level/badges and behavior? ==
Notwithstanding the fact that many specific game mechanics don't traditionally apply to the anime, considering the fact that Doryuzu do not exist below Level 31 naturally and the circumstances of its capture/ownership by Iris are relatively unknown, is it possible that her Doryuzu's behaviour can be attributed to its level and her apparently lacking the appropriate badges? (I'm basing that off the idea that game!Iris is future anime!Iris, considering in the anime she seems to be just starting her journey as a trainer, and Iris in the game seems to be Shaga's apprentice, but it seems just as likely that the anime could pull a Misty on us, except in a more... competent manner.) {{unsigned|Wohdin}}
:Definitely not the badges thingy here. If that's the case, even her Kibago won't listen to her since she has no badge. So, game mechanics are totally different then the anime. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 05:24, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

== English name ==
is confirmed by the official Nintendo magazine... There's a scan on my Talk page. --- Misaki.
:Yeah, so why was this page protected against moving instead of actually getting moved? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 13:12, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

== Iris's first Pokémon? ==

In the preview for BW036, a child Iris is seen commanding a Drilbur in battle which later evolves into Excadrill. Wouldn't this make Excadrill her first Pokémon, because she was much older in the flashback in which she got Axew? [[User:Dilophosaurus Rex|Dilophosaurus Rex]] 19:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC)
:Waiting for the episode to air would be wise choice, it'll clear it up then. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 19:11, 19 May 2011 (UTC)
:: Axew wasn't there for the whole flashback, could it be Drilbur was her first Pokemon? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 12:27, 26 May 2011 (UTC)
::: Given that we know Iris only got Axew recently and she hasn't shown any other Pokémon, I'd think it's safe to say that Drilbur was her starter, or at least the first Pokémon she considered hers given that she was playing with a lot of Pokémon. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 19:22, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

== drillbur episodes ==

Can someone fix "This pokemon spent less then one episode episodes as Drillbur." into "This pokemon spent less then 1 episodes as Drillbur."? --'''[[User:Branfili|Branfili]] [[User talk:Branfili|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Branfili|My edits]]''' 12:07, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

== Slash/Fury Swipes ==

Iris said 'Midare Hikkaki' (Fury Swipes) not 'Kirisaku' (Slash). So you need to change this error. --- Misaki, 14:48 - 26 May 2011.

== Order Iris' team ==

In the box that appears with Iris' Pokémon, the Axew-Excadrill-Emolga line-up, isn't that line-up based on the moment the Pokémon was added to the team? In that case, shouldn't Excadrill be in front, and not behind Axew?

Marowak (Pokémon)

2011-05-18T18:47:48Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Habitat */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Marowak | prev=Cubone | next=Hitmonlee|type=ground|| prevnum=104| nextnum=106}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Marowak |
jname=ガラガラ |
tmname=Garagara |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>''mar''-row-ack</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=105 |
oldjdex=204 |
jdex=209 |
hdex=273 |
typen=1 |
type1=Ground |
type2= |
species=Bone Keeper |
height-ftin=3'03" |
height-m=1.0 |
weight-lbs=99.2 |
weight-kg=45.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Lightningrod |
abilityd=Battle Armor|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evde=2 |
expyield=124 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=75 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=marowak |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Marowak''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ガラガラ''' ''Garagara'') is a {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cubone}} starting at [[level]] 28.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
It looks mostly like a larger Cubone. It does have the small physical differences, however, of a spike on its tail, a scaled underbelly, an inexplicably differently-shaped bone, a lack of spikes on its back and brown irises where Cubone possessed black irises. Its head has grown into the skull it wore as a baby, changing its shape.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Marowak are highly skilled at fighting with the bones they carry around, capable of using them as {{m|Bone Club|clubs}} for close combat or as {{m|Bonemerang|boomerang-like}} throwing weapons.

Marowak, and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cubone}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learn {{m|Bone Club}} and {{m|Bonemerang}}.

===Behavior===
Upon evolution, Marowak has overcome the grief of never seeing its mother. Its behavior has become ferocious and savage. Marowak has also been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.

===Habitat===
[[File:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
Being a {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, Marowak lives in mountains to test their skills. One is likely to encounter a Marowak in [[Kanto]], although they have been found in [[Unova]] as well.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jeffrey Marowak.png|220px|right|thumb|Marowak in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Marowak first appeared in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' under the ownership of [[Otoshi]], who had recently got his gym [[badge]]s stolen by [[Team Rocket]]. The Marowak left Otoshi because it felt that if he lost his badges, he lost the respect Marowak had for him. Marowak finally decided to come back and help its {{pkmn|Trainer}} when he battled Team Rocket to get his badges back.

[[Luana]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Kumquat Island]], used a Marowak and an {{p|Alakazam}} against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', [[Oriba]] used a Marowak in a fake tournament that was created by Team Rocket.

===Minor appearances===
During the first round of the [[Hoenn League]] in ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'', [[Morrison]]'s opponent, [[Gavin]], used a Marowak and a {{p|Machamp}} against Morrison's {{p|Gligar}} and {{p|Growlithe}}.

A Marowak appeared in ''[[AG112|Showdown at Linoone]]''.

At the start of ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', [[Jessie]] faced an a opponent named [[Jeffrey]] with a Marowak. It defeated her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}.

[[Halverson]] used a Marowak in [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP073|Marowak|Ash's Pokédex|Marowak, a Bone Keeper Pokémon. Despite its small size, its offensive and defensive strength is impressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
{{tc|Super Nerd}} William used a Marowak in {{PAV|4}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] to attack {{adv|Yellow}} using its {{m|Bonemerang}}.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]]: Marowak was killed by agents of [[Team Rocket]], leaving a {{p|Cubone}} as an orphan. With the [[Silph Scope]], its ghost could be seen in [[Pokémon Tower]]. It cannot be caught. After being KOed in a battle, its soul finally managed to rest and allow the player to access the top floor.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Marowak runs a [[Marowak Dojo|training dojo]] the same way {{p|Makuhita}} had [[Makuhita Dojo|one]] in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|first series]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a {{m|Bonemerang|boomerang}} to KO targets.
|yellowdex=Small and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its {{m|Bone Club}}. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
|stadiumdex=Originally a small and weak Pokémon, it became rough and aggressive when it began using bones as weapons.
|golddex=It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
|silverdex=It collects bones from an unknown place. A Marowak graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
|crystaldex=Somewhere in the world is a cemetery just for Marowak. It gets its bones from those graves.
|stadium2dex=It collects bones from an unknown place. A Marowak graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
|rsdex=Marowak is the evolved form of a {{p|Cubone}} that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon's tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
|emeralddex=A Marowak is the evolved form of a Cubone that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
|firereddex=It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
|leafgreendex=The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
|dpptdex=From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
|heartgolddex=It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
|soulsilverdex=It collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a Marowak graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
|bwdex=From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Ground |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea={{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Cerulean Cave]] |
yrarity=Rare |
yarea={{ka|Safari Zone}} |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Rock Tunnel]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, [[Rock Tunnel]] |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea={{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Quest Island|Seven Island]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes|
dprarity=None |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cubone}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cubone}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Rock Tunnel]], [[Johto Safari Zone]] |
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Scary Cave}} |
bwrarity=Uncommon |
bwarea={{rt|15|Unova}}|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ground
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cubone}}
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cubone}}
|md2=[[Mt. Travail]] (1F-19F)
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
|pokepark=[[Cavern Zone]], [[Granite Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground
|rby1=Gold Leaf|rby1type=Valuable item|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=Thick Club|gsc1type=Stat-enhancing item|gsc1rar=8
|xd1=Thick Club|xd1type=Stat-enhancing item|xd1rar=100
|frlg1=Thick Club|frlg1type=Stat-enhancing item|frlg1rar=5
|hgss1=Thick Club|hgss1type=Stat-enhancing item|hgss1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 60 |
Attack= 80 |
Defense=110 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special= 50 |
Speed= 45 |
type=Ground }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=ground|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bone Club|Ground|Physical|65|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|3|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Bone Club|Ground|Physical|65|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Bonemerang|Ground|Physical|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|59|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}} {{MSP|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}} {{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|Tough|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Marowak|ground|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Marowak|ground|ground|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5null}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Marowak|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|105|44|Shadow End|Shadow Panic|--|--|Sing|Normal|Earthquake|Ground|Swords Dance|Normal|Rock Slide|Rock|xd|ground|ground}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ground |
ndex=105 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Mt. Deepgreen |
P1=This bone flies like a {{m|Bonemerang|boomerang}}! |
P2=Watch out for me. My health is down to about half. |
P3=I'm bone weary... I can't even hurl my boomerang... |
PL=Yes! I went up a level! My boomerang throwing is in peak form! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=F |
Pad=Marowak are seen in the [[Cavern Zone]] and [[Granite Zone]]. {{P|Blaziken}}'s Boulder Bash is their favorite Attraction. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=104
|name1=Cubone
|type1-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=28
|sprite2=105
|name2=Marowak
|type1-2=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=105|
name=Marowak|
}}

==Trivia==
* Marowak's original English name was going to be "Guardia," the Spanish word for ''guardian''.
* When holding the {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Thick Club}}, Marowak can reach a maximum {{Stat|Attack}} stat of 568. This is the highest attack stat obtainable without the assistance of stat-enhancing moves, abilities, or berries.
** In [[Generation II]] Marowak's attack would roll-over from 999 to 33 if Swords Dance was used to double this. This has been fixed in later generations.
* Until the release of {{p|Lucario}} (which can learn {{m|Bone Rush}}) in [[Generation IV]], Marowak had three [[signature move]]s, tying with {{p|Porygon}} for the most signature moves.
* According to some of Marowak's Generation II and IV Pokédex entries, somewhere exists a legendary Marowak graveyard. This is a reference to the {{wp|Elephant's graveyard}} of modern myth.

===Origin===
Marowak is probably based on a dinosaur fossil, and Ground-type because that's where fossils are found. Its Bonemerang move was probably derived from the {{wp|Aboriginal}} people who throw boomerangs to catch food.

====Name origin====
Marowak's name might be a combination of ''{{wp|marrow}}'' and ''whack''. ''Garagara'' may be taken to mean がらがら, clattering. It is worth noting that ''garagara'' denotes heavier clattering than {{p|Cubone|''karakara''}}.

==In other languages==
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|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}}" style="background: #{{ground color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Knogga
| From ''{{tt|Knochen|bone}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Ossatueur
| From ''{{tt|os|bone}}'' and ''{{tt|tueur|killer}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 텅구리 ''Tungguri''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 嘎拉嘎拉 ''Gā Lā Gā Lā''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Cubone | next=Hitmonlee|type=ground|| prevnum=104| nextnum=106}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Knogga]]
[[es:Marowak]]
[[fr:Ossatueur]]
[[it:Marowak]]
[[ja:ガラガラ]]
[[pl:Marowak]]
[[pt:Marowak (pokémon)]]

Baoba

2011-05-06T09:27:30Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* In the anime */

{{CharInfobox|
color={{locationcolor/med|land}}|
corecolor={{locationcolor/light|land}}|
bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|land}}|
name=Baoba |
jname=バオバ|
tmname=Baoba|
image=Baoba.png |
size=250px |
caption=Baoba and {{ga|Lyra}}|
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown, possibly [[Fuchsia City]] |
relatives=Son, Granddaughter |
region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]] |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}, and {{Gen|IV}} |
games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
footnotes=}}
'''Baoba''' (Japanese: '''バオバ''' ''Baoba'') is a [[non-player character]] that first appeared in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. At that time, he was the owner and warden of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]] in [[Fuchsia City]] and was known simply as '''Safari Zone Warden'''. (Japanese: '''園長''' ''Park Head''). He also used to be nicknamed '''Warden Slowpoke''', due to his vacant look. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} it was revealed that the warden had built a new [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] west of [[Cianwood City]].

The warden has also appeared in the anime, where he was named '''[[Kaiser]]'''.

==In the games==
The warden plays the same role in each of {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. He is first encountered in his house east of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. When spoken with, he can only mumble: the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Gold Teeth|false teeth}} he wears have been lost deep in the Safari Zone. If they are returned to him, he will reward the finder with {{HM|04|Strength}}.

To encourage interest in the Safari Zone, the Warden runs a special promotion. Pokémon Trainers who are able to locate the Secret House at the far end of the Zone within the allotted step limit were given {{HM|03|Surf}}. This Hidden Machine is required to progress to [[Cinnabar Island]].

[[File:SafariWarden.png|thumb|left|The Warden cannot speak without his false teeth.]]
The locals of [[Fuchsia City]] nicknamed him "Warden Slowpoke" because of his vacant look similar to that of a {{p|Slowpoke}}. Despite this, he's actually very knowledgeable about Pokémon. He takes care of all the Pokémon in the Safari Zone and Zoo, and has a large collection of Pokémon [[Fossils]] as well. The warden is good friends with [[Koga]], the Gym Leader of Fuchsia City. Koga will sometimes patrol the Safari Zone as security.

Three years after the initial defeat of Team Rocket, Baoba closes the Safari Zone and goes traveling. In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} the Safari Zone simply cannot be accessed; however, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} a [[Pal Park]] is in its place. It is stated by Baoba's grandchild that Baoba's son runs the Pal Park. On his travels, Baoba decides to open a new Safari Zone in Johto; the site he chooses is at the northern end of {{rt|48|Johto}}. As part of the games' plot, the player will meet with Baoba on {{rt|39|Johto}}, who promises to inform the player as soon as the Safari Zone is open for business. He will call, announcing the opening of the Safari Zone, once [[Amphy]] the {{p|Ampharos}} of [[Glitter Lighthouse]] has been healed.

Throughout the remainder of the game, Baoba will issue two challenges to the player: catch a {{p|Geodude}} in the Safari Zone and catch a {{p|Sandshrew}} in the Safari Zone. By completing these challenges, the Safari Zone will gradually become customizable, and the player will be able to arrange the six areas in any way he or she chooses. The amount and variety of Pokémon available will also change. Baoba will always call the player via the [[Pokégear]] to announce that these changes have been activated.

==In the anime==
{{main|Kaiser}}
[[File:Gun.png|right|thumb|200px|The Safari Warden in the anime]]
The Safari Zone warden is known as Kaiser in the {{pkmn|anime}}, because he had no official first name when his episode was made. He appeared in the [[EP035|thirty-fifth episode]]. He found a {{p|Dratini}} in the Safari Zone as a boy, but as a result of media hype surrounding the event the Dratini retreated into a lake and Kaiser resolved to protecting the Safari Zone and the Pokémon that live within it. {{an|Professor Oak}} states that he knows the warden well.

When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} visit the Safari Zone, Kaiser acts violently because he fears they may harm the Pokémon within. He aims a gun at Ash, which led the episode to be banned worldwide. It has not been aired in any country other than Japan (leading to confusion in other parts of the world in how Ash obtained all of his 30 [[Tauros]], which he caught in this episode, because every time he threw a [[Safari Ball]], a group of Tauros would run in front of him).

==In the manga==
The Safari Zone warden appears in [[PZ06|the sixth chapter]] of ''[[Pokémon Zensho]]''. His role in the manga follows the plot of Red and Blue: the warden loses his teeth in the Safari Zone and the protagonist, {{Zensho|Satoshi}}, retrieves them. While he is searching for the teeth, Satoshi sees a {{p|Slowpoke}}, and is reminded of the warden.

==Trivia==
* It is possible that the missing dentures the player must find is inspired from the [[Creatures, Inc.|Ape Inc.]] RPG ''Mother'', where the player must find the Healers Dentures so people can understand him.
===In other languages===
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|- style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
|Japanese
|バオバ ''Baoba''
|バオバブ ''Baobabu'', Baobab ([[wp:Adansonia|Adansonia]]).
|-
|English
|Baoba
|Same as Japanese name.
|-
|German
|Baoba
|Same as Japanese name.
|-
|Spanish
|Baoba
|Same as Japanese name.
|-
|Korean
|바오바 ''Baoba''
|Same as Japanese name.
|}

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[[ja:バオバ]]

Alder

2011-05-06T09:11:46Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* In the games */

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'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

==In the games==
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder appears as the Champion of [[Unova]]. The player meets him on {{rt|5|Unova}} where he is seen with [[Cheren]], whom he is telling what is important about being a Champion. He appears at several points in the game to help the player put a stop to the plans of [[Team Plasma]], [[Ghetsis]] and [[N]]. During the first time the player challenges the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]], Alder battles N but is defeated, so the player battle N instead.

In the past, Alder's [[starter Pokémon]] died of illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength, much in the way of Cheren. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned. However, it seems its death changed the way Alder looks at life. Also, Ghetsis's dialogue suggests that he may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] to take the position.

===Pokémon===
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|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Head Charge|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
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|ndex=621
|pokemon=Druddigon
|gender=male
|level=75
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|ability=Rough Skin
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|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
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|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move4=Acid Armor|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
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|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
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===Quotes===
{{incomplete|section}}
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
'''{{rt|5|Unova}}'''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't [[Elesa]]! Aren't festivals grand? Life should be enjoyed!"''
:''"I heard that remark. [[Cheren|You]]'re quite a judgmental young person, are you not? My name is Alder. I'm the [[Unova]] [[Unova League|Pokémon League]]'s {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pleased to make your acquaintance. For your information, I'm not goofing off. I'm on a voyage. I know every corner of Unova."''
:''"Hm. Traveling with a goal in mind is a commendable thing. And what do you plan to do after becoming the Champion?"''
:''"Hmm. Becoming stronger... Becoming stronger, you say... Is that alone enough of a goal? Hmmm. It's not that I'm trying to say your way of thinking is wrong... In my travels, I've helped many people learn to love Pokémon. I think that's important, too. If you play with those children, you might gain more of an understanding. Will you two have a Pokémon battle with those two? Hey you two. Come here for a moment."''
* After defeating {{tc|Preschooler}}s Sarah and Billy
:''"Nicely done! You didn't win, but that was a good battle. Your Pokémon looked like they were having fun. Young man, if there are people like you who pursue strength, there are also people who are happy just being with Pokémon. There are many different people and many different answers. When it comes to what a Champion should be, you and I may hold differing views, but so be it! Give it some thought."''
:''"It's tremendous that people and Pokémon, each so different, can acknowledge each other and be together!"''

'''[[Twist Mountain]]'''
:''"That was a fine [[Pokémon battle]]! I'm happy to see that you are both growing as Trainers!"''
:''"Oh, honestly, [[Cheren]]. Just accept the compliment without stinging remark. I've asked you this before, but what do you plan to do after becoming strong?"''
:''"Hmmm... You remind me of [[Marshal]]. Of course, having something you want to become is important. But what is even more important is what you do with your newfound power. Anyway, take this! Here--you, too. If you use the move {{m|Surf}}, you can travel over water. I shall see you again, young Trainers. Don't forget about the needs of the Pokémon at your side!"''

'''[[Dragonspiral Tower]]'''
:''"Yes! Yes, there are!"''
:''"No time for chitchat! Those violent flashes of lightning that shot from the tower...{{sup|Bl}}/That fearsome column of fire that shot from the tower...{{sup|W}} That Pokémon has the power to destroy the world! If it's on [[Team Plasma]]'s side, and Team Plasma tells everyone to release their Pokémon... No matter whether it comes from fear or admiration... The world can't help but change. It will become a world where we are separated from Pokémon..."''
:''"If I remember the myth, Zekrom's powerful {{t|Electric|electricity}}{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram's {{t|Fire|fiery breath}}{{sup|W}}, along with the other Pokémon, devastated ancient Unova in an instant. Even knowing that, [[N]] is still wanting to awaken the other?!"''
:''"[[Bianca|Miss]], you are a very kind person. Still, I don't know if other Pokémon will be able to stand up to it. Because, no matter what, it is a legendary being... I don't like the idea of taking orders from N, but searching for the dragon--the stone--might not be a bad plan. We certainly can't let Team Plasma reawaken both of them! Since I've traveled all over [[Unova]], I have an idea of where it might be. Let's head to the Relic Castle. <Player>, everyone, I'm going!"''

'''[[Relic Castle]]'''
:''"You two. Come here... Come to my side."''
:''"Release them, you say? Do the Pokémon who live with their Trainers actually want that? Is the liberation you talk about really just stealing Pokémon from people?"''
:''"I won't lose! I'll fight for all Trainers who love their Pokémon, and for all Pokémon who believe in their Trainers!"''
:''"So you stayed behind to just tell me that? Just to make a fool of me?"''
:''"Hmmm... It seems my only choice is to return to the Pokémon League and battle N. But it bothers me to do exactly what Ghetsis wants... More importantly, what should we do about the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup|W}}? Yes...that's a good idea. It's hard to breathe in here!"''

'''[[Desert Resort]]'''
:''"What could that guy called N possibly want? Could he be trying to prove he is right by winning the battle of the two dragons?"''
:''"I could hear [[Professor Juniper]]'s voice from clear over here! Seems like something big is happening. I wonder what is waiting at the museum in Nacrene City. I'll go on ahead!"''

'''[[Nacrene City]]'''
:''"Wait a moment, <player>!"''
:''"If you take this Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}}, that means you'll be the one to battle N if anything happens to me. Are you really OK with that?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"I understand. You are determined to take on this duty. Then, here it is. Prepare yourself. Be strong."''
::'''No''': ''"So, you're just going to allow N to fulfill his plans for a new world? A world where Pokémon and Trainers are separated?"''
:::'''No:''': ''"I understand. You are determined to take on this duty. Then, here it is. Prepare yourself. Be strong."''
:::'''Yes''': ''"Still, I must ask you... Sincerely, I must ask you... Take this stone. Just in case it's needed!"''
::::'''No''': ''"Still, I must ask you... Sincerely, I must ask you... Take this stone. Just in case it's needed!"''
::::'''Yes''': ''"I am deeply sorry. I wish I didn't have to burden you. This world of ours, where Pokémon and people live together... Please... If anything happens to me, protect it!"''
:''"..."''
:''"Ah-hah. We've got those two. <Player>!"''
:''"Go to Opelucid City. The [[Gym Leader]] of that city uses {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. The Gym Leader could know something. I'll go ahead and wait for you there! Until then!"''

'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
:''"Hello, <player>. This way."''
:''"[[Ghetsis]]... What a liar. Desperately trying to con everyone with his speech."''
:''"Let's go, <player>!"''
:''"It's been a while, [[Iris]] and [[Drayden]]."''
:''"Briefly, my request is this. Tell us about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon!"''
:''"Yes! That Trainer called N apparently told <player> here to search for the other Dragon-type Pokémon!"''
:''"That's right, Iris. The ones who make Pokémon battle are the Trainers... And it's so the Trainers and the Pokémon can get to know each other better.""''
:''"I'm going to the Pokémon League. No, I guess in this case I should say I'm "returning" to the Pokémon League! Of course, I'll defeat N! I'll teach him about the beauty of this world, where Pokémon and Trainers live together in harmony! Also, <player>, I'll await your arrival. Once you've obtained the Opelucid Badge, come to the League! The Opelucid Gym Leader is tough. Take care!"''
:''"Farewell. I'm counting on you, Drayden and Iris!"''

'''[[Celestial Tower]]'''
:''"..."''
:''"My old partner is resting here in the [[Celestial Tower]]. It was the first Pokémon I received when I became a Trainer. I come here to ring the bell and comfort its spirit."''
:''"It was a strong Pokémon. It was courageous, noble, and kind... Together, we madly pursued strength... Without even knowing the meaning of strength."''
:''"But, in the same way that all stories have a beginning and an end, all lives have an end, as well... It was then that I understood that strength isn't something that remains unchanged forever. However, the joy one feels in being with Pokémon--that is the real thing. In order to spread the word, I left the Pokémon League and kept traveling... That's right! Traveling is wonderful. I've met many different Pokémon, many different Trainers, and now I've met all of you. There are many more Trainers and Pokémon to encounter in the world! <{{Player|Player}}>! Go out and meet as many of them as you can!"''
:''"Well, <player>, I'll be waiting for you at the [[Pokémon League]]!"''

'''Initial Champion Battle'''
*Before battle
:''"I am grateful for what you did about [[N]]. I don't know what he's thinking now, but I'm sure he realizes that different people and Pokémon have their own paths to follow. Say now, how about a match with the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the Unova region?"''

*During battle (the first non-KO hit)
:''"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"''

*After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"''

*During battle (less than half HP)
:''"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"''

*When defeated
:''"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"''

'''[[Rematch]]'''
*Before battle
:''"I've really been looking forward to deciding who's the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the Unova region! Kiai!"''

*During battle (the first non-KO hit)
:''"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"''

*After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"''

*During battle (less than half HP)
:''"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"''

*When defeated
:''"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"''

===Sprites===
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|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr BW Alder.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSAlder.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Alder's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Alder's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}



==In the manga==
[[File:Alder Pocket Monsters BW.png|thumb|right|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW]]


===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga===

Alder has appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of Pokémon Black and White, Alder speaks in old-fashioned Japanese.
* Alder is the only regional Champion that can only be battled after the main storyline is completed. This is due to [[N]]'s activities preventing the battle the player would have with Alder after beating the Elite Four.
* Coincidentally, Alder has a few similarities with {{tc|Cipher Admin}} [[Dakim]], both having spiky red hair and wearing a necklace of Poké Balls.
* While he does not specialize in any specific type, three of his six Pokémon are {{type2|Bug}}.
** This is more Pokémon with types in common than any other Champion without a type theme.
* Alder is the only Champion whose identity as the regional Champion is revealed before the {{player}} challenges him in the Pokémon League.
* Shown in his artwork, Alder carries nine Poké Balls with him. 

==Names==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| アデク ''Adeku''
| From アデク adeku, ''Syzygium buxifolium''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Alder
| Possibly from {{wp|Acronicta alni|alder moth}}, which makes a reference to his {{p|Volcarona}}. May also be from {{wp|alder}}, whose leaves are consumed by numerous species of butterflies and moths. The name origin of alder and its Latin name ''Alnus'' are also from the Proto-Indo-European root ''el-'' (red, brown). {{wp|Alnus rubra|Red alder}} is also one of the largest species of the ''Alnus'' genus.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Goyah
| Possibly from ''goya'', a name for the {{wp|bitter melon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Lauro
| Likely from ''{{wp|Laurus}}''. May also be a reference to the {{wp|laurel wreath}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Nardo
| Possibly from ''Nardostachys'' ({{wp|spikenard}}).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Mirto
| From ''mirto'', ''{{wp|Myrtus}}'' (myrtle). In {{wp|ancient Greece}}, myrtle crowns were given to champions who accomplished a deed without violence, such as olympic champions.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 노간주 ''No Ganju''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"

|}
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Cottonee (Pokémon)

2011-05-06T08:49:38Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Major appearances */

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name=Cottonee |
jname=モンメン |
tmname=Mommen |
art=BW |
size=220px|
ndex=546 |
udex=052 |
typen=1 |
type1=Grass |
type2= |
species=Cotton Puff |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=1.3 |
weight-kg=0.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Prankster |
ability2=Infiltrator |
abilityd=Chlorophyll |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Plant |
egggroup2=Fairy |
eggcycles=20 |
expyield=56 |
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color=Green |
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'''Cottonee''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モンメン''' ''Monmen'') is a {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]].

It evolves into {{p|Whimsicott}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Sun Stone}}.

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

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
When attacked it releases cotton to confuse the enemy and escape.

===Behavior===

===Habitat===
Cottonee is blown around by the wind because of its lightweight composition. The only circumstance in which it cannot be blown by wind is when it has been soaked by rain, which weighs it down and makes it soggy. Afterwards, this Pokémon will stay under a tree until it dries, so that it may be blown by the wind again.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Cottonee anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Cottonee in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
A group of Cottonee made its debut in [[BW032]].
A male one chased after a female it liked. When he got rejected by her because it was beaten by her easily, [[Ash]], [[Iris]], and [[Cilan]] helped it become stronger, to be able to impress her.

===Minor appearances===

====Other====

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Grass
|gen=5
|blackdex=When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.
|whitedex=They go wherever the wind takes them. On rainy days, their bodies are heavier, so they take shelter beneath big trees.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Grass |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=Common{{Sup|Bl}} One{{Sup|W}}|
bwarea=[[Pinwheel Forest]]{{Sup|Bl}} Trade {{p|Petilil}}{{Sup|W}} |
}}

====In side games====

===Stats===

====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|HP=40
|Attack=27
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=37
|SpDef=50
|Speed=66
|type=Grass
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Grass |
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 200 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|||*|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|20||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|—|5||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|5||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||*|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}} {{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|286|Breloom}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}} {{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|421S|Cherrim}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10||||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}
{{Learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Cottonee|Grass|Grass|5|5}}

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=546
|name1=Cottonee
|type1-1=Grass
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Sun Stone
|sprite2=547
|name2=Whimsicott
|type1-2=Grass
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=grass |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Cottonee |
ndex=546 |
}}

==Trivia==
* Cottonee and {{p|Whimsicott|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon that can have the {{a|Infiltrator}} ability without it being their Hidden Ability.
===Origin===
Cottonee is based on a ball of {{wp|cotton}}, though the way it lets the wind move it is similar to {{wp|dandelion}} seeds and {{wp|clouds}}. Cottonee also has the appearance of a sheep head.

====Name origin====
Cottonee is derived from ''{{wp|cotton}}'' and may also be a play on the word "cottony". It can be also a contraction of ''cotton'' and ''wee''. Monmen is a corruption of the Japanese word for cotton, 木綿 (''momen'').

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Grass color dark}}; background: #{{Grass color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Grass color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Waumboll
| From ''{{tt|baumwolle|cotton}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Doudouvet
| From {{tt|''doudou''|child talk for something soft and reassuring}} and {{tt|''duvet''|down feathers}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 소미안 ''Somian''
|
|}
|-
|}
 


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | prevnum=545 | nextnum=547 | prev=Scolipede | next=Whimsicott}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Sun Stone]]

[[de:Waumboll]]
[[fr:Doudouvet]]
[[it:Cottonee]]
[[ja:モンメン]]

Pokémon Day Care

2011-05-03T10:23:13Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Overview */

[[File:Daycare 34.png|Inside the Day Care on {{rt|34|Johto}}|frame]]
A '''Pokémon Day Care''' is a place for [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to drop off their {{obp|Pokémon|species}} to be raised in the care of other people, usually an [[Day Care couple|old couple]] or an old man. Pokémon in the Day Care gain one [[Experience|experience point]] per step the player takes.

==Overview==
In the [[main series]], it is free to put a Pokémon into the Day Care, and costs {{pdollar}}100 plus an additional {{pdollar}}100 for each level gained to take a Pokémon out.

Many Trainers regard Day Cares as an inferior method of raising Pokémon for several reasons. Aside from the cost, which can rack up quickly for lower-level Pokémon (as they require less experience to gain a level than a higher-leveled one), Pokémon will not [[evolution|evolve]] while in the Day Care, even if they meet the requirements to. The moves Pokémon learn while in the Day Care are also based solely on level-up: if a Pokémon is raised to a level at which a new move would be learned, the topmost move in its current moveset (unless it is an HM move, in which case the game will find the first move that is not) will be deleted, and the new move will be placed at the bottom of the moveset. This may result in a Pokémon learning unwanted moves, while forgetting ones which were carefully selected for it.

Day Cares do have their uses, however. Because of the way in which Pokémon are leveled up, a player can leave a low-level Pokémon that he or she needs to evolve for the [[Pokédex]] in the Day Care, journey around for a short while, and pick up the Pokémon, ready for evolution. Another prominent use, of course, is for {{pkmn|breeding}}.

Near every Day Care in the main series games, there is always a straight line where the player can cyle or walk over a long time, and then turn back, in order to help the player find a good place to hatch their Egg quickly.

Aside from the Day Cares in [[Orre]] and [[Kanto]], which raise only one Pokémon at a time, all Day Cares can raise two Pokémon at once, and if the Pokémon are of opposite genders (or are with a Ditto) and in the same [[egg group]], an {{pkmn|egg}} may be produced.

In {{g|Colosseum}}, if a [[Shadow Pokémon]] is left at the Day Care, it will gradually be purified, however, this is not possible in {{Pokémon XD}}, as Shadow Pokémon are no longer allowed to be raised in the Day Care.

In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, when a Pokémon is taken out of the Day Care, its experience will lower to the minimum value for its current level. Thus, a Pokémon which is very near to a level-up can actually ''lose'' experience if it is taken out before it gains a level. This is no longer the case as of [[Generation III]].

In [[Generation I]], the Day Care man will not accept any Pokémon that knows an [[HM]] move.

In [[Unova]], the Day Care will only accept one Pokémon initially. Two Pokémon may be left after the player has received the [[Bicycle]] in [[Nimbasa City]]. This makes breeding Pokémon impossible until the player has obtained the first three badges.

===Locations===
[[File:R5_daycare.png|frame|The Pokémon Day Care on {{rt|5|Kanto}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
Pokémon Day Cares can be found in the following locations:
* {{rt|5|Kanto}} in [[Kanto]] (one Pokémon)
** {{obp|Four Island|town}} in the [[Sevii Islands]] (two Pokémon)
* {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]] (two Pokémon)
* {{rt|117|Hoenn}} in [[Hoenn]] (two Pokémon)
* [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] (two Pokémon)
* {{rt|3|Unova}} in [[Unova]] (two Pokémon)
* [[Agate Village]] in [[Orre]] (one Pokémon)

==In the anime==
[[File:Day Care Unova.png|250px|right|thumb|A Pokémon Day Care near [[Nacrene City]]]]
Several Pokémon Day Cares have been shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, in all five main regions.
* [[Eggseter]] in [[Johto]]
** Appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. Races are held here; winners receive {{pkmn|egg}}s as prizes.
* Near [[Dewford Town]] in [[Hoenn]]
** This Day Care only has {{p|Mudkip}} eggs.
* Near [[Saffron City]] in [[Kanto]]
** Appeared in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''; {{an|May}} received [[May's Eevee|an egg]] from this Day Care center.
* [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]]
** Appeared in ''[[DP098|If the Scarf Fits, ''Wear'' It!]]''; owned by [[Angie]]'s {{tp|Angie|parents}}.
* Near [[Nacrene City]] in [[Unova]]
** Appeared in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]''; {{Ash}} received [[Ash's Scraggy|an egg]] from this Day Care center.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Day Care couple on {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]] helped {{adv|Gold}}, by letting him train on the Pokémon entrusted to them. This training helped [[Exbo]] evolve into {{p|Quilava}}, after which he perseveres harder and accumulates enough experience for [[Polibo]] to eventually evolve in [[Ecruteak City]]. They also taught him to battle without his billiards cue and goggles, as well as how to exploit type advantages.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], the Day Care couple are young, as opposed to the usual older couple. In ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]'', they invite {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} to a tournament run by the Day Care Center, and in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', they give him a [[Pokémon egg]].

==See also==
* [[Day Care couple]]
* [[Pokémon breeding]]

{{Project Locations notice}}
[[Category:Buildings]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

[[de:Pension]]
[[fr:Pension]]
[[ja:育て屋]]
[[pt:Day care]]

Team Plasma

2011-04-21T17:07:26Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* In the games */

{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Plasma Grunts
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two Plasma Grunts at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at the [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop them. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Concordia and Anthea|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at the [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but [[N]] was against the project because he felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness, which is why the project was abandoned. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

==In the anime==
Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They are set to debut in [[BW023]] and [[BW024]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]].

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''pulazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the first main series villainous team to not have any admins challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="background: #{{silver color}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]

[[de:Team Plasma]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]

Iris's Haxorus

2011-04-14T16:38:59Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dragon|
ball=Unknown|
trainername=Iris|
pokemonname=Axew|
jtrainername= アイリス|
jpokemonname=キバゴ|
tmtrainername=Iris|
tmpokemonname=Kibago|
image=[[File:Iris Axew.png|250px]] |
caption=Iris and her Axew |
gender=Male |
ability={{a|Mold Breaker}}{{tt|*|Confirmed by Nintendo event only}} |
location=[[Unova]]|
prevonum=610|
epnum=BW001|
epname=In The Shadow of Zekrom!|
current=[[party|With Iris]] |
enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]]|
java1=[[Minami Tsuda]]|
}}

'''Iris's Axew''' (Japanese: '''アイリスのキバゴ ''' ''Iris's Kibago'') is the first Pokémon that {{an|Iris}} was known to have. He debuted alongside his Trainer in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.

==History==
[[File:Iris Axew debut.png|240px|thumb|left|Axew upon meeting Iris for the first time]]
Axew is the first Pokémon that Iris is known to have obtained. She obtained Axew from the matriarch of her hometown when Axew was just a few days old. She was given the task of journeying with Axew in order to help raise it into a great {{p|Haxorus}}.

Axew was the first Pokémon that {{Ash}} scanned with his new [[Pokédex]] in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', though he was actually aiming it at Iris's hair and wondering why Axew looked nothing like what the Pokédex showed. Axew appears to be a friendly Pokémon, making quick friends with [[Ash's Pikachu]]. They are shown to have a strong relationship such as in ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'' where a {{p|Sandile}} had caught him in its jaws, Iris tried everything to get it out.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} tells the two that Iris and Axew have perfect compatibility. In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'' it was revealed that Axew wants to [[evolution|evolve]] to his {{p|Haxorus|final stage}}, unlike most of the other [[walking Pokémon]] in the anime.

In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]'', it was shown that Axew has not had much experience in battling, crying when he was hit by weakened attacks from [[Cilan's Pansage]]; however, he was shown to be able to produce an extremely powerful {{m|Dragon Rage}} that can cause massive destruction, but is uncontrollable and has a tendency to explode in all directions rather than beam at a specific target as is meant to. Both Ash and Cilan playfully refer to it as a "Dragon Sneeze", much to Iris's annoyance.
[[File:Axew Iris hair.png|240px|thumb|right|Axew in Iris's hair]]
In [[BW017]], Axew seemed excited about Ash's Pokémon egg being ready to hatch; so much so that he accidentally sends it rolling down a hill. After it hatches into {{AP|Scraggy}}, Axew becomes afraid of it after seeing how aggressive it was with the other Pokémon. Even so, he kept his eye on it and was the first to notice that it ran off in the middle of the night. Axew assisted Iris in finding a plant that would help Scraggy recover after it was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by a wild {{p|Galvantula}}. The next day when Scraggy felt better, Axew battled it. Both Pokémon ended up knocking each other out. The two have another battle in [[BW020]], however it is stopped after Axew attempts, again, to use Dragon Rage.

In [[BW030]], when fighting Team Rocket alongside Pikachu and [[Emmy|Emmy's Druddigon]], Axew finally mastered his Dragon Rage, sending out a stream of energy instead of exploding right on the spot, defeating Team Rocket.

Like Pikachu and [[Dawn's Piplup]], Axew appears to prefer being outside of his [[Poké Ball]] (if Axew even has a Poké Ball), but unlike them, he likes to travel inside Iris's long hair, while Pikachu and Piplup usually go on their Trainer's shoulder.

==Personality==
Though lacking superior battle skills, Axew makes up for it with a kind personality as mentioned by Cilan. If Iris feels sad, he will go off to collect fruit in order to cheer her up. Axew is also somewhat of a pacifist and often hides or panics when the other Pokémon who accompany him start to fight each other. Though he has been shown to have some childish traits, such as in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'', where he fought {{AP|Pikachu}} when he thought Pikachu was the one who ate all the food.

Axew will often express concern for other Pokémon. In [[BW027]], he was grateful when an {{TP|Iris|Emolga}} stopped his apple from rolling down a hill and wanted to share some of it with her. When she left after being smothered by {{an|Bianca}}, he was desperate to find her again.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|dragon||Axew {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scratch|2=Dragon Rage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scratch|2=Dragon Rage}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Scratch|BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Rage|BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==In the games==
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A Japanese event randomly distributed an egg that contained an in-game representation of Iris's Axew, [[Ash's Tranquill|Ash's Pidove]], or [[Cilan's Pansage]] via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Like its anime counterpart, this Axew knows {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} and is [[gender|male]]. It also, interestingly, always has {{a|Mold Breaker}} as its ability. This event started on December 17th, 2010, and ended on January 11, 2011.

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ability=1|
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date=Dec. 17, 2010|
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obtain=hatch|
diamond=no|
pearl=no|
platinum=no|
black=yes|
white=yes|
otidhatch=yes|
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}}

==In the TCG==
Axew was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring '''Iris's Axew'''.
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background:#{{tcg colorless color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|BW-P Promo|Axew|3}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Colorless}} || rowspan=2 | {{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}} || 003/BW-P
|-
| 006/BW-P
|}

==Trivia==
* Axew is the first {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to be owned by a main character other than {{Ash}}.
* The method used by Axew to charge up {{m|Dragon Rage}} before firing is very similar to the way that {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Gible}} would charge up {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
** Coincidentally, both Axew and Gible have trouble executing these {{type|Dragon}} moves at first.
** Also, Axew and Gible are both part of a three-stage evolutionary line that retain the same type throughout their [[evolution]].
* Like [[Ash's Butterfree]] during his time as a Caterpie, both revealed that their primary goal is to reach their final evolutionary stage.

== Related articles ==
*{{Animespecies|Axew}}
*{{Cat|Episodes focusing on Axew}}
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[[Category:Iris's Pokémon|Axew]]
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Magikarp salesman

2011-04-13T17:12:23Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* In the games */

{{redirect|Salesman|the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] card|Traveling Salesman (Aquapolis 137)}}

{{CharInfobox
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|corecolor={{water color light}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|name=Magikarp salesman
|jname=コイキング売り
|tmname=Koiking salesman
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|size=225px
|caption=The Magikarp salesman
|age=no
|gender=Male
|hometown=Unknown
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Brown
|region=Unknown
|relatives=Wife and children
|trainer=no
|game=no
|leader=no
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|epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne
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|java=Unshō Ishizuka
}}

The '''Magikarp salesman''' (Japanese: '''コイキング売り''' ''Koiking salesman'') is a con man who is always getting people, usually [[James]], to buy one of his worthless {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the anime==
His first appearance in the anime was on the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' selling {{p|Magikarp}} to anyone foolish enough to buy one. He would tell them that they would reproduce and make the buyer rich. [[James]] was foolish enough to buy one which later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket|Gyarados}}. Some time after he appeared with the same "selling strategy" in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'' and ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally]]''. Later, in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', he would trade his [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Victreebel|Weepinbell]] for [[James's Victreebel]]. He has also appeared in [[Hoenn]], selling a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket|Hoppip}} disguised as {{p|Chimecho}} when James was searching for a Chimecho, and also selling Magikarp disguised as a {{p|Feebas}} for a {{an|Spoink}}'s [[Valuable item#Pearl and Big Pearl|pearl]] which [[Team Rocket]] stole. Both of them were successfully sold to Team Rocket.

He tried his golden Magikarp scam on {{Tracey}} in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' claiming that the Magikarp could lay golden {{pkmn|egg}}s. However, unlike Team Rocket, Tracey was too smart to fall for this trick. The Magikarp Salesman ran off when he discovered that he had knocked on the door of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

He made a cameo when {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|captured}} {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone]]''.

His latest appearance was in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''. He sold an Evolution machine/Mecha-bot to Team Rocket. While he did inform Team Rocket that the machine must warm up for at least a week before use, Team Rocket forgot to follow his instructions, which resulted in failure in evolving Pokémon and sustaining its Mecha-bot form. Therefore, it is unknown if this was another one of his scams, or if the machine would truly have worked. However, considering he ran off after telling them, it may have been another lie to keep them from following him.

He is the main reason why Jessie has a {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', he tries to sell a Magikarp to James, but James recognizes him as the one who tricked him into buying a Magikarp on the St. Anne, and chases after him, causing him to bump into Jessie, which sends her flying over to the trading machine. When she bumped into it, the Poké Ball containing her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} fell onto the trading machine, trading it with {{jo|Benny}}'s Wobbuffet, which he was trying to trade throughout the episode.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Magikarp salesman
|pkmn=Magikarp
|main=yes
|type1=Water
|img=Jessie First Magikarp.png
|epnum=EP015
|epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=The Magikarp salesman, as his title implies, has a large amount of these {{p|Magikarp}} to sell to [[James|foolish customers]] for ridiculously high prices. He usually manages to sell them by telling the customer that he or she could sell the Magikarp hatched from this Magikarp's {{pkmn|egg}}s, and Magikarp hatched from ''those'' Magikarp's eggs and so forth, resulting in the potential customer getting rich. In reality, however, Magikarp is a completely useless Pokémon which cannot provide riches to anyone except for the Magikarp salesman himself, due to the ridiculous prices at which he sells his Magikarp.

Sometimes the Magikarp salesman has also tried to sell his Magikarp by disguising them as {{p|Feebas}} and telling to the customer that it would evolve into {{p|Milotic}}, the most beautiful Pokémon in the world. Oddly, he has never tried any sort of similar tactic with selling Magikarp as is, by informing the customer that it would evolve into the powerful {{p|Gyarados}}. In ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution!]]'' he also tried to offer some special gifts for the customer if he or she buys a Magikarp.

The Magikarp salesman's Magikarp mainly use {{m|Splash}}. [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Gyarados|One of them, however]], [[evolution|evolved into]] {{p|Gyarados}} and subsequently used {{m|Dragon Rage}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Magikarp salesman
|pkmn=Hoppip
|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|img=James Hoppip.png
|epnum=AG084
|epname=Who's Flying Now?
|desc=In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', the Magikarp salesman was selling what appeared to be {{p|Chimecho}}, a Pokémon [[James]] had wanted since his youth. James purchased [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Hoppip|one of these]], unaware that the salesman was in fact selling {{p|Hoppip}}, all of them disguised as Chimecho. The disguise on James's Hoppip fell apart.

The Magikarp salesman's Hoppip have not been seen using any moves, although the one James bought may know {{m|Fly}}.}}
====Sold====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=James
|pkmn=Magikarp
|type1=Water
|img=EP016.png
|epnum=EP015
|epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc={{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Gyarados|James's Gyarados}}

The Magikarp salesman managed to fool James into buying this Magikarp aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]]. Later James got angry about Magikarp's uselessness and kicked it away. This resulted in it evolving into {{p|Gyarados}}. It attacked {{Ash}}, his {{AP|friends}} and Team Rocket with {{m|Dragon Rage}} and has never been seen since.

Magikarp's known moves are {{m|Splash}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}}, the latter of which it learned after evolving.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jessie
|pkmn=Magikarp
|type1=Water
|img=Jessie First Magikarp.png
|epnum=AG079
|epname=Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc={{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp|Jessie's Magikarp}}

The Magikarp salesman sold this Magikarp to Jessie disguised as a Feebas. Later its disguise paint dissolved away and its true identity was revealed. It hasn't been seen ever since and it is likely that Jessie has released it.}}

====Traded away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=James
|pkmn=Weepinbell
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=James Weepinbell2.png
|epnum=EP261
|epname=Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc={{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Victreebel|James's second Victreebel}}

The Magikarp salesman offered Team Rocket to trade his {{p|Weepinbell}} for them so they could use its {{m|Sweet Scent}} to lure other Pokémon. After a short conversation it was decided that James would trade his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} for Weepinbell. Later the new Weepinbell evolved into a new {{p|Victreebel}}, and after it bit Jessie's hair, Jessie had her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to send it away. Later James's new Victreebel met his old Victreebel, fell in love with it and disappeared to a forest along it.

Weepinbell known moves are {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

====Released====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=James
|pkmn=Victreebel
|main=yes
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=James_Victreebel.png
|epnum=EP057
|epname=The Breeding Center Secret
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=James was forced to trade his dear Victreebel for the new Weepinbell. Later the Magikarp salesman found out that his new Victreebel wasn't obeying him, so he kicked it away. After their airflights, James's old and new Victreebel met and fell in love. Then they jumped away to a forest and have never been seen since.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|ja=石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]''
|en=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) [[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}} dub)
|es_eu=Manuel Bellido ([[EP015]]) José Escobosa ([[EP146]]-[[EP261]]) Eduardo del Hoyo ([[AG079]]-[[DP021]], [[SS004]])
}}

==In the games==
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as the [[remake]]s {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, the Magikarp salesman appears in {{rt|4|Kanto}}'s [[Pokémon Center]] and sells the {{player}} a {{p|Magikarp}} for {{PDollar}}500. He does not offer a refund.

The Magikarp salesman is briefly mentioned in both {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as the remakes of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, though he does not make an appearance. In the Pokémon Center in Pewter City (which is adjacent to Route 4), a boy will offer to show his Gyarados to anyone who speaks to him. Speaking to a girl nearby will cause her to remark how the boy had purchased a Magikarp from a "weird old man" three years prior, and trained until it evolved into a Gyarados.

In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Magikarp salesman appears again on [[Marvelous Bridge]] to sell a Magikarp for {{PDollar}}500. Unlike in Kanto, Magikarp are not native to [[Unova]]. Thus, not selling a Pokémon that can be considered worthless in that game.

==Trivia==
*The Magikarp salesman was given a Hispanic accent in all of the dubbed episodes except for ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' where he speaks without an accent. This may have been an oversight of the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] production team, as after [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]] took over the dubbing, his Hispanic accent returned in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution]]''.
*In most of the Magikarp salesman's appearances, the Team Rocket Trio ends up losing and gaining a Pokémon:
** In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', James gains a Magikarp and loses it soon after.
** In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', Jessie loses her [[Jessie's Lickitung|Lickitung]] and gains a [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet]].
** In ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid!]]'', James loses his [[James's Victreebel|Victreebel]] but gains a different one (and loses that one soon after).
** In ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', Jessie gains and loses a [[Magikarp]] after thinking it was a [[Feebas]].
** In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', James gains a [[Hoppip]] and loses it soon after (he also gains a [[James's Chimecho|Chimecho]] in the same episode).

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/s-koikinguri.html Koiking-uri's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

{{Magikarp salesman's Pokémon}}
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Anville Town

2011-04-12T17:59:04Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Intro */

{{incomplete}}
{{Town infobox
|name=Anville Town
|jpname=カナワタウン
|jptrans=Kanawa Town
|image=Anville Town.png
|size=256
|region=Unova
|generation=5
|slogan=Rolling Out the Steel Rails
|mapdesc=A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|regionnorth=Unova
|colordark=6A853C
|colormed=8EAD58
|colorlight=B8D685
|map=Unova Anville Town Map.png
}}
'''Anville Town''' (Japanese: '''カナワタウン''' ''Kanawa Town'') is situated in the northwestern part of the Unova region. It is accessed by riding the [[Battle Subway]]'s Brown Line in [[Nimbasa City]]; no battles are required to be able to go to this town. On the weekends, some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s come to this town to exchange items.

== Places of interest ==

In the house at the bottom right, an employee of the [[Battle Subway]] lives, and one time every day, after the player challenges the Battle Subway, he'll give the player 3 [[Vitamins]] of the same kind.

==Demographics==
===Pokémon Black and White===
Anville Town has a population of 13, excluding the Trainers who come to town during the weekends. It is the third smallest town in the [[Unova]] [[region]].

==Variable scoring==
A flute track will be added to the background theme if the player is near a flautist playing on the bridge overlooking the turntable.

==Items==
{{itlisth|road}}
{{itlistbod|Ultra Ball|In grass at the north of the town ''(hidden)''|BW}}
{{itlistbod|Rare Candy|From a man in the house at the southeast of the town|BW}}
{{itlistbod|Revive|In exchange for two [[Escape Rope]]s (on weekends)|BW}}
{{itlistbod|PP Up|In exchange for one [[Star Piece]] (on weekends)|BW}}
{{itlistbod|Full Restore|In exchange for twenty [[Poké Ball]]s (on weekends)|BW}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}

==Trivia==
* Anville's Japanese motto is {{tt|カナワとは交差する鉄の輪|Kanawa means intersecting iron rings}}.
* Anville Town is the first city or town in the Pokémon world to not be physically connected to another location by a [[route]] or [[caves|cave]], yet is not an island.
** It is also the first city or town not to be represented by a city or town icon on the map.
** It is also impossible to use {{m|Fly}} to access this town, being the first to do so. It can be only accessed by the [[Battle Subway]] Brown Line.
* Anville Town is the first town in a main series game, other than a {{player}}'s [[hometown]], not to feature a [[Pokémon Center]].

==Name origin==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| カナワタウン ''Kanawa Town''
| 金輪紋 ''kanawamon'', a pattern based on interlocking rings. 金輪 (''kanawa'') also means "metal rings". Can also be from 鉄輪 ''kanawa'' ("iron rings" or "iron wheels").
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Anville Town
| From ''{{wp|Cumulonimbus cloud|anvil clouds}}'' and "{{wp|ville}}".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Rotombourg
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Pueblo Biscuit
| From ''biscuit'', {{wp|Bisque (pottery)|bisque}}.
|}
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{{stub|Location}}
{{Unova}} 
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Legendary Pokémon

2011-03-12T14:32:13Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Musketeer trio */

{{Samename|"Legendary Pokémon" species|Arcanine (Pokémon)}}
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{{Samename|"Pokémon LEGEND" type of Trading Card|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
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[[File:Entei_book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon]]
'''Legendary Pokémon''' are a group of incredibly rare, and often very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

While in English, all are typically grouped under the banner of "legendary", there are three distinct terms in Japanese that are used to refer to them. One, '''伝説のポケモン''' ''densetsu no Pokémon'', literally "legendary Pokémon", refers to Pokémon such as {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, who are featured prominently in the legends of the Pokémon world. A second, '''幻のポケモン''' ''maboroshi no Pokémon'', literally "illusory Pokémon", refers to Pokémon seen so rarely, such as {{p|Mew}}, that some question their very existence. This term was translated in the [[Generation IV]] games as "mirage Pokémon", in reference to the various [[Sinnoh myths|myths of Sinnoh]], and many consider it to refer to Pokémon that are restricted to [[Nintendo event]]s, not available during the course of normal gameplay. The third and newest term is '''神話のポケモン''' ''shinwa no Pokémon'', literally "mythical Pokémon", which refers to the Pokémon which are spoken of as the creators of the Sinnoh region.

==Characteristics of legendary Pokémon==

===Statistical averages{{tt|*|Considering Alternate Formes as seperate Pokémon}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
HP=92.89 |
Attack=86.11 |
Defense=85.28 |
SpAtk=124.45 |
SpDef=90.65 |
Speed=99.72 }}

Aside from the high [[stats]] shared by most legendary Pokémon, many of them are only available once to the {{player}} in a given save file, and to obtain another legitimately, one must [[trade]] with another game. The [[gender]] of most legendary Pokémon is unknown (though there are seven notable exceptions in {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}), and all but {{p|Manaphy}} are unable to breed in captivity, even with {{p|Ditto}} (and Manaphy only produces the unevolvable {{p|Phione}} when it breeds with Ditto.)

No legendary Pokémon is known to [[evolution|evolve]], though many are part of a [[legendary trio]] or [[legendary duo]]. Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], legendary Pokémon typically appear at the very end of them.

===In the anime===
Legendary Pokémon typically make their anime debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Many are held in a much higher regard than in the games, with their powers seen as being almost {{wp|deity|godlike}}. They are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], who have a special connection to them. [[Villainous teams]] and others with bad intentions often seek them out, both due to their rarity as well as their superior power.

It has been shown that the capture of certain legendary Pokémon may lead to great catastrophe, due to their often pivotal role in nature. Some speculate, however, that if a Trainer were to "play by the rules", encountering and befriending the legendary Pokémon just the same as they would any other Pokémon, the results would not be as chaotic, if at all. This theory possibly has some weight, as {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}, while [[Lawrence III]]'s capture of {{mov|Legendary birds|Zapdos|2}} and {{mov|Legendary birds|Moltres|2}} in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' was one of intended dominance and collection instead. It should be noted, however, that Noland was never seen to have had Articuno in a Poké Ball, and at the same time, he is a rather skilled Trainer. It should also be noted that in some cases a legendary Pokémon can be kept in a Poké Ball. For example, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three Regis in Poké Balls and trained them and there were no chaotic events that followed. [[Tobias]] is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls. Another trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] owned a {{p|Heatran}}.

Many legendary Pokémon are shown to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, while none are immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and the injury of {{an|Arceus}}. Very few, in fact, are often considered unique, with only {{an|Mewtwo}} known to be (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]) and {{an|Arceus}}, {{an|Dialga}}, {{an|Palkia}}, and {{an|Giratina}} assumed to be, due to their role in the creation of the universe.

==List of legendary Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 47 are considered to be legendary, while several more have certain characteristics of legendary Pokémon. Each [[generation]] has introduced at least one legendary trio and one legendary duo.

===Generation I===
The legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]] can be broken into two groups: the [[legendary birds]] and the Mew duo.

====Legendary birds====
[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. Art by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]].]]
The three [[legendary birds]], also known as the Winged Mirages, are the resident [[legendary trio]] of the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird, and each is associated with a {{wp|season}} (though none of the three is associated with autumn).

In the games, all three are available in the Kanto region in all of its appearances except for [[Generation II]]. {{p|Articuno}} takes up residence in the [[Seafoam Islands]] in the south, {{p|Zapdos}} in the [[Power Plant]] (next to it in Generation IV) in the east, and {{p|Moltres}} in a variety of places, {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Mt. Ember]], or [[Mt. Silver]], depending on the generation. In Generation IV, they are also found [[roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Sinnoh]], but only in {{game|Platinum}}.

In the anime, the legendary birds appear together in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where they rule over the islands surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. If they are disturbed and begin to fight, only {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|2}} can stop them, though it will fail without additional help from the Chosen One. Separately, Articuno appears in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', while Zapdos appears in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', and Moltres appears in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'' and ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

====Mew duo====
[[Image:Mewtwo and Mew.png|thumb|250px|left|{{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Mew}} in [[M01|the first movie]].]]
The Mew duo, so named because of their similar genetic structure and Mewtwo's origin as an enhanced clone of Mew, are a pair of catlike Pokémon which are believed by many to be among the most rare and powerful Pokémon that exist.

In the games, {{p|Mew}} is only mentioned in years-old journals found in the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on [[Cinnabar Island]]. It was the first [[event]]-exclusive Pokémon, being otherwise available only by [[Mew glitch|glitching the game]] or [[cheating]]. One is available in the wild on [[Faraway Island]], an event area in {{game|Emerald}}, the only time it is legitimately able to be caught from the wild.

Mew appears in the anime in both [[M01|the first movie]] and [[M08|the eighth movie]]. In the first, it appears to fight against Mewtwo, while in the second, its status as the Pokémon from which life began is explored.

In the games, {{p|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have been cloned from Mew in the journals in the Pokémon Mansion. Unlike most Pokémon, however, Mew gave live birth to Mewtwo, rather than laying an {{pkmn|egg}} and Mewtwo hatching from it. Mewtwo was too powerful, however, and it escapes from the Pokémon Mansion, destroying it in the process. Mewtwo then makes its home in [[Cerulean Cave]], where all kinds of powerful Pokémon live.

In the anime, {{an|Mewtwo}} was featured prominently, appearing in several episodes of the [[original series]], [[M01|the first movie]], and [[Mewtwo Returns|the first special episode]]. Mewtwo's origin is slightly different as well, with [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} funding a group of scientists to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}} for his own use. Though Mewtwo is initially a very angry Pokémon, viewing all humans as evil due to the acts of the scientists and Giovanni, eventually, when [[Ash Ketchum]] sacrifices himself to stop the fighting between Mew and Mewtwo, Mewtwo's heart softens, and he learns that some humans do care about their, and all, Pokémon. Meeting up with Ash again, Mewtwo is further shown that, although it is a genetically-enhanced clone of Mew, it and the other clones are no different than normal Pokémon, and because it erased Ash and his friends' memory at the end of their first meeting, realizes that Ash himself truly does care for others, even if he doesn't know them.

Mewtwo is known in the anime to travel around the world, traversing rooftops at night, and living its life free. It occasionally appears in anime openings, sometimes with Mew, and sometimes alone.

===Generation II===
More legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], adding six more for a running total of 11. The legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into three groups.

====Legendary beasts====
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|{{ga|Lyra}} and [[Eusine]] discover the legendary beasts in the basement of the [[Burned Tower]].]]
Like the legendary birds of the previous generation, a second trio of similar types was introduced in the neighboring [[Johto]] region. These [[legendary beasts]], so named because their features are reminiscent of both {{wp|canine}} and {{wp|feline}} animals, were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death. The trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power.

In the games, more than one of each exists, with only the trio that roams Johto after being discovered in Brass Tower's basement during [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] being that of the legend. Each was captured and changed into a [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, while one of the three, depending on the player's [[starter Pokémon]] choice, roams Kanto in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Entei}} for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Raikou}} for {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Suicune}} for {{p|Charmander}}.

In the anime, the legendary beasts did not appear together until [[M13|the thirteenth movie]], despite being introduced in Generation II. It appears that an initial plan for the three Johto-era {{pkmn|movie}}s was to have each feature one of the legendary beasts in a central role, with {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{mov|Suicune|Suicune|4}} taking the stage in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. This did not pan out, however, possibly due to the canning of Johto's {{p|Celebi}} plotline, and Raikou was relegated to a role in ''[[The Legend of Thunder]]'', featuring anime characters based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}, rather than [[M05|the fifth movie]], which focused on legendary Pokémon from the then-upcoming [[Generation III]] instead.

Each of the beasts made an episodic appearance, as well, with Entei appearing in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Raikou briefly appearing in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and Suicune having the most prominence (as in the games) through its appearance in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', and ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''.

====Tower duo====
[[Image:Lugia_and_ho-oh.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lugia and Ho-Oh]]
The first [[version mascot]]s that were also legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are a pair of legendary birds which formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers, leading to their designation. However, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, it burned to the ground, and both flew away, Lugia to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]] and Ho-Oh to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer. The two are thought to be as closely related as they are polar opposites, being based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fènghuáng}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.

In the games, Lugia does not play a central role in the Generation II storyline, instead being mentioned only as having lived in Ecruteak City before the Brass Tower burned. It is found in the Whirl Islands in the Generation II games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}} if the player holds a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}}. It reaches prominence in the storyline of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, where [[XD001|one]] is corrupted by [[Cipher]] to become the ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]], unable to be purified. It is also available on [[Navel Rock]] in Generation III, as an event-exclusive legendary Pokémon.

In the anime, Lugia is featured in a central role in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it is revealed that {{Ash}} is the Chosen One who must help it to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]]. Another pair of them appeared when Ash and his friends traveled to the Whirl Islands in Johto, and through this, the anime revealed that legendary Pokémon could breed (this is untrue in the games, at least in captivity, likely to restrict players from getting a limitless number of them).

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the savior of the legendary beasts. It can be found, if the player has a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}}, atop [[Bell Tower]] in the Generation II games and their remakes. It makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}}, as well, as a reward for purifying all Shadow Pokémon, and on [[Navel Rock]] like Lugia.

In the anime, {{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first legendary Pokémon that appeared (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow at the start of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s journey at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it.

====Celebi====
[[Image:Celebi_Shrine.png|thumb|right|100px|Celebi on its shrine in [[Ilex Forest]]]]
Although it has no relation to Mew that has been revealed, {{p|Celebi}} was dubbed the "New Mew" when it was introduced in Generation II because of their similar size and stats, as well as the status of being the last in the [[National Pokédex]] as of its generation and being unobtainable through normal gameplay. Unlike Mew, however, it was not believed to be the ancestor of all Pokémon, but merely the guardian of forests, traveling through time to make sure of their purity.

In the games, Celebi is available only by event, either directly (via [[trading]] or [[Mystery Gift]]), or, in {{game|Crystal}}, through an event involving the [[GS Ball]]. This made it the first event Pokémon that was able to be captured from the wild in the games after using an event-only item, something which would continue forward even to the current generation. Celebi also makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, but it is unobtainable.

In the anime, Celebi takes a central role in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. In the movie, one accidentally brings [[Sammy]] to the future when attempting to escape from a poacher, and is later captured in a [[Iron-Masked Marauder|Team Rocket member]]'s Dark Balls to be used to destroy the forest and rule the world. In the episode, another is attempting to heal after putting out a forest fire, and needs the help of Pokémon Ranger [[Solana]], as well as the anime's protagonists, to do so.

===Generation III===
Many more legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], with the ten new legendary Pokémon bringing the total to 21. At this point in the series, legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the games, with the plot of the [[villainous teams]] introduced in this generation and the next involving the reawakening of ancient legendary Pokémon for the team's own use.

====Legendary golems====
[[Image:Regis.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}}]]
This third trio of legendary Pokémon, based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend, featured minimally in Hoenn-region legend. Based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age, the [[legendary golems]] took a back seat among the legendary Pokémon introduced in their generation, and are sometimes referred to by fans derisively as the "legendary trash cans". Truly, this legendary trio, as well as its [[trio master|master]], {{p|Regigigas}}, feature the most complicated method of in-game availability, with puzzles made of [[braille]] in the Hoenn region being the keys to unlocking their mystery.

As complex as the method in which they are obtained is the legend of the golems, which is told in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and finally completed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. Long ago, an ancient Pokémon was said to have moved the continents into their present positions by pulling them with ropes. After it was finished, it created in its image three Pokémon: {{p|Regirock}}, from clay, {{p|Regice}}, from ice, and {{p|Registeel}}, from magma. Ancient people, seeing that the Pokémon was so powerful, sealed it away in [[Snowpoint Temple]], while those it had created were separated from it and taken to the Hoenn region, sealed in three chambers, and left in the hopes that one day, someone would unlock the chambers and be able to tame the three so as to tame Regigigas. They are available in the [[Desert Ruins]], [[Island Cave]], and [[Ancient Tomb]] in Hoenn, as well as the [[Rock Peak Ruins]], [[Iceberg Ruins]], and [[Iron Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]] with an event {{p|Regigigas}}.

In the anime, the three legendary golems starred together guarding the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as members of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s team in the Battle Frontier saga.

====Eon duo====
[[File:Latias Latios.png|thumb|220px|right|{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}]]
Another of Hoenn's minor legendary Pokémon, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} do not feature a distinct legend behind them. Nonetheless, they are incredibly rare, with only one of the two available normally to players, and the other available through an event.

Latios and Latias take on counterpart availability in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, with Latios being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in Ruby and SoulSilver, and Latias doing the same in Sapphire and HeartGold. In Emerald, after the player has defeated the Elite Four, their mother will ask if the Pokémon mentioned on TV was red or blue, and depending on that, one of the two will be roaming Hoenn. The other member of the duo will be found on [[Southern Island]], accessible by [[Eon Ticket]], in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and in [[Pewter City]], through the [[Enigma Stone]] event, in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the anime, Latios and Latias were the stars of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', where the two guarded the legendary city of [[Alto Mare]]. With a strong connection to the [[Soul Dew]], the two were responsible for protecting it from {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]], who wished to steal it.

====Weather trio====
[[Image:Weather trio.png|250px|thumb|right|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}]]
The trio of super-ancient Pokémon, known for their [[weather conditions|weather-related]] [[abilities]] as the [[weather trio]], serve as the [[version mascot]]s of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to shape the land and sea, respectively, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are among the most powerful legendary Pokémon, while {{p|Rayquaza}} prevents the two from quarreling.

During the course of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]], depending on version, seek out Groudon or Kyogre, respectively, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes awry, and the player is forced to defeat or capture the legendary Pokémon to stop a global disaster. In {{game|Emerald}}, instead, both teams are on the loose, intending to awaken their respective legendary Pokémon, and only with interference by the player and {{p|Rayquaza}} does the fight end up resolved.

In the anime, Groudon and Kyogre appeared in the two-part episode consisting of ''[[AG096|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG097|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. In these episodes, Team Magma and Team Aqua finally succeed in awakening the two, as in the games, though their conflict is resolved very quickly, much to the chagrin of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}}.

====Jirachi====
[[File:385Jirachi AG anime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Jirachi}} in the anime]]
One of the two event legendary Pokémon of Generation III, {{p|Jirachi}} is known to grant wishes written on the tags on its head each time it awakens: once every millennium.

In the games, Jirachi has never had a concrete location tied to it, and it cannot be captured from the wild legitimately. However, several direct transfers have been present in the history of the franchise, most notably in the form of a [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc|bonus disc]] released as a preview of {{g|Colosseum}} which fixes the [[Berry glitch]] present in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.

Jirachi starred in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it befriended [[Max]] as the group attempted to keep it away from [[Butler]], a former [[Team Magma]] operative.

====Deoxys====
[[File:386Deoxys formes.png|thumb|right|{{p|Deoxys}} in its four Formes: Attack, Normal, Defense, Speed]]
A virus from space which mutated when shot by a laser, {{p|Deoxys}} was the first legendary Pokémon known to [[Form differences|change form]], taking different forms on in each of the [[Generation III]] games - Normal Forme in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Attack Forme in {{game|FireRed}}, Defense Forme in {{game|LeafGreen}}, and Speed Forme in {{game|Emerald}}, and being able to change them at will in the [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]] and on {{rt|3|Kanto}}.

In the games, Deoxys is only available on [[Birth Island]] when the [[AuroraTicket]] is downloaded to FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald, though as with all event legendary Pokémon, it has also been available through direct download via [[Mystery Gift]].

Deoxys featured heavily in the seventh Pokémon movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where its Attack and Defense Formes were first revealed. One of the two {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}} featured befriends a boy named [[Tory Lund]], who fears Pokémon otherwise and does not realize what Deoxys is, while the other seeks out the first, concerned for its safety. Another Deoxys featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis!]]'', where Deoxys's Speed Forme debuted in the anime.

===Generation IV===
Thirteen more legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation IV]], the most of any generation so far, bringing the total to a whopping 34. Many of the legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post-League sidequests for the player to go on. Six of the 13 introduced, even, are not in Sinnoh's regional Pokédex, appearing only in the National Dex, a first for any Pokémon.

Prior to Generation IV, 680 had been the limit on a legendary Pokémon's [[base stat]] total: this limit was set by {{p|Mewtwo}} in [[Generation I]] and was only matched - never surpassed - in Generation II and Generation III. As of Generation IV, however, the most powerful of all Pokémon in terms of base stats is no longer Mewtwo or any of its equals, but {{p|Arceus}}, the supposed creator of the Pokémon universe.

====Lake guardians====
[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} together]]
The [[lake guardians]], [[Sinnoh]]'s native legendary trio, represent the spirit of all consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.

In the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are found in the caverns of [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]], respectively, though Mesprit will roam Sinnoh after the player has encountered it, rather than battle immediately as the other two will. The trio are captured by [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]], and subjected to the experiments of [[Charon]] to draw out the [[Red Chain]] from the gems in their bodies. Cyrus summons {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and alone, the lake guardians' power is not enough to stop them. {{p|Giratina}} interferes and draws Cyrus into the Distortion World, where the lake guardians assist the player in navigation toward Giratina's lair.

In the anime, the lake guardians appeared, first in spirit form, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', to {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}, respectively. They were captured by [[J]], who had been hired by [[Team Galactic]], in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', and were freed by Ash, Dawn, and Brock to stop the power of Dialga and Palkia in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====Creation trio====
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|180px|thumb|right|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina artwork from {{game|Platinum}}]]
The legendary creators of the Pokémon universe, the [[Creation trio]] consisting of {{p|Dialga}} of time, {{p|Palkia}} of space, and {{p|Giratina}} of antimatter, are, like the weather trio before them, the mascots of [[Sinnoh]]'s trio of games, {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

In the games, Dialga and Palkia are sought by [[Cyrus]] to destroy and then remake the universe without spirit, a thing he hates about humanity. At [[Spear Pillar]], one of the two will be able to be captured in Diamond and Pearl, depending on the game, while Giratina may be obtained after the Pokémon League has been conquered. In Platinum, however, Giratina interferes with Cyrus's planned destruction of the universe, and may be captured in its home, the [[Distortion World]], while Dialga and Palkia cannot be found until the Elite Four have been defeated.

In the anime, {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{an|Giratina}} appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The three appeared together, finally, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Dialga and Palkia were also summoned at Spear Pillar and chained by Cyrus in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', but were freed when he escaped into another universe and the Red Chain was shattered by Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon.

====Lunar duo====
[[File:Darkrai-Newmoon Island.png|thumb|left|{{p|Darkrai}} on [[Newmoon Island]]]]
A sidequest legendary Pokémon and an event legendary Pokémon, respectively, {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Darkrai}} represent two phases of the moon with opposite connotations: Darkrai represents the {{wp|new moon}}, the cause of the darkest nights and bringer of nightmares, while Cresselia represents the {{wp|full moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.

In the games, Cresselia can be found on [[Fullmoon Island]] as part of a post-League quest to rid {{tc|Sailor}} Eldrich's son of a nightmare. It will flee immediately, roaming Sinnoh and leaving behind a [[Lunar Wing]], which will heal the boy. Darkrai is found on [[Newmoon Island]], accessible only with a [[Member Card]], and can only be obtained through an event.

The lunar duo made their debuts separately, with a {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} appearing in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', attempting to stop Dialga and Palkia's fight from destroying its home, [[Alamos Town]], and protecting [[Alice]], its friend. Cresselia first appeared in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle]]'', where it fought briefly against a Darkrai.

====Sea guardians====
[[File:Manaphyphione.png|thumb|right|{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}]]
The sea guardian Pokémon are a legendary duo that, like Mewtwo and Mew, is comprised of a parent and child. {{p|Manaphy}}, a legendary Pokémon that makes its home in warmer seas south of the known regions, bears {{p|Phione}} when bred in captivity in the known regions.

In the games, Manaphy can only be found through an event: either it may be transferred in its egg from one of the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger}} games after activating an event in those games, or can be directly received via various Mystery Gift events. Like Jirachi, it cannot be legitimately found in the wild. Phione, of course, must be bred from a Manaphy and a {{p|Ditto}}, making it the only legendary Pokémon available only through this method.

In the anime, Manaphy debuted in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where, like in the games, it first appeared as an egg, and befriended {{an|May}}, who it regarded as its mother. It was the only Pokémon able to find the mysterious Temple of the Sea, [[Samiya]], and was regarded as the Prince of the Sea. For this, it was sought by [[the Phantom]], a pirate who wished to take the jewels of the Sea Crown deep in Samiya. Phione debuted under different circumstances, being found in [[Chocovine Town]] in ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', where they were revered as bringers of good luck.

Phione is disputed by many in its status as a legendary Pokémon, as its base stat total is lower than all other legendary Pokémon, while its availability compared to others is legitimately high, being able to be bred from a Ditto with either Manaphy or another Phione as many times as a player would like. Even official sources have not been consistent, with [[Pokémon.com]] changing its status repeatedly, and official guidebooks alternately naming it as legendary or not. For all intents and purposes, it is regarded by Bulbapedia to not be legendary due to the latest official source.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of all volcanic activity, appearing in [[Stark Mountain]] in [[Sinnoh]], where it was said to have been born at the same time as Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina created Sinnoh at [[Spear Pillar]] and created the [[Battle Zone]]. Heatran is the first, and currently only, legendary Pokémon with a variable gender.

Heatran first appeared in the anime in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the control of [[Marcus]], and later appeared in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' as part of a Pokémon Ranger rescue mission.

====Regigigas====
[[File:Regigigasanime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regigigas}} in the anime]]
{{p|Regigigas}} is the master of the [[legendary golems]], having created them in ancient times and was said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.

In the games, Regigigas is found at [[Snowpoint Temple]], though it will not awaken unless all three of the legendary golems are in the player's party.

Regigigas appeared in the anime in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it attempted to stop a glacier from destroying [[Gracidea]]. Another appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', where it was hunted by [[J]] and defended by {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.

====Shaymin====
[[File:Seabreak path.png|thumb|right|{{p|Shaymin}} running down [[Seabreak Path]]]]
A legendary Pokémon that has the ability to purify areas instantly and bring plant life in abundance, {{p|Shaymin}} is referred to as the Mew of Generation IV. Unlike previous event legendary Pokémon with its straight-100 base stats, however, Shaymin has the ability to change forms, between Land Forme and Sky Forme.

In the games, like Darkrai, Shaymin is catchable in the wild after an event item has been obtained: this time [[Oak's Letter]], which requests the player's help on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}. After giving thanks to someone or something, Shaymin will appear, and will be available to be caught at the end of the [[Seabreak Path]] that appears, in the [[Flower Paradise]].

Shaymin has a central role in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', when it, as well as its Sky Forme, were officially revealed. It also has a minor role in ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'' involving [[Marley]].

====Arceus====
[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|left|{{p|Arceus}} creates a Pokémon egg for {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}]]
The final Pokémon of Generation IV and the most powerful known so far, {{p|Arceus}} is, according to legend, the creator of the Pokémon universe. Born of an egg in the chaos at the beginning, Arceus's powers were awakened immediately, and from itself it made time and space, matter and antimatter, and set {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} to guard them. It created spirit as well, setting {{p|Uxie}} in charge of knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} in charge of emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} in charge of willpower, before falling into an eternal slumber.

Arceus can be awoken from its sleep using an [[Azure Flute]] at [[Spear Pillar]], which will open a staircase to its home, the [[Hall of Origin]]. There it can be captured, though no legitimate way of obtaining the Azure Flute has yet been released.

In the anime, {{an|Arceus}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina]] and its people for their betrayal in ancient times. After changing history with the help of Dialga, Ash and his friends revealed to Arceus the true nature of human beings, and it left Michina in peace.

===Generation V===
Thirteen additional legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation V]], tying with Generation IV to be the largest addition to the ranks, totaling 47 legendary Pokémon. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of Black & White, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the endgame. The rest of the Pokémon mattered little to the narrative progression and some are still unavailable legitimately, waiting instead on future events to unlock their existence.

====Victini====
[[File:Victini-Liberty Garden Island.png|thumb|right|160px|Touko, Victini and Touya]]
{{p|Victini}} is found at the beginning of [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova's Pokédex]], being #000. Much like {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, each of its base stats are 100. It is the first [[Generation V]] [[event Pokémon]] revealed and allowed to be obtained. Victini is considered the embodiment of victory. It is said that a Trainer with a Victini will win anything no matter what.
In Pokémon Black and White, if the player owns the event-exclusive item the [[Liberty Ticket]], the player can take a boat to [[Liberty Garden Island]], where Team Plasma is attempting to obtain it for the energy it radiates. It's later revealed that it was sealed in the basement of Liberty Tower by a rich man in order to protect it from people with bad intentions with it.
Victini is the future star of [[M14|''Victini and the Black Hero'']]

====Musketeer trio====
{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} are a trio of Pokémon based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', and partially on hooved mammals such as deer, oxen, and horses. According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Like the Three Musketeers, they are considered a trio but have a fourth, younger member in the form of {{p|Keldeo}} who the other three rescued and raised after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn their signature move, {{m|Sacred Sword}}, at level 42 (43 for {{p|Keldeo}}, most likely to refer to it becoming part of the group later).

====Kami trio====
{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities; Fujin, god of wind, Raijin, god of thunder and lightning, and Inari, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|left|280px|Reshiram and Zekrom]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent Yin and Yang, and balance. Originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation. But fighting between the two brothers that founded the nation split them into two halves that constantly conflict with each other.

It is widely speculated that {{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram due to reasons such as their types and names, in the same way Giratina turned out to be closely related to Dialga and Palkia.

====Meloetta====
{{p|Meloetta}} represents music and dance. Meloetta is similar to the Greek idea of a Muse, a goddess of creativity and inspiration.

====Genesect====
{{p|Genesect}} is an experimental creature created by Team Plasma, under [[N]], attempting to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades. It uses special cassettes to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

==Trivia==
* In all but one of the games, there appears to only be one of every legendary Pokémon, but in the {{pkmn|anime}}, there is more than one of most legendary Pokémon. This may just mean that the creators of the game intended the {{player}} to only ever happen to meet one of them canonically, and in fact there are others elsewhere which the player does not encounter.
** This may be supported by the possibility of acquiring eggs of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and {{p|Manaphy}} in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* Each generation has introduced at least one {{type2|Psychic}} legendary Pokémon and one {{type2|Flying}} legendary Pokémon, though the {{p|Shaymin|only}} {{p|Arceus|two}} Flying-type legendaries in Generation IV gain this type only in an {{DL|Form differences|Shaymin|alternate}} {{DL|Form differences|Arceus|form}}.
* According to interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] in 2009, legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages and don't conflict with anything else. This is consistent with the relatively small number of legendary Pokémon who have had their names changed outside of Japan (currently nine: the [[legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], and the [[Kami trio]]).
* As of [[Generation V]], aside from {{p|Arceus}}'s use of [[Plates]], there has never been a {{type|Poison}} legendary Pokémon.
* Only {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} have a battle theme that is shared with no other. {{p|Mew}} has its own battle theme; however, it is a remixed version of the normal [[Kanto]] wild battle theme.
** The [[legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] have their own remixes of one theme.
* The legendary birds of Kanto are the most available wild legendary Pokémon, able to be caught in nine main series games each ({{v2|Red and Green}}, {{v|Blue}}, {{v|Yellow}}, {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen}}, {{v|Platinum|}}, {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}). The least available wild legendary Pokémon are {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Mew}}, which only appear in the wild in one game apiece; each encounter requires an [[event item]] to activate it. {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Darkrai}} may also count, as the event items for the two, though existent in the games' coding, were not released to players of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, with the Mystery Gift events only available for players of {{v2|Platinum}}.

==Related articles==
*[[Event Pokémon]]
*[[Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon]]
*[[Sinnoh myths]]
*[[History of the Pokémon world]]
*[[Pseudo-legendary]]

==External links==
*[http://www.dark-stars.net/Legend/ Legends of the Mon], the fanlisting for legendary Pokémon.

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[[File:Entei_book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon]]
'''Legendary Pokémon''' are a group of incredibly rare, and often very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

While in English, all are typically grouped under the banner of "legendary", there are three distinct terms in Japanese that are used to refer to them. One, '''伝説のポケモン''' ''densetsu no Pokémon'', literally "legendary Pokémon", refers to Pokémon such as {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, who are featured prominently in the legends of the Pokémon world. A second, '''幻のポケモン''' ''maboroshi no Pokémon'', literally "illusory Pokémon", refers to Pokémon seen so rarely, such as {{p|Mew}}, that some question their very existence. This term was translated in the [[Generation IV]] games as "mirage Pokémon", in reference to the various [[Sinnoh myths|myths of Sinnoh]], and many consider it to refer to Pokémon that are restricted to [[Nintendo event]]s, not available during the course of normal gameplay. The third and newest term is '''神話のポケモン''' ''shinwa no Pokémon'', literally "mythical Pokémon", which refers to the Pokémon which are spoken of as the creators of the Sinnoh region.

==Characteristics of legendary Pokémon==

===Statistical averages{{tt|*|Considering Alternate Formes as seperate Pokémon}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
HP=92.89 |
Attack=86.11 |
Defense=85.28 |
SpAtk=124.45 |
SpDef=90.65 |
Speed=99.72 }}

Aside from the high [[stats]] shared by most legendary Pokémon, many of them are only available once to the {{player}} in a given save file, and to obtain another legitimately, one must [[trade]] with another game. The [[gender]] of most legendary Pokémon is unknown (though there are seven notable exceptions in {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}), and all but {{p|Manaphy}} are unable to breed in captivity, even with {{p|Ditto}} (and Manaphy only produces the unevolvable {{p|Phione}} when it breeds with Ditto.)

No legendary Pokémon is known to [[evolution|evolve]], though many are part of a [[legendary trio]] or [[legendary duo]]. Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], legendary Pokémon typically appear at the very end of them.

===In the anime===
Legendary Pokémon typically make their anime debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Many are held in a much higher regard than in the games, with their powers seen as being almost {{wp|deity|godlike}}. They are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], who have a special connection to them. [[Villainous teams]] and others with bad intentions often seek them out, both due to their rarity as well as their superior power.

It has been shown that the capture of certain legendary Pokémon may lead to great catastrophe, due to their often pivotal role in nature. Some speculate, however, that if a Trainer were to "play by the rules", encountering and befriending the legendary Pokémon just the same as they would any other Pokémon, the results would not be as chaotic, if at all. This theory possibly has some weight, as {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}, while [[Lawrence III]]'s capture of {{mov|Legendary birds|Zapdos|2}} and {{mov|Legendary birds|Moltres|2}} in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' was one of intended dominance and collection instead. It should be noted, however, that Noland was never seen to have had Articuno in a Poké Ball, and at the same time, he is a rather skilled Trainer. It should also be noted that in some cases a legendary Pokémon can be kept in a Poké Ball. For example, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three Regis in Poké Balls and trained them and there were no chaotic events that followed. [[Tobias]] is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls. Another trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] owned a {{p|Heatran}}.

Many legendary Pokémon are shown to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, while none are immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and the injury of {{an|Arceus}}. Very few, in fact, are often considered unique, with only {{an|Mewtwo}} known to be (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]) and {{an|Arceus}}, {{an|Dialga}}, {{an|Palkia}}, and {{an|Giratina}} assumed to be, due to their role in the creation of the universe.

==List of legendary Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 47 are considered to be legendary, while several more have certain characteristics of legendary Pokémon. Each [[generation]] has introduced at least one legendary trio and one legendary duo.

===Generation I===
The legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]] can be broken into two groups: the [[legendary birds]] and the Mew duo.

====Legendary birds====
[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. Art by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]].]]
The three [[legendary birds]], also known as the Winged Mirages, are the resident [[legendary trio]] of the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird, and each is associated with a {{wp|season}} (though none of the three is associated with autumn).

In the games, all three are available in the Kanto region in all of its appearances except for [[Generation II]]. {{p|Articuno}} takes up residence in the [[Seafoam Islands]] in the south, {{p|Zapdos}} in the [[Power Plant]] (next to it in Generation IV) in the east, and {{p|Moltres}} in a variety of places, {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Mt. Ember]], or [[Mt. Silver]], depending on the generation. In Generation IV, they are also found [[roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Sinnoh]], but only in {{game|Platinum}}.

In the anime, the legendary birds appear together in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where they rule over the islands surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. If they are disturbed and begin to fight, only {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|2}} can stop them, though it will fail without additional help from the Chosen One. Separately, Articuno appears in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', while Zapdos appears in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', and Moltres appears in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'' and ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

====Mew duo====
[[Image:Mewtwo and Mew.png|thumb|250px|left|{{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Mew}} in [[M01|the first movie]].]]
The Mew duo, so named because of their similar genetic structure and Mewtwo's origin as an enhanced clone of Mew, are a pair of catlike Pokémon which are believed by many to be among the most rare and powerful Pokémon that exist.

In the games, {{p|Mew}} is only mentioned in years-old journals found in the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on [[Cinnabar Island]]. It was the first [[event]]-exclusive Pokémon, being otherwise available only by [[Mew glitch|glitching the game]] or [[cheating]]. One is available in the wild on [[Faraway Island]], an event area in {{game|Emerald}}, the only time it is legitimately able to be caught from the wild.

Mew appears in the anime in both [[M01|the first movie]] and [[M08|the eighth movie]]. In the first, it appears to fight against Mewtwo, while in the second, its status as the Pokémon from which life began is explored.

In the games, {{p|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have been cloned from Mew in the journals in the Pokémon Mansion. Unlike most Pokémon, however, Mew gave live birth to Mewtwo, rather than laying an {{pkmn|egg}} and Mewtwo hatching from it. Mewtwo was too powerful, however, and it escapes from the Pokémon Mansion, destroying it in the process. Mewtwo then makes its home in [[Cerulean Cave]], where all kinds of powerful Pokémon live.

In the anime, {{an|Mewtwo}} was featured prominently, appearing in several episodes of the [[original series]], [[M01|the first movie]], and [[Mewtwo Returns|the first special episode]]. Mewtwo's origin is slightly different as well, with [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} funding a group of scientists to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}} for his own use. Though Mewtwo is initially a very angry Pokémon, viewing all humans as evil due to the acts of the scientists and Giovanni, eventually, when [[Ash Ketchum]] sacrifices himself to stop the fighting between Mew and Mewtwo, Mewtwo's heart softens, and he learns that some humans do care about their, and all, Pokémon. Meeting up with Ash again, Mewtwo is further shown that, although it is a genetically-enhanced clone of Mew, it and the other clones are no different than normal Pokémon, and because it erased Ash and his friends' memory at the end of their first meeting, realizes that Ash himself truly does care for others, even if he doesn't know them.

Mewtwo is known in the anime to travel around the world, traversing rooftops at night, and living its life free. It occasionally appears in anime openings, sometimes with Mew, and sometimes alone.

===Generation II===
More legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], adding six more for a running total of 11. The legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into three groups.

====Legendary beasts====
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|{{ga|Lyra}} and [[Eusine]] discover the legendary beasts in the basement of the [[Burned Tower]].]]
Like the legendary birds of the previous generation, a second trio of similar types was introduced in the neighboring [[Johto]] region. These [[legendary beasts]], so named because their features are reminiscent of both {{wp|canine}} and {{wp|feline}} animals, were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death. The trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power.

In the games, more than one of each exists, with only the trio that roams Johto after being discovered in Brass Tower's basement during [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] being that of the legend. Each was captured and changed into a [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, while one of the three, depending on the player's [[starter Pokémon]] choice, roams Kanto in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Entei}} for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Raikou}} for {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Suicune}} for {{p|Charmander}}.

In the anime, the legendary beasts did not appear together until [[M13|the thirteenth movie]], despite being introduced in Generation II. It appears that an initial plan for the three Johto-era {{pkmn|movie}}s was to have each feature one of the legendary beasts in a central role, with {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{mov|Suicune|Suicune|4}} taking the stage in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. This did not pan out, however, possibly due to the canning of Johto's {{p|Celebi}} plotline, and Raikou was relegated to a role in ''[[The Legend of Thunder]]'', featuring anime characters based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}, rather than [[M05|the fifth movie]], which focused on legendary Pokémon from the then-upcoming [[Generation III]] instead.

Each of the beasts made an episodic appearance, as well, with Entei appearing in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Raikou briefly appearing in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and Suicune having the most prominence (as in the games) through its appearance in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', and ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''.

====Tower duo====
[[Image:Lugia_and_ho-oh.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lugia and Ho-Oh]]
The first [[version mascot]]s that were also legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are a pair of legendary birds which formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers, leading to their designation. However, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, it burned to the ground, and both flew away, Lugia to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]] and Ho-Oh to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer. The two are thought to be as closely related as they are polar opposites, being based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fènghuáng}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.

In the games, Lugia does not play a central role in the Generation II storyline, instead being mentioned only as having lived in Ecruteak City before the Brass Tower burned. It is found in the Whirl Islands in the Generation II games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}} if the player holds a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}}. It reaches prominence in the storyline of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, where [[XD001|one]] is corrupted by [[Cipher]] to become the ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]], unable to be purified. It is also available on [[Navel Rock]] in Generation III, as an event-exclusive legendary Pokémon.

In the anime, Lugia is featured in a central role in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it is revealed that {{Ash}} is the Chosen One who must help it to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]]. Another pair of them appeared when Ash and his friends traveled to the Whirl Islands in Johto, and through this, the anime revealed that legendary Pokémon could breed (this is untrue in the games, at least in captivity, likely to restrict players from getting a limitless number of them).

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the savior of the legendary beasts. It can be found, if the player has a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}}, atop [[Bell Tower]] in the Generation II games and their remakes. It makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}}, as well, as a reward for purifying all Shadow Pokémon, and on [[Navel Rock]] like Lugia.

In the anime, {{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first legendary Pokémon that appeared (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow at the start of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s journey at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it.

====Celebi====
[[Image:Celebi_Shrine.png|thumb|right|100px|Celebi on its shrine in [[Ilex Forest]]]]
Although it has no relation to Mew that has been revealed, {{p|Celebi}} was dubbed the "New Mew" when it was introduced in Generation II because of their similar size and stats, as well as the status of being the last in the [[National Pokédex]] as of its generation and being unobtainable through normal gameplay. Unlike Mew, however, it was not believed to be the ancestor of all Pokémon, but merely the guardian of forests, traveling through time to make sure of their purity.

In the games, Celebi is available only by event, either directly (via [[trading]] or [[Mystery Gift]]), or, in {{game|Crystal}}, through an event involving the [[GS Ball]]. This made it the first event Pokémon that was able to be captured from the wild in the games after using an event-only item, something which would continue forward even to the current generation. Celebi also makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, but it is unobtainable.

In the anime, Celebi takes a central role in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. In the movie, one accidentally brings [[Sammy]] to the future when attempting to escape from a poacher, and is later captured in a [[Iron-Masked Marauder|Team Rocket member]]'s Dark Balls to be used to destroy the forest and rule the world. In the episode, another is attempting to heal after putting out a forest fire, and needs the help of Pokémon Ranger [[Solana]], as well as the anime's protagonists, to do so.

===Generation III===
Many more legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], with the ten new legendary Pokémon bringing the total to 21. At this point in the series, legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the games, with the plot of the [[villainous teams]] introduced in this generation and the next involving the reawakening of ancient legendary Pokémon for the team's own use.

====Legendary golems====
[[Image:Regis.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}}]]
This third trio of legendary Pokémon, based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend, featured minimally in Hoenn-region legend. Based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age, the [[legendary golems]] took a back seat among the legendary Pokémon introduced in their generation, and are sometimes referred to by fans derisively as the "legendary trash cans". Truly, this legendary trio, as well as its [[trio master|master]], {{p|Regigigas}}, feature the most complicated method of in-game availability, with puzzles made of [[braille]] in the Hoenn region being the keys to unlocking their mystery.

As complex as the method in which they are obtained is the legend of the golems, which is told in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and finally completed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. Long ago, an ancient Pokémon was said to have moved the continents into their present positions by pulling them with ropes. After it was finished, it created in its image three Pokémon: {{p|Regirock}}, from clay, {{p|Regice}}, from ice, and {{p|Registeel}}, from magma. Ancient people, seeing that the Pokémon was so powerful, sealed it away in [[Snowpoint Temple]], while those it had created were separated from it and taken to the Hoenn region, sealed in three chambers, and left in the hopes that one day, someone would unlock the chambers and be able to tame the three so as to tame Regigigas. They are available in the [[Desert Ruins]], [[Island Cave]], and [[Ancient Tomb]] in Hoenn, as well as the [[Rock Peak Ruins]], [[Iceberg Ruins]], and [[Iron Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]] with an event {{p|Regigigas}}.

In the anime, the three legendary golems starred together guarding the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as members of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s team in the Battle Frontier saga.

====Eon duo====
[[File:Latias Latios.png|thumb|220px|right|{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}]]
Another of Hoenn's minor legendary Pokémon, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} do not feature a distinct legend behind them. Nonetheless, they are incredibly rare, with only one of the two available normally to players, and the other available through an event.

Latios and Latias take on counterpart availability in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, with Latios being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in Ruby and SoulSilver, and Latias doing the same in Sapphire and HeartGold. In Emerald, after the player has defeated the Elite Four, their mother will ask if the Pokémon mentioned on TV was red or blue, and depending on that, one of the two will be roaming Hoenn. The other member of the duo will be found on [[Southern Island]], accessible by [[Eon Ticket]], in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and in [[Pewter City]], through the [[Enigma Stone]] event, in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the anime, Latios and Latias were the stars of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', where the two guarded the legendary city of [[Alto Mare]]. With a strong connection to the [[Soul Dew]], the two were responsible for protecting it from {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]], who wished to steal it.

====Weather trio====
[[Image:Weather trio.png|250px|thumb|right|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}]]
The trio of super-ancient Pokémon, known for their [[weather conditions|weather-related]] [[abilities]] as the [[weather trio]], serve as the [[version mascot]]s of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to shape the land and sea, respectively, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are among the most powerful legendary Pokémon, while {{p|Rayquaza}} prevents the two from quarreling.

During the course of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]], depending on version, seek out Groudon or Kyogre, respectively, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes awry, and the player is forced to defeat or capture the legendary Pokémon to stop a global disaster. In {{game|Emerald}}, instead, both teams are on the loose, intending to awaken their respective legendary Pokémon, and only with interference by the player and {{p|Rayquaza}} does the fight end up resolved.

In the anime, Groudon and Kyogre appeared in the two-part episode consisting of ''[[AG096|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG097|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. In these episodes, Team Magma and Team Aqua finally succeed in awakening the two, as in the games, though their conflict is resolved very quickly, much to the chagrin of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}}.

====Jirachi====
[[File:385Jirachi AG anime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Jirachi}} in the anime]]
One of the two event legendary Pokémon of Generation III, {{p|Jirachi}} is known to grant wishes written on the tags on its head each time it awakens: once every millennium.

In the games, Jirachi has never had a concrete location tied to it, and it cannot be captured from the wild legitimately. However, several direct transfers have been present in the history of the franchise, most notably in the form of a [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc|bonus disc]] released as a preview of {{g|Colosseum}} which fixes the [[Berry glitch]] present in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.

Jirachi starred in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it befriended [[Max]] as the group attempted to keep it away from [[Butler]], a former [[Team Magma]] operative.

====Deoxys====
[[File:386Deoxys formes.png|thumb|right|{{p|Deoxys}} in its four Formes: Attack, Normal, Defense, Speed]]
A virus from space which mutated when shot by a laser, {{p|Deoxys}} was the first legendary Pokémon known to [[Form differences|change form]], taking different forms on in each of the [[Generation III]] games - Normal Forme in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Attack Forme in {{game|FireRed}}, Defense Forme in {{game|LeafGreen}}, and Speed Forme in {{game|Emerald}}, and being able to change them at will in the [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]] and on {{rt|3|Kanto}}.

In the games, Deoxys is only available on [[Birth Island]] when the [[AuroraTicket]] is downloaded to FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald, though as with all event legendary Pokémon, it has also been available through direct download via [[Mystery Gift]].

Deoxys featured heavily in the seventh Pokémon movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where its Attack and Defense Formes were first revealed. One of the two {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}} featured befriends a boy named [[Tory Lund]], who fears Pokémon otherwise and does not realize what Deoxys is, while the other seeks out the first, concerned for its safety. Another Deoxys featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis!]]'', where Deoxys's Speed Forme debuted in the anime.

===Generation IV===
Thirteen more legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation IV]], the most of any generation so far, bringing the total to a whopping 34. Many of the legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post-League sidequests for the player to go on. Six of the 13 introduced, even, are not in Sinnoh's regional Pokédex, appearing only in the National Dex, a first for any Pokémon.

Prior to Generation IV, 680 had been the limit on a legendary Pokémon's [[base stat]] total: this limit was set by {{p|Mewtwo}} in [[Generation I]] and was only matched - never surpassed - in Generation II and Generation III. As of Generation IV, however, the most powerful of all Pokémon in terms of base stats is no longer Mewtwo or any of its equals, but {{p|Arceus}}, the supposed creator of the Pokémon universe.

====Lake guardians====
[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} together]]
The [[lake guardians]], [[Sinnoh]]'s native legendary trio, represent the spirit of all consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.

In the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are found in the caverns of [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]], respectively, though Mesprit will roam Sinnoh after the player has encountered it, rather than battle immediately as the other two will. The trio are captured by [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]], and subjected to the experiments of [[Charon]] to draw out the [[Red Chain]] from the gems in their bodies. Cyrus summons {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and alone, the lake guardians' power is not enough to stop them. {{p|Giratina}} interferes and draws Cyrus into the Distortion World, where the lake guardians assist the player in navigation toward Giratina's lair.

In the anime, the lake guardians appeared, first in spirit form, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', to {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}, respectively. They were captured by [[J]], who had been hired by [[Team Galactic]], in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', and were freed by Ash, Dawn, and Brock to stop the power of Dialga and Palkia in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====Creation trio====
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|180px|thumb|right|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina artwork from {{game|Platinum}}]]
The legendary creators of the Pokémon universe, the [[Creation trio]] consisting of {{p|Dialga}} of time, {{p|Palkia}} of space, and {{p|Giratina}} of antimatter, are, like the weather trio before them, the mascots of [[Sinnoh]]'s trio of games, {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

In the games, Dialga and Palkia are sought by [[Cyrus]] to destroy and then remake the universe without spirit, a thing he hates about humanity. At [[Spear Pillar]], one of the two will be able to be captured in Diamond and Pearl, depending on the game, while Giratina may be obtained after the Pokémon League has been conquered. In Platinum, however, Giratina interferes with Cyrus's planned destruction of the universe, and may be captured in its home, the [[Distortion World]], while Dialga and Palkia cannot be found until the Elite Four have been defeated.

In the anime, {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{an|Giratina}} appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The three appeared together, finally, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Dialga and Palkia were also summoned at Spear Pillar and chained by Cyrus in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', but were freed when he escaped into another universe and the Red Chain was shattered by Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon.

====Lunar duo====
[[File:Darkrai-Newmoon Island.png|thumb|left|{{p|Darkrai}} on [[Newmoon Island]]]]
A sidequest legendary Pokémon and an event legendary Pokémon, respectively, {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Darkrai}} represent two phases of the moon with opposite connotations: Darkrai represents the {{wp|new moon}}, the cause of the darkest nights and bringer of nightmares, while Cresselia represents the {{wp|full moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.

In the games, Cresselia can be found on [[Fullmoon Island]] as part of a post-League quest to rid {{tc|Sailor}} Eldrich's son of a nightmare. It will flee immediately, roaming Sinnoh and leaving behind a [[Lunar Wing]], which will heal the boy. Darkrai is found on [[Newmoon Island]], accessible only with a [[Member Card]], and can only be obtained through an event.

The lunar duo made their debuts separately, with a {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} appearing in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', attempting to stop Dialga and Palkia's fight from destroying its home, [[Alamos Town]], and protecting [[Alice]], its friend. Cresselia first appeared in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle]]'', where it fought briefly against a Darkrai.

====Sea guardians====
[[File:Manaphyphione.png|thumb|right|{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}]]
The sea guardian Pokémon are a legendary duo that, like Mewtwo and Mew, is comprised of a parent and child. {{p|Manaphy}}, a legendary Pokémon that makes its home in warmer seas south of the known regions, bears {{p|Phione}} when bred in captivity in the known regions.

In the games, Manaphy can only be found through an event: either it may be transferred in its egg from one of the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger}} games after activating an event in those games, or can be directly received via various Mystery Gift events. Like Jirachi, it cannot be legitimately found in the wild. Phione, of course, must be bred from a Manaphy and a {{p|Ditto}}, making it the only legendary Pokémon available only through this method.

In the anime, Manaphy debuted in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where, like in the games, it first appeared as an egg, and befriended {{an|May}}, who it regarded as its mother. It was the only Pokémon able to find the mysterious Temple of the Sea, [[Samiya]], and was regarded as the Prince of the Sea. For this, it was sought by [[the Phantom]], a pirate who wished to take the jewels of the Sea Crown deep in Samiya. Phione debuted under different circumstances, being found in [[Chocovine Town]] in ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', where they were revered as bringers of good luck.

Phione is disputed by many in its status as a legendary Pokémon, as its base stat total is lower than all other legendary Pokémon, while its availability compared to others is legitimately high, being able to be bred from a Ditto with either Manaphy or another Phione as many times as a player would like. Even official sources have not been consistent, with [[Pokémon.com]] changing its status repeatedly, and official guidebooks alternately naming it as legendary or not. For all intents and purposes, it is regarded by Bulbapedia to not be legendary due to the latest official source.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of all volcanic activity, appearing in [[Stark Mountain]] in [[Sinnoh]], where it was said to have been born at the same time as Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina created Sinnoh at [[Spear Pillar]] and created the [[Battle Zone]]. Heatran is the first, and currently only, legendary Pokémon with a variable gender.

Heatran first appeared in the anime in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the control of [[Marcus]], and later appeared in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' as part of a Pokémon Ranger rescue mission.

====Regigigas====
[[File:Regigigasanime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regigigas}} in the anime]]
{{p|Regigigas}} is the master of the [[legendary golems]], having created them in ancient times and was said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.

In the games, Regigigas is found at [[Snowpoint Temple]], though it will not awaken unless all three of the legendary golems are in the player's party.

Regigigas appeared in the anime in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it attempted to stop a glacier from destroying [[Gracidea]]. Another appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', where it was hunted by [[J]] and defended by {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.

====Shaymin====
[[File:Seabreak path.png|thumb|right|{{p|Shaymin}} running down [[Seabreak Path]]]]
A legendary Pokémon that has the ability to purify areas instantly and bring plant life in abundance, {{p|Shaymin}} is referred to as the Mew of Generation IV. Unlike previous event legendary Pokémon with its straight-100 base stats, however, Shaymin has the ability to change forms, between Land Forme and Sky Forme.

In the games, like Darkrai, Shaymin is catchable in the wild after an event item has been obtained: this time [[Oak's Letter]], which requests the player's help on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}. After giving thanks to someone or something, Shaymin will appear, and will be available to be caught at the end of the [[Seabreak Path]] that appears, in the [[Flower Paradise]].

Shaymin has a central role in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', when it, as well as its Sky Forme, were officially revealed. It also has a minor role in ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'' involving [[Marley]].

====Arceus====
[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|left|{{p|Arceus}} creates a Pokémon egg for {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}]]
The final Pokémon of Generation IV and the most powerful known so far, {{p|Arceus}} is, according to legend, the creator of the Pokémon universe. Born of an egg in the chaos at the beginning, Arceus's powers were awakened immediately, and from itself it made time and space, matter and antimatter, and set {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} to guard them. It created spirit as well, setting {{p|Uxie}} in charge of knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} in charge of emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} in charge of willpower, before falling into an eternal slumber.

Arceus can be awoken from its sleep using an [[Azure Flute]] at [[Spear Pillar]], which will open a staircase to its home, the [[Hall of Origin]]. There it can be captured, though no legitimate way of obtaining the Azure Flute has yet been released.

In the anime, {{an|Arceus}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina]] and its people for their betrayal in ancient times. After changing history with the help of Dialga, Ash and his friends revealed to Arceus the true nature of human beings, and it left Michina in peace.

===Generation V===
Thirteen additional legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation V]], tying with Generation IV to be the largest addition to the ranks, totaling 47 legendary Pokémon. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of Black & White, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the endgame. The rest of the Pokémon mattered little to the narrative progression and some are still unavailable legitimately, waiting instead on future events to unlock their existence.

====Victini====
[[File:Victini-Liberty Garden Island.png|thumb|right|160px|Touko, Victini and Touya]]
{{p|Victini}} is found at the beginning of [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova's Pokédex]], being #000. Much like {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, each of its base stats are 100. It is the first [[Generation V]] [[event Pokémon]] revealed and allowed to be obtained. Victini is considered the embodiment of victory. It is said that a Trainer with a Victini will win anything no matter what.
In Pokémon Black and White, if the player owns the event-exclusive item the [[Liberty Ticket]], the player can take a boat to [[Liberty Garden Island]], where Team Plasma is attempting to obtain it for the energy it radiates. It's later revealed that it was sealed in the basement of Liberty Tower by a rich man in order to protect it from people with bad intentions with it.
Victini is the future star of [[M14|''Victini and the Black Hero'']]

====Musketeer trio====
{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} are a trio of Pokémon based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', and partially on hooved mammals such as deer, oxen, and horses. According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Like the Three Musketeers, they are considered a trio but have a fourth, younger member in the form of {{p|Keldeo}} who the other three rescued and raised after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn their signature move, {{m|Sacred Sword}}, at level 42 (43 for {{p|Keldeo}}).

====Kami trio====
{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities; Fujin, god of wind, Raijin, god of thunder and lightning, and Inari, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|left|280px|Reshiram and Zekrom]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent Yin and Yang, and balance. Originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation. But fighting between the two brothers that founded the nation split them into two halves that constantly conflict with each other.

It is widely speculated that {{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram due to reasons such as their types and names, in the same way Giratina turned out to be closely related to Dialga and Palkia.

====Meloetta====
{{p|Meloetta}} represents music and dance. Meloetta is similar to the Greek idea of a Muse, a goddess of creativity and inspiration.

====Genesect====
{{p|Genesect}} is an experimental creature created by Team Plasma, under [[N]], attempting to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades. It uses special cassettes to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

==Trivia==
* In all but one of the games, there appears to only be one of every legendary Pokémon, but in the {{pkmn|anime}}, there is more than one of most legendary Pokémon. This may just mean that the creators of the game intended the {{player}} to only ever happen to meet one of them canonically, and in fact there are others elsewhere which the player does not encounter.
** This may be supported by the possibility of acquiring eggs of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and {{p|Manaphy}} in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* Each generation has introduced at least one {{type2|Psychic}} legendary Pokémon and one {{type2|Flying}} legendary Pokémon, though the {{p|Shaymin|only}} {{p|Arceus|two}} Flying-type legendaries in Generation IV gain this type only in an {{DL|Form differences|Shaymin|alternate}} {{DL|Form differences|Arceus|form}}.
* According to interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] in 2009, legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages and don't conflict with anything else. This is consistent with the relatively small number of legendary Pokémon who have had their names changed outside of Japan (currently nine: the [[legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], and the [[Kami trio]]).
* As of [[Generation V]], aside from {{p|Arceus}}'s use of [[Plates]], there has never been a {{type|Poison}} legendary Pokémon.
* Only {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} have a battle theme that is shared with no other. {{p|Mew}} has its own battle theme; however, it is a remixed version of the normal [[Kanto]] wild battle theme.
** The [[legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] have their own remixes of one theme.
* The legendary birds of Kanto are the most available wild legendary Pokémon, able to be caught in nine main series games each ({{v2|Red and Green}}, {{v|Blue}}, {{v|Yellow}}, {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen}}, {{v|Platinum|}}, {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}). The least available wild legendary Pokémon are {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Mew}}, which only appear in the wild in one game apiece; each encounter requires an [[event item]] to activate it. {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Darkrai}} may also count, as the event items for the two, though existent in the games' coding, were not released to players of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, with the Mystery Gift events only available for players of {{v2|Platinum}}.

==Related articles==
*[[Event Pokémon]]
*[[Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon]]
*[[Sinnoh myths]]
*[[History of the Pokémon world]]
*[[Pseudo-legendary]]

==External links==
*[http://www.dark-stars.net/Legend/ Legends of the Mon], the fanlisting for legendary Pokémon.

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Download (Ability)

2011-03-12T14:09:44Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Intro */

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|jpname=ダウンロード
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'''Download''' (Japanese: '''ダウンロード''' ''Download'') is an [[ability]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. Only four {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have this ability, three of which belong to the same [[evolution]]ary line. All Pokémon who have this ability, are either created by humans, or are modified by humans.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Download raises either the {{stat|Attack}} stat or {{stat|Special Attack}} stat by one stage depending on the foe's lowest defensive stat (i.e. it will raise Special Attack if the foe's {{stat|Special Defense}} is lower than its {{stat|Defense}} stat). If the foe's Defense and Special Defense are equal, the Special Attack stat is increased. During a double battle, Download will add the two Pokémon's stats and calculate the lower stat between both.

===Outside of battle===
Download has no effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Download==
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{{ability/entry|137|Porygon|Normal|Normal|Trace|Download|Analytic}}
{{ability/entry|233|Porygon2|Normal|Normal|Trace|Download|Analytic}}
{{ability/entry|474|Porygon-Z|Normal|Normal|Adaptability|Download|Analytic}}
{{ability/entry|649|Genesect|Bug|Steel|Download}}
{{Ability/foot|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: s}} mod 2}}|0=special attack|1=attack}}}}

==In other languages==
*French: '''Téléchargement'''
*German: '''Download'''
* Greek: '''Λήψη'''
*Italian: '''Download'''
*Portuguese: '''Download'''
*Spanish: '''Descarga'''

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Talk:Shedinja (Pokémon)

2011-02-25T23:00:50Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Shinyness */

== HP ==

Does the HP of Shedinja ever raise above one with leveling? {{unsigned|Viridis.net@gmail.com}}

Nope. It stays 1 forever. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 19:07, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

The article says the only way to know Shedinja's HP IV is finding out its "brother" Ninjask IV, but couldn't we figure it out by knowing Hidden Power type and power? [[User:Diby esp|Gabriel Rocha (Diby esp)]] 23:49, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
:I think you are confusing {{stat|HP}} and {{m|Hidden Power|HP}}. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 23:52, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
::But isn't {{m|Hidden Power|HP}} determined by IVs such as {{stat|HP}}'s? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 23:57, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
:::{{m|Hidden Power}}'s type and power depend on every stat IV. If you know the Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed IV, then knowing our Shedinja's Hidden Power type and power would take us to an obvious conclusion of its HP IV, wouldn't it? [[User:Diby esp|Gabriel Rocha (Diby esp)]] 00:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
::::No, it wouldn't. The formula for calculating the strength and type of Hidden Power relies only on the IVs modulo 2 and modulo 4. For example, if you could change a Shedinja's HP IV from 1 to 29, the type and power of Hidden Power would not change. This is because 1 and 29 are congruent modulo 2 and modulo 4. For more information, see the "Number of possible Hidden Powers" section of the Hidden Power calculation article. [[User:Ali 247|Ali 247]] 17:53, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

== Best type? ==

Due to Shedinja's ability, Wonder Guard, is there any combined set of types that would leave it immune to damage (not counting status-affecting moves and weather)? [[User:Casmith 789|Casmith 789]] 15:18, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
:Dark/Ghost and Ghost/Dark, the types of {{p|Spiritomb}} and {{p|Sableye}}, combine to have no weakness (except when Foresight, Odor Sleuth, and/or Miracle Eye are used). Neither of them have Wonder Guard, though. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 03:09, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks, after finally catching a Spiritomb I figured this out for myself! [[User:Casmith 789|Casmith 789]] 08:46, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
maybe it would be more usable with the Focus Sash?- ''unsigned comment from [[User:Logicalfighter666|Logicalfighter666]] ([[User talk:Logicalfighter666|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Logicalfighter666|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
there would be no such thing as a super effective attack.
:::It's completely impossible to be immune from damage, no matter what one does. Even a (hacked, let's say) Dark/Ghost-type with Wonder Guard would be hurt by weather attacks. Since you can't combine Air Lock and Wonder Guard, it is impossible to not take any damage. [[User:LordArceus|'''Lord''']][[User talk:LordArceus|'''Arc''']][[Special:Contributions/LordArceus|'''eus''']] 14:40, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
::::Double Battle. But you are right that it is impossible to be immune from damage: status damage. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 14:43, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Poke ball ==

Ive tried evolving a nincada twice in my diamond game and it only gave me a shedinja the second time after id bought a poke ball, in both instances i had a spare space in my party.
Perhaps you only need a poke ball in diamond/pearl?- ''unsigned comment from [[User:Itxi|Itxi]] ([[User talk:Itxi|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Itxi|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:I've always done it with an extra Pokéball. --[[User:DarkfireTaimatsu|DarkfireTaimatsu]] 08:59, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
::I was wondering because in the trivia section it states that one isnt needed. --[[User:Itxi|Itxi]] 09:02, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:::Then where does the Pokéball in my inventory go once I've obtained Shedinja, hmm? --[[User:DarkfireTaimatsu|DarkfireTaimatsu]] 09:09, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
::::Presicely, I just thought it might be better to start a discussion on it first than just deleting the text. --[[User:Itxi|Itxi]] 09:11, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:::::You're wrong. I just tested it out. I got a Nincada in my party with an extra slot. I didn't have any Poké balls. When it evolved, I still got a Shedinja. If a Poké ball dissapears when you get a Shedinja then you're being ripped off. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 09:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
::::::What game are you playing? I said that i tried it with a pokeball and without and it only works with. This is on Diamond --[[User:Itxi|Itxi]] 09:28, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:::::::This is Emerald. I don't know. Maybe the mechanics are different in in Diamond. But you definetly don't need a Poké Ball in Emerald.
::::::::Hopefully that edit covers it all :) --[[User:Itxi|Itxi]] 09:36, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:::::::::We may want to clarify that the Poké Ball needed must be an actual Poké Ball and not any other type of Ball, eg. Great Ball, Net Ball, or Dusk Ball. [[User:ESeamus|ESeamus]] 07:41, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::: I was bold and edited it. [[User:Lady BlahDeBlah|Lady BlahDeBlah]] 11:29, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::::I think that maybe Eseamus was right, because a friend of mine tried it with a great ball, and it didn't work. [[User talk:Dolphin2|Dolphins]] [[User:Dolphin2|are]] [[Special:Contributions/Dolphin2|awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too) 19:16, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

== Recent Edit ==

Is the whole thing about the hole in the back being visible needed? I mean, of course it's going to be visible, your looking at it from a behind perspective, AND it is a video game, they don't steal your soul. --[[User:Midnight Celtic|Midnight Celtic]] 18:39, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:Well, how it appears in the anime would be way more realistic. You're right, if you die in a bloody video for example, or get hurt, you're perfectly fine in real life. So I think that trivia is pretty pointless, it's not like it's a goof. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 11:20, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
::I think it's wrong because you have to look insde the hole, not look at it from afar. the back sprite shows it from afar, whereas if you wanted your soul to be stolen, you would have to put your eye up close to Shedinja... XD. I'll remove it. [[User:Tesh|'''TESH''']][[User_talk:Tesh|'''IGIGAS''']] 11:34, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
:::I removed it weeks ago... somebody must have added it again...[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 11:50, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

== Breeding ==

If you breed a Shedinja with a Ditto, will you get a Nincada or another Shedinja? It doesn't say anywhere on the page. Since Shedinja is just Nincada's old exoskeleton brought to life, it would be weird if it could produce a whole new Nincada on its own. - [[User:Buddy Christ|Buddy Christ]] 22:44, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
:Last time I checked Shedinja doesn't have a gender, and I somehow doubt that a Ditto can breed the genderless as it has gender last time I remember. You can prove me wrong, it has been a long time since I last checked. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 22:32, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
::Ditto can breed with the genderless, otherwise we'd have no {{p|Phione}}, no baby {{p|Porygon}}, and a heck of a lot of problems. It's the genderless that can't interbreed. Ditto makes it all possible (unless you're in the {{egg2|No eggs}}). It results in a Nincada, same as if you bred the Ninjask. The only odd thing is... Shedinja is in the {{egg2|Mineral}}... Nincada and Ninjask are in the {{egg|Bug}}... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:47, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Ditto is genderless(random comment).[[User:Kkllnn|Blastoise RULZ]] 21:07, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

== Scrappy or Foresight will onlywork with Mold Breaker ==
As they aren't super-effective even after Foresight (and Fighting wouid even be "resisted"). --[[User:Gorebyss|Gorebyss]] 08:21, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

== Focus Sash ==

what would happen when focus sash is equipped to shedy? [[User:Atomix26|Atomix26]] 19:08, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
:It can withstand one hit that would otherwise faint it. — [[User:Laoris|Laoris]] ([[User_Talk:Laoris|Blah]]) 19:17, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
::Yes, since Focus Sash is only one use. But if you equip Focus Band, then it's possible it could survive for a lot longer. Of course, it's equally possible it'll die on the first hit.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 00:40, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Gender ==
When I use the name rater, despite being genderless, Shedinja will have a gender when we write a new nickname. Wouldn't that be a nice information for trivia? [[User:Diby esp|Gabriel Rocha (Diby esp)]] 02:19, 5 June 2009 (UTC)
:I have confirmation of this... If someone can determine where the gender comes from this would be great. At the moment I'm picking the same gender as your Nijask. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 03:24, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

== Flail and Reversal ==
I know it's impossible for a Shedinja to have either of these moves without hacking, but supposed one was hacked to have either of these moves... would it have 20 Power because it's at max HP, or would it have 200 power because it only has 1 HP? --[[User:Derian|Derian]] 16:36, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:That's probably the reason why it's impossible. [[User:Valorum27|Valorum27]] 00:04, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

→Pokedex entries
:<nowiki>|heartgolddex={{tt|ハネを　うごかさずに　とびまわる。からだの　なかは　からっぽで　いきを　しない　ふしぎな　ポケモン。|It flies around without moving its wings. A strange Pokémon that doesn't breathe and has an empty body.}}</nowiki>
♥ [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 17:54, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Small edit requests. First, can you make a ==Pokedex entries== thing over the anime Pokedex entries, and second, can you put a comma in between body and giving? Please and thank you. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 17:27, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

== Breeding generation 4 ==

I've managed to teach my nincada/ shedinja toxic by breeding from a dustox in emerald. if someone wants to verify this works of generation 4 games, too and add it to the page it'd be nice.
:Nincada can learn Toxic by TM. TM moves known by the father are passed down to the egg if the egg's species is capable of learning the TM, regardless of whether the father learned it by TM or not. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:16, 15 April 2010 (UTC)

==HP Up==
What about with an HP Up?--[[User:Dratini Egg|Dratini Egg]] 20:18, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
:It's HP is ''always'' 1, regardless of IV and EVs. HP Ups just add EVs, which are completely ignored for Shedinja's HP. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:43, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

== Shinyness ==

If this is already in the article, i must not have noticed, but...

-Will a shiny Nincada always produce a shiny Shedinja when it evolves?
-If the Nincada is not shiny, is there a chance the Shedinja will be anyway? [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 05:27, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:To answer your first question, yes. A shiny Nincada will produce a shiny Shedinja. It also answers your second question. No. A normal Nincada will never make a shiny Shedinja. Because of identical values and such. I'm not good with that stuff. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:22, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. It may seem kind of obvious, but i was just checking, because if it were different, it might have been trivia worthy. [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 05:27, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

Can't this fact be put under Trivia?

== Gen IV Poison? ==

Is Shedinja really immune to Poison damage in Gen IV? [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 18:04, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, due to its ability. Why? [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig's]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A-B-Cs]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 18:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
::I think he means Poison status condition. I often use Shedinja and it can be poisoned.--[[User:Dennou Zenshi|でんのう]] ☢ [[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|'''Z'''えんし]] 18:36, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

I don't mean immune to being Poisoned, I mean immune to taking damage after being Poisoned. I was curious because it seems kind of weird for it to be immune to Poison damage without being immune to any other non-super-effective damage. [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 19:20, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, Poison hasn't been super effective to Bug since Gen I. And furthermore, Shedinja's Ghost type would made it '''resist''' Poison.--[[User:Dennou Zenshi|でんのう]] ☢ [[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|'''Z'''えんし]] 19:27, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
::{{a|Wonder Guard}} will only protect Shedinja from direct damage. [[Status ailment]]s (like {{status|Poison}}) and [[weather conditions]] will still affect it. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:35, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

== Halo ==

Is it me, or in gen III's back sprite, the gap is at the front, and in the gen IV back sprite, the gap is at the back? Shouldn't this belong in the trivia? [[User:FrozenStrategy|FrozenStrategy]] 20:51, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
:The gap is actually in the back in both generations, but perspective makes the Generation III halo look wonky. '''~ [[User:Sol|sol]][[User talk:Sol|ar]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|is]]''' 20:56, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

== How does Shedinja learn egg moves? ==

There are several egg moves listed for Shedinja...but since it is genderless, how can it learn those moves? [[User:DisgruntledGoat|DisgruntledGoat]] 23:25, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
:Evolve a Nincada that has them.--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 23:49, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

== Question ==

Under the Type effectiveness section, it says that Future Sight and Doom Desire can still hit Shedinja. With said moves now taking type into account, is this still true?--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 23:24, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
:No, Wonder Guard blocks it now. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 17:23, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== Shedsturdy ==

Will a shedinja take no damage if it has sturdy as it's ability?
:It ''will'' still take damage; the term "OHKO" specifically refers to four moves (Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold), not "moves that KO with one hit". (Also, it's "its". : P) —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 08:44, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
::In Generation V Sturdy protects from all moves that would OHKO the pokemon not just those four. But Shedinja would still be knocked out by status damage, weather, recoil, spikes and stealth rock. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 08:56, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

== Guardian Angel ==
How does the ability Wonder Guard lend to the concept of a 'Guardian Angel'? I see both have 'Guard' but Wonder Guard refers more to guarding Shedinja, whilst the Angel is a protector of somebody else, yes? [[User:Colintron|Colintron]] 20:11, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:I agree. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 01:06, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
::Well there is still its halo...--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 01:07, 7 January 2011 (UTC)

Roaming Pokémon

2011-01-17T19:47:29Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Kanto */

'''Roaming Pokémon''' are a type of [[legendary Pokémon]] that, instead of remaining in one place as a special event, run around the region they appear in, seemingly at random. Roaming Pokémon have appeared in every [[main series]] game since [[Generation II]].

In addition to their changing of [[route]]s (something that happens every time the {{player}} passes through a route boundary), they will also, on every turn of battle, attempt to flee. The only way to prevent this is to either use a trapping [[move]] such as {{m|Mean Look}} or have the Pokémon sent out have a trapping [[ability]] such as {{a|Shadow Tag}} or {{a|Arena Trap}}. If they try to flee and fail, they attack on the same turn.

In Generations II and III, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} can use his or her [[Pokédex]] to check the ever-changing location of their target after they have seen the target. However, in [[Generation IV]], the [[Pokétch]]'s {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} application and the [[Pokégear]]'s map card serve this purpose, relieving the player from having to change through a multitude of screens, as was the case in past generations.

==List of roaming Pokémon==
===Generation II===
These Pokémon are found roaming [[Johto]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}; however, Suicune is found at the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in Crystal. They can be captured at any point after they are disturbed by the player in [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]].

{{catch/header|land}}
{{catch/entry2|243|Raikou|yes|yes|yes|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Electric}}
{{catch/entry2|244|Entei|yes|yes|yes|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Fire}}
{{catch/entry2|245|Suicune|yes|yes|no|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

===Generation III===
====Hoenn====
The {{DL|Legendary Pokémon|Eon Pokémon}} can be caught in [[Hoenn]] after defeating the [[Elite Four]] for the first time. Only one will roam Hoenn (the other can be obtained on [[Southern Island]] with the [[Eon Ticket]]), depending on version, or in Emerald, depending on the color of Pokémon the player tells his or her mother. In {{v|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the roaming Pokémon will have low IVs due to the [[Roaming IV glitch]].
{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entry3|380|Latias|no|yes|yes|Grass|40|Event|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry3|381|Latios|yes|no|yes|Grass|40|Event|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|land|no}}

====Kanto====
These Pokémon are only present in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. The only one that will appear will be the one whose type weakens the type of the player's chosen [[starter Pokémon]] (Raikou for {{p|Squirtle}}, Entei for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, Suicune for {{p|Charmander}}). They will have low IVs due to the [[Roaming IV glitch]]. If they use {{m|Roar}} to flee, they will disappear due to the {{DL|List of minor glitches|Roaming Roar glitch}}. As soon as the player has obtained the [[National Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]], the Legendary Beast that matches the weakness of the player's starter Pokémon will appear the next tim the enter tall grass, and the pokémon will be added to the player's Pokédex, allowing them to follow it's movements.

{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entryfl|243|Raikou|yes|yes|Grass|50|Event|type1=Electric}}
{{catch/entryfl|244|Entei|yes|yes|Grass|50|Event|type1=Fire}}
{{catch/entryfl|245|Suicune|yes|yes|Grass|50|Event|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|land|no}}

===Generation IV===
====Sinnoh====
Sinnoh has five roaming Pokémon, each of which is available in the wild after certain events have taken place. {{p|Mesprit}} will roam after the player goes to [[Lake Verity]] after defeating [[Team Galactic]] at [[Mt. Coronet]], {{p|Cresselia}} will appear after the player helps cure [[Eldritch]]'s son's nightmares, and the [[legendary birds]] will appear in {{v2|Platinum}} after the player first talks to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Eterna City]].

{{catch/header|land}}
{{catch/entry4|481|Mesprit|yes|yes|yes|Grass|50|all=Event|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry4|488|Cresselia|yes|yes|yes|Grass|50|all=Event|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry4|144|Articuno|no|no|yes|Grass|60|all=Event|type1=Ice|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry4|145|Zapdos|no|no|yes|Grass|60|all=Event|type1=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry4|146|Moltres|no|no|yes|Grass|60|all=Event|type1=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

====Johto and Kanto====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Raikou and Entei will roam Johto after meeting them in the [[Burned Tower]], and after leaving the Vermilion City Pokémon Fan Club house with {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s doll, Latios or Latias will roam [[Kanto]].
{{catch/header|land}}
{{catch/entryhs|243|Raikou|yes|yes|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Electric}}
{{catch/entryhs|244|Entei|yes|yes|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Fire}}
{{catch/entryhs|380|Latias|yes|no|Grass|35|all=Event|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryhs|381|Latios|no|yes|Grass|35|all=Event|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

===Generation V===
====Unova====
In {{v|Black and White|s}}, after listening to the story of the old woman on {{rt|7|Unova}} and exiting the house, {{p|Tornelos}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Voltolos}}{{sup|W}} will swoop down from the sky, make the weather more extreme, and fly off.

{{catch/header|land|yes}}
{{catch/entry5|641|Tornelos|yes|no|no|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|642|Voltolos|no|yes|no|Grass|40|all=Event|type1=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

{{legendarylocations|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=kanto|1=johto|2=hoenn|3=sinnoh|4=unova}}}} 
{{Project Games notice}}
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon|*]]

[[de:Wanderpokémon]]
[[it:Pokémon vaganti]]

Flygon (Pokémon)

2011-01-08T14:33:32Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Behavior */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Flygon |
jname=フライゴン |
tmname=Flygon |
pron=<sc>''fly''-gon</sc>|
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=330 |
hdex=118 |
fbrow=159 |
abrow=259 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ground |
type2=Dragon |
species=Mystic |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=180.8 |
weight-kg=82.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
abilityd=Levitate |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
evsp=2|
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127|
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=flygon |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Flygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フライゴン''' ''Flygon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Dragon}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Vibrava}} starting at [[level]] 45. It is the final form of {{p|Trapinch}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Flygon is a large, light green, insect-like dragon Pokémon. Flygon's tail has several dark green stripes and three green rhombus shapes at the end. Flygon has a pair of green rhombus-shaped wings, toeless hind legs and three-clawed hands. Flygon has red-lensed "goggles" covering its eyes and a pair of green antennae.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Aside from being able to kick up {{m|sandstorm}}s, Flygon's other ability is {{a|Levitate}}, which allows it to avoid {{t|Ground}} attacks such as {{m|Earthquake}} or {{m|Magnitude}}. Its wings also seem to be "singing" when they are flapped, because Flygon flaps its wings at incredibly high speed, which also allows it to fly at unmatched speed.

Also like Vibrava, Flygon also gains access to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

===Behavior===
This dragon Pokémon is highly adapted to life in the desert. It's also known as "the spirit of the desert" due to the sound its wings make in sandstorms. When it flaps its wings, it inadvertently kicks up a cloud of dust, which serves to protect it from potential enemies. Its eyes are covered with thick lenses, which prevent particles of sand from disturbing its vision. The flapping wings create a very unusual "singing" sound. Because this sound is usually heard in the presence of sandstorms, the incredible speed this Pokémon flies with, and the sharply reduces sight of the average eye in a sandstorm, it was thought that this Pokémon was the spirit of the desert.

===Habitat===
[[File:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
Although Flygon are hard to find in the wild, they are often seen in deserts punished by harsh sandstorms, often caused by themselves. Most Flygon belong to trainers, mainly from evolved {{p|Vibrava}}, either caught in the wild or previously evolved from a {{p|Trapinch}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Drew Flygon.png|thumb|right|Drew's Flygon]]
===Major appearances===
[[Drew]]'s Flygon made its debut in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Flygon first appears in a flashback of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''.

Another Flygon was in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. It helped save {{mov|Jirachi|Jirachi|6}} from [[Butler]].

A Flygon also appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG123|Flygon|Ash's Pokédex|Flygon, the Mystic Pokémon. Flygon is the evolved form of Vibrava. It's known as the desert spirit because of the song-like voice that eminates from the {{m|sandstorm}}s it kicks up.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A Flygon was one of the Pokémon belonging to [[Norman]], who mostly used it for aerial transport. After taking [[Wally]] under his wing for the sake of awaking {{p|Rayquaza}}, he gave it to the boy.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ground
|type2=dragon
|gen=3
|rubydex=Flygon is nicknamed "the elemental spirit of the desert." Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a {{m|sandstorm}} while flying.
|sapphiredex=Flygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the "singing" is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
|emeralddex=The flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
|frlgdex=It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
|dpptdex=It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."
|hgssdex=It is nicknamed "The Desert Spirit" because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
|bwdex={{tt|きょうれつな　ハネの　はばたきで　すなあらしを　おこす。さばくのせいれい　と　よばれる。|It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
coloarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}}|
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|trozei=Endless Level 5 Forever Level 54 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29) [[Mt. Mistral]] (1F-19F)
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]] (during mission)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground|type2=dragon
|ranch1=Yache Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranchlang=jap|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 80 |
SpDef= 80 |
Speed= 100 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ground|
type2=dragon|

Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Devastate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Insect Opposition|Bug|Special|30|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}} {{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}} {{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|543|Fushide}}{{MSP|544|Hoiiga}}{{MSP|545|Pendra}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}} {{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|||*|'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}} {{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|617|Agirudaa}}|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
ndex=330 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1=If the going gets too rough, I duck and hide in a sandstorm! |
P2=Oops, they've taken my HP down by half already... |
P3=This won't do... I don't have the energy to flap my wings... |
PL=Yes! Leveled up! Desert sandstorms will help me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Dragon |
assist=Ground |
field=Gust |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=6 |
browser=Flygon flies almost faster than the eye can follow. It whips up gust of wind. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dragon |
assist2=Dragon |
field2=Cut |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It flies around while letting loose {{m|supersonic}} waves and shock waves. |
Pad=Flygon guards the Gate in the [[Granite Zone]]. Have you learned the Secret Words that open it? My, my, can that Flygon fly high in {{P|Salamence}}'s Air Ace. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=328
|name1=Trapinch
|type1-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=35
|sprite2=329
|name2=Vibrava
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=45
|sprite3=330
|name3=Flygon
|type1-3=Ground
|type2-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
type2=dragon|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=330|
name=Flygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* Flygon and its pre-evolution, {{p|Vibrava}} share several characteristics usually associated with types other than theirs:
** Their evolutionary line, along with the {{p|Gligar}}-line, to have no {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon and be in the {{egg3|Bug}}.
*** Similarly, Vibrava and Flygon are the only {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon not in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.
** They are the only non-legendary Pokémon that are not {{t|Fire}}- nor {{type2|Flying}} and can learn {{m|Heat Wave}}, with the exception of {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Flygon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Xatu}}. They are both known as Mystic Pokémon.
* Like {{p|Ononokus}}, Flygon is commonly mistaken as a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon, due to the fact that it is seen as powerful in the anime, is the final stage in a 3 part evolutionary line and is a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. This is not the case because it does not have base stat total of 600.
* Flygon has the same base {{stat|Attack}} as its pre-evolution, {{p|Trapinch}}.
* All of Vibrava's [[base stats]] go up by exactly 30 points when it evolves into Flygon.
* Flygon's [[Effort values|EV Yield]] (1 Attack, 2 Speed) is unique.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon}}
Flygon is based on the winged, adult stage of the {{wp|antlion}}, which highly resembles a dragonfly. Often the adult antlion and dragonfly are confused with one another, and Flygon could draw inspiration from both. In fact, some species of dragonflies are commonly called "sand dragons", which could account for Vibrava and Flygon's interesting typing.

====Name origin====
Flygon's name is a ''{{wp|portmanteau}}'' of ''fly'' and ''dragon'' or a rearrangement of ''{{wp|dragonfly}}''.

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Libelldra]]
[[es:Flygon]]
[[fr:Libégon]]
[[ja:フライゴン]]
[[pl:Flygon]]
[[pt:Flygon (pokémon)]]

Flygon (Pokémon)

2011-01-08T14:28:46Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Behavior */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Flygon |
jname=フライゴン |
tmname=Flygon |
pron=<sc>''fly''-gon</sc>|
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=330 |
hdex=118 |
fbrow=159 |
abrow=259 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ground |
type2=Dragon |
species=Mystic |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=180.8 |
weight-kg=82.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
abilityd=Levitate |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
evsp=2|
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127|
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=flygon |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Flygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フライゴン''' ''Flygon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Dragon}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Vibrava}} starting at [[level]] 45. It is the final form of {{p|Trapinch}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Flygon is a large, light green, insect-like dragon Pokémon. Flygon's tail has several dark green stripes and three green rhombus shapes at the end. Flygon has a pair of green rhombus-shaped wings, toeless hind legs and three-clawed hands. Flygon has red-lensed "goggles" covering its eyes and a pair of green antennae.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Aside from being able to kick up {{m|sandstorm}}s, Flygon's other ability is {{a|Levitate}}, which allows it to avoid {{t|Ground}} attacks such as {{m|Earthquake}} or {{m|Magnitude}}. Its wings also seem to be "singing" when they are flapped, because Flygon flaps its wings at incredibly high speed, which also allows it to fly at unmatched speed.

Also like Vibrava, Flygon also gains access to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

===Behavior===
This dragon Pokémon is highly adapted to life in the desert. It's also known as "the spirit of the desert" due to the sound its wings make in sandstorms. When it flaps its wings, it inadvertently kicks up a cloud of dust, which serves to protect it from potential enemies. Its eyes are covered with thick lenses, which prevent particles of sand from disturbing its vision. The flapping wings create a very unusual "singing" sound. Because this sound is usually heard in the presence of sandstorms, and Flygon is seldom seen due to it's high-speed flying, and the sharply reduced sight of the average eye in sandstorms, it was thought that this Pokémon was the spirit of the desert.

===Habitat===
[[File:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
Although Flygon are hard to find in the wild, they are often seen in deserts punished by harsh sandstorms, often caused by themselves. Most Flygon belong to trainers, mainly from evolved {{p|Vibrava}}, either caught in the wild or previously evolved from a {{p|Trapinch}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Drew Flygon.png|thumb|right|Drew's Flygon]]
===Major appearances===
[[Drew]]'s Flygon made its debut in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Flygon first appears in a flashback of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''.

Another Flygon was in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. It helped save {{mov|Jirachi|Jirachi|6}} from [[Butler]].

A Flygon also appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG123|Flygon|Ash's Pokédex|Flygon, the Mystic Pokémon. Flygon is the evolved form of Vibrava. It's known as the desert spirit because of the song-like voice that eminates from the {{m|sandstorm}}s it kicks up.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A Flygon was one of the Pokémon belonging to [[Norman]], who mostly used it for aerial transport. After taking [[Wally]] under his wing for the sake of awaking {{p|Rayquaza}}, he gave it to the boy.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ground
|type2=dragon
|gen=3
|rubydex=Flygon is nicknamed "the elemental spirit of the desert." Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a {{m|sandstorm}} while flying.
|sapphiredex=Flygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the "singing" is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
|emeralddex=The flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
|frlgdex=It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
|dpptdex=It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."
|hgssdex=It is nicknamed "The Desert Spirit" because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
|bwdex={{tt|きょうれつな　ハネの　はばたきで　すなあらしを　おこす。さばくのせいれい　と　よばれる。|It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
coloarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}}|
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|trozei=Endless Level 5 Forever Level 54 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29) [[Mt. Mistral]] (1F-19F)
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]] (during mission)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground|type2=dragon
|ranch1=Yache Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranchlang=jap|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 80 |
SpDef= 80 |
Speed= 100 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ground|
type2=dragon|

Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Devastate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Insect Opposition|Bug|Special|30|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}} {{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}} {{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|543|Fushide}}{{MSP|544|Hoiiga}}{{MSP|545|Pendra}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}} {{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|||*|'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}} {{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|617|Agirudaa}}|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
ndex=330 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1=If the going gets too rough, I duck and hide in a sandstorm! |
P2=Oops, they've taken my HP down by half already... |
P3=This won't do... I don't have the energy to flap my wings... |
PL=Yes! Leveled up! Desert sandstorms will help me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Dragon |
assist=Ground |
field=Gust |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=6 |
browser=Flygon flies almost faster than the eye can follow. It whips up gust of wind. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dragon |
assist2=Dragon |
field2=Cut |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It flies around while letting loose {{m|supersonic}} waves and shock waves. |
Pad=Flygon guards the Gate in the [[Granite Zone]]. Have you learned the Secret Words that open it? My, my, can that Flygon fly high in {{P|Salamence}}'s Air Ace. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=328
|name1=Trapinch
|type1-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=35
|sprite2=329
|name2=Vibrava
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=45
|sprite3=330
|name3=Flygon
|type1-3=Ground
|type2-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
type2=dragon|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=330|
name=Flygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* Flygon and its pre-evolution, {{p|Vibrava}} share several characteristics usually associated with types other than theirs:
** Their evolutionary line, along with the {{p|Gligar}}-line, to have no {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon and be in the {{egg3|Bug}}.
*** Similarly, Vibrava and Flygon are the only {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon not in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.
** They are the only non-legendary Pokémon that are not {{t|Fire}}- nor {{type2|Flying}} and can learn {{m|Heat Wave}}, with the exception of {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Flygon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Xatu}}. They are both known as Mystic Pokémon.
* Like {{p|Ononokus}}, Flygon is commonly mistaken as a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon, due to the fact that it is seen as powerful in the anime, is the final stage in a 3 part evolutionary line and is a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. This is not the case because it does not have base stat total of 600.
* Flygon has the same base {{stat|Attack}} as its pre-evolution, {{p|Trapinch}}.
* All of Vibrava's [[base stats]] go up by exactly 30 points when it evolves into Flygon.
* Flygon's [[Effort values|EV Yield]] (1 Attack, 2 Speed) is unique.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon}}
Flygon is based on the winged, adult stage of the {{wp|antlion}}, which highly resembles a dragonfly. Often the adult antlion and dragonfly are confused with one another, and Flygon could draw inspiration from both. In fact, some species of dragonflies are commonly called "sand dragons", which could account for Vibrava and Flygon's interesting typing.

====Name origin====
Flygon's name is a ''{{wp|portmanteau}}'' of ''fly'' and ''dragon'' or a rearrangement of ''{{wp|dragonfly}}''.

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Libelldra]]
[[es:Flygon]]
[[fr:Libégon]]
[[ja:フライゴン]]
[[pl:Flygon]]
[[pt:Flygon (pokémon)]]

Flygon (Pokémon)

2011-01-08T14:20:44Z

Gideon Kreeter: /* Special abilities */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Flygon |
jname=フライゴン |
tmname=Flygon |
pron=<sc>''fly''-gon</sc>|
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=330 |
hdex=118 |
fbrow=159 |
abrow=259 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ground |
type2=Dragon |
species=Mystic |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=180.8 |
weight-kg=82.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
abilityd=Levitate |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
evsp=2|
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127|
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=flygon |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Flygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フライゴン''' ''Flygon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Dragon}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Vibrava}} starting at [[level]] 45. It is the final form of {{p|Trapinch}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Flygon is a large, light green, insect-like dragon Pokémon. Flygon's tail has several dark green stripes and three green rhombus shapes at the end. Flygon has a pair of green rhombus-shaped wings, toeless hind legs and three-clawed hands. Flygon has red-lensed "goggles" covering its eyes and a pair of green antennae.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Aside from being able to kick up {{m|sandstorm}}s, Flygon's other ability is {{a|Levitate}}, which allows it to avoid {{t|Ground}} attacks such as {{m|Earthquake}} or {{m|Magnitude}}. Its wings also seem to be "singing" when they are flapped, because Flygon flaps it's wings at incredibly high speed, which also allows it to fly at unmatched speed. Because Flygon's type is {{t|Dragon}}, it gains access to {{type2|Fire}} moves just like its Pre-evolution, {{p|Vibrava}}.

Also like Vibrava, Flygon also gains access to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

===Behavior===
This dragon Pokémon is highly adapted to life in the desert. It's also known as "the spirit of the desert" due to the sound its wings make in sandstorms. When it flaps its wings, it inadvertently kicks up a cloud of dust, which serves to protect it from potential enemies. Its eyes are covered with thick lenses, which prevent particles of sand from disturbing its vision. The flapping wings create a very unusual "singing" sound. Because this sound is usually heard in the presence of sandstorms, it was thought that this Pokémon was the spirit of the desert.

===Habitat===
[[File:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
Although Flygon are hard to find in the wild, they are often seen in deserts punished by harsh sandstorms, often caused by themselves. Most Flygon belong to trainers, mainly from evolved {{p|Vibrava}}, either caught in the wild or previously evolved from a {{p|Trapinch}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Drew Flygon.png|thumb|right|Drew's Flygon]]
===Major appearances===
[[Drew]]'s Flygon made its debut in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Flygon first appears in a flashback of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''.

Another Flygon was in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. It helped save {{mov|Jirachi|Jirachi|6}} from [[Butler]].

A Flygon also appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG123|Flygon|Ash's Pokédex|Flygon, the Mystic Pokémon. Flygon is the evolved form of Vibrava. It's known as the desert spirit because of the song-like voice that eminates from the {{m|sandstorm}}s it kicks up.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A Flygon was one of the Pokémon belonging to [[Norman]], who mostly used it for aerial transport. After taking [[Wally]] under his wing for the sake of awaking {{p|Rayquaza}}, he gave it to the boy.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ground
|type2=dragon
|gen=3
|rubydex=Flygon is nicknamed "the elemental spirit of the desert." Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a {{m|sandstorm}} while flying.
|sapphiredex=Flygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the "singing" is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
|emeralddex=The flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
|frlgdex=It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
|dpptdex=It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."
|hgssdex=It is nicknamed "The Desert Spirit" because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
|bwdex={{tt|きょうれつな　ハネの　はばたきで　すなあらしを　おこす。さばくのせいれい　と　よばれる。|It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
coloarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}}|
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vibrava}} |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|trozei=Endless Level 5 Forever Level 54 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Vibrava}}
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29) [[Mt. Mistral]] (1F-19F)
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]] (during mission)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground|type2=dragon
|ranch1=Yache Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranchlang=jap|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 80 |
SpDef= 80 |
Speed= 100 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ground|
type2=dragon|

Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Devastate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Insect Opposition|Bug|Special|30|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}} {{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}} {{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|543|Fushide}}{{MSP|544|Hoiiga}}{{MSP|545|Pendra}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}} {{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|||*|'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}} {{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|617|Agirudaa}}|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Flygon|Ground|Dragon|5|3}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ground |
type2=dragon |
ndex=330 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1=If the going gets too rough, I duck and hide in a sandstorm! |
P2=Oops, they've taken my HP down by half already... |
P3=This won't do... I don't have the energy to flap my wings... |
PL=Yes! Leveled up! Desert sandstorms will help me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Dragon |
assist=Ground |
field=Gust |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=6 |
browser=Flygon flies almost faster than the eye can follow. It whips up gust of wind. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dragon |
assist2=Dragon |
field2=Cut |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It flies around while letting loose {{m|supersonic}} waves and shock waves. |
Pad=Flygon guards the Gate in the [[Granite Zone]]. Have you learned the Secret Words that open it? My, my, can that Flygon fly high in {{P|Salamence}}'s Air Ace. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=328
|name1=Trapinch
|type1-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=35
|sprite2=329
|name2=Vibrava
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=45
|sprite3=330
|name3=Flygon
|type1-3=Ground
|type2-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
type2=dragon|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=330|
name=Flygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* Flygon and its pre-evolution, {{p|Vibrava}} share several characteristics usually associated with types other than theirs:
** Their evolutionary line, along with the {{p|Gligar}}-line, to have no {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon and be in the {{egg3|Bug}}.
*** Similarly, Vibrava and Flygon are the only {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon not in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.
** They are the only non-legendary Pokémon that are not {{t|Fire}}- nor {{type2|Flying}} and can learn {{m|Heat Wave}}, with the exception of {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Flygon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Xatu}}. They are both known as Mystic Pokémon.
* Like {{p|Ononokus}}, Flygon is commonly mistaken as a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon, due to the fact that it is seen as powerful in the anime, is the final stage in a 3 part evolutionary line and is a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. This is not the case because it does not have base stat total of 600.
* Flygon has the same base {{stat|Attack}} as its pre-evolution, {{p|Trapinch}}.
* All of Vibrava's [[base stats]] go up by exactly 30 points when it evolves into Flygon.
* Flygon's [[Effort values|EV Yield]] (1 Attack, 2 Speed) is unique.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon}}
Flygon is based on the winged, adult stage of the {{wp|antlion}}, which highly resembles a dragonfly. Often the adult antlion and dragonfly are confused with one another, and Flygon could draw inspiration from both. In fact, some species of dragonflies are commonly called "sand dragons", which could account for Vibrava and Flygon's interesting typing.

====Name origin====
Flygon's name is a ''{{wp|portmanteau}}'' of ''fly'' and ''dragon'' or a rearrangement of ''{{wp|dragonfly}}''.

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vibrava | next=Cacnea | prevnum=329 | nextnum=331 | type=ground| type2=dragon}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Libelldra]]
[[es:Flygon]]
[[fr:Libégon]]
[[ja:フライゴン]]
[[pl:Flygon]]
[[pt:Flygon (pokémon)]]