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2016-04-27T19:20:11Z

Invert™:

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====Base stats====
=====Quilstarr=====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=70 |
Attack=95 |
Defense=55 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 60 |
Speed= 106 |
type= Normal |
type2=Poison }}

Talk:Fennekin (Pokémon)

2013-01-08T18:08:03Z

Invert™:

I think its also possible that the kin part is derived from Kitsune. Drop the Tsu and e and you got kin. It also might be from Kinetic as in Kinetic energy.

Also I think after 5 gens of games, its safe to say that it's Pokedex number will be 004 for its regional dex spot. In all the games, the first fire starter has always been 004 in their regional dex. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 17:05, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Origin ==
Fennekin is based on a {{wp|Fennec fox}} ;) --<font face="Britannic Bold">[[User:PenblooeR|<span style="color:#6CB3E3;">Pen</span>]][[User talk:PenblooeR|<span style="color:#4B81A4">BlooeR</span>]]</font> 12:54, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Name ==

i think its fennel and vixen not kitten! [[User:Badwolf1234|Badwolf1234]] ([[User talk:Badwolf1234|talk]]) 13:11, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:I agree, definetly makes more sense than kitten --<font face="Britannic Bold">[[User:PenblooeR|<span style="color:#6CB3E3;">Pen</span>]][[User talk:PenblooeR|<span style="color:#4B81A4">BlooeR</span>]]</font> 13:26, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

Maybe more fennec and kind (child in german) [[User:Milde|Milde]] ([[User talk:Milde|talk]]) 16:39, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Stock Image ==
Can we please put this image instead of the other image? http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/1/11/Fennekin.png/81px-Fennekin.png the current one looks like it was crushed by two walls.

Aerodactyl (Pokémon)

2010-05-24T04:36:27Z

Invert™: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Kabutops | next=Snorlax|type=rock|type2=flying| prevnum=141| nextnum=143}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Aerodactyl |
jname=プテラ |
tmname=Ptera |
art=FRLG |
size=220px |
pron=<sc>air-oh-''dack''-tull</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=142 |
oldjdex=224 |
jdex=229 |
hdex=297 |
fbrow=198 |
abrow=258 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Flying |
species=Fossil |
height-ftin=5'11" |
height-m=1.8 |
weight-lbs=130.1 |
weight-kg=59.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Pressure |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Flying |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=30 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=202 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=aerodactyl |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Aerodactyl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''プテラ''' ''Ptera'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Flying}} Pokémon.

It is resurrected from [[Old Amber]] and is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
It is widely considered to be extinct, and is only found by resurrecting it from the [[Old Amber]].
===Physiology===
A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon, it possesses serrated, saw-bladed like fangs that it uses to tear through the throats of its prey. Its wings have skin stretched from its side to its arms. The triangular-shaped tip of its tail is gray, like the tail itself which is connected to its oval body. Aerodactyl have dark green eyes, though the iris is barely visible.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Aerodactyl is capable of flying at great speeds and tearing through prey with its fangs. It is also very durable due to its rock-hard body.

===Behavior===
Aerodactyl's preferred method of killing its victims is by tearing through the throats of its victims with its serrated, saw-like fangs.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
The exact habitat of Aerodactyl is unknown even though some living samples have been found miles underground in caves, but so far most Aerodactyl are revived from [[Old Amber]]. It most likely lived in mountainous areas.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

In the episode ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Ash's Pokédex states "Its hard fangs suggest it might have been a {{wp|carnivore}}. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey."

In the episode ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', the Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear like fruit that grew in the forests of an island.

==In the anime==
[[File:DP017.png|thumb|right|Aerodactyl in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Aerodactyl first appeared in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. It scared off the other [[Generation I]] fossil Pokémon that were chasing {{Ash}} and [[Team Rocket]]. It then kidnapped the young [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], who was rescued by his {{AP|Charizard}}. [[Todd Snap|Todd]] took a photo of this Aerodactyl, which was seen in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''.

Fossils of {{p|Kabutops}} and Aerodactyl were resurrected by {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]] in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''; in the English dub, they were once used by an evil Pokémon Trainer to torment the civilians of [[Alto Mare]], but were drowned when a {{p|Latios}} brought water to the city. They were sent to chase after Ash and {{mov|Latias|Latias|5}}. They have blank, yellow-tinted eyes with no pupils and are lined with a thick black outline.

''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' featured an Aerodactyl that was revived by [[Gary Oak]]. The Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear-like fruit that grew in the forests of an island. [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] wanted to steal this Aerodactyl in order to present it to [[Dr. Namba]], but were stopped by [[Gary's Umbreon]] and {{p|Dodrio}}, and of course the Aerodactyl who sent the two Rockets flying with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Another Aerodactyl appeared in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', where it terrorized [[Oreburgh City]] after being revived from its fossil state.

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP046|Aerodactyl|Ash's Pokédex|Aerodactyl, an extinct Flying Pokémon. Its hard fangs suggest that it was a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP017|Aerodactyl |Dawn's Pokédex|Aerodactyl, the Fossil Pokémon. An ancient [[Flying-type]], it is equipped with sharp saw-like teeth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Red}} obtains an [[Aero|Aerodactyl]] from a resurrected piece of Old Amber. He has since then used it extensively for aerial transport and combat.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: In the [[Ruby Field]], once an egg has been hatched, Aerodactyl will fly by and replace it the next time the ball rolls into the Egg Stand.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
|yellowdex=A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from [[Old Amber|amber]].
|golddex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|silverdex=This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
|stadiumdex=A Pokémon that was resurrected from the genes of an ancient dinosaur. With sharp fangs, it is very vicious.
|crystaldex=In prehistoric times, this Pokémon flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.
|stadium2dex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past. It appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|rubydex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
|sapphiredex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
|emeralddex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies.
|firereddex=It was regenerated from a dinosaur's genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
|leafgreendex=A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
|diamonddex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|pearldex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|platinumdex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|heartgolddex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|soulsilverdex=This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=rock |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
gsrarity=One |
gsarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Chansey}} on {{rt|14}} |
crarity=One |
carea=[[Trade]] {{p|Chansey}} on {{rt|14}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Fossil |
frlgarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
dprarity=Fossil |
dparea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
ptrarity=Fossil |
ptarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
hgssrarity=Fossil |
hgssarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|pinballrs=Randomly on the [[Ruby Field]]
|trozei=Endless Level 4<br>Forever Level 53<br>Pair Trozei<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Sky Tower]] (21F-25F)<br>[[Sky Tower Summit]] (1F-8F)<br>[[Pitfall Valley]] (15F-25F)<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (90F-99F)
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Mt. Horn]] (8F-14F)<br>[[Mt. Mistral]] (1F-19F)
|ranger2=[[Peril Cliffs]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]] {{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|scramble=[[Windy Prairie‎]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|ranch1=Kasib Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=80 |
Attack=105 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=60 |
Speed= 130 |
type= Rock |
type2=Flying }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=rock |
type2=flying |
Normal= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 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]]====
{{movelist|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|90|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|9|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|17|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|33|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|49|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|65|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM02]]|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Skarmory}}|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Altaria}}|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Doduo}}, {{p|Dodrio}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|rock|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
pinball=Catch |
type=rock |
type2=flying |
ndex=142 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
body=1 |
rate=8.4 |
area=Ancient Relic |
P1=It isn't just birds that can fly! |
P2=Blast it... Only half HP already? |
P3=I've had it... I can barely keep flying... |
PL=Yes! I leveled up! Watch me soar higher! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Rock |
assist=Flying |
field=None |
MinEXP=93 |
MaxEXP=118 |
loop=3 |
browser=Aerodactyl freely roams the sky while loosing {{m|Hyper Beam|devastating rays}}. |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Rock |
assist2=Flying |
field2=Crush |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It flies around while firing a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} and {{m|Supersonic|supersonic waves}} from its mouth. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=142
|name1=Aerodactyl
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=rock|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=142|
name=Aerodactyl|
}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius: 15px;"
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius: 15px; border: 4px solid #{{rock color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{rock color}};" colspan="6" | Aerodactyl Fossil Sprites
|-
! style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topcenter: 15px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 15px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 15px;" | [[File:Spr 1g 142 f.png]]
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|-
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon Red and Green''</span>]]</small>
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon Red and Blue''</span>]]</small>
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''</span>]]</small>
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Aerodactyl was originally going to use its Japanese name, "Ptera", as its English name.
* During its first appearance in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' it was mentioned that Aerodactyl was carnivorous based on its teeth (and the reactions of the other fossil Pokémon when it arrived). However in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' it is shown and proven to be at least omnivorous, based on its joyful consumption of fruit.
* Aerodactyl's fossil sprite in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} resembles Aerodactyl's {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} sprite.
* Aerodactyl is the only non-{{type2|Steel}} that can learn {{m|Iron Head}} by [[level|leveling up]].
** It is also the only Pokémon that learns both {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} by leveling up.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[Elemental types|type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Aerodactyl.
* Aerodactyl is the only [[fossil]] Pokémon that does not have an evolution or pre-evolution.
**It is also the only [[fossil]] Pokémon that can be obtained in any way other than breeding it or reviving its fossil: it is available through an [[in-game trade]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and one of Hayley's trades.
* Outside of {{t|Ghost}}- and {{type2|Dragon}}s, in which such behavior is typical, Aerodactyl is one of the few Pokémon that can have [[same-type attack bonus|STAB]] super-effectiveness against another Pokémon of its species, as {{t|Rock}} is super-effective against {{t|Flying}}. Other such examples include {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Tropius}}.
* Aerodactyl is the only [[Generation I]] {{type2|Rock}} that doesn't have a 4× weakness to {{type2|Grass}} moves.
* Aerodactyl is the fastest {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130.
** Aerodactyl is tied with {{p|Crobat}} for being the second fastest {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon, behind {{p|Ninjask}}.
** Interestingly, Aerodactyl's shiny form shares the same colors as {{p|Crobat}}.
* Aerodactyl has the highest base stat total of all of the [[fossil]] Pokémon.
* {{adv|Red}}'s Aerodactyl, Aero, is shown in the volume cover artwork for the third volume with a remarkably purple coloring, which wouldn't debut until years later in [[Generation II]] with its shiny form.
* Aerodactyl is one of the few sets of Pokémon that share a similar cry with another Pokémon. In this case, it shares its cry with [[Vileplume_(Pokémon)|Vileplume]], though at a lower pitch.

==Origin==
It appears to be based upon {{wp|pterosaur}}s, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the {{wp|rhamphorhynchoidea}} branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a {{wp|wyvern}}---a two legged variety of dragon---which would explain its being on Lance's team.
===Name origin===
Aerodactyl's name may be a pun, combining ''aero'', {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for air, or '''aeroplane''', with the similar sounding ''{{wp|pterodactyl}}''. The "Aero" could also refer to the shape of the end of its tail (Which resembles the end of an arrow). Its Japanese name is simply a shortening of the word ''pterosaur''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Aerodactyl
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ptera - based on {{wp|pterosaur}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 프테라 ''Peutera''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 化石翼龍 ''Huà Shí Yì Lóng'' - "Fossil Pterodactyl".

==Notes==

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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Fossil Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]

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Aerodactyl (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Aerodactyl |
jname=プテラ |
tmname=Ptera |
art=FRLG |
size=220px |
pron=<sc>air-oh-''dack''-tull</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=142 |
oldjdex=224 |
jdex=229 |
hdex=297 |
fbrow=198 |
abrow=258 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Flying |
species=Fossil |
height-ftin=5'11" |
height-m=1.8 |
weight-lbs=130.1 |
weight-kg=59.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Pressure |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Flying |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=30 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=202 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=aerodactyl |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Aerodactyl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''プテラ''' ''Ptera'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Flying}} Pokémon.

It is resurrected from [[Old Amber]] and is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
It is widely considered to be extinct, and is only found by resurrecting it from the [[Old Amber]].
===Physiology===
A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon, it possesses serrated, saw-bladed like fangs that it uses to tear through the throats of its prey. Its wings have skin stretched from its side to its arms. The triangular-shaped tip of its tail is gray, like the tail itself which is connected to its oval body. Aerodactyl have dark green eyes, though the iris is barely visible.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Aerodactyl is capable of flying at great speeds and tearing through prey with its fangs. It is also very durable due to its rock-hard body.

===Behavior===
Aerodactyl's preferred method of killing its victims is by tearing through the throats of its victims with its serrated, saw-like fangs.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
The exact habitat of Aerodactyl is unknown even though some living samples have been found miles underground in caves, but so far most Aerodactyl are revived from [[Old Amber]]. It most likely lived in mountainous areas.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

In the episode ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Ash's Pokédex states "Its hard fangs suggest it might have been a {{wp|carnivore}}. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey."

In the episode ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', the Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear like fruit that grew in the forests of an island.

==In the anime==
[[File:DP017.png|thumb|right|Aerodactyl in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Aerodactyl first appeared in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. It scared off the other [[Generation I]] fossil Pokémon that were chasing {{Ash}} and [[Team Rocket]]. It then kidnapped the young [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], who was rescued by his {{AP|Charizard}}. [[Todd Snap|Todd]] took a photo of this Aerodactyl, which was seen in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''.

Fossils of {{p|Kabutops}} and Aerodactyl were resurrected by {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]] in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''; in the English dub, they were once used by an evil Pokémon Trainer to torment the civilians of [[Alto Mare]], but were drowned when a {{p|Latios}} brought water to the city. They were sent to chase after Ash and {{mov|Latias|Latias|5}}. They have blank, yellow-tinted eyes with no pupils and are lined with a thick black outline.

''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' featured an Aerodactyl that was revived by [[Gary Oak]]. The Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear-like fruit that grew in the forests of an island. [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] wanted to steal this Aerodactyl in order to present it to [[Dr. Namba]], but were stopped by [[Gary's Umbreon]] and {{p|Dodrio}}, and of course the Aerodactyl who sent the two Rockets flying with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Another Aerodactyl appeared in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', where it terrorized [[Oreburgh City]] after being revived from its fossil state.

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP046|Aerodactyl|Ash's Pokédex|Aerodactyl, an extinct Flying Pokémon. Its hard fangs suggest that it was a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP017|Aerodactyl |Dawn's Pokédex|Aerodactyl, the Fossil Pokémon. An ancient [[Flying-type]], it is equipped with sharp saw-like teeth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Red}} obtains an [[Aero|Aerodactyl]] from a resurrected piece of Old Amber. He has since then used it extensively for aerial transport and combat.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: In the [[Ruby Field]], once an egg has been hatched, Aerodactyl will fly by and replace it the next time the ball rolls into the Egg Stand.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
|yellowdex=A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from [[Old Amber|amber]].
|golddex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|silverdex=This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
|stadiumdex=A Pokémon that was resurrected from the genes of an ancient dinosaur. With sharp fangs, it is very vicious.
|crystaldex=In prehistoric times, this Pokémon flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.
|stadium2dex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past. It appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|rubydex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
|sapphiredex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
|emeralddex=Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies.
|firereddex=It was regenerated from a dinosaur's genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
|leafgreendex=A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
|diamonddex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|pearldex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|platinumdex=A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
|heartgolddex=A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
|soulsilverdex=This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=rock |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
gsrarity=One |
gsarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Chansey}} on {{rt|14}} |
crarity=One |
carea=[[Trade]] {{p|Chansey}} on {{rt|14}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Fossil |
frlgarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
dprarity=Fossil |
dparea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
ptrarity=Fossil |
ptarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
hgssrarity=Fossil |
hgssarea=Revive [[Old Amber]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|pinballrs=Randomly on the [[Ruby Field]]
|trozei=Endless Level 4<br>Forever Level 53<br>Pair Trozei<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Sky Tower]] (21F-25F)<br>[[Sky Tower Summit]] (1F-8F)<br>[[Pitfall Valley]] (15F-25F)<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (90F-99F)
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Mt. Horn]] (8F-14F)<br>[[Mt. Mistral]] (1F-19F)
|ranger2=[[Peril Cliffs]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]] {{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|scramble=[[Windy Prairie‎]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=rock
|type2=flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|ranch1=Kasib Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=80 |
Attack=105 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=60 |
Speed= 130 |
type= Rock |
type2=Flying }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=rock |
type2=flying |
Normal= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 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]]====
{{movelist|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|90|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|9|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|17|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|33|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|49|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|65|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM02]]|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Skarmory}}|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Altaria}}|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Doduo}}, {{p|Dodrio}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|rock|flying}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|rock|flying|4|1|Aerodactyl}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|rock|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
pinball=Catch |
type=rock |
type2=flying |
ndex=142 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
body=1 |
rate=8.4 |
area=Ancient Relic |
P1=It isn't just birds that can fly! |
P2=Blast it... Only half HP already? |
P3=I've had it... I can barely keep flying... |
PL=Yes! I leveled up! Watch me soar higher! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Rock |
assist=Flying |
field=None |
MinEXP=93 |
MaxEXP=118 |
loop=3 |
browser=Aerodactyl freely roams the sky while loosing {{m|Hyper Beam|devastating rays}}. |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Rock |
assist2=Flying |
field2=Crush |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It flies around while firing a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} and {{m|Supersonic|supersonic waves}} from its mouth. |
}}

===Evolution===
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===Sprites===
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| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon Red and Green''</span>]]</small>
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon Red and Blue''</span>]]</small>
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px;" | <small> ''Image from''<br>[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|<span style="color:#000">''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''</span>]]</small>
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Aerodactyl was originally going to use its Japanese name, "Ptera", as its English name.
* During its first appearance in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' it was mentioned that Aerodactyl was carnivorous based on its teeth (and the reactions of the other fossil Pokémon when it arrived). However in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' it is shown and proven to be at least omnivorous, based on its joyful consumption of fruit.
* Aerodactyl's fossil sprite in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} resembles Aerodactyl's {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} sprite.
* Aerodactyl is the only non-{{type2|Steel}} that can learn {{m|Iron Head}} by [[level|leveling up]].
** It is also the only Pokémon that learns both {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}} by leveling up.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[Elemental types|type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Aerodactyl.
* Aerodactyl is the only [[fossil]] Pokémon that does not have an evolution or pre-evolution.
**It is also the only [[fossil]] Pokémon that can be obtained in any way other than breeding it or reviving its fossil: it is available through an [[in-game trade]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and one of Hayley's trades.
* Outside of {{t|Ghost}}- and {{type2|Dragon}}s, in which such behavior is typical, Aerodactyl is one of the few Pokémon that can have [[same-type attack bonus|STAB]] super-effectiveness against another Pokémon of its species, as {{t|Rock}} is super-effective against {{t|Flying}}. Other such examples include {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Tropius}}.
* Aerodactyl is the only [[Generation I]] {{type2|Rock}} that doesn't have a 4× weakness to {{type2|Grass}} moves.
* Aerodactyl is the fastest {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130.
** Aerodactyl is tied with {{p|Crobat}} for being the second fastest {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon, behind {{p|Ninjask}}.
** Interestingly, Aerodactyl's shiny form shares the same colors as {{p|Crobat}}.
* Aerodactyl has the highest base stat total of all of the [[fossil]] Pokémon.
* {{adv|Red}}'s Aerodactyl, Aero, is shown in the volume cover artwork for the third volume with a remarkably purple coloring, which wouldn't debut until years later in [[Generation II]] with its shiny form.
* Aerodactyl is one of the few sets of Pokémon that share a similar cry with another Pokémon. In this case, it shares its cry with [[Vileplume_(Pokémon)|Vileplume]].

==Origin==
It appears to be based upon {{wp|pterosaur}}s, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the {{wp|rhamphorhynchoidea}} branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a {{wp|wyvern}}---a two legged variety of dragon---which would explain its being on Lance's team.
===Name origin===
Aerodactyl's name may be a pun, combining ''aero'', {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for air, or '''aeroplane''', with the similar sounding ''{{wp|pterodactyl}}''. The "Aero" could also refer to the shape of the end of its tail (Which resembles the end of an arrow). Its Japanese name is simply a shortening of the word ''pterosaur''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Aerodactyl
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ptera - based on {{wp|pterosaur}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 프테라 ''Peutera''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 化石翼龍 ''Huà Shí Yì Lóng'' - "Fossil Pterodactyl".

==Notes==

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'''Leading a Stray!''' (Japanese: '''迷子のホエルコ！''' ''The Stray {{tt|Hoeruko|Wailmer}}!'') is the 109th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 575th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 8, 2009 and in the United States on June 6, 2009.
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==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}
With {{Ash}}'s sixth [[Gym Badge]] won, the {{Ashfr|gang}} prepare to head to [[Chocovine Town]] for {{an|Dawn}}'s next {{pkmn|Contest}}. However, the boats are unable to leave because the harbor is blocked by a school of {{p|Wailord}}. They have a picnic to wait out the blockade when a {{p|Luxio}} appears and begins to steal food from the group. Ash chases it into the sewer to find many pokemon living in a chamber in the sewers. However, Dawn and Brock are unable to get to Ash because Team Rocket damaged the manhole. [[Brock's Happiny]] tries to pull it off, but to no avail. Dawn then sends out her [[Dawn's Mamoswine|Mamoswine]] and bribes it with poffins to open the manhole cover. He charges Dawn and stomps on the ground, eating the poffins as they fall; Happiny catches Dawn. Down in the sewers, Piplup leads the gang to Ash, although they often just miss.

Ash keeps following Luxio until he sees a {{p|Waimer}} stranded in the sewers. He figures out that the Wailord are probably worried about him, and decide to help him out. With a rope and the help of the other pokemon, they are able to pull Waimer over the first drop, but then are blocked by a huge drop. He enlists the help of all the pokemon in the sewer, making an ice ramp up the drop and pushing Waimur up on a sled. The plan works up the ramp crumbles half-way, and the Waimur is struggling air-born. A {{p|Venonat}} asks Luxio to hit him up, which knocks Waimur the rest of the way up the drop.

Dawn and Brock finally catch up with Ash, but while they are in sight of the exit, there's a mad {{p|Swampert}} protecting its territory. Ash tries to reason with it, but it attacks instead. He is about to have Pikachu attack, but Brock points out that electric attacks won't affect it. Ash calls out Grottle instead, attacking with razor leaf and sneaking by while Swampert is knocked out. Waimur finally gets out of the sewers, but evolves right before he gets past a bridge. As a Wailord, he's much too big to fit under the bridge, but thankfully it's a drawbridge. Using Pikachu, Luxio and Pachirisu, they try to override the controls to raise the bridge, but they aren't enough alone. To make matters worse, Swampert has recovered and is coming after Wailord angry. Luxio lets out a cry, calling all the sewer pokemon to come and join, despite not being electric types. The bridge raises, Wailord gets out, and the wake of Wailord knocks Swampert back. With the Wailord returne, they all get excited and finally unblock the harbor.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
===Pokémon debuts===
====TV episode debuts====
*{{p|Luxio}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
*{{Ash}}
*{{an|Dawn}}
*{{an|Brock}}
*[[Jessie]]
*[[James]]
*Business man

===Pokémon===
*{{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
*{{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
*{{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
*{{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
*{{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
*{{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
*{{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
*{{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
*{{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
*{{p|Wailmer}} (evolves)
*{{p|Wailord}} (newly evolved, multiple)
*{{p|Luxio}} (debut)
*{{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)
*{{p|Nidoran♀}} (multiple)
*{{p|Mothim}} (multiple)
*{{p|Zubat}} (multiple)
*{{p|Spheal}} (multiple)
*{{p|Venonat}} (multiple)
*{{p|Teddiursa}} (multiple)
*{{p|Rattata}} (multiple)
*{{p|Whismur}}
*{{p|Swampert}}

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M10|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]]: {{p|Finneon}}
* The delay of ships by certain {{p|Wailord|whale}} Pokémon is similar to the events that happen in [[Lilycove City]] in the games.
* A minor reference to the events of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' occurs during this episode, as Ash recognizes Luxio on sight despite his only encounter with one occuring in [[Alamos Town]].
* This episode, which focused on saving a whale Pokémon, premiered on the same weekend that the {{wp|Whale Wars}} season finale first aired.

===Errors===

When the Rattata and Nidoran♂ are cheering after Wailord swims through the opened draw bridge, you can hear Pikachu talking, however Pikachu's mouth, as well as the rest of his body, does not move.

===Dub edits===
* In the first airing of the episode, the end credits were shown twice.

===In other languages===
* Dutch: '''{{tt|De Weg Kwijt!|Getting Lost!}}'''
* German: '''{{tt|Wailmer in Not!|Wailmer in need!}}'''
* Brazilian Portuguese: '''{{tt|Operação: Wailmer!|Operation: Wailmer!}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Guiando a un Descarriado!|Guiding a Stray!}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Il Wailord smarrito!|The lost Wailord!}}'''
* German: '''{{tt|Wailmer in Not!|Wailmer in need!}}'''

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:''This article is about the history of the Pokémon media franchise. For other uses of "history", see [[History]].''
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[[Image:Satoshitajiri.jpg|right|frame|Satoshi Tajiri]]The '''history of the Pokémon media franchise''' spans over a decade from when work began officially on the first game to now, and has roots even older. It started simply enough as a hobby of [[Satoshi Tajiri]], who as a child had a fondness for catching {{wp|insect}}s and {{wp|tadpole}}s near his home in suburban {{wp|Tokyo}}. Over time, Tajiri decided to put his idea of catching creatures into practice because it would give children the same thrill as he had.

==Early days==
[[Image:ShiMiy.jpg|thumb|left|Shigeru Miyamoto]]With the help of [[Ken Sugimori]] and other friends, Tajiri formed [[Game Freak]] and much later the design studio known as [[Creatures]]. When Tajiri discovered the [[Game Boy]] and the [[Link cable|Game Boy Link Cable]], it gave him the image of insects traveling along the wire, which led to concept for a new game called ''[[Capsule Monsters]]''. After several failed attempts at pitching this idea to [[Nintendo]], Tajiri's new friend [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] pitched it to the company, and Nintendo began to fund the project, spending six years developing the games that would become a worldwide sensation. The original artwork for the games was drawn by Tajiri's friend, the artist [[Ken Sugimori]]. Before the first Pokémon games were released in Japan in 1996, sprites of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}} appeared in Game Freak's [[Game Boy Camera]] in 1995. Around this time, Nintendo decided to change the name "Capsule Monsters" to "Pocket Monsters."

==Generation I==
===Taking over Japan===
[[Image:Pokemon_green_box_ja.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon Green box art]]The first [[Pokémon games]], [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], came to the [[Nintendo]] [[Game Boy]] system in Japan on February 27th, 1996, which was the fulfillment of Satoshi Tajiri's dream and allowed people of all ages to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]], [[Pokémon training|train]] and [[trade]] {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 creatures}} and become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Due to high sales, Pokémon Red and Green were swiftly followed up with [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], which had improved graphics and sounds.

After the games, a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was developed by Media Factory with its own set of rules. The {{TCG|Base Set|first set}} of cards was released on October 20th, 1996, containing 102 cards, and became very popular.

The franchise also won many {{pkmn|manga}} interpretations, the first being ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' by [[Kosaku Anakubo]], which was first {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1|collected and published}} in November 1996 by [[Shōgakukan]]. This was chiefly a gag manga, using crude humor and slapstick, staring a trainer named [[Isamu Akai]] and his rude {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}}.

The popularity of the franchise also led to an {{pkmn|anime}} series based on the games, [[EP001|premiering]] in Japan on April 1st, 1997. The main character was a young [[Pokémon Trainer]] named ''Satoshi'' (after [[Satoshi Tajiri]], later dubbed in English to [[Ash Ketchum]]), based on {{ga|Red}}. Another character introduced in the first episode was Satoshi's [[rival]], ''Shigeru'' (after [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], later dubbed in English to [[Gary Oak]]), based on {{ga|Blue}}.

The anime quickly became very popular, and soon a manga series based on it named ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' was written by [[Toshihiro Ono]]. The {{vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|1|first volume}} of the series was first published on October 28th, 1997. The more famous manga in the western world, however, is ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', {{PAV|1|the first volume of which}} was first published in Japan on August 8th, 1997. This is the longest running manga in Pokémon history, as it is still ongoing today, over twelve years later. Several other manga series were published in that era, including ''[[Pokémon Zensho]]'' and [[Miho Asada]]'s ''[[Pokémon Get da ze!]]''.

In addition to these manga series, [[Shogakukan]] also published the first volume of ''[[Pokémon Wonderland]]'', a magazine with the latest information on the franchise, on August 23rd, 1997. They also released a new manga series named ''Pokémon PiPiPi ★ Adventures'' (later translated to ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]''), authored by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], on March 28th, 1998. The main difference in this series was that is was aimed mainly towards girls.

On April 25th, 1998, the first [[Pokémon Center (store)|''Pokémon Center'' store]] was opened in Tokyo, specializing in Pokémon merchandise. Along the way, [[The Pokémon Company]] began its operations. Many such stores were opened in later years, and today there are six different stores across Japan, as well as one in New York.

===Conquering the world===
[[Image:Anime_Ash.png|thumb|left|Ash Ketchum in the original series of the anime]]North America received {{2v|Red|Blue}}, as well as the anime, in September 1998 (the anime on the 7th and the games on the 30th), and soon everywhere else began to play the games on the Game Boy under the slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]''. The {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} was also introduced to North America on January 9th, 1999 by [[Wizards of the Coast]]. ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' became the first [[Pokémon manga]] to be translated to English when [[VIZ Media]] started publishing it on September 28th, 1999.

Meanwhile in Japan in 1998, a new spin-off game, {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game featured only 42 Pokémon of the full 151. This game proved to be commercially and critically unsuccessful.

The {{pkmn|anime}}, on the other hand, pushed the franchise to new heights. On July 18th, 1998, ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back|Pokémon the First Movie]]'' debuted in Japanese theaters, featuring the rare {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}. In the United States, where it was released on November 10th, 1999, the movie even briefly held the record for highest-grossing opening for an animated film.

Plans soon started for a game based on the popular anime and {{v|Yellow}} was released September 12th, 1998 in Japan, October 25th, 1999 in North America and Europe. Pokémon Yellow allowed Trainers to take on the role of {{Ash}} and travel through [[Kanto]] with anime-style graphics for each Pokémon and a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] by their side, following the anime's course of events.

===Expanding to spin-offs===
On December 18th, 1998 a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Game Boy game based on the TCG]] was released, later arriving in North America on April 10th, 2000. It was followed, only in Japan, a year later by a sequel titled {{Card GB 2}}.

The anime, as well as {{game|Yellow}}, marked {{p|Pikachu}} as the most popular and recognized creatures in Pokémon history, turning it into the franchise's mascot. This led to a small spin-off game called [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which was released in Japan on December 12th, 1998, and in North America on November 6th, 2000. This was a virtual-pet game, utilizing the [[Nintendo 64]]'s Voice Recognition Unit to let the players interact verbally with Pikachu.

When the anime finished following the games story with {{Ash}}'s defeat in the [[Pokémon League]] in January 1999, it [[EP081|started]] a [[Pokémon: The Adventures in the Orange Islands|filler season]] in a new region called the [[Orange Archipelago]], introducing the new main character of [[Tracey Sketchit]]. During this season's time, a second movie, ''[[The Power of One|Pokémon the Movie 2000]]'', was produced. It was first in Japanese theaters on July 17th, 1999, and in North American theaters on July 21st, 2000.

A non-traditional spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]], {{g|Snap}}, was released in Japan on March 21st, 1999, inviting the player (in the role of [[Todd Snap]], a character previously introduced in the anime) to a Pokémon photographing mission in a place called [[Pokémon Island]]. This game made its way to North America on July 27th, 1999.

On April 14th, 1999, a spin-off pinball game for the [[Game Boy Color]] was released, called {{g|Pinball}}. This game took all the mechanics of regular pinball, with some Pokémon aspects added in. Its North American release was on June 28th, 1999.

[[Image:Pokemon Live cover.jpg|thumb|right|''Pokémon Live!'' CD cover art]]A sequel to {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}} was also eventually released in Japan on April 30th, 1999, and became a success. This game reached North America on February 29th, 2000, and became known there as the original {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The twist in the {{pkmn|Stadium series}} from the [[version|main series]] was that it featured the Pokémon in 3D.

In September 2000, the anime-based puzzle game {{g|Puzzle League}} was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game was the only Pokémon game to be made specifically for western audiences and not be released in Japan.

However, this was not the only American-made original Pokémon material. From 2000 to 2002, an anime-based musical called ''[[Pokémon Live!]]'' was shown on stages around the world. The most memorable plot point in the musical was the revelation that {{Ash}}'s mother, {{Delia}}, used to be a friend of [[Giovanni]] when they were younger. The musical isn't considered [[canon]], but it sparked endless theories among fans regarding the identity of Ash's father.

==Generation II==
===Winds of new beginnings===
[[Image:JohtoII.png|thumb|left|A map of Johto]]Almost since the very beginning of the series, it had been apparent that the first 151 Pokémon would not be the last. {{p|Ho-Oh}} was seen as early as [[EP001|the first episode of the anime]], {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} was owned by a [[Misty|main character]], and others like {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Donphan}} were seen in [[Mewtwo Strikes Back|the first movie]]. Later, when [[Generation II|the second generation]] of Pokémon was drawing nearer, others like {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Slowking}} and {{p|Elekid}} made their way to [[The Power of One|the second movie]].

On November 21st, 1999, Nintendo of Japan released {{2v|Gold|Silver}} for the then-new [[Game Boy Color]]. This time, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were invited to the land of [[Johto]], where {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 more Pokémon}} were waiting to be captured. The new games enhanced the Pokémon gaming experience by adding many new features, the most famous likely being the ability for Pokémon to have different [[gender]]s, in turn allowing them to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. A [[time]] system was also introduced, with a real-time clock allowing different events to happen during the day, at night, and in the morning, as well as on certain [[days of the week]]. Another important addition was the [[happiness]] system. [[Shiny Pokémon]] also first appeared, most notably a [[Red Gyarados]] at the [[Lake of Rage]]. Trainers could also return to [[Kanto]] and face the [[Gym Leader]]s that were present in the original games. Pokémon Gold and Silver made its way to North America on October 11th, 2000.

The anime followed, of course, and {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} also arrived at Johto in [[EP117|an episode]] that aired in Japan on October 14th, 1999 and in the US on October 14th, 2000. ''[[Spell of the Unown|Pokémon 3: The Movie]]'' was then released to theaters on July 8th, 2000 in Japan and on April 6th, 2001 in North America, featuring the legendary {{p|Entei}}.

A new trading card set called [[Neo Genesis]] featured the first Generation II Pokémon to the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. It was released in Japan on December 10, 1999 and in USA on December 16, 2000.

A sequel to {{g|Puzzle League}} was released on September 21st, 2000 for [[Game Boy Color]], this time in Japan, titled {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}. It made its way to North America on December 4th, 2000.

On December 14th, 2000, a sequel to the Stadium series was released in Japan called {{g|Stadium 2}}, bringing the [[Generation II]] Pokémon into full 3D for the first time. This game reached North America on March 25th, 2001.

Like Pokémon Yellow, a [[Versions|third version]] was made called {{game|Crystal}}, which was released in Japan on December 14th, 2000 and in North America on July 21st, 2001. Pokémon Crystal had several notable changes from Gold and Silver. {{p|Suicune}} was the [[version mascot]] and the focus of the plot. Crystal was also the first portable Pokémon game to feature animations for every Pokémon. Trainers in Japan received the added bonus of being able to trade, battle, and even obtain the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Celebi}} wirelessly by using a cell phone to connect to the [[Pokémon Mobile System]]. Trainers were also, for the first time, allowed to choose their character's [[gender]].

===Anime and manga in GS===
[[Image:PkmnAdv8.jpg|thumb|right|Volume 8 of the Pokémon Adventures manga]]On December 30th, 2000, the first feature-length special of the Pokémon anime was released in Japan as a sequel to ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', titled ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. It was later released on DVD in the United States on December 5th, 2001.

In June 2000, a {{pkmn|manga}} series by [[Saito Muneo]] titled ''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]'' was published in Japan. This manga followed the plot of the [[Generation II]] games, before abruptly ending after three volumes with very little resolution. Another new manga series by [[Takashi Teshirogi]] based on the anime's new seasons called ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'' was published on Febuary 26th, 2001.

Another anime movie, ''[[Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', debuted in theaters in Japan on July 7th, 2001, and in North America on October 25th, 2002. It featured two [[legendary Pokémon]] prominent in {{game|Crystal}}: {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

The ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga finally caught up to the second generation on August 8th, 2001, when {{PAV|8}} was published in Japan, starting [[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|a new chapter]]. This chapter was much longer than the previous chapters of the series, lasting no less than 7 full volumes.

{{p|Raikou}}, the only member of the [[legendary beasts]] yet to be featured in an anime movie, received its own made-for-TV special, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', on December 30th, 2001. This special didn't feature {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}}, but rather new characters based on the [[player character]]s of the second generation.

On July 13th, 2002, the fifth and last movie of the [[original series]], ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'', was released in Japanese theaters. Distributed on limited release by [[Miramax]], it opened in select American theaters on May 16th, 2003.

==Generation III==
===Advancing to a new age===
[[Image:207episode.jpg|left|thumb|The first Kecleon]]In July 2001 [[EP205|an episode]] of the anime aired in Japan featuring a Pokémon never previously seen - {{p|Kecleon}}. Soon, Kecleon and others like {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} showed up in theaters in 2 [[PK11|Pikachu]] [[PK12|shorts]] while {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were featured in [[Pokémon Heroes|the fifth]] Pokémon movie. During the [[Silver Conference]] Ash battled {{jo|Harrison}}, a Trainer from [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]]. [[Professor Birch]], along {{p|Poochyena|with}} {{p|Lotad|other}} {{p|Sharpedo|Pokémon}}, made a cameo in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. Through this, it became known that the next generation of Pokémon was just around the corner.

Indeed, a major overhaul of the main game series occurred when Pokémon arrived on the [[Game Boy Advance]] on November 21st, 2002 when {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} were released in Japan. Trainers found themselves in the southern land called [[Hoenn]] where {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135 new Pokémon}} were waiting to be discovered. The games reached North America on March 18th 2003 and had many new features, the most prominent being [[Pokémon Contests]], [[double battle]]s, Pokémon [[abilities]] and [[natures]] for each Pokémon, along with the reform of [[effort values]] and [[individual values]]. Also introduced in these versions were more detailed [[weather conditions]] and two new [[villainous teams]], [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]. Due to the extensive changes to the system, however, this generation was not compatible with earlier generations.

The anime began a new series, {{series|Advanced Generation}}, which [[AG001|started]] in Japan on the same day as the release of the games and reached North America almost a year later. A great deal was changed in this series, including the introduction of a new main character, {{an|May}}, based on her game counterpart. Two new movies were produced during the time in [[Hoenn]]: ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' (which was released on July 19th, 2003 in Japan and on June 1st, 2004 on video and DVD in North America) and ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]'' (which was released on July 17th, 2004 in Japan and on January 22nd, 2005 on North American television).

Around the same time of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, a show called ''[[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]'' began to air weekly in Japan, focusing not on {{Ash}}, but on other characters of the anime, such as [[Misty]], [[Brock]], {{Tracey}}, {{Gary}}, [[Ritchie]], {{an|Casey}} and [[Sakura]]. The English dubbed version, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'', first aired in the United Kingdom in May 2005, finally dubbing ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special to English along the way, three and a half years after its original Japanese airing.

[[Nintendo]] transferred the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} license from [[Wizards of the Coast]] to itself in 2003, and released {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire|its first set}} on January 31st, introducing new game mechanics and a new card design. This set was released in North America on June 18th, 2003.

===More spin-offs===
To solve the problem of limited Pokémon storage in the continuously growing Pokémon world, {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} was released May 30th 2003 in Japan, July 11th 2004 in North America, allowing Trainers to store up to 1,500 Pokémon from their Generation III games.

A small spin-off game named {{g|Channel}} for [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] was released in Japan on July 13th, 2003. It focused on a TV-broadcasting network airing a variety of Pokémon programs, with the player playing the role of the test audience. The game also included a unique anime episode, ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Pokémon Channel reached North America on December 1st, 2003.

On July 28th, 2003, {{PAV|15}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga was first published, starting [[Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)|another chapter]], this one following the third generation's story. This was the first chapter in the series not to feature previously introduced characters. Other manga series, such as ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'', have also moved into the RS era around the same time.

A sequel to {{g|Pinball}} met the third generation in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} for [[Game Boy Advance]] on August 1st, 2003 in Japan and on August 23rd, 2003 in North America.

The ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' manga series received a third generation sequel in ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', the {{vol|Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire|1|first volume of which}} was first released on September 25th, 2003. ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]'' has also received a sequel in the form of ''[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]]'', first published on December 29th, 2003.

The 3D version of [[Generation III]] came in the form of {{g|Colosseum}} on November 21st, 2003 in Japan and March 22nd, 2004 in North America on the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]. Unlike the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], this game also featured an RPG taking place in the desolate [[region]] of [[Orre]]. The game's main addition to the growing [[Pokémon universe]] was [[Shadow Pokémon]].

===Back to Kanto and onward to the Battle Frontier===
[[Image:Pokemon_FireRed_boxart_EN-US.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon FireRed Version box art]]On January 29th, 2004, two new [[version|games]] were released in Japan: {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. They arrived in North America on September 9th, 2004, and were remakes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} which brought the games up to Generation III standards, as well as adding wireless connectivity (through a [[GBA Wireless Adapter|wireless adapter]] for the Game Boy Advance) and a new region — the [[Sevii Islands]]. These games also gave the [[Event Pokémon]] {{p|Deoxys}} [[Form differences|two additional forms]], which could only be obtained by moving Deoxys to a {{v2|FireRed}} or {{v2|LeafGreen}} cartridge.

Not yet finished with the [[Hoenn]] story, Game Freak developed a third version to complement Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, {{game|Emerald}}. This game was released in Japan on September 16th, 2004, and in North America on May 1st, 2005. Emerald featured the same wireless connectivity as FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as an updated version of Hoenn with many new features, including the Hoenn {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the ability to re-battle Gym Leaders, an altered plot, and animations for all Pokémon, as in Crystal Version.

The {{pkmn|anime}} [[AG132|caught up]] with both the Generation I remakes and Emerald by having the group travel back to [[Kanto]] and face the Kanto {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} there. During this season's time two more movies were produced: ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (premiering in Japan on July 16th, 2005) and ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' (debuting in Japanese cinemas on July 15th, 2006).

On August 28, 2006, {{PAV|22}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' was published, starting the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, and on June 23, 2007, {{PAV|26}} started the {{chap|Emerald}}. Another short manga series called ''[[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]'' was written by [[Shigekatsu Ihara]], focusing on the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

===Original new concepts===
A spin-off racing game called {{g|Dash}} was released in Japan on December 2nd, 2004 and in North America on March 14th, 2005. It was the first of many Pokémon games made for the [[Nintendo DS]].

On August 4th, 2005, Trainers were invited back to [[Orre]] in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, a sequel to {{g|Colosseum}} taking place about five years later. This game found its way to North America on October 3rd, 2005.

A spin-off puzzle game, {{g|Trozei!}}, was released on October 20th, 2005 in Japan and on March 6th, 2006 in North America. The game had a story mode, which followed [[Lucy Fleetfoot]] as she attempted to take down the [[Phobos Battalion]].

Starting with the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] expansion {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}, which was released on October 28th, 2005 in Japan and 3 days later in the United States, a new special kind of Pokémon called {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} was introduced. δ Delta Species Pokémon were found only in a few TCG expansions, and were given a backstory involving a new region called [[Holon]].

[[Image:Ranger_box.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Pokémon Ranger box art]]A new style of play saw light on November 17th, 2005, with [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] — a pair of games, one for [[Game Boy Advance]] and one for [[Nintendo DS]] — in which the {{player}} is turned into a Pokémon. The games, released in North America on September 18th, 2006, received adaptations in the anime episode ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' and the manga series ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

Another new twist on Pokémon came in the spin-off [[Nintendo DS]] game {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} on March 23rd, 2006. This time, players didn't play as regular [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, but as {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s traveling the land of [[Fiore]] with a device called the [[Capture Styler]] instead of [[Poké Ball]]s. It was released in North America on October 30th, 2006. The game was also promoted in the anime through the appearance of Pokémon Rangers in [[AG155|the main series]], [[AG171|a special episode]] and [[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea|the ninth movie]], and in a short [[Pokémon Ranger - The Comic|manga series]].

===Ten years of Pokémon===
2006 was marked officially as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Pokémon's tenth anniversary]], and was celebrated as such in many ways, such as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America|Journey Across America]]. Among other things, an English CD was released titled ''[[Pokémon X]] - 10 Years of Pokémon''.

On April 29th, 2006, a special episode of the {{pkmn|anime}} called ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' was broadcast in the United States. This was the first episode to use [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s new voice actors (Pokémon USA at the time), causing big [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|controversy]] among the Pokémon fan community. The special was eventually broadcast in Japan as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' web site from October 13th to October 31st, 2006.

In fall 2006, another section of the Pokémon franchise was created in the form of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia, made by {{wp|Kaiyodo}}. The figures reached North America and Japan in 2007.

==Generation IV==
===Diamond and Pearl===
[[Image:Dpseries.jpg|thumb|right|A poster for the Diamond & Pearl anime series]]Just like with {{p|Kecleon}} in [[Generation III]], the public learned of [[Generation IV]] through a new Pokémon — {{p|Munchlax}} — in May 2004. Munchlax was soon featured in {{g|Dash}}, as well as [[Destiny Deoxys|the seventh movie]] and later [[May's Munchlax|the main anime]]. Others such as {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}} then made their way to [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|the eighth movie]], and {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Chatot}} appeared in [[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea|the ninth]], which featured {{p|Manaphy}} — a new [[legendary Pokémon]] that even became obtainable in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}.

{{2v|Diamond|Pearl}} were eventually released for [[Nintendo DS]] in Japan on September 28th, 2006, and in North America on April 22nd, 2007. Along with {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|107 new Pokémon}} in the new huge land of [[Sinnoh]], these games offered a pseudo-3D rendering of the overworld, the return of the [[time]] system, visible [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences between Pokémon]], a split between [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.

The anime {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[DP001|started]] in Japan and in the US in synchronization with the release of the games. Like the previous series, it introduced a new female character, {{an|Dawn}}, based on her game counterpart.

The three {{pkmn|movie}}s of this series form a continuous trilogy. The first part of the trilogy, ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', premiered on July 14th, 2007 in Japanese theaters, and aired on February 24th, 2008 on North American televisions. The second part, ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' premiered in Japan on July 19th, 2008, and aired on February 13th, 2009 on North American televisions. The third and final movie of the trilogy, ''[[Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', premiered on July 18th, 2009 in Japan, has aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on November 20th, 2009.

A new [[Diamond & Pearl (TCG)|TCG set]] was released in Japan on November 30, 2006 and in the USA on May 23, 2007, featuring the new Pokémon from [[Sinnoh]].

===New sequels===
[[Image:PBRAmerican.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Pokémon Battle Revolution box art]]On December 14th, 2006, two weeks after the launch of Nintendo's [[Wii]] console, [[Generation IV]] Pokémon turned 3D in the form of {{g|Battle Revolution}}. It was released in the United States on June 25th, 2007.

Several manga series were written for the fourth generation. The first volume of ''{{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}'', the new sequel of ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', was published in Japan on January 26th, 2007. One month later, on February 27th, [[Shigekatsu Ihara]]'s ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' was first published.

The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|paired sequels for]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] for [[Nintendo DS]] were released in Japan on September 13th, 2007 and in North America on April 20th, 2008. Just like before, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|an anime adaptation}} was also produced and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team|a manga series]] was published.

{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s were also brought into the fourth generation in a sequel called {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, set in the new land of [[Almia]]. It was released in Japan on March 20th, 2008 and in North America on November 10th, 2008. [[DP071|An anime special]] was also produced and aired on the same day as the Japanese release, and a [[Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic|short manga]] was posted as a webcomic on the Japanese Pokémon website.

Like with Pokémon Box in Generation III, a storage game titled [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released on March 25th, 2008 in Japan and on June 9th, 2008 in North America, featuring the character of [[Hayley]].

Another manga series, [[Miho Asada]]'s ''[[Phantom Thief! Pokémon 7]]'' was collected and published on March 28th, 2008. ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' then started its {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} with {{PAV|30}} on December 25th, 2008.

The third [[version]] of [[Generation IV]], {{v|Platinum}}, was released on September 13th, 2008 in Japan and on March 22nd, 2009 in North America, bringing new [[Form differences|Pokémon forms]] into the ring for {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Rotom}}, as well as updates similar to those found in Pokémon Emerald.

{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} was followed by a third version, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], which was released in Japan on April 18th, 2009. Just like the third versions of the main series, Explorers of Sky had additional content. {{an|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky|Another anime adaptation}} was produced as well. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Another set of games]] of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series was also produced for WiiWare, released in Japan on August 4th, 2009.

===Johto's Heart and Soul===
[[File:Soul Silver Collection 29 & 30 - Lugia Legend small.jpg|thumb|150px|right|{{TCG ID|SoulSilver Collection|Lugia LEGEND|29}}]]Ever since the [[Generation III]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|games}}, Pokémon fans have [[Pokémon Gold and Silver remake speculation|widely speculated]] that remakes of the [[Generation II]] Pokémon games, {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, would be made for [[Nintendo DS]]. Indeed, the paired remakes, titled {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, were eventually released in Japan on September 12, 2009, and on March 14, 2010 in the United States. The games were referred to in the {{pkmn|anime}} in [[DP143|an episode]] that featured {{an|Kotone|the counterpart of the new player character}} and the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]], {{TP|Dawn|one of whom|Cyndaquil}} even joined the regular cast. {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver|A new expansion set}} for the TCG was also released to celebrate the new games.

A new game for the Wii: [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure]], was released on December 5, 2009. The game is expected to be released in North America and Europe in the spring of 2010.

==The future of Pokémon==
The history of the Pokémon media franchise already spans long over a decade, and is rich with four [[generation]]s, many [[version|main series games]], [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]], a {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, three series of {{pkmn|anime}} complete with 12 {{pkmn|movie}}s and an as of now unreleased 13th, many series of {{pkmn|manga}}, [[Pokémon Live!|a musical]], and plenty of {{cat|music}}, but it is far from over.

It is assumed that like with previous games, the anime and manga will follow the latest games, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. The thirteenth {{pkmn|movie}}, which is expected to be released in July of 2010, has already been confirmed to feature the [[legendary Pokémon]] of [[Johto]].

It is widely believed that a [[Future generations of Pokémon|fifth generation of Pokémon]] is inevitable, and that the [[Pokémon world]] will continue to grow with it. While no official announcement has been made by the game developers, anime director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] said in an interview that there will definitely be a fifth generation of Pokémon. The new generation will probably extend the Pokémon universe in similar fashion as the older generations did, with new Pokémon, a new region, new characters and features. However, no details have been confirmed and there is only a vague picture of the future of Pokémon. Only time shall tell.

==Related articles==
*[[Future generations of Pokémon]]
*[[History of the Pokémon World]]

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