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Tasuku Hatanaka

2026-07-11T20:25:25Z

KumataXIII: /* Other non-Pokémon roles */

[[File:Tasuku Hatanaka.jpg|thumb|250px|Tasuku Hatanaka]]
'''Tasuku Hatanaka''' (Japanese: '''畠中祐''' ''Tasuku Hatanaka'') is a Japanese voice actor for {{aniseries|HZ}}.

==Biography==
Hatanaka was born on August 17, 1994, in {{wp|Sagamihara, Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Japan}}. He started work on the {{pkmn|animated series}} with {{aniseries|HZ}}, where he voiced [[Jacq]]. Hatanaka would gain additional roles including [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] and {{DL|Ann|Samurott|Ann's Samurott}}. He is married to fellow voice actor [[Sayaka Senbongi]].

==Pokémon roles==
===Animation===
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
======Humans======
* [[Jacq]]

======Pokémon======
* [[Roy's Kilowattrel]]
* {{DL|Ann|Samurott|Ann's Samurott}}
* [[Murdock's Lycanroc]]
* [[Dot's Gholdengo|Dot's Gimmighoul and Gholdengo]]
* {{DL|Friede|Instructor Starmie}}
* {{DL|Shining Oceans|Zoroark|Shining Oceans's Zoroark}}

===Video games===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
* {{mas|Hugh}}

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
* Yuma Tsukumo (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal}}'')
* {{few|Shez|Shez (male)}} (''{{few|Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes}}'')
* Ikoma (''{{wp|Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Unato Decisive Battle}}'')
* Taiga Kōgami (''{{wp|King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm}}'')
* Denki Kaminari (''{{wp|My Hero Academia: Two Heroes}}'')
* Shōhei Kaga (''{{wp|The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes}}'')
* Ultraman Z (''{{wp|Ultraman Z}}'')

==External links==
* [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=99622 Anime News Network]
* [https://www.kenproduction.co.jp/talent/113 Ken Production profile]

{{Project VA notice}}

[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Hatanaka, Tasuku]]

[[it:Tasuku Hatanaka]]
[[ja:畠中祐]]

Malamar (Pokémon)

2026-04-27T17:18:58Z

KumataXIII: /* Minor appearances */

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Malamar}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Malamar}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Malamar
|jname=カラマネロ
|jtranslit=Karamanero
|tmname=Calamanero
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Malamar
|image2=0687Malamar-Mega.png
|mega=Malamarite

|category=Overturning
|typebox=1
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|ability1=Contrary
|ability2=Suction Cups
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'''Malamar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラマネロ''' ''Calamanero'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Inkay}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down. When playing on the [[Nintendo Switch]] or [[Nintendo Switch 2]], this can only be done in handheld mode and while no other controllers are connected, using the orientation of the attached Joy-Con controllers.

Malamar can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Malamar''' using the [[Malamarite]]. Mega Malamar was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
[[File:MalamarXYPromo58.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malamar under water]]
Malamar is an amphibious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its bluish-purple head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe of light nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be extremely sharp and can be enhanced using {{m|Psycho Cut|psychic energy}} during battles.

Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which are said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. It induces hypnosis by flashing the lights on its body and performing certain hypnotic motions. It uses its hypnotic powers to lure in other Pokémon it deems prey, before ensnaring them in its tentacles and finishing them off with its digestive fluids. Malamar can also hypnotize people and control them to do its bidding; those under Malamar's control will lose their memories surrounding the event once the hypnosis wears off. Malamar's hypnotic powers are often used by people for nefarious deeds, and these powers are said to influence several history-changing events. As depicted in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Malamar is shown to be very intelligent — reaching almost human levels — and it is capable of running devices designed and handled by humans.

Both the {{pkmn|animated series}} and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] depict Malamar living near water or even under water. As shown in the {{aniseries|XY}} episode ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Malamar uses its tentacles to propel itself, swimming "legs"-first.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Malamar and its pre-evolved form, Inkay, were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.
{{left clear}}
===Forms===
[[File:Mega Malamar brain blast.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Malamar can stimulate its brain to boost its psychic powers<ref name=ZAsite2/>]]
Malamar can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Malamar.

Mega Malamar's body grows to be thinner and taller, and its brain has become larger thanks to the power of Mega Evolution.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-malamar Mega Malamar | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> The tentacles on its head all wrap around themselves, forming a brain-like shape. It has large shoulders that form the appearance of a popped collar, and under these shoulders are its two longer arm tentacles, which are roughly twice as long as its body. Mega Malamar moves around by levitating.

Mega Malamar exhibits luminescence in many parts of its body: the tentacles on its head have a bright blue glow, while its body emits a shifting rainbow as a result of its overflowing psychic power. The light on Mega Malamar's body further amplifies its hypnotic abilities. The tips of its arms also glow when Mega Malamar uses its hypnotic powers:<ref name=ZAsite/> the tip on its right arm glows green, while the tip on its left arm glows pink. Mega Malamar's tentacle arms allow it to sense the feelings of those around it.<ref name=ZAsite/>

Mega Malamar possesses greatly enhanced psychic powers, allowing it to go beyond simple hypnosis and overwrite the personalities and memories of its targets, making them act entirely different.<ref name=ZAsite/> Mega Malamar can further boost its psychic powers by sticking its arms into its head, stimulating its brain.<ref name=ZAsite2>(September 10, 2025). [https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega-malamar Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Vivid and Brightly Glowing: Get to Know Mega Malamar!] — Pokémon Official Website</ref> Highly intelligent, this Pokémon prefers to battle with efficiency, and uses its powerful intellect to calmly analyze the situation during battles. Mega Malamar's haughty personality makes it see others, including Pokémon Trainers, as pawns, and it may even hypnotize its own Trainer if it disagrees with their commands.<ref name=ZAsite/>{{left clear}}

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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Malamar
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===Evolution===
Malamar evolves from {{p|Inkay}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|no1=0686
|name1=Inkay
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Psychic
|evo1=
|no2=0687
|name2=Malamar
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Psychic}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=011|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=027|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=109|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=81|reg4=Lumiose|num4=160|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar’s control loses their memories surrounding the event.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Malamar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses its colorful lights to overwrite the personalities and memories of others—and to control them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Inkay}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Inkay}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX32]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Malamar}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=dark|type2=psychic
|event1=Assault Vest|event1type=None|event1rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=86
|Attack=92
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=68
|SpDef=75
|Speed=73
}}

=====Mega Malamar=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=86
|Attack=102
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=98
|SpDef=120
|Speed=88
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Octolock|Fighting|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|3|6|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|37|40|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM060|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM121|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM132|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM139|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
====Malamar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|coset=11
|conto={{p|Omastar}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I hate being bothered! Don't make me spit ink!
|P2=I'm sustaining quite a bit of damage now… Is it time to squirt some ink and run away?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|walk=2.1
|hp=57
|attack=78
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687|num=366
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|swapper=Block Shot
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Malamar}}{{tt|300|First time}}/{{tt|60|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|30|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|15|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=200
|attack=177
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Mega Malamar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0687M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=208
|defense=222
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Psywave}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0687Malamar
|name1=Malamar
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Psychic
|forme1=Malamar
|loc1=Default
|item1=Malamarite
|itemfile1=Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0687Malamar-Mega
|forme2=Mega Malamar
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Malamarite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=687}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0687|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Malamar anime.png|thumb|250px|Malamar in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Malamar (anime)]]====
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''. It had hypnotized an [[Officer Jenny]] to pose as "Madame X". While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest. After being foiled again, they used a machine to [[Time travel|escape into the future]].

====Other====
Six Malamar appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped [[James]] and {{an|Clemont}} stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', under the ownership of [[Xerosic]]. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', where it attempted to {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotize}} Clemont, but failed.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alain]]. It fought [[Leon's Charizard]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and lost.

===Minor appearances===
Malamar debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Malamar appeared in [[HZ133]], under the ownership of the [[Explorers]]. It reappeared in [[HZ135]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY019|Malamar|Ash's Pokédex|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Inkay}}. Possessing the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, Malamar can compel others to do anything it wants them to do.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN115|Malamar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Psychic}} type. Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] was revealed to own a Malamar.

[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Trivia==
[[File:My Friend Calamanero Pokémon Center announcement.jpg|thumb|250px|"My Friend Calamanero" Pokémon Center campaign announcement]]
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[Evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Malamar was the subject of the "[[My Friend Malamar]]" (Japanese: マイ・フレンド・カラマネロ ''My Friend Calamanero'') campaign, which ran from September 4 to 10, 2025. The campaign culminated with the reveal of [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Malamar.
* Mega Malamar is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 582.

===Concept and development===
Malamar and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>

===Origin===
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. According to Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar's upside-down design was inspired by the fact that squids are commonly illustrated upside-down in pictorial books.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/921753659381202944 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on Oct 21, 2017.</ref> Its hypnosis ability appears to be a reference to the {{wp|cuttlefish}} and its ability to mesmerize prey by rhythmically changing color. Its body orientation and bioluminescence may also have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light.

Additionally, as alluded to by Ariga,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1115591492926468096 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on April 9, 2019.</ref> Malamar's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by the extraterrestrial supervillain trope, common in {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows. Its tentacles acting as living hair also shares some similarities with {{wp|witches}} and {{wp|gorgon}}-like monsters.

Mega Malamar appears to iterate on the supervillain trope; particularly, its large, swollen brain and the tentacles wrapped around its head mirrors super-intelligent characters and genius supervillains in popular media, and its high collar is also a common trait in villain costumes. Mega Malamar using its tentacles to stimulate its own brain may also allude to the trope of characters who enhance their cognitive or psychic abilities by injecting a serum or connecting computer cables to their brains. Its body shape may also be based on the {{wp|nervous system}}, with its head, body, and tentacles standing in for the brain, {{wp|spinal cord}}, and nerves. Its shape may also be inspired by {{wp|fountain pen}}s, with its legs resembling a {{wp|Nib (pen)|pen nib}}. Mega Malamar may also be inspired by various squid species, including the {{wp|bigfin squid}}, a deep sea organism which also possesses extremely long and thin tentacles.

====Name origin====
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin-derived prefix for bad), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for {{wp|mollusk}}), ''{{wp|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for sea). It could also be a reference to the Spanish expression ''mala mar'' (literally "bad sea"), used by fishermen or sailors to describe rough sea conditions.

Calamanero may be a combination of ''calamaro'' (Italian for squid) and ''nero'' (Italian for black). It may also involve 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle) and 魔 ''ma'' (demon).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|calamaro|Italian for squid}}'', ''{{tt|nero|Italian for ''black'' and ''ink''}}'', and possibly 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle) and 魔 ''ma'' (demon)
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|σηπίᾱ ''sēpíā''|Ancient Greek for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}''
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi'' (cuttlefish), 烏 / 乌 ''wū'' (black), 賊 / 贼 ''zéi'' (thief; evil), and 王 ''wáng'' (king)
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 烏賊 ''wūchaahk'' (cuttlefish), 烏 ''wū'' (black), 賊 ''chaahk'' (thief; evil), and 王 ''wòhng'' (king)
|pt_br=Malamar|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=कालामारिड ''Calamarid''|himeaning=From ''calamari'', काला ''kālā'' (black), and ''rid''
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Malamar (anime)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*{{wp|Malamar|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Mega Evolution}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon in the Mega Evolution Pokédex]]
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Thievul (Pokémon)

2026-04-27T17:08:02Z

KumataXIII: /* Minor appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Thievul}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Thievul}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Thievul
|jname=フォクスライ
|jtranslit=Fokusurai
|tmname=Foxly
|ndex=0828
|type1=Dark
|category=Fox
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|weight-lbs=43.9
|weight-kg=19.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Run Away
|ability2=Unburden
|abilityd=Stakeout
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=159
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=127
|body=08
|pokefordex=thievul
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Thievul''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォクスライ''' ''Foxly'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nickit}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
Thievul is a quadrupedal, orange-maroon vulpine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a moderate build, slender limbs, and a long tail. It has white chest fur that puffs out from its body and vaguely resembles a cravat. There are two long black ears atop Thievul's head, as well as black fur around its eyes that resemble a {{wp|domino mask}}. The black whiskers on the end of its muzzle are in the form of a pointed mustache and the white markings above its eyes resemble eyebrows. Its paws, back, and the tip of its tail are all black, and it retains the flared tail-tip of its pre-Evolution {{p|Nickit}}.

When Thievul finds a potential target, it will secretly mark a scent on them. Thievul then uses that scent to track and stalk its targets. By using its lithe body and claws, Thievul steals the target’s food and eggs from them when they least expect it. {{p|Boltund}} is an enemy of Thievul. It competes with {{p|Liepard}} for territory.

===Evolution===
Thievul evolves from {{p|Nickit}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1=
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=030|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. {{P|Boltund}} is its natural enemy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=065}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This clever Pokémon marks potential targets with its scent, then follows its nose to locate their nests.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Galar}} and {{rtn|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Costume [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Zinnia|Thievul|Special Costume}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|HP=70
|Attack=58
|Defense=58
|SpAtk=87
|SpDef=92
|Speed=90
}}

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

===Learnset===
Thievul is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM015|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM121|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM142|First Impression|Bug|Physical|90|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0828
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Nickit
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=172
|defense=164
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|*|From April 1, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=828}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0828}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|828|Thievul}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Thievul trio.png|thumb|250px|Thievul in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Thievul trio]]=====
Thievul made its animated series debut in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where a trio of {{p|Nickit}} evolved while battling {{TRT}}.

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

A Thievul appeared in [[HZ133]], under the ownership of the [[Explorers]]. It reappeared in [[HZ134]] and [[HZ135]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN127|Thievul|Goh's Rotom Phone|Thievul, the Fox Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Thievul use their flexible bodies and sharp claws to steal {{pkmn|food}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Yell Thievul Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Thievul in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Thievul debuted in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Thievul (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.

===Origin===
Thievul appears to be based on the {{wp|red fox}}, possibly borrowing patterns from the {{wp|cross fox}}, a variation of the red fox. Its gray shiny coloration resembles that of {{wp|silver fox (animal)|silver foxes}}, another variation of the red fox. Its facial features and moustache-like whiskers also bear a resemblance to stereotypical depictions of thieves and burglars, as well as the fictional {{wp|gentleman thief}} trope and {{wp|highwaymen}} such as {{wp|Dick Turpin}}. Its front legs resemble gloves, which thieves and burglars would wear. Thievul's relationship with {{p|Boltund}} may also be a reference to {{wp|fox hunting}}, where red foxes were hunted by English foxhounds, which Boltund appears to be based on.

====Name origin====
Thievul may be a combination of ''thieve/thief'', ''evil'', and ''vulpine'' (of or pertaining to foxes; foxlike).

Foxly may be a combination of ''fox'' and ''sly''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=フォクスライ ''Foxly''|jameaning=From ''fox'' and ''sly''
|fr=Roublenard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|roublard|wily}}'' and ''{{tt|renard|fox}}''
|es=Thievul|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gaunux|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Gauner|crook, sly person}}'' and ''{{tt|Fuchs|fox}}''
|it=Thievul|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=폭슬라이 ''Foxly''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=狐大盜 / 狐大盗 ''Húdàdào''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 猾大狐 ''Huádàhú''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 狐 ''hú'' (fox), 大 ''dà'' (great), and 大盜 ''dàdào'' (thief) From 狡猾 ''jiǎohuá'' (crafty), 大 ''dà'' (great), and 狐 ''hú'' (fox)
|zh_yue=狐大盜 ''Wùhdaaihdouh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 狐 ''wùh'' (fox), 大 ''daaih'' (great), and 大盜 ''daaihdouh'' (thief)
|pt_br=Thievul|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=चालूफ़ॉक्स ''Chalufox''|himeaning=From चालू ''cālū'' (slang for smartass/cunning) and ''fox''
|th=ฟ็อกสไล ''Foksalai''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Thievul trio]]


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Gaunux]]
[[es:Thievul]]
[[fr:Roublenard]]
[[it:Thievul]]
[[ja:フォクスライ]]
[[zh:猾大狐]]

HZ135

2026-04-27T17:07:56Z

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title_ja=覚醒！滅びのラクリウム・コア |
title_ja_trans=Awakening! The Catastrophic Rakurium Core |
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broadcast_jp=April 24, 2026 |
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ja_ed=[[Asleep or Awake|ねてもさめても]] |
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scenario=松澤くれは |
storyboardn=2 |
storyboard=入好さとる |
storyboard2=忍田雄介 |
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director=髙木啓明 |
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art3=大西雅也 |
art4=大野泰江 |
art5=阿部俊成 |
art6=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=HZ131-HZ140 |
footnotes=* {{BMGf|310331|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|310418|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''覚醒！滅びのラクリウム・コア''' ''Awakening! The Catastrophic {{tt|Rakurium|Laquium}} Core'') is the 135th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,367th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 24, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Picking up from the end of [[HZ134|the previous episode]], [[Pagogo]] transforms into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and {{Tera}}stallizes the 18 Tera Type representatives. At this moment, though, [[Spinel]] orders the [[Explorers]] agents to attack the representative Pokémon while they're immobilized. [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]] try to defend them, but {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}} are still feeling the effects of their earlier {{pkmn|battle}} against the Explorers Admins. When {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} gets taken down, Spinel orders [[Rubina]] and [[Indi]] to act. They each send out an {{p|Electrode}} and order them both to use {{m|Explosion}}. In a desperate move, [[Penny]] orders {{p|Sylveon}} to use {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Disarming Voice}}. While this saves most of the Pokémon, Sylveon itself gets caught in the blast and is [[Fainting|defeated]]. With one Tera Type representative now missing, Pagogo begins to falter, but suddenly, [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] make an appearance. Instead of acting against the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], Coral tells Spinel she's done being bossed around by him and Terastallizes her {{p|Scream Tail}}, Screamypuff, which then takes Sylveon's place as the Fairy Tera Type representative and stabilizes Pagogo. Chalce declares that they're not Spinel's servants anymore, while Sidian proclaims that there will be no future for the [[Strong Sphere]]s. Coral insists to the Rising Volt Tacklers that this alliance is just one-off deal, but they still appreciate the assistance nonetheless. As Pagogo begins resonating with the 18 Pokémon around it and starts erasing the [[Laquium]] crystals, Spinel states that this betrayal only reinforces his view on how people and Pokémon alike all betray one another in the end, brushing off things such as friends and bonds as farcical and intangible. Knowing that the Strong Spheres are already spreading Laquium around the {{pkmn|world}}, he considers the Rising Volt Tacklers' efforts futile. [[Liko]], however, refuses to believe this, stating that Laquium doesn't have to come between people and Pokémon, and she holds the hope that eventually, everyone else will realize this, too, which her friends agree with.

Spinel, growing more and more unhinged, denounces such speculative hope as ridiculous and starts approaching the Laquium crystals, refusing to let the Laquium Core be erased, even if it is to cost him his life. He starts embracing the crystals, causing them to start growing around him and encasing him, until he's completely absorbed into the pink crystals, much to the alarm and worry of his {{p|Umbreon}}. The Laquium crystals start resisting the purification and growing uncontrollably. A crystal spear extends outwards and strikes Pagogo, reverting it to its Terastal Form and completely halting the purification process. The crystals form into a tower-like structure, with the Laquium Core itself emerging from the ground and rising up the top of the crystalline structure. Friede realizes that the Core responded to the attempt of purifying it by strengthening its energy output, and with Spinel's tenacity added to the mix, this has now caused the Laquium to spring to life. The Core repels Pagogo's attempt to use its power on it, prompting the Rising Volt Tacklers to attack. Lucario, Sableye, and all of the Terastallized Pokémon hit the Core with everything they've got, only for the Core to emerge completely unscathed from their bombardment and strike back with a burst of energy that causes all of the Terastallized Pokémon to revert to normal. Even though the situation is looking bleak, Liko stands up and defiantly walks towards the Core, declaring that although she may have stumbled and faced defeat many times, she has learned that those setbacks don't equal loss of failure; as long as she and her friends can keep on walking, they'll always find hope in the end. Her friends all agree with her, declaring that they will never give up.

Inspired by this display of determination, the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their assault, launching a barrage of [[Move|attacks]] at the Core. While seemingly effective, the damaged crystalline structures quickly regenerate themselves, and the Core unleashes a cloud of Laquium mist, forcing {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and [[Amethio]]'s {{p|Corviknight}} to blow it back with {{m|Hurricane}}. {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} defend them from the subsequent counterattack, which results in multiple sharp crystals bursting out of the ground at them. To avoid the ground-based attack, Roy, Ult, Friede, and Amethio take to the sky on their {{t|Flying}} types. Tentacles of Laquium chase after them through the air, before shattering and firing towards them as sharp crystal spikes. Before they can make contact, though, they're shot down by a {{m|Thousand Arrows}} attack from [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]], which transforms into its {{form|Zygarde|Complete Forme}} and joins [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] in a combination attack of Thousand Arrows and {{m|Draco Meteor}}. However, the Laquium Core still stands firm and retaliates with a relentless flurry of sharp crystals. While everyone backs away to avoid another cloud of Laquium mist, the Core sprouts crystalline branches in the shape of a giant flower on top of itself, assuming yet another new form as it continues barraging everyone with crystals. [[Dot]] tries to use {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}'s {{m|Aqua Cutter}} and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}'s {{m|Ice Beam}} to form a protective barrier of ice. When the barrier eventually shatters, another one is formed, but no matter how many times the strategy is repeated, the crystal barrage keeps breaking through. When the ice barrier is about to be completely overwhelmed, Friede orders [[Captain Pikachu]] to use "Rising {{m|Volt Tackle}}", creating a vortex that halts the crystal bombardment.

While Charizard saves Cap and keeps dodging the Core's attacks, everyone starts noticing how it's only attacking Cap at the moment, despite everyone else being completely open and vulnerable. Liko realizes that the Core only targets its attacks on those who most recently attacked it, as proven by it only attacking Cap at the moment and ignoring everyone else. Dot and Penny realize that since the Core isn't a living thing, it's only acting as a substance that's reacting to external stimulus. Liko decides to use this information to their advantage by having them attack in turns instead of all at once. The Core's attack pattern indeed becomes much simpler as a result, but it still keeps attacking back and repairing any damage it takes, leaving it completely unscathed. Penny encourages Dot to figure out a solution while the others buy her time to think. By observing the Core's behavior as everyone keeps attacking it, Dot indeed soon figures out a pattern: the Core's only reaction to attacks is to attack back, never making any defensive moves. However, if an attack ever gets close to the Core's spherical center, it guards itself by reinforcing its defenses in that particular area, meaning that the Core's main sphere must also be its weak point. Ult decides to exploit this information by having {{p|Dragonite}} attack the Core with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, only for it to do nothing. Dot adds that the Core is also building up resistance to the attacks it's hit by, meaning that one by one, their attacks will stop working on it. Their only hope now is to hit the Core with their most powerful moves that it hasn't experienced yet. Liko understands that they only have one shot at destroying the Laquium Core, or else they'll risk just increasing its defenses even further.

==Major events==

* [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} is defeated in battle, making her unable to fill the role of the {{t|Fairy}} {{Tera|Tera Type}}.
* [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] turn against [[Spinel]].
* Coral's {{p|Scream Tail}}, {{DL|Coral|Screamypuff}}, takes over the role of the Fairy Tera Type.
* Spinel merges with the [[Laquium]] Core, causing it to awaken and disrupt the attempt at erasing it.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Explorers]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal and Stellar Form}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|10% and Complete Forme}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Penny]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Electrode}} ([[Indi]]'s; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Electrode}} ([[Rubina]]'s)
* {{p|Mightyena}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Malamar}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Thievul}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ135 Title card.png|thumb|230px|Title card]]
* There is no [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]] segment for this episode.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* The [[title card]] for this episode is shown over the background directly, and thus is not read aloud.
* The instrumental of [[Only One Story]] is used as background music in this episode.
* [[Roy]], [[Amethio]], the [[White Zygarde]], [[Liko]], {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, and [[Pagogo]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ136|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==


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Iron Fist (Ability)

2026-03-30T09:20:01Z

KumataXIII: /* POKÉTOON */

{{Redirect|Iron Fist|the [[Paradox Pokémon]] with a similar name|Iron Hands (Pokémon)}}
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{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IV|Boosts the power of punching moves.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|V|Boosts the power of punching moves.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VI|Powers up punching moves.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VII|Powers up punching moves.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|Powers up punching moves.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|Powers up punching moves.}}
|}
'''Iron Fist''' (Japanese: '''てつのこぶし''' ''Iron Fist'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. Prior to [[Generation V]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Hitmonchan}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Iron Fist causes the [[power]] of affected [[punching move]]s to increase by 20% (approximated as a factor of 4915/4096 since Generation V). This boost stacks with the [[Punching Glove]], resulting in a power boost of 32%.

====Affected moves====
The table below lists the moves affected by Iron Fist, as well as the Pokémon that can have Iron Fist and learn those moves.
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{{Movelist|Dizzy Punch|Normal|cat=Physical|70|84|{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}}}
{{Movelist|Double Iron Bash|Steel|cat=Physical|60|72|{{MSP/H|0809|Melmetal}}}}
{{Movelist|Drain Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|75|90|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}} {{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}}}
{{Movelist|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|100|120|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{tt|*|Gen III Move Tutor (evolve Tyrogue in Gen IV/V or use Ability Capsule)}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{tt|*|Gen II VC TM}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}{{MSP/H|0809|Melmetal}}}}
{{Movelist|Fire Punch|Fire|cat=Physical|75|90|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}} {{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}}}
{{Movelist|Focus Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|150|180|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}} {{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}}}
{{Movelist|Hammer Arm|Fighting|cat=Physical|100|120|{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}}}
{{Movelist|Ice Hammer|Ice|cat=Physical|100|120|{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}}}
{{Movelist|Ice Punch|Ice|cat=Physical|75|90|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}} {{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}{{MSP/H|0809|Melmetal}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}}}
{{Movelist|Mach Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|40|48|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}}}
{{Movelist|Mega Punch|Normal|cat=Physical|80|96|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0809|Melmetal}}}}
{{Movelist|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|40|48|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}} {{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{tt|*|Gen VI TM}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}}}
{{Movelist|Shadow Punch|Ghost|cat=Physical|60|72|{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}}}}
{{Movelist|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|cat=Physical|85|102|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}}}
{{Movelist|Thunder Punch|Electric|cat=Physical|75|90|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/H|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/H|0623|Golurk}} {{MSP/H|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/H|0675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}{{MSP/H|0809|Melmetal}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}}}
|}
|}
Although the following moves are affected by the Ability, they currently cannot be learned by any Pokémon with Iron Fist. They may, however, be called via {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mirror Move}}, {{m|Copycat}}, or {{m|Mimic}}, or be used by a Pokémon that gained Iron Fist by an Ability like {{a|Trace}} or {{a|Receiver}} or a move such as {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Role Play}}.
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|- style="background: #{{Fighting color}};"
! style="background-color: #{{Fighting color light}}" | {{color2|000|Move}}
! style="background-color: #{{Fighting color light}}" | {{color2|000|Type}}
! style="background-color: #{{Fighting color light}}" | {{color2|000|Damage category|Cat.}}
! style="background-color: #{{Fighting color light}}" colspan="2" | Power and Boost
{{Movelist|Headlong Rush|Ground|cat=Physical|120|144|note=Japanese name is a sumo term}}
{{Movelist|Jet Punch|Water|cat=Physical|60|72}}
{{Movelist|Meteor Mash|Steel|cat=Physical|90|108|note=コメットパンチ (Comet Punch) in Japanese}}
{{Movelist|Plasma Fists|Electric|cat=Physical|100|120}}
{{Movelist|Rage Fist|Ghost|cat=Physical|50|60}}
{{Movelist|Surging Strikes|Water|cat=Physical|25|30}}
{{Movelist|Wicked Blow|Dark|cat=Physical|75|90}}
|}
|}

===Outside of battle===
Iron Fist has no effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Iron Fist==
{{Ability/head|Fighting}}
{{Ability/entry|0107|Hitmonchan|Fighting|Fighting|Keen Eye|Iron Fist|Inner Focus|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}+}}
{{Ability/entry|0166|Ledian|Bug|Flying|Swarm|Early Bird|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0390|Chimchar|Fire|Fire|Blaze|None|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0391|Monferno|Fire|Fighting|Blaze|None|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0392|Infernape|Fire|Fighting|Blaze|None|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0532|Timburr|Fighting|Fighting|Guts|Sheer Force|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0533|Gurdurr|Fighting|Fighting|Guts|Sheer Force|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0534|Conkeldurr|Fighting|Fighting|Guts|Sheer Force|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0622|Golett|Ground|Ghost|Iron Fist|Klutz|No Guard}}
{{Ability/entry|0623|Golurk|Ground|Ghost|Iron Fist|Klutz|No Guard}}
{{Ability/entry|0674|Pancham|Fighting|Fighting|Iron Fist|Mold Breaker|Scrappy}}
{{Ability/entry|0675|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|Iron Fist|Mold Breaker|Scrappy}}
{{Ability/entry|0739|Crabrawler|Fighting|Fighting|Hyper Cutter|Iron Fist|Anger Point}}
{{Ability/entry|0740|Crabominable|Fighting|Ice|Hyper Cutter|Iron Fist|Anger Point}}
{{Ability/entry|0809|Melmetal|Steel|Steel|Iron Fist|None|None}}
{{Ability/entry|0921|Pawmi|Electric|Electric|Static|Natural Cure|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0922|Pawmo|Electric|Fighting|Volt Absorb|Natural Cure|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/entry|0923|Pawmot|Electric|Fighting|Volt Absorb|Natural Cure|Iron Fist}}
{{Ability/foot|Fighting}}

==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky}}, Iron Fist boosts the affected moves by 50%.

In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}} and {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, the power of punching moves is increased by 20% instead.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Fighting}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Boosts the power the Pokémon uses for punching moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|パンチするわざがつよくなる|Boosts the power the Pokémon uses for punching moves.}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|Increases the power of punching moves.{{tt|*|Ability description}} It makes the power of punching moves go up.{{tt|*|Used in message log}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|The power of punching moves goes up!}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|DX}}|The power of punching moves goes up.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===POKÉTOON===
{{moveanime|type=fighting|gen=The Pokémon's punching moves become much more powerful.|image1=Pancham Iron Fist PT.png|image1p=Pancham|image2=Pangoro Iron Fist PT.png|image2p=Pangoro}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=674|pkmn=Pancham|method=Pancham's punches become much more powerful, capable of breaking rocks.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Pancham|startcode=PT02|startname=The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=675|pkmn=Pancham|method=Pangoro's punches become much more powerful, capable of breaking rocks.}}
{{movebtm|type=fighting|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Pangoro|startcode=PT02|startname=The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
* In {{FB|Pokémon Adventures|volume 42}}, {{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}}, [[Monlee]], was revealed to have Iron Fist as his Ability.
* [[Shauntal#Pokémon Adventures|Shauntal]]'s {{p|Golurk}} was revealed to have Iron Fist as its Ability.
* {{adv|Sun}}'s {{p|Crabominable}}, Loot, was revealed to have Iron Fist as his Ability.

==Trivia==
* Although {{m|Rock Smash}} is described as a "punch", it does not have its power increased by Iron Fist.
* The following moves, despite what their English names may imply, do not have their power increased by Iron Fist:
** {{m|Sucker Punch}}, since it is called「ふいうち」''Surprise Attack'' in Japanese.
** {{m|Poison Jab}}, since it is called「どくづき」'' Poison Stab'' in Japanese.
* While {{p|Hitmonchan}} can learn {{m|Dizzy Punch}} by level up in {{LGPE}} only, the move cannot be boosted by Iron Fist in these games due to Abilities not being present in those games.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|zh_cmn=鐵拳 / 铁拳 ''Tiěquán''
|zh_yue=鐵拳 ''Titkyùhn''
|fr=Poing de Fer
|de=Eisenfaust
|it=Ferropugno
|ko=철주먹 ''Cheol Jumeok''
|pt_br=Punho de Ferro
|ru=Железный Кулак ''Zheleznyy Kulak''
|es_la=Puño Férreo (games) Puño de Hierro ([[PT02]])
|es_eu=Puño Férreo
|vi=Nắm Đấm Sắt
}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities that increase move power]]

[[de:Eisenfaust]]
[[es:Puño Férreo]]
[[fr:Poing de Fer]]
[[it:Ferropugno]]
[[ja:てつのこぶし]]
[[zh:铁拳（特性）]]

Pangoro (Pokémon)

2026-02-25T21:43:13Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Pangoro}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0674|prev=Pancham|nextnum=0676|next=Furfrou|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pangoro
|jname=ゴロンダ
|tmname=Goronda
|category=Daunting
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Iron Fist
|ability2=Mold Breaker
|abilityd=Scrappy
|ndex=0675
|height-ftin=6'11"
|height-m=2.1
|weight-lbs=299.8
|weight-kg=136.0
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=25
|expyield=173
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=White
|catchrate=65
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|body=12
|pokefordex=pangoro
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Pangoro''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴロンダ''' ''Goronda'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pancham}} starting at [[level]] 32, if the {{player}} has a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in their party.

==Biology==
Pangoro is a large bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a humanoid panda bear. It has a stocky build with a round belly, short legs, and long arms with large paws. Its head and belly are covered in thick white fur, while its lower body, chest, arms, and back are covered in equally thick dark gray fur. A long cape of this dark gray fur hangs down behind its back; in combination with the rest of the dark-furred pattern, this gives the impression that Pangoro is wearing a long coat and trousers. Pangoro's three-fingered paws have shorter, darker fur and are tipped with black claws. It has a blunt snout with a triangular black nose, rounded black ears, prominent fangs in its lower jaw, and black semicircles under its brow that make its eyes indistinguishable. Pangoro likes to carry a thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves in its mouth. This small bamboo shoot is used to sense the movements of those around it.

Despite its cantankerous demeanor, Pangoro is kind to those it considers to be its friends and it does not tolerate those who pick on the weak. With arms powerful enough to snap a telephone pole, it charges into battle like a berserker, heedless of any damage it might suffer. Pangoro can destroy a dump truck in one punch and utilizes this strength when pummeling its opponents. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s find themselves smitten with its lively nature; however, those who wish to train a Pangoro for themselves will have to fight one. It lives to engage in duels with {{p|Obstagoon}}.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Pangoro and its pre-evolved form, Pancham, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Parting Shot}}.

===Evolution===
Pangoro evolves from {{p|Pancham}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=fighting
|type2=dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0674
|name1=Pancham
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1=
|no2=0675
|name2=Pangoro
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Dark}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Pangoro|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to push around heavy objects, such as boulders or containers.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=092|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=285|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro's Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent's movements. It's eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn't say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=112|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against {{p|Obstagoon}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=048|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a violent temperament, it won't put up with those who bully the weak. It senses foes' movements with its leaf.}}

|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Pangoro SM.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pangoro in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=fighting|type2=dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pancham}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|10|Alola}}, {{rtn|11|Alola}}, and {{rtn|17|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|10|Alola}} and {{rtn|11|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lake of Outrage]] [[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 9]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] (only one, during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission 40]]) '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gengar Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 193]] [[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 568]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Mental Herb|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=124
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=69
|SpDef=71
|Speed=58
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=25
|Fairy=400
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=2
}}

===Learnset===
Pangoro is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|58|61|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM002|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM137|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Viren Pangoro.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', where it was the guardian of two mischievous Pancham. The trio later became embroiled in {{TRT}}'s latest scheme.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]'', where it was stuck in a log while trying to help a Pancham. It later aided {{an|Diancie}} when she was attacked by a group of {{p|Ariados}}, freeing itself from the log in the process.

Three Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. After {{TRT}} stole their {{Berries}}, they attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, causing them to be separated from each other. They then blasted Team Rocket off after discovering they were the ones responsible for the theft.

[[Serena's Pancham]] evolved into a Pangoro in a dream in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]''.

Two Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'' as some of the Pokémon training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', under the ownership of [[Viren]]. It was sent out during the [[Battle Royal]] to battle against Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}, but it was easily defeated by the combined attacks of [[Ash's Torracat]] and Masked Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Pangoro reappeared in ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', where it attempted to intimidate a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, only for it to cut through a wall and escape.

====Minor appearances====
Pangoro debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', where it was defeated by [[Mantle]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}.

Four Pangoro appeared in a video in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', where they were seen attempting to battle a {{p|Buzzwole}}.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was sleeping while the titular {{p|Dewpider}} crept past it.

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

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

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'' as one of the customers at [[Oranguru's place]].

A Pangoro appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', sparring with its Trainer.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN144|Getting to the Heart of it All!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY011|Pangoro|Ash's Pokédex|Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Pancham}}. Pangoro has an ornery personality. It holds a bamboo sprig in its mouth, which allows Pangoro to detect surrounding movements.}}
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===POKÉTOON===
[[File:Pangoro POKÉTOON.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
Two Pangoro appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]''. The first is in a flashback of {{p|Pancham}}, and the second is when Pancham evolves in order to save a group of humans and Pokémon trapped in a mine.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lumiose Press editor-in-chief Pangoro Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pangoro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
{{OBP|Shō|LDK}} owns a Pangoro, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', the [[Lumiose Press editor-in-chief]] used a Pangoro and two {{p|Spewpa}} to try and kill [[Alexa]], as a means to prevent her from giving information about the destruction of [[Vaniville Town]] to the public. Alexa was saved by {{adv|X}}, who battled the editor-in-chief and defeated him.

A [[Dynamax]]ed Pangoro appeared in a simulation in ''[[PASS01|Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HOR03|Traveling Trainer Tokio]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Three Pangoro appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pangoro was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> However, he did not design its pre-evolved form; [[Megumi Mizutani]] did.<ref>Creator profile on Megumi Mizutani in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 178: "She was in charge of the design for Mienshao and Pancham, among other Pokémon, as well as the design of and official illustrations for Gym Leaders, Pokémon Trainers, and other human characters."</ref>

===Origin===
Pangoro seems to be based on a {{wp|giant panda}}. Considering how its pre-Evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite for its Evolution, its hot-blooded, belligerent, yet virtuous attitude, and features such as a coat-like cape and chewing stick, Pangoro also appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|Banchō (position)#Juvenile delinquency|banchō}}, Japanese juvenile-delinquent leaders. The method of Evolution may imply that the pure Fighting-type Pancham acquired its {{t|Dark}} type after Evolution due to being led astray by a "bad influence". Its {{Shiny}} coloration could be a reference to the {{wp|Qinling panda}}, whose coloring tends to be more brown than black.

====Name origin====
Pangoro and Goronda may be a combination of ごろつき ''gorotsuki'' (rogue), ごろごろ ''gorogoro'' (rumbling sound), and ''panda''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Dark
|ja=ゴロンダ ''Goronda''|jameaning=From {{tt|ごろつき ''gorotsuki''|rogue}}, {{tt|ごろごろ ''gorogoro''|rumbling sound}}, and ''panda''
|fr=Pandarbare|frmeaning=From ''panda'' and ''{{tt|barbare|barbarian}}''
|es=Pangoro|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pandagro|demeaning=From ''Panda'' and ''{{tt|aggro|slang for aggressive}}''
|it=Pangoro|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=부란다 ''Buranda''|komeaning=From {{tt|부랑자 (浮浪者) ''burangja''|rogue, vagabond}}, {{tt|불량배 (不良輩) ''bullyangbae''|thug}}, {{tt|불한당 (不汗黨) ''bulhandang''|scoundrel}}, and ''panda''
|zh_cmn=流氓熊貓 / 流氓熊猫 ''Liúmángxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 霸道熊猫 ''Bàdàoxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''liúmáng''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 / 熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}} From {{tt|霸道 ''bàdào''|hegemony; domineering}} and {{tt|熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}}
|zh_yue=流氓熊貓 ''Làuhmàhnhùhngmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''làuhmàhn''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 ''hùhngmāau''|panda}}
|hi=पंगापांडा ''Pangapanda''|himeaning=From {{tt|पंगा ''paṅgā''|clash/quarrel}} and ''panda''
|ru=Пангоро ''Pangoro''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกรอนดะ ''Koronda''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pangoro (Detective Pikachu)]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Pangoro (Pokémon)

2026-02-15T16:46:49Z

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'''Pangoro''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴロンダ''' ''Goronda'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pancham}} starting at [[level]] 32, if the {{player}} has a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in their party.

==Biology==
Pangoro is a large bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a humanoid panda bear. It has a stocky build with a round belly, short legs, and long arms with large paws. Its head and belly are covered in thick white fur, while its lower body, chest, arms, and back are covered in equally thick dark gray fur. A long cape of this dark gray fur hangs down behind its back; in combination with the rest of the dark-furred pattern, this gives the impression that Pangoro is wearing a long coat and trousers. Pangoro's three-fingered paws have shorter, darker fur and are tipped with black claws. It has a blunt snout with a triangular black nose, rounded black ears, prominent fangs in its lower jaw, and black semicircles under its brow that make its eyes indistinguishable. Pangoro likes to carry a thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves in its mouth. This small bamboo shoot is used to sense the movements of those around it.

Despite its cantankerous demeanor, Pangoro is kind to those it considers to be its friends and it does not tolerate those who pick on the weak. With arms powerful enough to snap a telephone pole, it charges into battle like a berserker, heedless of any damage it might suffer. Pangoro can destroy a dump truck in one punch and utilizes this strength when pummeling its opponents. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s find themselves smitten with its lively nature; however, those who wish to train a Pangoro for themselves will have to fight one. It lives to engage in duels with {{p|Obstagoon}}.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Pangoro and its pre-evolved form, Pancham, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Parting Shot}}.

===Evolution===
Pangoro evolves from {{p|Pancham}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Pangoro|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to push around heavy objects, such as boulders or containers.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=092|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro's Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent's movements. It's eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn't say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=112|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against {{p|Obstagoon}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=048|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a violent temperament, it won't put up with those who bully the weak. It senses foes' movements with its leaf.}}

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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 193]] [[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 568]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Mental Herb|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=124
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=69
|SpDef=71
|Speed=58
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=25
|Fairy=400
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=2
}}

===Learnset===
Pangoro is available in {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|58|61|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM002|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM137|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
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|coset=3
|conto={{p|Absol}}, {{p|Pyroar}} (♀)
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Pyroar}} (♀)
|P1=When someone asks for a fight, I always go for it. I never back down!
|P2=Hold on... No whining!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=675
|walk=1.42
|hp=58
|attack=80
|defense=54
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=675
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=675|num=276
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=675
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=226
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Low Kick}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=fighting
|type2=dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0674
|name1=Pancham
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Dark icon HOME3.png|link=Dark (type)|36px]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}} with a {{color2|000|Dark (type)|Dark-type}} Pokémon in the {{color2|000|party}}
|no2=0675
|name2=Pangoro
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fighting|type2=dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=675|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=675|crop=101}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=675}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0675}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|675|Pangoro}}

==In animation==
[[File:Viren Pangoro.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', where it was the guardian of two mischievous Pancham. The trio later became embroiled in {{TRT}}'s latest scheme.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]'', where it was stuck in a log while trying to help a Pancham. It later aided {{an|Diancie}} when she was attacked by a group of {{p|Ariados}}, freeing itself from the log in the process.

Three Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. After {{TRT}} stole their {{Berries}}, they attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, causing them to be separated from each other. They then blasted Team Rocket off after discovering they were the ones responsible for the theft.

[[Serena's Pancham]] evolved into a Pangoro in a dream in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]''.

Two Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'' as some of the Pokémon training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', under the ownership of [[Viren]]. It was sent out during the [[Battle Royal]] to battle against Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}, but it was easily defeated by the combined attacks of [[Ash's Torracat]] and Masked Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Pangoro reappeared in ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', where it attempted to intimidate a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, only for it to cut through a wall and escape.

====Minor appearances====
Pangoro debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', where it was defeated by [[Mantle]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}.

Four Pangoro appeared in a video in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', where they were seen attempting to battle a {{p|Buzzwole}}.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was sleeping while the titular {{p|Dewpider}} crept past it.

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

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

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'' as one of the customers at [[Oranguru's place]].

A Pangoro appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', sparring with its Trainer.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN144|Getting to the Heart of it All!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY011|Pangoro|Ash's Pokédex|Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Pancham}}. Pangoro has an ornery personality. It holds a bamboo sprig in its mouth, which allows Pangoro to detect surrounding movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
[[File:Pangoro POKÉTOON.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pancham}} in order to save a group of humans and Pokémon trapped in a mine.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lumiose Press editor-in-chief Pangoro Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pangoro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
{{OBP|Shō|LDK}} owns a Pangoro, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', the [[Lumiose Press editor-in-chief]] used a Pangoro and two {{p|Spewpa}} to try and kill [[Alexa]], as a means to prevent her from giving information about the destruction of [[Vaniville Town]] to the public. Alexa was saved by {{adv|X}}, who battled the editor-in-chief and defeated him.

A [[Dynamax]]ed Pangoro appeared in a simulation in ''[[PASS01|Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HOR03|Traveling Trainer Tokio]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Three Pangoro appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pangoro was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> However, he did not design its pre-evolved form; [[Megumi Mizutani]] did.<ref>Creator profile on Megumi Mizutani in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 178: "She was in charge of the design for Mienshao and Pancham, among other Pokémon, as well as the design of and official illustrations for Gym Leaders, Pokémon Trainers, and other human characters."</ref>

===Origin===
Pangoro seems to be based on a {{wp|giant panda}}. Considering how its pre-Evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite for its Evolution, its hot-blooded, belligerent, yet virtuous attitude, and features such as a coat-like cape and chewing stick, Pangoro also appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|Banchō (position)#Juvenile delinquency|banchō}}, Japanese juvenile-delinquent leaders. The method of Evolution may imply that the pure Fighting-type Pancham acquired its {{t|Dark}} type after Evolution due to being led astray by a "bad influence". Its {{Shiny}} coloration could be a reference to the {{wp|Qinling panda}}, whose coloring tends to be more brown than black.

====Name origin====
Pangoro and Goronda may be a combination of ごろつき ''gorotsuki'' (rogue), ごろごろ ''gorogoro'' (rumbling sound), and ''panda''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Dark
|ja=ゴロンダ ''Goronda''|jameaning=From {{tt|ごろつき ''gorotsuki''|rogue}}, {{tt|ごろごろ ''gorogoro''|rumbling sound}}, and ''panda''
|fr=Pandarbare|frmeaning=From ''panda'' and ''{{tt|barbare|barbarian}}''
|es=Pangoro|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pandagro|demeaning=From ''Panda'' and ''{{tt|aggro|slang for aggressive}}''
|it=Pangoro|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=부란다 ''Buranda''|komeaning=From {{tt|부랑자 (浮浪者) ''burangja''|rogue, vagabond}}, {{tt|불량배 (不良輩) ''bullyangbae''|thug}}, {{tt|불한당 (不汗黨) ''bulhandang''|scoundrel}}, and ''panda''
|zh_cmn=流氓熊貓 / 流氓熊猫 ''Liúmángxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 霸道熊猫 ''Bàdàoxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''liúmáng''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 / 熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}} From {{tt|霸道 ''bàdào''|hegemony; domineering}} and {{tt|熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}}
|zh_yue=流氓熊貓 ''Làuhmàhnhùhngmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''làuhmàhn''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 ''hùhngmāau''|panda}}
|hi=पंगापांडा ''Pangapanda''|himeaning=From {{tt|पंगा ''paṅgā''|clash/quarrel}} and ''panda''
|ru=Пангоро ''Pangoro''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกรอนดะ ''Koronda''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pangoro (Detective Pikachu)]]

==References==
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==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0674|prev=Pancham|nextnum=0676|next=Furfrou}}
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Pangoro (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pangoro
|jname=ゴロンダ
|tmname=Goronda
|category=Daunting
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Iron Fist
|ability2=Mold Breaker
|abilityd=Scrappy
|ndex=0675
|height-ftin=6'11"
|height-m=2.1
|weight-lbs=299.8
|weight-kg=136.0
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=25
|expyield=173
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=White
|catchrate=65
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|body=12
|pokefordex=pangoro
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Pangoro''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴロンダ''' ''Goronda'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pancham}} starting at [[level]] 32, if the {{player}} has a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in their party.

==Biology==
Pangoro is a large bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a humanoid panda bear. It has a stocky build with a round belly, short legs, and long arms with large paws. Its head and belly are covered in thick white fur, while its lower body, chest, arms, and back are covered in equally thick dark gray fur. A long cape of this dark gray fur hangs down behind its back; in combination with the rest of the dark-furred pattern, this gives the impression that Pangoro is wearing a long coat and trousers. Pangoro's three-fingered paws have shorter, darker fur and are tipped with black claws. It has a blunt snout with a triangular black nose, rounded black ears, prominent fangs in its lower jaw, and black semicircles under its brow that make its eyes indistinguishable. Pangoro likes to carry a thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves in its mouth. This small bamboo shoot is used to sense the movements of those around it.

Despite its cantankerous demeanor, Pangoro is kind to those it considers to be its friends and it does not tolerate those who pick on the weak. With arms powerful enough to snap a telephone pole, it charges into battle like a berserker, heedless of any damage it might suffer. Pangoro can destroy a dump truck in one punch and utilizes this strength when pummeling its opponents. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s find themselves smitten with its lively nature; however, those who wish to train a Pangoro for themselves will have to fight one. It lives to engage in duels with {{p|Obstagoon}}.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Pangoro and its pre-evolved form, Pancham, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Parting Shot}}.

===Evolution===
Pangoro evolves from {{p|Pancham}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=fighting
|type2=dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0674
|name1=Pancham
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|evo1=
|no2=0675
|name2=Pangoro
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|type2-2=Dark}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Pangoro|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to push around heavy objects, such as boulders or containers.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=092|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=285|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro's Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent's movements. It's eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn't say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=112|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against {{p|Obstagoon}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=048|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a violent temperament, it won't put up with those who bully the weak. It senses foes' movements with its leaf.}}

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|Pangoro in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=fighting|type2=dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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====In side games====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=124
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=69
|SpDef=71
|Speed=58
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=25
|Fairy=400
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=2
}}

===Learnset===
Pangoro is available in {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|58|61|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM002|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM137|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=675
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Absol}}, {{p|Pyroar}} (♀)
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Pyroar}} (♀)
|P1=When someone asks for a fight, I always go for it. I never back down!
|P2=Hold on... No whining!
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|min=60
|max=105
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|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=226
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Low Kick}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=fighting
|type2=dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0674
|name1=Pancham
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Dark icon HOME3.png|link=Dark (type)|36px]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}} with a {{color2|000|Dark (type)|Dark-type}} Pokémon in the {{color2|000|party}}
|no2=0675
|name2=Pangoro
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fighting|type2=dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=675|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=675|crop=101}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=675}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0675}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|675|Pangoro}}

==In animation==
[[File:Viren Pangoro.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', where it was the guardian of two mischievous Pancham. The trio later became embroiled in {{TRT}}'s latest scheme.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]'', where it was stuck in a log while trying to help a Pancham. It later aided {{an|Diancie}} when she was attacked by a group of {{p|Ariados}}, freeing itself from the log in the process.

Three Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. After {{TRT}} stole their {{Berries}}, they attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, causing them to be separated from each other. They then blasted Team Rocket off after discovering they were the ones responsible for the theft.

[[Serena's Pancham]] evolved into a Pangoro in a dream in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]''.

Two Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'' as some of the Pokémon training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', under the ownership of [[Viren]]. It was sent out during the [[Battle Royal]] to battle against Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}, but it was easily defeated by the combined attacks of [[Ash's Torracat]] and Masked Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Pangoro reappeared in ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', where it attempted to intimidate a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, only for it to cut through a wall and escape.

====Minor appearances====
Pangoro debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', where it was defeated by [[Mantle]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}.

Four Pangoro appeared in a video in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', where they were seen attempting to battle a {{p|Buzzwole}}.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was sleeping while the titular {{p|Dewpider}} crept past it.

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

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

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'' as one of the customers at [[Oranguru's place]].

A Pangoro appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', sparring with its Trainer.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN144|Getting to the Heart of it All!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY011|Pangoro|Ash's Pokédex|Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Pancham}}. Pangoro has an ornery personality. It holds a bamboo sprig in its mouth, which allows Pangoro to detect surrounding movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
[[File:Pangoro POKÉTOON.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pancham}} in order to save a group of humans and Pokémon trapped in a mine.

==In the manga==
[[File:Lumiose Press editor-in-chief Pangoro Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pangoro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
{{OBP|Shō|LDK}} owns a Pangoro, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', the [[Lumiose Press editor-in-chief]] used a Pangoro and two {{p|Spewpa}} to try and kill [[Alexa]], as a means to prevent her from giving information about the destruction of [[Vaniville Town]] to the public. Alexa was saved by {{adv|X}}, who battled the editor-in-chief and defeated him.

A [[Dynamax]]ed Pangoro appeared in a simulation in ''[[PASS01|Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HOR03|Traveling Trainer Tokio]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Three Pangoro appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pangoro was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> However, he did not design its pre-evolved form; [[Megumi Mizutani]] did.<ref>Creator profile on Megumi Mizutani in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 178: "She was in charge of the design for Mienshao and Pancham, among other Pokémon, as well as the design of and official illustrations for Gym Leaders, Pokémon Trainers, and other human characters."</ref>

===Origin===
Pangoro seems to be based on a {{wp|giant panda}}. Considering how its pre-Evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite for its Evolution, its hot-blooded, belligerent, yet virtuous attitude, and features such as a coat-like cape and chewing stick, Pangoro also appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|Banchō (position)#Juvenile delinquency|banchō}}, Japanese juvenile-delinquent leaders. The method of Evolution may imply that the pure Fighting-type Pancham acquired its {{t|Dark}} type after Evolution due to being led astray by a "bad influence". Its {{Shiny}} coloration could be a reference to the {{wp|Qinling panda}}, whose coloring tends to be more brown than black.

====Name origin====
Pangoro and Goronda may be a combination of ごろつき ''gorotsuki'' (rogue), ごろごろ ''gorogoro'' (rumbling sound), and ''panda''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Dark
|ja=ゴロンダ ''Goronda''|jameaning=From {{tt|ごろつき ''gorotsuki''|rogue}}, {{tt|ごろごろ ''gorogoro''|rumbling sound}}, and ''panda''
|fr=Pandarbare|frmeaning=From ''panda'' and ''{{tt|barbare|barbarian}}''
|es=Pangoro|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pandagro|demeaning=From ''Panda'' and ''{{tt|aggro|slang for aggressive}}''
|it=Pangoro|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=부란다 ''Buranda''|komeaning=From {{tt|부랑자 (浮浪者) ''burangja''|rogue, vagabond}}, {{tt|불량배 (不良輩) ''bullyangbae''|thug}}, {{tt|불한당 (不汗黨) ''bulhandang''|scoundrel}}, and ''panda''
|zh_cmn=流氓熊貓 / 流氓熊猫 ''Liúmángxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 霸道熊猫 ''Bàdàoxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''liúmáng''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 / 熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}} From {{tt|霸道 ''bàdào''|hegemony; domineering}} and {{tt|熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}}
|zh_yue=流氓熊貓 ''Làuhmàhnhùhngmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''làuhmàhn''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 ''hùhngmāau''|panda}}
|hi=पंगापांडा ''Pangapanda''|himeaning=From {{tt|पंगा ''paṅgā''|clash/quarrel}} and ''panda''
|ru=Пангоро ''Pangoro''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกรอนดะ ''Koronda''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pangoro (Detective Pikachu)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0674|prev=Pancham|nextnum=0676|next=Furfrou}}
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[[de:Pandagro]]
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[[fr:Pandarbare]]
[[it:Pangoro]]
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[[zh:霸道熊猫]]

Pyroar (Pokémon)

2026-02-14T10:49:20Z

KumataXIII: /* Minor appearances */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pyroar
|jname=カエンジシ
|tmname=Kaenjishi
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Pyroar
|image2=0668Pyroar-Mega.png
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|abilityn=d
|ability1=Rivalry
|ability2=Unnerve
|abilityd=Moxie
|ndex=0668
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|weight-lbs=179.7
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|gendercode=223
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsa=2
|expyield=177
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|color=Brown
|catchrate=65
|body=08
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Pyroar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カエンジシ''' ''Kaenjishi'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Litleo}} starting at [[level]] 35.

Pyroar can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Pyroar''' using the [[Pyroarite]]. Mega Pyroar was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
[[File:Pokécology Pyroar.png|250px|thumb|left|The pride hunting strategy utilized by Pyroar]]
Pyroar is a quadrupedal, leonine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is mostly dark brown with light brown legs, tail tip, chest, and face. It has a rounded muzzle with a dark brown nose, round ears with dark brown interiors, bright blue eyes, and a dark brown stripe behind each eye. The fur around its thighs is longer and each paw has three toes. There is a tuft of longer fur on the tip of its tail. A male Pyroar has a large, predominantly red mane with gold streaks forming a pattern resembling the ''Daimonji'' symbol (大) and the symbol for fire (火). In contrast, a female has a long, gold and red crest-like mane extending from its forehead. Female Pyroar significantly outnumber their male counterparts. The female's mane is as long as its whole body, and the light brown on its front legs extends all the way to its shoulders. The light brown fur on the male's front legs only extends up to its elbows.

Like real-life lions, Pyroar live in prides, which are led by the male with the largest mane. The pride's females protect the {{p|Litleo}} cubs and teach them how to hunt. The females also work together to bring down prey, ensuring the pride never goes hungry. A male Pyroar is usually lazy, but will protect its friends at the risk of its own well-being. In battle, the male Pyroar's mane can heat up to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit (2,000 degrees Celsius), which can cause severe burns when approached. Pyroar viciously threatens any challenger with a fiery breath exceeding 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (6,000 degrees Celsius). However, it prefers its meat raw and does not use its breath on its prey. Pyroar is a diurnal species and typically lives in grassy plains and mountainsides.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Pyroar and its pre-evolved form, Litleo, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Noble Roar}}.

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

As Mega Pyroar, its mane becomes massively enlarged, flaring out in multiple directions from its head. Each tuft of its mane is red with a yellow stripe. The bottom portion of its mane retains the ''Daimonji'' symbol (大), while the top of its mane rests wholly above its head and forms the kanji symbol for fire (火). The topmost tuft of Mega Pyroar's mane extends to the back. Other visual changes gained by Mega Pyroar include red markings on its cheeks, the fur on its thighs flaring up higher, the fur on its feet receding slightly, and the tip of its tail taking on a more flame-like shape. Unlike regular Pyroar, there is no gender difference between male and female Mega Pyroar.

The energy of Mega Evolution has increased the temperature of Pyroar's fiery breath from 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (6,000 degrees Celsius) to 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit (10,000 degrees Celsius). In battle, it protects its allies by swinging around its enlarged mane at opponents.
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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Pyroar
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0668Pyroar-Mega.png|100px]]
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===Evolution===
Pyroar evolves from {{p|Litleo}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|no1=0667
|name1=Litleo
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Normal
|evo1a=[[File:Male icon HOME.png|link=Gender|20px]] {{color2|000|Gender|Male}}
|no2a=0668
|name2a=Pyroar
|form2a=Male
|art2a=0668Pyroar-Male
|type1-2a=Fire
|type2-2a=Normal
|evo1b=[[File:Female icon HOME.png|link=Gender|20px]] {{color2|000|Gender|Female}}
|no2b=0668
|name2b=Pyroar
|form2b=Female
|art2b=0668Pyroar-Female
|type1-2b=Fire
|type2-2b=Normal
|genderbranch=true}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=058|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=With fiery breath of {{tt|more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit|6,000 degrees Celsius}}, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=With fiery breath of {{tt|more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit|6,000 degrees Celsius}}, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=371|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The males are usually lazy, but when attacked by a strong foe, a male will protect its friends with no regard for its own safety.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The temperature of its breath is {{tt|over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit|6,000 degrees Celsius}}, but Pyroar doesn't use it on its prey. This Pokémon prefers to eat raw meat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=225|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=37|reg4=Lumiose|num4=046|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The females of a pride work together to bring down prey. It’s thanks to them that their pride doesn’t starve.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The mane of a male Pyroar heats up to {{tt|over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit|2,000 degrees Celsius}} during battle. Merely approaching it will cause severe burns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pyroar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon spews flames hotter than {{tt|18,000 degrees Fahrenheit|10,000 degrees Celsius}}. It swings around its grand, blazing mane as it protects its allies.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Pyroar USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Pyroar-Female USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
|Male Pyroar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|Female Pyroar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Pyroar SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Pyroar SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pyroar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Pyroar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fire-type Safari|Fire]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Plains]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]] East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] ({{t|Dark}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pyroar|4★}}) ('''Male''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Savanna Biome]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 17]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 2|Mountain of Order: Stage 2]] ('''Male/Female''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Ember Mountains#Furnace Mountain|Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain]] (All Areas), [[Gold Plateau#Revival Mountain|Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain]] (Special), [[Starlight Islands#Volcanic Ravine|Volcanic Ravine]] (All Areas)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Greninja Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Nacht Carnival|Nacht Carnival: Stage 515]] ('''Female''') [[Nacht Carnival|Nacht Carnival: Stage 525]] ('''Male''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Lysandre's Pyroar|All|Japan|49|October 1 to November 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lysandre's Pyroar}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Pyroar=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Normal
|HP= 86
|Attack= 68
|Defense=72
|SpAtk= 109
|SpDef= 66
|Speed= 106}}

=====Mega Pyroar=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Normal
|HP=86
|Attack=88
|Defense=92
|SpAtk=129
|SpDef=86
|Speed=126
}}

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

===Learnset===
Pyroar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|11|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Noble Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Ember|Fire|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|38|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|11|14|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM050|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM072|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM104|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM114|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM124|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Entrainment|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|Lv. 36|'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Pyroar|Fire|Normal|6}}

===Side game data===
====Male Pyroar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=668
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Meowstic}} (♂)
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=My fiery mane is the symbol of my royalty. I protect my pride!
|P2=Rrrah... This is terrible, but I must protect everyone!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=668 m
|walk=1.11
|hp=57
|attack=80
|defense=53
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=668
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=668|num=663
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=668
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=221
|defense=149
|fast= {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Incinerate}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2022 onward}}
|special= {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}
}}
|}

====Female Pyroar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=668 f
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=We females hunt. Males aren't fit for it.
|P2=Rrahhh... This is terrible... What's the male doing?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=668 f
|walk=1.11
|hp=57
|attack=80
|defense=53
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=668F
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=668F|num=663
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pyroar in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=0668 f
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
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|attack=221
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
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|type2-1=Normal
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|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Pyroarite
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|no1=0667
|name1=Litleo
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Normal
|evo1a={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Male icon HOME.png|link=Gender|32px]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 35}} ({{color2|000|Gender|male}})
|no2a=0668
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|type1-2a=Fire
|type2-2a=Normal
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fire|type2=normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=668|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=668|crop=103}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0668}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|668|Pyroar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Pyroar anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Pyroar in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Pyroar gender difference anime.png|thumb|250px|Closeup view of their gender difference]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lysandre's Pyroar]]=====
A male Pyroar debuted in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He made further appearances in the rest of the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], and later in the main series episodes ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'' and ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', with the former marking the species' animated series debut. He was mostly seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====Other=====
Four Pyroar appeared in ''[[XY097|A Fiery Rite of Passage!]]'', with three of them being female and one being male; this marked the debut of Pyroar's female form. The male Pyroar forced one of four {{p|Litleo}} cubs to leave their pride to become more independent, but kept an eye on it. It eventually allowed Litleo to find its independence and live outside the pride.

A female Pyroar appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alvin]]. She battled against [[Clembot]], who used {{TP|Clemont|Magneton}}, and lost.

====Minor appearances====
A male Pyroar debuted in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Astrid]]. He was the first Pokémon she used in her battle against {{Ash}}, and he lost to {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Electro Ball}}.

A male and female's Pyroar appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A male Pyroar appeared in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''.

A male Pyroar appeared in [[HZ116]], where it was among the Pokémon seen at [[Blueberry Academy]].
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====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY097|Pyroar|Ash's Pokédex|Pyroar, the Royal Pokémon. Pyroar's mane, which is made of fire, becomes larger when it gets excited.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lysandre Pyroar PG.png|thumb|250px|Pyroar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
=====[[Lysandre's Pyroar]]=====
Lysandre's Pyroar appeared in ''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]''. He was seen accompanying Lysandre during his announcement of the [[Holo Caster]], using {{m|Flamethrower}} on him to showcase its hologram functionality. He often appeared outside of his Poké Ball.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Malva Pyroar Adventures.png|thumb|left|120px|Female Pyroar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Pyroar Adventures.png|thumb|140px|Male Pyroar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
[[Manabu Kadoo|Manabu]] used a male Pyroar in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Lysandre's Pyroar}}
[[Team Flare]] scientist [[Aliana]] owns a female Pyroar in ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]''. This Pyroar is later revealed to be [[Malva]]'s after she resumed to her active duty.

Team Flare's Boss [[Lysandre]] owns a male Pyroar, which first appeared in ''[[PS559|Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
[[File:PyroarTrophySmashBrosWii.png|thumb|200px|Pyroar trophy in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]]]
A male Pyroar appears in the background of the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Pyroar appears in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Blazing Chamber}} along with other {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, namely {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, and {{p|Infernape}}.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''The cute {{p|Litleo}} with a red tuft of fur evolves into the majestic-looking Pyroar. Male Pyroar have huge, fiery manes. In the wild, the male with the largest mane of fire becomes the leader. Female Pyroar have long manes and will fiercely protect the pride's cubs.''

'''PAL''': ''{{p|Litleo}}, that adorable little Pokémon with a red tuft of fur, evolves into the majestic Pyroar. Males have huge fiery manes, and the one has the biggest mane is the leader of the pride. Females, on the other hand, have long, flowing manes and play the vital role of protecting the pride's cubs.''
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Pyroar and {{p|Litleo}} have several unique distinctions:
** They are the only Pokémon with {{a|Moxie}} to favor {{stat|Special Attack}} over physical {{stat|Attack}}, despite the former being its highest stat.
** No other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as them.
** No other Pokémon has the same [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|gender ratio]] — [[:Category:Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to seven females|one male to seven females]] — as them.
* Pyroar and Litleo are the first Pokémon to be classed with the {{type|Normal}} as their secondary type (not counting [[regional form]]s of Pokémon from prior [[generation]]s).
* Pyroar is the only Pokémon with a major female ratio to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Pyroar shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Slowking}}. They are both known as the Royal Pokémon.
* Mega Pyroar is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 607.
* Female Pyroar is featured on the utility hole of [[Lumiose City]]'s [[Rouge District]] and represents determination.<ref>[[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Couver]]: ''"Each series of Pokémon utility holes has a theme. The Rouge District's theme is "determination.""'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}} — [[Mega Dimension]])</ref>

===Design variations===
Although the male Pyroar has a chevron-shaped nose in its official artwork and in {{g|Battle Trozei}}, most other merchandise, game, and animated depictions show it with a more triangular-shaped nose, closer to that of the female. As an example, Pyroar's key art and appearance in the {{pkmn|animated series}} can be seen below. For more images, see [[a:Category:Pyroar|Pyroar images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
<gallery heights=150 widths=200>
0668Pyroar-Male.png|Key art
Pyroar gender difference anime.png|In {{aniseries|XY}}
</gallery>

===Origin===
Pyroar appears to be based on a lion. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and tail, is more than likely a reference to {{wp|Lion (heraldry)|stylized lions in heraldry and coat of arms}}, while the male's mane resembles {{wp|Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon}}s, which would bear heraldic lions. The yellow pattern on the male's mane is similar in shape to the ''Daimonji'', a bonfire lit during the Japanese festival {{wp|Gozan no Okuribi}} in the shape of the symbol 大 (meaning ''great'' or ''large''). The shape also resembles the kanji for fire (火), as written in certain (often calligraphic) styles. Mega Pyroar's mane resembles the kanji 炎 (meaning for ''flame'').

Pyroar's [[:Category:Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to seven females|gender ratio]] resembles lion prides, which consist of one primary male lion, several females, and one or two lesser males.

====Name origin====
Pyroar may be a combination of ''[[wiktionary:pyro-|pyro-]]'' (prefix pertaining to fire) and ''roar''.

Kaenjishi may be a combination of 火炎 ''kaen'' (flame) and 獅子 ''shishi'' (lion).

==In other languages==
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|fr=Némélios|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Nemean lion|{{tt|lion de Némée|Nemean lion}}}}'' and ''{{wp|Helios|{{tt|Hélios|Helios, Greek titan of the sun}}}}''
|es=Pyroar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pyroleo|demeaning=From ''pyro-'' and ''{{tt|leo|Latin for lion}}''
|it=Pyroar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=화염레오 ''Hwayeomleo''|komeaning=From {{tt|화염 (火焰) ''hwayeom''|flame}} and ''leo''
|zh_cmn=火炎獅 / 火炎狮 ''Huǒyánshī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|火炎 ''huǒyán''|flame}} and {{tt|獅 / 狮 ''shī''|lion}}
|zh_yue=火炎獅 ''Fóyìhmsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|火炎 ''fóyìhm''|flame}} and {{tt|獅 ''sī''|lion}}
|hi=शेराब्लेज़ ''Sherablaze''|himeaning=From {{tt|शेर ''śer''|lion}} and ''blaze'' or ''ablaze''
|ru=Пироар ''Piroar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาเอ็นจิชิ ''Khaenchichi ''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Lysandre's Pyroar]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
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HZ114

2026-02-14T10:49:20Z

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'''Mega Evolution - Bonds''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカ ――絆''' ''Mega Evolution—Bonds'') is the 114th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,346th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 24, 2025 and is scheduled to air in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
In the [[Mayo Maze Palace]], [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] find themselves meeting [[Count Oyster]] and [[Shōyu]], who declare the two young {{pkmn|Trainer}}s must defeat them in a {{pkmn|battle}} before they can battle [[Yellow Blast]] again. Ult becomes determined to battle, wanting to understand {{p|Sableye}} even more, and Roy prepares to have {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} battle alongside it. Ult has Sableye use {{m|Throat Chop}} on Count Oyster's {{p|Escavalier}}, but it is blocked by {{m|Iron Defense}} while Shōyu's {{p|Accelgor}} comes up from behind with {{m|Skitter Smack}}. Crocalor uses {{m|Flamethrower}} on his opponents, but Escavalier uses {{m|Protect}} to stop it and Accelgor attacks {{pkmn|category|Fire Croc Pokémon}} with a {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|supereffective}} {{m|Water Shuriken}}. Seeing how their opponents work perfectly as a team, Roy suggests they work together too, but Ult is too agitated and calls for Sableye to use {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Accelgor uses {{m|Double Team}} to throw off Sableye, allowing Escavalier to attack with {{m|Fell Stinger}}. Accelgor goes in for the finishing blow with Skitter Smack, only for Crocalor's {{m|Disarming Voice}} to send the Shell Out Pokémon back. Ult is frustrated by his inability to battle well, but he becomes confused when he hears laughing from Roy, who tells him he and Crocalor get excited when facing strong opponents. Crocalor uses Disarming Voice on Escavalier and Accelgor, who counterattack with Fell Stinger and Water Shuriken respectively. The Fire Croc Pokémon dodges the attacks at the last second and sends out Flamethrower that is once again negated by Protect. Ult watches Roy and Crocalor hold their own against Count Oyster and Shōyu and, with Sableye's help, realizes the reason why he couldn't battle well. With his newfound realization, Ult resolves to make his Pokémon the strongest and is motivated to continue battling. Crocalor manages to trap Escavalier in a wall while it was cornering the Fire Croc Pokémon and [[Fainting|defeats]] it with Flamethrower. At Shōyu's call, Accelgor comes up from behind Crocalor and didn't notice Sableye doing the same with Shadow Sneak, defeating the Shell Out Pokémon.

As agreed, Roy and Ult are allowed to battle Yellow Blast again, with Count Oyster and Shōyu disappearing after bringing down the walls of the Mayo Maze Palace. Once [[Master Mayonnaise]], who is acting as [[Battle judge|referee]], begins the battle, Yellow Blast immediately begins to move extremely fast, though Sableye and Crocalor were able to avoid getting hit compared to [[HZ112|last time]]. However, Yellow Blast's high speed causes the two Pokémon to resort to dodging, rendering them unable to fight back. Eventually, Crocalor gets knocked down and Yellow Blast turns its attention to Sableye. Roy realizes a possible plan for Ult to pull off with Sableye, believing they are capable of doing so now. When it gets attacked by Yellow Blast, Ult completely trusts Sableye and is able to battle alongside it, resulting in Ult being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] Sableye into Mega Sableye for the first time. Yellow Blast unleashes a strong {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but Mega Sableye is able to stand back up, though it can't use {{m|Power Gem}} due to its gem being too heavy to lift. Instead, it uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} and follows up with Throat Chop. Unfortunately, Yellow Blast forces itself out of the confusion by using sheer willpower and defeats Mega Sableye, undoing its Mega Evolution.
[[File:Roy and Crocalor.png|thumb|left|250px|Roy and Crocalor after defeating Lucario]]
Yellow Blast turns its back on Roy and Ult, deeming the battle over, when Crocalor stands back up with motivation to beat the Aura Pokémon. The two get into sync by singing and Roy is able to determine not only how Yellow Blast would attack, allowing Crocalor to act accordingly, but also his opponent is feeling during the battle. In his excitement to battle even more, Roy Mega Evolves {{p|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario, shocking everyone present. Despite the surprise at this turnout, Roy eagerly has Crocalor use Flamethrower while Mega Lucario uses Flash Cannon, and both attacks meet in the middle. However, with encouragement from his Trainer, Crocalor is able to overpower Mega Lucario and defeats it.

Afterwards, Master Mayonnaise congratulates the two young Trainers on mastering Mega Evolution while revealing Count Oyster and Shōyu as his fellow allies who wished to help Trainers strengthen their bonds in pursuit of Mega Evolution, resulting in the construction of the Mayo Maze Palace. Even though Roy didn't Mega Evolve Crocalor, the fact that Lucario Mega Evolved thanks to its bond with Roy is proof that he managed to master Mega Evolution. To support this, Lucario comes up to Crocalor with respect and Roy with a plea to join his [[party|team]]. Having come to the Mayo Maze Palace in search of strong opponents to improve itself, Lucario wishes to continue this goal by Roy's side, and Roy agrees to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. Later on, Roy is ready to leave [[Kalos]] and thanks [[Emma]] for all she did. He is surprised to hear Ult had left for his own journey earlier, which Emma thanks him for as Ult is able to find something he wants to do. She also reveals [[Captain Pikachu]]'s reason for following Roy is probably he looks at the road ahead like [[Friede]]. Hearing that, Roy decides to change his outfit a little to resemble the man he admires, not realizing the shop owner is Master Mayonnaise, and leaves his cap with Emma as he departs from Kalos. At some point down the road, Roy and Ult meet again while facing a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pangoro}} and {{p|Pyroar}}, and the two Mega Evolve their respective Pokémon for the upcoming battle.

==Major events==

* [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] fight [[Count Oyster]] and [[Shōyu]] in a [[Multi Battle]] and win.
* Roy and Ult have a rematch against [[Roy's Lucario|Yellow Blast]] and win.
* Roy and Ult [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}} for the first time.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Roy]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* [[Emma]]
* [[Count Oyster]]
* [[Shōyu]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; Yellow Blast; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; new)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Espurr}} ([[Emma]]'s; Mimi)
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Emma]]'s)
* {{p|Escavalier}} ([[Count Oyster]]'s)
* {{p|Accelgor}} ([[Shōyu]]'s)
* {{p|Pangoro}}
* {{p|Pyroar}} (Male)

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ114 Title card.png|thumb|right|250px|Stylized title card for the episode]]
* This is the third and final episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.
* This is the first ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' episode to not feature [[Liko]] in any way.
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate [[title card]] segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown alongside the title text (unlike the previous two episodes of this mini-arc which featured the series logo separately from the title text).
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the series logo on a corner of the screen before and after the commercial break.
* This episode marks the first time that a Pokémon other than {{p|Greninja}} uses {{m|Water Shuriken}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs of this episode were released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at 6:30 PM (UTC+8), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|the second season]], while the Hong Kong Cantonese dub was between the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first]] and second seasons.
* The {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub of this episode aired on October 28, 2025 (four days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* [[Roy]], Liko, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, [[Ult]], {{TP|Ult|Sableye}}, [[Dot]], and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ115|next episode]].
** The next episode preview is removed from the [[Prime Video]] VOD release.{{#tag: ref|''[[Episode: Mega Evolution]]'' is available for streaming exclusively on [[Prime Video]],<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1976830113057849820 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) on X/Twitter, Oct 11, 2025]</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/afdPACmJcGo 『ポケットモンスターエピソード：メガシンカ』見放題《独占》配信決定！ | プライムビデオ] via [https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeVideoJP Prime Video JP - プライムビデオ] on [[YouTube]]</ref> and is thus considered a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FQJHTQ8Y separate listing] than the [https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0BYTFJJK5/ rest] of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.|group=note}} It is however retained in the YouTube and TVer releases. The TVer release also includes a trailer for the ''[[Rising Again]]'' arc, which was originally [https://youtu.be/Mk_5cqjPTWY uploaded separately] to the [[TV Tokyo]] YouTube channel after this episode's initial TV broadcast.
* A character in this episode is a [[Animated series character recycling|recycling]] of [[Mitchell (HZ019)|Mitchell]].

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

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
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Pangoro (Pokémon)

2026-02-14T10:49:18Z

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'''Pangoro''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴロンダ''' ''Goronda'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pancham}} starting at [[level]] 32, if the {{player}} has a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in their party.

==Biology==
Pangoro is a large bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a humanoid panda bear. It has a stocky build with a round belly, short legs, and long arms with large paws. Its head and belly are covered in thick white fur, while its lower body, chest, arms, and back are covered in equally thick dark gray fur. A long cape of this dark gray fur hangs down behind its back; in combination with the rest of the dark-furred pattern, this gives the impression that Pangoro is wearing a long coat and trousers. Pangoro's three-fingered paws have shorter, darker fur and are tipped with black claws. It has a blunt snout with a triangular black nose, rounded black ears, prominent fangs in its lower jaw, and black semicircles under its brow that make its eyes indistinguishable. Pangoro likes to carry a thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves in its mouth. This small bamboo shoot is used to sense the movements of those around it.

Despite its cantankerous demeanor, Pangoro is kind to those it considers to be its friends and it does not tolerate those who pick on the weak. With arms powerful enough to snap a telephone pole, it charges into battle like a berserker, heedless of any damage it might suffer. Pangoro can destroy a dump truck in one punch and utilizes this strength when pummeling its opponents. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s find themselves smitten with its lively nature; however, those who wish to train a Pangoro for themselves will have to fight one. It lives to engage in duels with {{p|Obstagoon}}.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Pangoro and its pre-evolved form, Pancham, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Parting Shot}}.

===Evolution===
Pangoro evolves from {{p|Pancham}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{OBP|Pangoro|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to push around heavy objects, such as boulders or containers.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=092|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=221|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=285|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro's Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent's movements. It's eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn't say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=112|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against {{p|Obstagoon}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=048|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a violent temperament, it won't put up with those who bully the weak. It senses foes' movements with its leaf.}}

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|Pangoro in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|type=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=124
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=69
|SpDef=71
|Speed=58
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=25
|Fairy=400
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===Learnset===
Pangoro is available in {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|58|61|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM002|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM137|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pangoro|Fighting|Dark|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}}
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|P1=When someone asks for a fight, I always go for it. I never back down!
|P2=Hold on... No whining!
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===Evolution data===
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|type1=fighting
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|no1=0674
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===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
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{{Spritebox/7|ndex=675|crop=101}}
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0675}}
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==In animation==
[[File:Viren Pangoro.png|thumb|250px|Pangoro in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', where it was the guardian of two mischievous Pancham. The trio later became embroiled in {{TRT}}'s latest scheme.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]'', where it was stuck in a log while trying to help a Pancham. It later aided {{an|Diancie}} when she was attacked by a group of {{p|Ariados}}, freeing itself from the log in the process.

Three Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. After {{TRT}} stole their {{Berries}}, they attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, causing them to be separated from each other. They then blasted Team Rocket off after discovering they were the ones responsible for the theft.

[[Serena's Pancham]] evolved into a Pangoro in a dream in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]''.

Two Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'' as some of the Pokémon training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', under the ownership of [[Viren]]. It was sent out during the [[Battle Royal]] to battle against Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}, but it was easily defeated by the combined attacks of [[Ash's Torracat]] and Masked Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Pangoro reappeared in ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', where it attempted to intimidate a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, only for it to cut through a wall and escape.

====Minor appearances====
Pangoro debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pangoro appeared in ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', where it was defeated by [[Mantle]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}.

Four Pangoro appeared in a video in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', where they were seen attempting to battle a {{p|Buzzwole}}.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was sleeping while the titular {{p|Dewpider}} crept past it.

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

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

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'' as one of the customers at [[Oranguru's place]].

A Pangoro appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', sparring with its Trainer.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[JN144|Getting to the Heart of it All!]]''.

A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY011|Pangoro|Ash's Pokédex|Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Pancham}}. Pangoro has an ornery personality. It holds a bamboo sprig in its mouth, which allows Pangoro to detect surrounding movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pancham}} in order to save a group of humans and Pokémon trapped in a mine.

==In the manga==
[[File:Lumiose Press editor-in-chief Pangoro Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pangoro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
{{OBP|Shō|LDK}} owns a Pangoro, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', the [[Lumiose Press editor-in-chief]] used a Pangoro and two {{p|Spewpa}} to try and kill [[Alexa]], as a means to prevent her from giving information about the destruction of [[Vaniville Town]] to the public. Alexa was saved by {{adv|X}}, who battled the editor-in-chief and defeated him.

A [[Dynamax]]ed Pangoro appeared in a simulation in ''[[PASS01|Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Pangoro appeared in ''[[HOR03|Traveling Trainer Tokio]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Three Pangoro appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pangoro was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> However, he did not design its pre-evolved form; [[Megumi Mizutani]] did.<ref>Creator profile on Megumi Mizutani in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 178: "She was in charge of the design for Mienshao and Pancham, among other Pokémon, as well as the design of and official illustrations for Gym Leaders, Pokémon Trainers, and other human characters."</ref>

===Origin===
Pangoro seems to be based on a {{wp|giant panda}}. Considering how its pre-Evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite for its Evolution, its hot-blooded, belligerent, yet virtuous attitude, and features such as a coat-like cape and chewing stick, Pangoro also appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|Banchō (position)#Juvenile delinquency|banchō}}, Japanese juvenile-delinquent leaders. The method of Evolution may imply that the pure Fighting-type Pancham acquired its {{t|Dark}} type after Evolution due to being led astray by a "bad influence". Its {{Shiny}} coloration could be a reference to the {{wp|Qinling panda}}, whose coloring tends to be more brown than black.

====Name origin====
Pangoro and Goronda may be a combination of ごろつき ''gorotsuki'' (rogue), ごろごろ ''gorogoro'' (rumbling sound), and ''panda''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Dark
|ja=ゴロンダ ''Goronda''|jameaning=From {{tt|ごろつき ''gorotsuki''|rogue}}, {{tt|ごろごろ ''gorogoro''|rumbling sound}}, and ''panda''
|fr=Pandarbare|frmeaning=From ''panda'' and ''{{tt|barbare|barbarian}}''
|es=Pangoro|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pandagro|demeaning=From ''Panda'' and ''{{tt|aggro|slang for aggressive}}''
|it=Pangoro|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=부란다 ''Buranda''|komeaning=From {{tt|부랑자 (浮浪者) ''burangja''|rogue, vagabond}}, {{tt|불량배 (不良輩) ''bullyangbae''|thug}}, {{tt|불한당 (不汗黨) ''bulhandang''|scoundrel}}, and ''panda''
|zh_cmn=流氓熊貓 / 流氓熊猫 ''Liúmángxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 霸道熊猫 ''Bàdàoxióngmāo''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''liúmáng''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 / 熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}} From {{tt|霸道 ''bàdào''|hegemony; domineering}} and {{tt|熊猫 ''xióngmāo''|panda}}
|zh_yue=流氓熊貓 ''Làuhmàhnhùhngmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|流氓 ''làuhmàhn''|rogue}} and {{tt|熊貓 ''hùhngmāau''|panda}}
|hi=पंगापांडा ''Pangapanda''|himeaning=From {{tt|पंगा ''paṅgā''|clash/quarrel}} and ''panda''
|ru=Пангоро ''Pangoro''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกรอนดะ ''Koronda''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pangoro (Detective Pikachu)]]

==References==
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==External links==

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(Japanese: '''戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック''' ''Tremble with Fear! {{tt|Kibi-Kibi Panic|Mochi Mayhem}} on the Ship'') is the 123rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,355th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 9, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
[[Diana]] drives through the night to visit the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and arrives earlier than expected, deciding to nap in her cramped car. As she falls asleep, a Pokémon silently floats up beside her. Meanwhile, as [[Liko]] and [[Dot]] wait for the former's grandmother to arrive, [[Murdock]] is cooking in the kitchen. {{TP|Murdock|Lycanroc}} senses something nearby, yet upon closer inspection, finds nothing. In the captain's deck, [[Orla]] is teaching [[Roy]] some maintenance while the unknown Pokémon from earlier watches {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]] assist {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}'s fire bird. Just as Cap senses the same presence as Lycanroc, it vanishes just as quickly. While Roy fetches his friends for dinner, Orla joins the rest in the meeting room, discovering a plate of [[mochi]] on the table. Assuming it came from Diana, they eat the mochi without suspicion, but Orla begins to act up.

The younger members arrive and find the meeting room deserted with a broken plate and a fallen chair. Dot investigates the kitchen, where she finds Murdock's abandoned [[Rotom Phone]] and food freshly cooked in the oven. She reunites with the others to share her findings, and they decide to split up to investigate. Roy leaves Kilowattrel to scout from the sky, but the {{pkmn|category|Frigatebird Pokémon}} is ambushed shortly after. Liko and Dot find Orla in the engine room and they leave in fear when she begins chanting and dancing out of nowhere. Meanwhile, Roy and [[Ult]] encounter [[Mollie]] behaving the same way in the infirmary, which forces them to run, while Lucario is secretly ambushed by the unseen intruder. As they catch their breath, {{p|Sableye}} notices something approaching and tries to alert its {{pkmn|Trainer}} while the intruder hurls a mochi toward Cap. However, the intruder's attempt backfires when Roy moves, resulting in the mochi being eaten by Ult instead. Liko and Dot regroup with Roy, reporting that everyone else is acting strangely, including Murdock, who they had encountered earlier. The trio then realize Ult is now acting like everyone else, while Sableye directs Roy's attention to the box that holds the intruder. Cap chases after it, but also gets caught by the intruder.
[[File:HZ123 RVT Mochi dance.png|240px|thumb|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers' under Pecharunt's influence while Quaxwell dances along.]]
Liko, Roy, and Dot retreat to the kitchen to plan, only to leave when Mollie and Ult arrive. When the elevator arrives, Dot steps inside to stop Murdock, who was waiting inside it, before the doors close. Outside, Liko and Roy confront the unknown Pokémon, which has captured Cap, Kilowattrel, and Lucario using {{a|Toxic Chain|some chains}}, along with their strangely-behaving friends, including Dot. Despite trying to recuperate with Roy in the meeting room, Liko had to escape again when her friend is acting strangely as well, only for her to be force-fed some mochis when she gets cornered. With the Rising Volt Tacklers under control, the group begins a dance party, joined by the onboard Pokémon.

However, the party is cut short when Diana arrives and scolds the Pokémon, revealed to be a {{p|Pecharunt}}. Hoping to please her with the bigger space of the [[Brave Olivine]], the Subjugation Pokémon had used its mochi to control the Trainers, much to Diana’s displeasure. She explains that she discovered a [[Mythical Pecha Berry]] while in the wild with [[Hamber]]. Upon reaching [[Kitakami]], they bonded with the residents and enjoyed themselves. When a {{p|Ludicolo}} wore itself out, Diana wanted to offer the Mythical Pecha Berry, only to find it gone. Seeing her dilemma, Pecharunt controlled the people of Kitakami and some Pokémon to bring {{Berries|berries}} to Diana and Hamber, mistaking the two for the elderly couple it cared for. However, Diana refused the berries, resulting in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Pecharunt and the controlled Pokémon. Once Pecharunt was weakened, Hamber realizes the Subjugation Pokémon wanted to go with Diana, and she decides to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. After restoring peace between Kitakami’s people and Pecharunt, Diana and Hamber [[HZ107|went their separate ways]], with Diana continuing adventures alongside her newly caught Pecharunt. As Liko asks Pecharunt to get along with her grandmother, Dot reminds Diana of the item she wanted to give Liko. From her car, Diana gives a set of [[Auspicious Armor]] to {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} since it was lying around in her [[ancient castle]] and the Fire Child Pokémon takes it in awe as [[Ludlow]] continues dancing in the night, leaving his {{p|Quagsire}} worried.

==Major events==

* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] meet with [[Diana]] again.
* The Pokémon [[Hamber]] and Diana worked together to catch [[HZ107|earlier]] is revealed to have been a {{p|Pecharunt}}.
* [[Liko]] receives a set of [[Auspicious Armor]] for her {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} from Diana.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Poltchageist}}
* {{p|Pecharunt}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Hamber]] (flashback)
* [[Caretaker]] (flashback)
* {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} owner (flashback)
* [[Pokémon Center lady]] (flashback)
* [[Kitakami]] citizens (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal and Terastal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Revavroom}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} (×3)
* {{p|Aipom}} (flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bombirdier}} (flashback)
* {{p|Applin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Dipplin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Poltchageist}} (flashback; debut)
* {{p|Sinistcha}} (flashback)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (flashback)
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}; flashback; ×2)
* {{p|Okidogi}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Munkidori}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Fezandipiti}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Metagross}}
* This is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' to feature a [[Mythical Pokémon]].
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]’ wild Pokémon, and the second features [[Diana]] with her {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Squawkabilly}}, {{p|Revavroom}}, {{p|Rotom}}, and {{p|Pecharunt}}.
* Pecharunt's history mentioned by Diana references the promotional short ''[[The Untold Story of Pecharunt]]'', released alongside [[Mochi Mayhem]].
* [[Roy]], [[Dot]], [[Ult]], and [[Liko]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ124|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Roy gets possessed by Pecharunt despite not eating its Binding Mochi like the other humans did or being {{a|Toxic Chain}}ed by the Subjugation Pokémon like [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} were.
* When Roy's team appears, controlled by Pecharunt, the piece of the toxic chain around Lucario's neck is the same color as the fur on his torso, and the black part of Kilowattrel's body that should be between the yellow and grayish dark blue parts of his body is missing.
* In one scene, Kilowattrel's toxic chain is positioned above its wings, around its neck, instead of below, around its waist.

<gallery>
Roy Team wearing Toxic Chain.png|Color error on Lucario and Kilowattrel.
HZ123 Error.png|Killowattrel's toxic chain is incorrectly positioned.
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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(Japanese: '''戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック''' ''Tremble with Fear! {{tt|Kibi-Kibi Panic|Mochi Mayhem}} on the Ship'') is the 123rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,355th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 9, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
[[Diana]] drives through the night to visit the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and arrives earlier than expected, deciding to nap in her cramped car. As she falls asleep, a Pokémon silently floats up beside her. Meanwhile, as [[Liko]] and [[Dot]] wait for the former's grandmother to arrive, [[Murdock]] is cooking in the kitchen. {{TP|Murdock|Lycanroc}} senses something nearby, yet upon closer inspection, finds nothing. In the captain's deck, [[Orla]] is teaching [[Roy]] some maintenance while the unknown Pokémon from earlier watches {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]] assist {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}'s fire bird. Just as Cap senses the same presence as Lycanroc, it vanishes just as quickly. While Roy fetches his friends for dinner, Orla joins the rest in the meeting room, discovering a plate of [[mochi]] on the table. Assuming it came from Diana, they eat the mochi without suspicion, but Orla begins to act up.

The younger members arrive and find the meeting room deserted with a broken plate and a fallen chair. Dot investigates the kitchen, where she finds Murdock's abandoned [[Rotom Phone]] and food freshly cooked in the oven. She reunites with the others to share her findings, and they decide to split up to investigate. Roy leaves Kilowattrel to scout from the sky, but the {{pkmn|category|Frigatebird Pokémon}} is ambushed shortly after. Liko and Dot find Orla in the engine room and they leave in fear when she begins chanting and dancing out of nowhere. Meanwhile, Roy and [[Ult]] encounter [[Mollie]] behaving the same way in the infirmary, which forces them to run, while Lucario is secretly ambushed by the unseen intruder. As they catch their breath, {{p|Sableye}} notices something approaching and tries to alert its {{pkmn|Trainer}} while the intruder hurls a mochi toward Cap. However, the intruder's attempt backfires when Roy moves, resulting in the mochi being eaten by Ult instead. Liko and Dot regroup with Roy, reporting that everyone else is acting strangely, including Murdock, who they had encountered earlier. The trio then realize Ult is now acting like everyone else, while Sableye directs Roy's attention to the box that holds the intruder. Cap chases after it, but also gets caught by the intruder.
[[File:HZ123 RVT Mochi dance.png|240px|thumb|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers' under Pecharunt's influence while Quaxwell dances along.]]
Liko, Roy, and Dot retreat to the kitchen to plan, only to leave when Mollie and Ult arrive. When the elevator arrives, Dot steps inside to stop Murdock, who was waiting inside it, before the doors close. Outside, Liko and Roy confront the unknown Pokémon, which has captured Cap, Kilowattrel, and Lucario using {{a|Toxic Chain|some chains}}, along with their strangely-behaving friends, including Dot. Despite trying to recuperate with Roy in the meeting room, Liko had to escape again when her friend is acting strangely as well, only for her to be force-fed some mochis when she gets cornered. With the Rising Volt Tacklers under control, the group begins a dance party, joined by the onboard Pokémon.

However, the party is cut short when Diana arrives and scolds the Pokémon, revealed to be a {{p|Pecharunt}}. Hoping to please her with the bigger space of the [[Brave Olivine]], the Subjugation Pokémon had used its mochi to control the Trainers, much to Diana’s displeasure. She explains that she discovered a [[Mythical Pecha Berry]] while in the wild with [[Hamber]]. Upon reaching [[Kitakami]], they bonded with the residents and enjoyed themselves. When a {{p|Ludicolo}} wore itself out, Diana wanted to offer the Mythical Pecha Berry, only to find it gone. Seeing her dilemma, Pecharunt controlled the people of Kitakami and some Pokémon to bring {{Berries|berries}} to Diana and Hamber, mistaking the two for the elderly couple it cared for. However, Diana refused the berries, resulting in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Pecharunt and the controlled Pokémon. Once Pecharunt was weakened, Hamber realizes the Subjugation Pokémon wanted to go with Diana, and she decides to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. After restoring peace between Kitakami’s people and Pecharunt, Diana and Hamber [[HZ107|went their separate ways]], with Diana continuing adventures alongside her newly caught Pecharunt. As Liko asks Pecharunt to get along with her grandmother, Dot reminds Diana of the item she wanted to give Liko. From her car, Diana gives a set of [[Auspicious Armor]] to {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} since it was lying around in her [[ancient castle]] and the Fire Child Pokémon takes it in awe as [[Ludlow]] continues dancing in the night, leaving his {{p|Quagsire}} worried.

==Major events==

* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] meet with [[Diana]] again.
* The Pokémon [[Hamber]] and Diana worked together to catch [[HZ107|earlier]] is revealed to have been a {{p|Pecharunt}}.
* [[Liko]] receives a set of [[Auspicious Armor]] for her {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} from Diana.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Poltchageist}}
* {{p|Pecharunt}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Hamber]] (flashback)
* [[Caretaker]] (flashback)
* {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} owner (flashback)
* [[Pokémon Center lady]] (flashback)
* [[Kitakami]] citizens (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal and Terastal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Revavroom}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} (×3)
* {{p|Aipom}} (flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bombirdier}} (flashback)
* {{p|Applin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Dipplin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Poltchageist}} (flashback; debut)
* {{p|Sinistcha}} (flashback)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (flashback)
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}; flashback; ×2)
* {{p|Okidogi}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Munkidori}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Fezandipiti}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Metagross}}
* This is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' to feature a [[Mythical Pokémon]].
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]’ wild Pokémon, and the second features [[Diana]] with her {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Squawkabilly}}, {{p|Revavroom}}, {{p|Rotom}}, and {{p|Pecharunt}}.
* Pecharunt's history mentioned by Diana references the promotional short ''[[The Untold Story of Pecharunt]]'', released alongside [[Mochi Mayhem]].
* [[Roy]], [[Dot]], [[Ult]], and [[Liko]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ124|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Roy gets possessed by Pecharunt despite not eating its Binding Mochi like the other humans did or being {{a|Toxic Chain}}ed by the Subjugation Pokémon like [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} were.
* In one scene, Kilowattrel's toxic chain is positioned above its wings, around its neck, instead of below, around its waist.

<gallery>
HZ 123 Error.png|Killowattrel's toxic chain is incorrectly positioned.
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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nextcode=HZ124 |

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[[Category:Episodes written by Kimiko Ueno]]


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[[Category:Episodes directed by Chiko Ueta]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Megumi Matsumoto]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by X10]]
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Pecharunt (Pokémon)

2026-01-19T08:04:28Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Pecharunt}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=モモワロウ
|tmname=Momowarou
|jtranslit=Momowarō
|ndex=1025
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|category=Subjugation
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=0.7
|weight-kg=0.3
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Poison Puppeteer
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|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
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|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=3
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
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|expyield=300
|lv100exp=1,250,000
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|color=Purple
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}}
'''Pecharunt''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モモワロウ''' ''Momowarou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ghost}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

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

It is the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[Loyal Three]], and is associated with {{p|Ogerpon}}.

==Biology==
Pecharunt is a small Pokémon resembling a piece of {{wp|mochi}}. It has two forms it can take both inside and outside of battle. The first form resembles an upside-down peach, with a black circular face at the center and a thin, vertical line splitting its body into two halves. In its face are two white semicircle eyes, appearing to be frowning. It takes its second form upon opening up, revealing a smaller inner body resembling a peach's pit. It has a darker purple and pink body with two white eyes which are usually frowning, below which is a white, ribbon-shaped mouth. On its head rests two purple flaps and a scorpion-like ponytail. It has two heart-shaped paws at the bottom of its body, along with three black dots on each side underneath them. The discarded shell floats on both sides of Pecharunt, forming spiky wing-like appendages. The inside of these shells have a bright pink glow, outlined in black. The bright pink extends slightly through the black outline in six thin lines. The chains have a magenta color to them and are divided in identical segments, ending in a slightly larger segment with two protrusions, making it resemble the shape of Pecharunt's shell.
{{spoilers}}
Pecharunt stores poison in its peach-shaped shell and uses it to create {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} and roll up poisonous [[mochi|Binding Mochi]], which are stored in its shell until they are needed. It is able to use {{m|Malignant Chain|its toxic chains in combat}}, {{status|Poison|badly poison}}ing its enemies in the process. The chains are also capable of empowering other Pokémon, using its toxins to enhance certain aspects of their bodies, such as their muscles, brain, or looks, as seen with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, respectively. As depicted in [[HZ123]], its toxic chains can also be used to control Pokémon. It serves its mochi to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s, but may also shoot them at their mouths if necessary. The mochi draw out their deepest desires and powers, but the ones who eat it become chained to Pecharunt's will, as seen with its caretakers, who had their greed drawn out. In some cases, the ones that eat it may completely fall under its control, as seen with [[Mossui Town]]'s residents and the player's [[friend]]s from [[Paldea]]. Humans under Pecharunt's control have purple eyes and are surrounded by a purple aura. It can even command humans and Pokémon to fight for it in battles, capable of controlling many beings at once. It relies on others to fight for it due to its cowardly personality and size. However, Pecharunt will fight back if it is has no other option. Capturing Pecharunt will free those under its control with no memories of being controlled. According to the {{player}}, Pecharunt smells incredibly sweet.<ref>Player: ''"There’s a dusty old decoration of some sort mixed in with all the daily goods and things... and it smells incredibly sweet!'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref> It is known to feign weakness by weeping, and acting like a baby in order to gain sympathy from others.<ref name="website">[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/pecharunt/ Pecharunt | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> Pecharunt can retreat into its shell and remain dormant for years. After being knocked out in [[Kitakami]], it started being known as the "Never-Rotting Peach" due to its peach-like shell.

Pecharunt is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Poison Puppeteer}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery>
1025Pecharunt Dream 3.png|Pecharunt in its shell
Pecharunt Peachys.png|Pecharunt mimicking a decoration while slumbering in [[Mossui Town#Peachy's|Peachy's]]
1025Pecharunt Dream 4.png|Pecharunt's {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} coming out of its shells
Pecharunt shooting Mochi USP.png|Pecharunt firing its [[Mochi#Mochi variants|Binding Mochi]] from its shells
Roy's Team wearing Toxic Chain.png|Pecharunt controlling [[Roy]]'s team with its {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}}
</gallery>
{{endspoilers}}

==Game data==
[[File:SV Pecharunt Battle.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in [[Mochi Mayhem]]]]
===NPC appearances===
*{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: {{ga|Pecharunt}} is a major character in the [[Mochi Mayhem]] epilogue of [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=243|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It feeds others toxic mochi that draw out desires and capabilities. Those who eat the mochi fall under Pecharunt’s control, chained to its will.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its peach-shaped shell serves as storage for a potent poison. It makes poisonous mochi and serves them to people and Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} " |[[File:Pokédex Image Pecharunt SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pecharunt in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]] Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Loyalty Plaza]] (requires [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Pecharunt|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=EX Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Carmine|Pecharunt|sygna=1}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|HP=88
|Attack=88
|Defense=160
|SpAtk=88
|SpDef=88
|Speed=88
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
}}

===Learnset===
Pecharunt was introduced in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Malignant Chain|Poison|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Poison
| ndex = 1025
| egg = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 204
| attack = 181
| defense = 273
| fast ={{m|Astonish}}
| special ={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Poltergeist}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=1025
|name1=Pecharunt
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Ghost}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=poison|type2=ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=1025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1025|Pecharunt}}

==In animation==
[[File:Diana Pecharunt.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Pecharunt debuted in [[HZ123]], under the ownership of [[Diana]]. It used its [[mochi]] to take control over the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] one by one, until Diana arrived and freed them.

====Minor appearances====
{{-}}

==In the manga==

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

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Pecharunt in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{poison color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
!Games
! Location
!Song name
!Composition
!Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="4" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|When activating the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue
|Mochi Mayhem
|Minako Adachi and Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
|When talking with and battling against characters under the effect of Pecharunt
|A Drone? A Pokémon? It's a Binding Mochi!
|Minako Adachi
|Minako Adachi
|-
|When the group discusses [[Carmine]] under Pecharunt's control
| A Village Curse...?
|Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
| When battling Pecharunt
|Battle! (Pecharunt)
|Minako Adachi
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|}

==Trivia==
<gallery style="float:right">
Pecharunt Ogerpon Backstory.png|A depiction of Pecharunt in {{ga|Ogerpon}}'s story
Loyal Three Sign Image.png|The [[Loyal Three]] and a human child depicted on Kitakami signboards
</gallery>
* Before the official reveal of Pecharunt, it appeared with its shell closed in {{p|Ogerpon}}'s story told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]]. What appears to be a Pecharunt doll can also be seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]], which is later revealed in [[Mochi Mayhem]] to be the actual Pecharunt, simply slumbering after the [[Loyal Three]]'s defeat at the hands of {{p|Ogerpon}}.
* While its shell is closed, Pecharunt's shape is similar to the shape of the ends of the Loyal Three's toxic chains.
* The signboards that tell the legends of Kitakami show an image depicting a human child chasing a large monstrous ogre alongside the Loyal Three. While a lady in [[Kitakami Hall]] ponders if this child was their trainer, it is likely instead a reference to or even a depiction of Pecharunt leading the trio.
* Pecharunt is known internally as ''Dokutaro'', a reference to its basis on the tale of {{wp|Momotarō}} and its {{t|Poison}} type (''doku'' is Japanese for "poison").
**Ironically, the name ''Dokutaro'' is [[List of censored words|censored]] due to containing the word ''kut'', a Dutch expletive.
* Pecharunt is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
** That is Poison type, excluding {{p|Arceus}} while holding a [[Toxic Plate]].
** To have been introduced in [[Generation IX]].
** Whose English name is different from its Japanese name.
** That cannot be legitimately obtained in a [[Cherish Ball]].
* Pecharunt is the lightest Mythical Pokémon.
* Pecharunt has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Pecharunt, like the [[Loyal Three]], seems to share a thematic tie to the number {{wp|8|eight}}. This may be because the character ''8'' looks like a set of chains, reflecting its [[signature move]], {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It may also be because eight is considered a lucky number in many Asian cultures, including Japanese, which aligns with the trio's naming convention and role. Additionally, 88 can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', which can mean "terrible" or "dangerous", referencing its true malevolent nature. It can also be read as goroawase for ぱちぱち ''pachipachi'', the sound of clapping, referencing the outer shell it hides in closing around its body.
** All of its [[base stats]] are 88, except for Defense, which is 160, a multiple of 8.
** At the end of Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt can be caught at level 88.
** All of the levels at which Pecharunt learns its moves, aside from level 1, are multiples of 8. The same is also true for the Loyal Three.
** There are 8 complete chains Pecharunt uses to bind the Loyal Three: Okidogi has three in its scarf, Munkidori has one in its headband, and Fezandipiti has four in its belt.
* Pecharunt, {{p|Walking Wake}}, and {{p|Iron Leaves}} are the only Pokémon that can be registered but are not required for the completion of the Blueberry Pokédex.
** In addition, Pecharunt is the only Pokémon with this distinction that is not a [[Paradox Pokémon]], instead being a Mythical Pokémon.
*During the final battle in Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt either is the recipient of or subject to special reactions depending on whether the player has {{ga|Ogerpon}} and/or any of the Loyal Three members in their party and uses them against it.
** If the player uses Ogerpon against it, a scene will play where Ogerpon shows visible distress and anger and yells "GRAH! Pon PON!!!", alluding to Pecharunt's actions against Ogerpon and her companion in the past.
** If the player uses any of the Loyal Three against it, a scene will play where Pecharunt reacts with visible shock and anger before yelling "Pechaaa! Chraaahhh!", likely due to the Loyal Three turning against it. It should be noted that the scene replays with each member when they are first used against it.

===Origin===
Pecharunt, together with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}, may reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'' albeit with the roles of the heroes and the villains reversed. The tale relates the titular Momotarō, a boy born from inside a peach, who traveled alongside a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant to fight a band of ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a Japanese folkloric creature commonly equated to ogres in translations). Pecharunt appears to represent Momotarō himself, visually and in its lore. Pecharunt's appearance resembles popular depictions of Momotarō with the headband and tied hair. Its outer shell resembles a bisected peach or [[Pecha Berry]], referencing how Momotarō was found as a baby inside a cut peach.

Pecharunt's story also mirrors that of Momotarō. Pecharunt was raised by two elderly people, went on an adventure to a distant land, teamed up with a dog, monkey, and pheasant, and fought an oni. However, the ending of Pecharunt's story is the opposite to that of Momotarō's, with the group being beaten by the oni. Pecharunt's habit of feeding others poisonous mochi is likely based on how Momotarō recruited his companions by feeding them ''{{wp|Kibi dango (millet dumpling)|kibi dango}}'', a type of mochi.

Pecharunt's small stature and its peach-shaped shell also make it resemble a peach pit. Its {{t|Poison}} type may refer to the fact that the peach pit contains chemicals that are toxic in large doses. It may also reference the [[Pecha Berry]]'s effect of curing poison. Its {{t|Ghost}} type could reference the {{wp|Shintoist}} myth of the creator deity {{wp|Izanagi-no-Mikoto}}'s descent to {{wp|Yomi}} (the Shintoist underworld), in which Izanagi threw three peaches to drive off his pursuers and escape the land of the dead, later declaring the peach a divine fruit. Given its moniker of "Never-Rotting Peach", Pecharunt could also be based on the {{wp|Peaches of Immortality}} in Chinese mythology, which confer great longevity to their consumers. Its habit of acting like a baby to gain the sympathy of people is similar to the behavior of certain {{wp|yōkai}} like the {{wp|Konaki-jiji}}. Pecharunt may also draw inspiration from the ''{{jwp|人形神|hinnagami}}'', a doll-shaped yōkai that will grant its owner's wishes but will always demand more and more requests, and that will possess their owner until their death. Pecharunt's myth shows how its adoptive family became greedier over time, and the Loyal Three are all said to have had a wish granted by Pecharunt. ''Hinnagami'' are built using soil from a graveyard, which could also contribute to Pecharunt's Ghost type.

The yellowish coloration of Pecharunt's {{Shiny}} form resembles the flesh of some peach varieties.

====Name origin====
Pecharunt may be a combination of ''peach'' or ''[[Pecha Berry]]'' and ''runt'' or ''petulant''.

Momowarou may be a combination of 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', 桃 ''momo'' (peach), and 悪し ''waroshi'' (bad or inferior; the classical Japanese form of 悪い ''warui'') or 和郎 ''warō'' (boy).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Ghost
|ja=モモワロウ ''Momowarou''|jameaning=From 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', {{tt|桃 ''momo''|peach}}, {{tt|悪し ''waroshi''|bad or inferior in classical Japanese}}, and {{tt|和郎 ''warō''|boy}}
|fr=Pêchaminus|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|pêche|peach}}'', ''{{tt|Baie Pêcha|Pecha Berry}}'', and ''{{tt|minus|shortie, runt}}''
|es=Pecharunt|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Infamomo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|infam|infamous, malicious}}'', ''{{tt|īnfāns|Latin for infant}}'' and {{tt|桃 ''momo''|Japanese for peach}}
|it=Pecharunt|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=복숭악동 ''Boksung-akdong''|komeaning=From {{tt|복숭아 ''boksung-a''|peach}} and {{tt|악동 (惡童) ''akdong''|brat}}
|zh_cmn=桃歹郎 ''Táodǎiláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Táotàiláng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''táo''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dǎi''|wicked}}
|zh_yue=桃歹郎 ''Tòuhdáailòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Tòuhtaailòhng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''tòuh''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dáai''|wicked}}
|th=โมโมวาโร่ ''Momowaro''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}
;Never-Rotting Peach
{{Langtable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=不腐の桃 ''{{tt|Kusarazu no Momo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_yue=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bātfuh jī Tòuh|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_cmn=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bùfǔ zhī Táo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|fr=Pêche impérissable
|de=Niemals faulender Pfirsich
|it=Pesca perenne
|ko=썩지 않는 복숭아 ''{{tt|Sseokji Anhneun Boksung-a|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|pt_br=Pêssego que nunca apodreceu
|es=Melocotón incorrupto
}}

==See also==
*[[Pecharunt (game)]]
* [[Loyal Three]]
*[[The Indigo Disk]]
*[[Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi Mayhem]]
*[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
*[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=1024|prev=Terapagos|nextnum=|next=}}
|}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon introduced in The Indigo Disk]]
[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]

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[[fr:Pêchaminus]]
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Pecharunt (Pokémon)

2026-01-16T11:23:22Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Pecharunt}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=1024|prev=Terapagos|nextnum=|next=|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Pecharunt}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pecharunt
|jname=モモワロウ
|tmname=Momowarou
|jtranslit=Momowarō
|ndex=1025
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|category=Subjugation
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=0.7
|weight-kg=0.3
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Poison Puppeteer
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=3
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
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|lv100exp=1,250,000
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'''Pecharunt''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モモワロウ''' ''Momowarou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ghost}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

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

It is the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[Loyal Three]], and is associated with {{p|Ogerpon}}.

==Biology==
Pecharunt is a small Pokémon resembling a piece of {{wp|mochi}}. It has two forms it can take both inside and outside of battle. The first form resembles an upside-down peach, with a black circular face at the center and a thin, vertical line splitting its body into two halves. In its face are two white semicircle eyes, appearing to be frowning. It takes its second form upon opening up, revealing a smaller inner body resembling a peach's pit. It has a darker purple and pink body with two white eyes which are usually frowning, below which is a white, ribbon-shaped mouth. On its head rests two purple flaps and a scorpion-like ponytail. It has two heart-shaped paws at the bottom of its body, along with three black dots on each side underneath them. The discarded shell floats on both sides of Pecharunt, forming spiky wing-like appendages. The inside of these shells have a bright pink glow, outlined in black. The bright pink extends slightly through the black outline in six thin lines. The chains have a magenta color to them and are divided in identical segments, ending in a slightly larger segment with two protrusions, making it resemble the shape of Pecharunt's shell.
{{spoilers}}
Pecharunt stores poison in its peach-shaped shell and uses it to create {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} and roll up poisonous [[mochi|Binding Mochi]], which are stored in its shell until they are needed. It is able to use {{m|Malignant Chain|its toxic chains in combat}}, {{status|Poison|badly poison}}ing its enemies in the process. The chains are also capable of empowering other Pokémon, using its toxins to enhance certain aspects of their bodies, such as their muscles, brain, or looks, as seen with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, respectively. As depicted in [[HZ123]], its toxic chains can also be used to control Pokémon. It serves its mochi to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s, but may also shoot them at their mouths if necessary. The mochi draw out their deepest desires and powers, but the ones who eat it become chained to Pecharunt's will, as seen with its caretakers, who had their greed drawn out. In some cases, the ones that eat it may completely fall under its control, as seen with [[Mossui Town]]'s residents and the player's [[friend]]s from [[Paldea]]. Humans under Pecharunt's control have purple eyes and are surrounded by a purple aura. It can even command humans and Pokémon to fight for it in battles, capable of controlling many beings at once. It relies on others to fight for it due to its cowardly personality and size. However, Pecharunt will fight back if it is has no other option. Capturing Pecharunt will free those under its control with no memories of being controlled. According to the {{player}}, Pecharunt smells incredibly sweet.<ref>Player: ''"There’s a dusty old decoration of some sort mixed in with all the daily goods and things... and it smells incredibly sweet!'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref> It is known to feign weakness by weeping, and acting like a baby in order to gain sympathy from others.<ref name="website">[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/pecharunt/ Pecharunt | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> Pecharunt can retreat into its shell and remain dormant for years. After being knocked out in [[Kitakami]], it started being known as the "Never-Rotting Peach" due to its peach-like shell.

Pecharunt is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Poison Puppeteer}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery>
1025Pecharunt Dream 3.png|Pecharunt in its shell
Pecharunt Peachys.png|Pecharunt mimicking a decoration as it slumbers in [[Mossui Town#Peachy's|Peachy's]]
1025Pecharunt Dream 4.png|Pecharunt's {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} coming out of its shell halves
Pecharunt shooting Mochi USP.png|Pecharunt firing its Binding Mochi from its shell halves
Roy's Team wearing Toxic Chain.png|Pecharunt controlling Roy's team with its toxic chains
</gallery>
{{endspoilers}}

==Game data==
[[File:SV Pecharunt Battle.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in [[Mochi Mayhem]]]]
===NPC appearances===
*{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: {{ga|Pecharunt}} is a major character in the [[Mochi Mayhem]] epilogue of [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=243|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It feeds others toxic mochi that draw out desires and capabilities. Those who eat the mochi fall under Pecharunt’s control, chained to its will.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its peach-shaped shell serves as storage for a potent poison. It makes poisonous mochi and serves them to people and Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} " |[[File:Pokédex Image Pecharunt SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pecharunt in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]] Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Loyalty Plaza]] (requires [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Pecharunt|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=EX Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Carmine|Pecharunt|sygna=1}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|HP=88
|Attack=88
|Defense=160
|SpAtk=88
|SpDef=88
|Speed=88
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
}}

===Learnset===
Pecharunt was introduced in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Malignant Chain|Poison|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Poison
| ndex = 1025
| egg = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 204
| attack = 181
| defense = 273
| fast ={{m|Astonish}}
| special ={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Poltergeist}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=1025
|name1=Pecharunt
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Ghost}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=poison|type2=ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=1025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1025|Pecharunt}}

==In animation==
[[File:Diana Pecharunt.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Pecharunt debuted in [[HZ123]], under the ownership of [[Diana]]. It used its [[mochi]] to take control over the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] one by one, until Diana arrived and freed them.

====Minor appearances====
{{-}}

==In the manga==

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

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Pecharunt in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{poison color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
!Games
! Location
!Song name
!Composition
!Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="4" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|When activating the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue
|Mochi Mayhem
|Minako Adachi and Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
|When talking with and battling against characters under the effect of Pecharunt
|A Drone? A Pokémon? It's a Binding Mochi!
|Minako Adachi
|Minako Adachi
|-
|When the group discusses [[Carmine]] under Pecharunt's control
| A Village Curse...?
|Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
| When battling Pecharunt
|Battle! (Pecharunt)
|Minako Adachi
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|}

==Trivia==
<gallery style="float:right">
Pecharunt Ogerpon Backstory.png|A depiction of Pecharunt in {{ga|Ogerpon}}'s story
Loyal Three Sign Image.png|The [[Loyal Three]] and a human child depicted on Kitakami signboards
</gallery>
* Before the official reveal of Pecharunt, it appeared with its shell closed in {{p|Ogerpon}}'s story told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]]. What appears to be a Pecharunt doll can also be seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]], which is later revealed in [[Mochi Mayhem]] to be the actual Pecharunt, simply slumbering after the [[Loyal Three]]'s defeat at the hands of {{p|Ogerpon}}.
* While its shell is closed, Pecharunt's shape is similar to the shape of the ends of the Loyal Three's toxic chains.
* The signboards that tell the legends of Kitakami show an image depicting a human child chasing a large monstrous ogre alongside the Loyal Three. While a lady in [[Kitakami Hall]] ponders if this child was their trainer, it is likely instead a reference to or even a depiction of Pecharunt leading the trio.
* Pecharunt is known internally as ''Dokutaro'', a reference to its basis on the tale of {{wp|Momotarō}} and its {{t|Poison}} type (''doku'' is Japanese for "poison").
**Ironically, the name ''Dokutaro'' is [[List of censored words|censored]] due to containing the word ''kut'', a Dutch expletive.
* Pecharunt is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
** That is Poison type, excluding {{p|Arceus}} while holding a [[Toxic Plate]].
** To have been introduced in [[Generation IX]].
** Whose English name is different from its Japanese name.
** That cannot be legitimately obtained in a [[Cherish Ball]].
* Pecharunt is the lightest Mythical Pokémon.
* Pecharunt has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Pecharunt, like the [[Loyal Three]], seems to share a thematic tie to the number {{wp|8|eight}}. This may be because the character ''8'' looks like a set of chains, reflecting its [[signature move]], {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It may also be because eight is considered a lucky number in many Asian cultures, including Japanese, which aligns with the trio's naming convention and role. Additionally, 88 can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', which can mean "terrible" or "dangerous", referencing its true malevolent nature. It can also be read as goroawase for ぱちぱち ''pachipachi'', the sound of clapping, referencing the outer shell it hides in closing around its body.
** All of its [[base stats]] are 88, except for Defense, which is 160, a multiple of 8.
** At the end of Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt can be caught at level 88.
** All of the levels at which Pecharunt learns its moves, aside from level 1, are multiples of 8. The same is also true for the Loyal Three.
** There are 8 complete chains Pecharunt uses to bind the Loyal Three: Okidogi has three in its scarf, Munkidori has one in its headband, and Fezandipiti has four in its belt.
* Pecharunt, {{p|Walking Wake}}, and {{p|Iron Leaves}} are the only Pokémon that can be registered but are not required for the completion of the Blueberry Pokédex.
** In addition, Pecharunt is the only Pokémon with this distinction that is not a [[Paradox Pokémon]], instead being a Mythical Pokémon.
*During the final battle in Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt either is the recipient of or subject to special reactions depending on whether the player has {{ga|Ogerpon}} and/or any of the Loyal Three members in their party and uses them against it.
** If the player uses Ogerpon against it, a scene will play where Ogerpon shows visible distress and anger and yells "GRAH! Pon PON!!!", alluding to Pecharunt's actions against Ogerpon and her companion in the past.
** If the player uses any of the Loyal Three against it, a scene will play where Pecharunt reacts with visible shock and anger before yelling "Pechaaa! Chraaahhh!", likely due to the Loyal Three turning against it. It should be noted that the scene replays with each member when they are first used against it.

===Origin===
Pecharunt, together with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}, may reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'' albeit with the roles of the heroes and the villains reversed. The tale relates the titular Momotarō, a boy born from inside a peach, who traveled alongside a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant to fight a band of ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a Japanese folkloric creature commonly equated to ogres in translations). Pecharunt appears to represent Momotarō himself, visually and in its lore. Pecharunt's appearance resembles popular depictions of Momotarō with the headband and tied hair. Its outer shell resembles a bisected peach or [[Pecha Berry]], referencing how Momotarō was found as a baby inside a cut peach.

Pecharunt's story also mirrors that of Momotarō. Pecharunt was raised by two elderly people, went on an adventure to a distant land, teamed up with a dog, monkey, and pheasant, and fought an oni. However, the ending of Pecharunt's story is the opposite to that of Momotarō's, with the group being beaten by the oni. Pecharunt's habit of feeding others poisonous mochi is likely based on how Momotarō recruited his companions by feeding them ''{{wp|Kibi dango (millet dumpling)|kibi dango}}'', a type of mochi.

Pecharunt's small stature and its peach-shaped shell also make it resemble a peach pit. Its {{t|Poison}} type may refer to the fact that the peach pit contains chemicals that are toxic in large doses. It may also reference the [[Pecha Berry]]'s effect of curing poison. Its {{t|Ghost}} type could reference the {{wp|Shintoist}} myth of the creator deity {{wp|Izanagi-no-Mikoto}}'s descent to {{wp|Yomi}} (the Shintoist underworld), in which Izanagi threw three peaches to drive off his pursuers and escape the land of the dead, later declaring the peach a divine fruit. Given its moniker of "Never-Rotting Peach", Pecharunt could also be based on the {{wp|Peaches of Immortality}} in Chinese mythology, which confer great longevity to their consumers. Its habit of acting like a baby to gain the sympathy of people is similar to the behavior of certain {{wp|yōkai}} like the {{wp|Konaki-jiji}}. Pecharunt may also draw inspiration from the ''{{jwp|人形神|hinnagami}}'', a doll-shaped yōkai that will grant its owner's wishes but will always demand more and more requests, and that will possess their owner until their death. Pecharunt's myth shows how its adoptive family became greedier over time, and the Loyal Three are all said to have had a wish granted by Pecharunt. ''Hinnagami'' are built using soil from a graveyard, which could also contribute to Pecharunt's Ghost type.

The yellowish coloration of Pecharunt's {{Shiny}} form resembles the flesh of some peach varieties.

====Name origin====
Pecharunt may be a combination of ''peach'' or ''[[Pecha Berry]]'' and ''runt'' or ''petulant''.

Momowarou may be a combination of 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', 桃 ''momo'' (peach), and 悪し ''waroshi'' (bad or inferior; the classical Japanese form of 悪い ''warui'') or 和郎 ''warō'' (boy).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Ghost
|ja=モモワロウ ''Momowarou''|jameaning=From 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', {{tt|桃 ''momo''|peach}}, {{tt|悪し ''waroshi''|bad or inferior in classical Japanese}}, and {{tt|和郎 ''warō''|boy}}
|fr=Pêchaminus|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|pêche|peach}}'', ''{{tt|Baie Pêcha|Pecha Berry}}'', and ''{{tt|minus|shortie, runt}}''
|es=Pecharunt|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Infamomo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|infam|infamous, malicious}}'', ''{{tt|īnfāns|Latin for infant}}'' and {{tt|桃 ''momo''|Japanese for peach}}
|it=Pecharunt|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=복숭악동 ''Boksung-akdong''|komeaning=From {{tt|복숭아 ''boksung-a''|peach}} and {{tt|악동 (惡童) ''akdong''|brat}}
|zh_cmn=桃歹郎 ''Táodǎiláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Táotàiláng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''táo''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dǎi''|wicked}}
|zh_yue=桃歹郎 ''Tòuhdáailòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Tòuhtaailòhng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''tòuh''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dáai''|wicked}}
|th=โมโมวาโร่ ''Momowaro''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}
;Never-Rotting Peach
{{Langtable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=不腐の桃 ''{{tt|Kusarazu no Momo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_yue=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bātfuh jī Tòuh|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_cmn=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bùfǔ zhī Táo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|fr=Pêche impérissable
|de=Niemals faulender Pfirsich
|it=Pesca perenne
|ko=썩지 않는 복숭아 ''{{tt|Sseokji Anhneun Boksung-a|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|pt_br=Pêssego que nunca apodreceu
|es=Melocotón incorrupto
}}

==See also==
*[[Pecharunt (game)]]
* [[Loyal Three]]
*[[The Indigo Disk]]
*[[Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi Mayhem]]
*[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
*[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=1024|prev=Terapagos|nextnum=|next=}}
|}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]

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Pecharunt (Pokémon)

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|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|category=Subjugation
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'''Pecharunt''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モモワロウ''' ''Momowarou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ghost}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

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

It is the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[Loyal Three]], and is associated with {{p|Ogerpon}}.

==Biology==
Pecharunt is a small Pokémon resembling a piece of {{wp|mochi}}. It has two forms it can take both inside and outside of battle. The first form resembles an upside-down peach, with a black circular face at the center and a thin, vertical line splitting its body into two halves. In its face are two white semicircle eyes, appearing to be frowning. It takes its second form upon opening up, revealing a smaller inner body resembling a peach's pit. It has a darker purple and pink body with two white eyes which are usually frowning, below which is a white, ribbon-shaped mouth. On its head rests two purple flaps and a scorpion-like ponytail. It has two heart-shaped paws at the bottom of its body, along with three black dots on each side underneath them. The discarded shell floats on both sides of Pecharunt, forming spiky wing-like appendages. The inside of these shells have a bright pink glow, outlined in black. The bright pink extends slightly through the black outline in six thin lines. The chains have a magenta color to them and are divided in identical segments, ending in a slightly larger segment with two protrusions, making it resemble the shape of Pecharunt's shell.
{{spoilers}}
Pecharunt stores poison in its peach-shaped shell and uses it to create {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} and roll up poisonous [[mochi|Binding Mochi]], which are stored in its shell until they are needed. It is able to use {{m|Malignant Chain|its toxic chains in combat}}, {{status|Poison|badly poison}}ing its enemies in the process. The chains are also capable of empowering other Pokémon, using its toxins to enhance certain aspects of their bodies, such as their muscles, brain, or looks, as seen with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, respectively. As depicted in [[HZ123]], its toxic chains can also be used to control Pokémon. It serves its mochi to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s, but may also shoot them at their mouths if necessary. The mochi draw out their deepest desires and powers, but the ones who eat it become chained to Pecharunt's will, as seen with its caretakers, who had their greed drawn out. In some cases, the ones that eat it may completely fall under its control, as seen with [[Mossui Town]]'s residents and the player's [[friend]]s from [[Paldea]]. Humans under Pecharunt's control have purple eyes and are surrounded by a purple aura. It can even command humans and Pokémon to fight for it in battles, capable of controlling many beings at once. It relies on others to fight for it due to its cowardly personality and size. However, Pecharunt will fight back if it is has no other option. Capturing Pecharunt will free those under its control with no memories of being controlled. According to the {{player}}, Pecharunt smells incredibly sweet.<ref>Player: ''"There’s a dusty old decoration of some sort mixed in with all the daily goods and things... and it smells incredibly sweet!'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref> It is known to feign weakness by weeping, and acting like a baby in order to gain sympathy from others.<ref name="website">[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/pecharunt/ Pecharunt | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> Pecharunt can retreat into its shell and remain dormant for years. After being knocked out in [[Kitakami]], it started being known as the "Never-Rotting Peach" due to its peach-like shell.

Pecharunt is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Poison Puppeteer}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery>
1025Pecharunt Dream 3.png|Pecharunt in its shell
Pecharunt Peachys.png|Pecharunt mimicking a decoration as it slumbers in [[Mossui Town#Peachy's|Peachy's]]
1025Pecharunt Dream 4.png|Pecharunt's {{a|Toxic Chain|toxic chains}} coming out of its shell halves
Pecharunt shooting Mochi USP.png|Pecharunt firing its Binding Mochi from its shell halves
Roy's Team wearing Toxic Chain.png|Pecharunt controlling Roy's team with his toxic chains
</gallery>
{{endspoilers}}

==Game data==
[[File:SV Pecharunt Battle.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in [[Mochi Mayhem]]]]
===NPC appearances===
*{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: {{ga|Pecharunt}} is a major character in the [[Mochi Mayhem]] epilogue of [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=243|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It feeds others toxic mochi that draw out desires and capabilities. Those who eat the mochi fall under Pecharunt’s control, chained to its will.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its peach-shaped shell serves as storage for a potent poison. It makes poisonous mochi and serves them to people and Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} " |[[File:Pokédex Image Pecharunt SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pecharunt in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]] Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Loyalty Plaza]] (requires [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Pecharunt|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=EX Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Carmine|Pecharunt|sygna=1}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|HP=88
|Attack=88
|Defense=160
|SpAtk=88
|SpDef=88
|Speed=88
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
}}

===Learnset===
Pecharunt was introduced in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Malignant Chain|Poison|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pecharunt|Poison|Ghost|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Poison
| ndex = 1025
| egg = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 204
| attack = 181
| defense = 273
| fast ={{m|Astonish}}
| special ={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Poltergeist}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=1025
|name1=Pecharunt
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Ghost}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=poison|type2=ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=1025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1025|Pecharunt}}

==In animation==
[[File:Diana Pecharunt.png|thumb|250px|Pecharunt in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Pecharunt debuted in [[HZ123]], under the ownership of [[Diana]]. It used its [[mochi]] to take control over the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] one by one, until Diana arrived and freed them.

====Minor appearances====
{{-}}

==In the manga==

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

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Pecharunt in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{poison color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
!Games
! Location
!Song name
!Composition
!Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="4" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|When activating the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue
|Mochi Mayhem
|Minako Adachi and Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
|When talking with and battling against characters under the effect of Pecharunt
|A Drone? A Pokémon? It's a Binding Mochi!
|Minako Adachi
|Minako Adachi
|-
|When the group discusses [[Carmine]] under Pecharunt's control
| A Village Curse...?
|Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
| When battling Pecharunt
|Battle! (Pecharunt)
|Minako Adachi
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|}

==Trivia==
<gallery style="float:right">
Pecharunt Ogerpon Backstory.png|A depiction of Pecharunt in {{ga|Ogerpon}}'s story
Loyal Three Sign Image.png|The [[Loyal Three]] and a human child depicted on Kitakami signboards
</gallery>
* Before the official reveal of Pecharunt, it appeared with its shell closed in {{p|Ogerpon}}'s story told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]]. What appears to be a Pecharunt doll can also be seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]], which is later revealed in [[Mochi Mayhem]] to be the actual Pecharunt, simply slumbering after the [[Loyal Three]]'s defeat at the hands of {{p|Ogerpon}}.
* While its shell is closed, Pecharunt's shape is similar to the shape of the ends of the Loyal Three's toxic chains.
* The signboards that tell the legends of Kitakami show an image depicting a human child chasing a large monstrous ogre alongside the Loyal Three. While a lady in [[Kitakami Hall]] ponders if this child was their trainer, it is likely instead a reference to or even a depiction of Pecharunt leading the trio.
* Pecharunt is known internally as ''Dokutaro'', a reference to its basis on the tale of {{wp|Momotarō}} and its {{t|Poison}} type (''doku'' is Japanese for "poison").
**Ironically, the name ''Dokutaro'' is [[List of censored words|censored]] due to containing the word ''kut'', a Dutch expletive.
* Pecharunt is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
** That is Poison type, excluding {{p|Arceus}} while holding a [[Toxic Plate]].
** To have been introduced in [[Generation IX]].
** Whose English name is different from its Japanese name.
** That cannot be legitimately obtained in a [[Cherish Ball]].
* Pecharunt is the lightest Mythical Pokémon.
* Pecharunt has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Pecharunt, like the [[Loyal Three]], seems to share a thematic tie to the number {{wp|8|eight}}. This may be because the character ''8'' looks like a set of chains, reflecting its [[signature move]], {{m|Malignant Chain}}. It may also be because eight is considered a lucky number in many Asian cultures, including Japanese, which aligns with the trio's naming convention and role. Additionally, 88 can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', which can mean "terrible" or "dangerous", referencing its true malevolent nature. It can also be read as goroawase for ぱちぱち ''pachipachi'', the sound of clapping, referencing the outer shell it hides in closing around its body.
** All of its [[base stats]] are 88, except for Defense, which is 160, a multiple of 8.
** At the end of Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt can be caught at level 88.
** All of the levels at which Pecharunt learns its moves, aside from level 1, are multiples of 8. The same is also true for the Loyal Three.
** There are 8 complete chains Pecharunt uses to bind the Loyal Three: Okidogi has three in its scarf, Munkidori has one in its headband, and Fezandipiti has four in its belt.
* Pecharunt, {{p|Walking Wake}}, and {{p|Iron Leaves}} are the only Pokémon that can be registered but are not required for the completion of the Blueberry Pokédex.
** In addition, Pecharunt is the only Pokémon with this distinction that is not a [[Paradox Pokémon]], instead being a Mythical Pokémon.
*During the final battle in Mochi Mayhem, Pecharunt either is the recipient of or subject to special reactions depending on whether the player has {{ga|Ogerpon}} and/or any of the Loyal Three members in their party and uses them against it.
** If the player uses Ogerpon against it, a scene will play where Ogerpon shows visible distress and anger and yells "GRAH! Pon PON!!!", alluding to Pecharunt's actions against Ogerpon and her companion in the past.
** If the player uses any of the Loyal Three against it, a scene will play where Pecharunt reacts with visible shock and anger before yelling "Pechaaa! Chraaahhh!", likely due to the Loyal Three turning against it. It should be noted that the scene replays with each member when they are first used against it.

===Origin===
Pecharunt, together with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}, may reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'' albeit with the roles of the heroes and the villains reversed. The tale relates the titular Momotarō, a boy born from inside a peach, who traveled alongside a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant to fight a band of ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a Japanese folkloric creature commonly equated to ogres in translations). Pecharunt appears to represent Momotarō himself, visually and in its lore. Pecharunt's appearance resembles popular depictions of Momotarō with the headband and tied hair. Its outer shell resembles a bisected peach or [[Pecha Berry]], referencing how Momotarō was found as a baby inside a cut peach.

Pecharunt's story also mirrors that of Momotarō. Pecharunt was raised by two elderly people, went on an adventure to a distant land, teamed up with a dog, monkey, and pheasant, and fought an oni. However, the ending of Pecharunt's story is the opposite to that of Momotarō's, with the group being beaten by the oni. Pecharunt's habit of feeding others poisonous mochi is likely based on how Momotarō recruited his companions by feeding them ''{{wp|Kibi dango (millet dumpling)|kibi dango}}'', a type of mochi.

Pecharunt's small stature and its peach-shaped shell also make it resemble a peach pit. Its {{t|Poison}} type may refer to the fact that the peach pit contains chemicals that are toxic in large doses. It may also reference the [[Pecha Berry]]'s effect of curing poison. Its {{t|Ghost}} type could reference the {{wp|Shintoist}} myth of the creator deity {{wp|Izanagi-no-Mikoto}}'s descent to {{wp|Yomi}} (the Shintoist underworld), in which Izanagi threw three peaches to drive off his pursuers and escape the land of the dead, later declaring the peach a divine fruit. Given its moniker of "Never-Rotting Peach", Pecharunt could also be based on the {{wp|Peaches of Immortality}} in Chinese mythology, which confer great longevity to their consumers. Its habit of acting like a baby to gain the sympathy of people is similar to the behavior of certain {{wp|yōkai}} like the {{wp|Konaki-jiji}}. Pecharunt may also draw inspiration from the ''{{jwp|人形神|hinnagami}}'', a doll-shaped yōkai that will grant its owner's wishes but will always demand more and more requests, and that will possess their owner until their death. Pecharunt's myth shows how its adoptive family became greedier over time, and the Loyal Three are all said to have had a wish granted by Pecharunt. ''Hinnagami'' are built using soil from a graveyard, which could also contribute to Pecharunt's Ghost type.

The yellowish coloration of Pecharunt's {{Shiny}} form resembles the flesh of some peach varieties.

====Name origin====
Pecharunt may be a combination of ''peach'' or ''[[Pecha Berry]]'' and ''runt'' or ''petulant''.

Momowarou may be a combination of 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', 桃 ''momo'' (peach), and 悪し ''waroshi'' (bad or inferior; the classical Japanese form of 悪い ''warui'') or 和郎 ''warō'' (boy).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Ghost
|ja=モモワロウ ''Momowarou''|jameaning=From 桃太郎 ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', {{tt|桃 ''momo''|peach}}, {{tt|悪し ''waroshi''|bad or inferior in classical Japanese}}, and {{tt|和郎 ''warō''|boy}}
|fr=Pêchaminus|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|pêche|peach}}'', ''{{tt|Baie Pêcha|Pecha Berry}}'', and ''{{tt|minus|shortie, runt}}''
|es=Pecharunt|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Infamomo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|infam|infamous, malicious}}'', ''{{tt|īnfāns|Latin for infant}}'' and {{tt|桃 ''momo''|Japanese for peach}}
|it=Pecharunt|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=복숭악동 ''Boksung-akdong''|komeaning=From {{tt|복숭아 ''boksung-a''|peach}} and {{tt|악동 (惡童) ''akdong''|brat}}
|zh_cmn=桃歹郎 ''Táodǎiláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Táotàiláng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''táo''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dǎi''|wicked}}
|zh_yue=桃歹郎 ''Tòuhdáailòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|桃太郎 ''Tòuhtaailòhng''|Momotarō}}, {{tt|桃 ''tòuh''|peach}}, and {{tt|歹 ''dáai''|wicked}}
|th=โมโมวาโร่ ''Momowaro''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}
;Never-Rotting Peach
{{Langtable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=不腐の桃 ''{{tt|Kusarazu no Momo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_yue=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bātfuh jī Tòuh|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|zh_cmn=不腐之桃 ''{{tt|Bùfǔ zhī Táo|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|fr=Pêche impérissable
|de=Niemals faulender Pfirsich
|it=Pesca perenne
|ko=썩지 않는 복숭아 ''{{tt|Sseokji Anhneun Boksung-a|Never-Rotting Peach}}''
|pt_br=Pêssego que nunca apodreceu
|es=Melocotón incorrupto
}}

==See also==
*[[Pecharunt (game)]]
* [[Loyal Three]]
*[[The Indigo Disk]]
*[[Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi Mayhem]]
*[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
*[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Mochi]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{Mythical Pokémon}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=1024|prev=Terapagos|nextnum=|next=}}
|}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon introduced in The Indigo Disk]]
[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]

[[de:Infamomo]]
[[es:Pecharunt]]
[[fr:Pêchaminus]]
[[it:Pecharunt]]
[[ja:モモワロウ]]
[[zh:桃歹郎]]

Thievul (Pokémon)

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KumataXIII: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Thievul}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Thievul}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Thievul
|jname=フォクスライ
|jtranslit=Fokusurai
|tmname=Foxly
|ndex=0828
|type1=Dark
|category=Fox
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|weight-lbs=43.9
|weight-kg=19.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Run Away
|ability2=Unburden
|abilityd=Stakeout
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=159
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=127
|body=08
|pokefordex=thievul
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Thievul''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォクスライ''' ''Foxly'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nickit}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
Thievul is a quadrupedal, orange-maroon vulpine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a moderate build, slender limbs, and a long tail. It has white chest fur that puffs out from its body and vaguely resembles a cravat. There are two long black ears atop Thievul's head, as well as black fur around its eyes that resemble a {{wp|domino mask}}. The black whiskers on the end of its muzzle are in the form of a pointed mustache and the white markings above its eyes resemble eyebrows. Its paws, back, and the tip of its tail are all black, and it retains the flared tail-tip of its pre-Evolution {{p|Nickit}}.

When Thievul finds a potential target, it will secretly mark a scent on them. Thievul then uses that scent to track and stalk its targets. By using its lithe body and claws, Thievul steals the target’s food and eggs from them when they least expect it. {{p|Boltund}} is an enemy of Thievul. It competes with {{p|Liepard}} for territory.

===Evolution===
Thievul evolves from {{p|Nickit}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1=
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=030|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. {{P|Boltund}} is its natural enemy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Galar}} and {{rtn|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Costume [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Zinnia|Thievul|Special Costume}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|HP=70
|Attack=58
|Defense=58
|SpAtk=87
|SpDef=92
|Speed=90
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|22|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|34|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Tail Slap|Normal|Physical|25|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|46|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|52|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM84|Tail Slap|Normal|Physical|25|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|293|Whismur}}{{MSP/8c|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/8c|295|Exploud}}{{MSP/8c|309|Electrike}}{{MSP/8c|310|Manectric}}{{MSP/8c|744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/8c|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|083G|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|865|Sirfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|359|Absol}}{{MSP/8c|570|Zorua}}{{MSP/8c|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/8c|810|Grookey}}{{MSP/8c|811|Thwackey}}{{MSP/8c|812|Rillaboom}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/8c|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/8c|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/8c|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/8c|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/8c|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/8c|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/8c|551|Sandile}}{{MSP/8c|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/8c|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/8c|570|Zorua}}{{MSP/8c|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/8c|877|Morpeko}}|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0828
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Nickit
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=172
|defense=164
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|*|From April 1, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=828}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0828}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|828|Thievul}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Thievul trio.png|thumb|250px|Thievul in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Thievul trio]]=====
Thievul made its animated series debut in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where a trio of {{p|Nickit}} evolved while battling {{TRT}}.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN127|Thievul|Goh's Rotom Phone|Thievul, the Fox Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Thievul use their flexible bodies and sharp claws to steal {{pkmn|food}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Yell Thievul Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Thievul in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Thievul debuted in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Thievul (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.

===Origin===
Thievul appears to be based on the {{wp|red fox}}, possibly borrowing patterns from the {{wp|cross fox}}, a variation of the red fox. Its gray shiny coloration resembles that of {{wp|silver fox (animal)|silver foxes}}, another variation of the red fox. Its facial features and moustache-like whiskers also bear a resemblance to stereotypical depictions of thieves and burglars, as well as the fictional {{wp|gentleman thief}} trope and {{wp|highwaymen}} such as {{wp|Dick Turpin}}. Its front legs resemble gloves, which thieves and burglars would wear. Thievul's relationship with {{p|Boltund}} may also be a reference to {{wp|fox hunting}}, where red foxes were hunted by English foxhounds, which Boltund appears to be based on.

====Name origin====
Thievul may be a combination of ''thieve/thief'', ''evil'', and ''vulpine'' (of or pertaining to foxes; foxlike).

Foxly may be a combination of ''fox'' and ''sly''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=フォクスライ ''Foxly''|jameaning=From ''fox'' and ''sly''
|fr=Roublenard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|roublard|wily}}'' and ''{{tt|renard|fox}}''
|es=Thievul|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gaunux|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Gauner|crook, sly person}}'' and ''{{tt|Fuchs|fox}}''
|it=Thievul|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=폭슬라이 ''Foxly''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=狐大盜 / 狐大盗 ''Húdàdào''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 猾大狐 ''Huádàhú''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|狐 ''hú''|fox}}, {{tt|大 ''dà''|great}}, and {{tt|大盜 ''dàdào''|thief}} From {{tt|狡猾 ''jiǎohuá''|crafty}}, {{tt|大 ''dà''|great}}, and {{tt|狐 ''hú''|fox}}
|zh_yue=狐大盜 ''Wùhdaaihdouh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|狐 ''wùh''|fox}}, {{tt|大 ''daaih''|great}}, and {{tt|大盜 ''daaihdouh''|thief}}
|hi=चालूफ़ॉक्स ''Chalufox''|himeaning=From {{tt|चालू ''cālū''|slang for smartass/cunning}} and ''fox''
|th=ฟ็อกสไล ''Foksalai''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Thievul trio]]


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Gaunux]]
[[es:Thievul]]
[[fr:Roublenard]]
[[it:Thievul]]
[[ja:フォクスライ]]
[[zh:狐大盗]]

Zarude (Pokémon)

2025-11-04T06:32:55Z

KumataXIII: /* Main series */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Zarude}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0892|prev=Urshifu|nextnum=0894|next=Regieleki|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Zarude}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Zarude
|jname=ザルード
|jtranslit=Zarūdo
|tmname=Zarude
|ndex=0893
|forme=2
|form1=Zarude
|form2=Dada Zarude
|image2=0893Zarude-Dada.png
|type1=Dark
|type2=Grass
|category=Rogue Monkey
|height-ftin=5'11"
|height-m=1.8
|weight-lbs=154.3
|weight-kg=70.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Leaf Guard
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evat=3
|expyield=300
|lv100exp=1250000
|gendercode=255
|color=Black
|catchrate=3
|body=06
|pokefordex=zarude
|generation=8
|friendship=0
}}
'''Zarude''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ザルード''' ''Zarude'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Grass}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation VIII]], in [[The Isle of Armor]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, a [[#Form data|unique]] Zarude named '''[[Dada|Dada Zarude]]''' was featured in the 23rd [[Pokémon]] {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

It was revealed on [[Pokémon Day]] 2020.

==Biology==
[[File:Zarude Jungle Healing artwork.png|thumb|left|200px|Zarude using {{m|Jungle Healing}}]]
Zarude is a simian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a baboon or mandrill. Its body is primarily covered in coarse black fur, though its chest and belly are patterned with shorter gray fur. Its upper snout, palms, and rings around its eyes are devoid of fur, and its skin is a light gray. The fur around the side of its head angles into wing-like crests on either side of its eyes. The eyes themselves have red sclerae, green irises, and black, slitted pupils. Its teeth are pointed and its canines are visible when its mouth is closed.

Zarude can extend prehensile vines from its wrists, neck, and the soles of its feet at will. It uses these strong and flexible vines to attack, swing from trees, and collect food from a distance. Zarude's vines can also rapidly heal wounds when wrapped around them, and absorb energy from trees.<ref name=SwShsite/> While resting, only the tips of the vines at Zarude's neck and feet extend beyond its skin. However, the vines extending from Zarude's wrists are typically wrapped around its forearms in four concentric rings. Occasionally, Zarude's vines tear off and become nutrients for the soil of the forests it lives in. As shown in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', the number of vines can vary, and may indicate a Zarude's age or importance, with Zarude possessing the most vines being the oldest or most dominant.

Zarude are social and live in troops. They're usually incredibly aggressive, and frighten most other Pokémon. They attack anyone that aren't part of their pack; they excel in battle with their sharp claws and quick wit.<ref name=SwShsite>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/zarude/ The Mythical Pokémon Zarude discovered!|Official Website|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Zarude is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Jungle Healing}}.

===Forms===
A special Zarude named Dada Zarude acts as a unique form.

While Zarude are usually aggressive and territorial, they occasionally exhibit a softer side. A Zarude named "[[Dada]]" wearing a pink ripped cape bearing {{p|Celebi}}'s [[National Pokédex]] number split from its pack to raise and nurture an orphaned human infant. It is said that this Zarude derived a unique strength from its bond with the adopted human child. In ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', the human Zarude adopted was a boy named [[Koko (M23)|Koko]].
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|}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=211|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It's incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once the vines on Zarude's body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.}}
{{Dex/Form|Dada}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Zarude left its pack to raise {{OBP|Koko|M23|a human child}}. The cloth Zarude would wrap the child with has a comforting scent that calmed the child's crying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Zarude's special strength stems from its love and care for an orphaned human child that the Pokémon has raised since the child's infancy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[#In events|Event]] (Version 1.2.0 onwards)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}, [[#In events|Event]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

====In events====
=====Zarude=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Jungle Zarude|All|Online|60|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Zarude 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|International Jungle Zarude|All|Online|60|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#International Jungle Zarude}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Korean Jungle Zarude|All|Online|60|September 15 to November 30, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Zarude}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Pokémon Get Large-scale Campaign 2024 Zarude|All|Online|50|November 22, 2024 to May 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Zarude 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The Great Pokémon Get Operation 2024 Zarude|All|Online|50|November 22, 2024 to May 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Zarude}}
|}

=====Dada Zarude=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Jungle Dada Zarude|All|Online|70|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021 December 10, 2021 to March 31, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Dada Zarude 3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Korean Jungle Dada Zarude|All|Online|70|September 15 to November 30, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Dada Zarude 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|International Jungle Dada Zarude|All|Online|70|October 7, 2021 to December 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Dada Zarude}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark|type2=Grass
|event1=Leftovers|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Choice Scarf|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|HP=105
|Attack=120
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=95
|Speed=105
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Jungle Healing|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM190|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Zarude|Dark|Grass|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=893
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Zarude
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=242
|defense=215
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Zarude can be obtained by completing the limited-time [[Special Research]], ''Search for Zarude!''

===Form data===
Zarude has a separate form called [[Dada]] Zarude. It wears a pink, ripped cape bearing {{p|Celebi}}'s [[National Pokédex]] number, and it was reported to have left its pack to raise {{OBP|Koko|M23|a human child}}, as seen in the 23rd movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. Zarude's forms are functionally identical and are non-interchangeable.

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|-
|class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{dark color light}}"|Zarude [[File:0893Zarude.png|100px]]
|class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{items color light}}"|Dada Zarude [[File:0893Zarude-Dada.png|100px]]
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0893
|name1=Zarude
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Grass}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=893|form1=D}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0893|form1=D}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|893|Zarude}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Zarude anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Zarude in [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]]]
[[File:Zarude M23.png|thumb|250px|Dada Zarude in [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]]]
====Major appearances====
====[[Dada]]====
A tribe of Zarude debuted in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', which included several Zarude with unique physical characteristics. The one most prominently featured was [[nickname]]d Dada.
{{-}}
<gallery>
Elder Zarude M23.png|Elder Zarude
Alpha Zarude M23.png|Alpha Zarude
Sub-Alpha Zarude M23.png|Sub-Alpha Zarude
</gallery>

====Minor appearances====
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Zarude (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
*Zarude was first revealed as [[Media:2020 Mythical Pokémon silhouette.png|a silhouette]] in the February 2020 issue of [[CoroCoro]] and later by [[The Pokémon Company International]] on February 15, 2020.
*Zarude is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

===Origin===
Zarude may be based on {{wp|baboon}}s and {{wp|mandrill}}s. It could also be based on {{wp|black lemur}}s. Its {{t|Dark}} type may reference the aggressive and violent nature of said primates. The use of vines to swing through trees is also reminiscent of how monkeys and apes are often depicted swinging on vines in jungles.

Zarude may also be based on the {{wp|Shug Monkey}} in English folklore and the "Carew Ape" that's said to haunt {{wp|Carew Castle}} in {{wp|Wales}}. Given its presence in the Isle of Armor Pokédex, its design may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Buggane}}, a strongly territorial {{wp|troll}}- or {{wp|ogre}}-like creature known to repeatedly cause destruction in Manx folklore.

The story of [[Dada]] Zarude adopting a human child appears to be a reference to tales in which a human child is raised by wild animals, similar to the story of {{wp|Tarzan}}.

====Name origin====

Zarude may be a combination of 猿 ''saru'' ({{wp|monkey}}) and ''rude''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Grass
|ja=ザルード ''Zarude''|jameaning=From {{tt|猿 ''saru''|monkey}} and ''rude''
|fr=Zarude|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Zarude|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Zarude|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Zarude|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=자루도 ''Zarude''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=薩戮德 / 萨戮德 ''Sàlùdé''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name and {{tt|殺戮 / 杀戮 ''shālù''|to slaughter}}
|zh_yue=薩戮德 ''Saatluhkdāk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name and {{tt|殺戮 ''saatluhk''|to slaughter}}
|hi=ज़ारूद ''Zarude''|himeaning=Transcription of Engish/Hindi name
|ru=Заруд ''Zarud''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=ซารู้ด ''Sarut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

''Dada''
{{langtable|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{grass color dark}}
|ja=とうちゃん ''{{tt|Tō-chan|Daddy}}''
|zh_yue=阿爸 ''{{tt|A Bàh|Dad}}
|zh_cmn=阿爸 ''{{tt|Ā Bà|Dad}}
|fr=Papa
|de=Papa
|it=Papà
|ko=아빠 ''{{tt|Appa|Dad}}''
|pl=Papa
|pt_br=Papa
|ru=Папа ''Papa''
|es=Papá
}}

==Related articles==
*[[Mythical Pokémon]]
*[[Dada]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Mythical Pokémon}}
{{EventExclusive}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0892|prev=Urshifu|nextnum=0894|next=Regieleki}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon introduced in The Isle of Armor]]
[[Category:Pokémon with universal names]]

[[de:Zarude]]
[[es:Zarude]]
[[fr:Zarude]]
[[it:Zarude]]
[[ja:ザルード]]
[[zh:萨戮德]]

Cramorant (Pokémon)

2025-10-08T10:55:20Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Cramorant}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Flying|prevnum=0844|prev=Sandaconda|nextnum=0846|next=Arrokuda|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Cramorant
|jname=ウッウ
|jtranslit=U'u
|tmname=Uu
|forme=3
|form2=Gulping Form
|form3=Gorging Form
|image2=HOME0845Gu.png
|image3=HOME0845Go.png
|ndex=0845
|type1=Flying
|type2=Water
|category=Gulp
|height-ftin=2'07"
|height-m=0.8
|weight-lbs=39.7
|weight-kg=18.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Gulp Missile
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Flying
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=166
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Blue
|catchrate=45
|body=09
|pokefordex=cramorant
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Cramorant''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウッウ''' ''Uu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Flying|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Cramorant can change [[#Form data|forms]] with its {{a|Gulp Missile}} [[Ability]].
* When Cramorant uses {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} when its HP is above 50%, it turns into its '''Gulping Form''', with an {{p|Arrokuda}} in its mouth.
* When Cramorant uses Surf or Dive when its HP is at 50% or below, it turns into its '''Gorging Form''', with a {{p|Pikachu}} in its mouth.

==Biology==
[[File:845Cramorant 2.png|left|thumb|250px|Cramorant spitting out Arrokuda]]
Cramorant is a blue avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a cormorant. It has bright green, large, circular eyes with small black pupils, and a large, thin yellow beak. It has a ruff of light gray feathers that goes around its torso and sticks out at the back, making it resemble a bib. It has a ruff of feathers on its head, with the largest clump pointing backward and being surrounded by small singular feathers. Its feet are black, webbed, and have three toes. Its wings seem to be perpetually spread outwards on its sides. Its tail feathers appear asymmetrical, with a slit between them on one side.

Cramorant is a gluttonous Pokémon with an instinctive desire to swallow anything whole. It generally hunts for prey along riverbanks. Its preferred prey is {{p|Arrokuda}}, but sometimes it tries to swallow other Pokémon such as {{p|Pikachu}}, attempting to spit them out if it realizes its mistake.<ref name=SwShsite/> As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Cramorant is known to occasionally sleep while still swallowing its prey. The reason for this behavior is unknown to everyone, including the Cramorant itself.

Cramorant is quite strong, to the point where it can knock out some opponents in one hit. However, it is also rather unintelligent, forgetful, and bad at learning, as the energy used by its brain is minimal. It tends to focus more on battling, but sometimes it can't remember what it is battling mid-fight. Despite this forgetfulness, Cramorant never forgets Trainers that it trusts. However, it will try to attack its Trainer if they try to steal its food.<ref name=SwShsite>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/cramorant/ Cramorant | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Cramorant is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Gulp Missile}} as its [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Cramorant has two alternate forms: Gulping Form and Gorging Form.

It changes into its Gulping Form when it catches an {{p|Arrokuda}} and changes back when it spits it out. If it accidentally catches a {{p|Pikachu}}, it changes into its Gorging Form, once again reverting back when it spits it out. Cramorant cannot catch another Pokémon while in its Gulping Form or Gorging Form and therefore cannot change directly from one form to the other without first spitting out its catch.

<div class="scrollbox">
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
| {{color|000|Gulping Form}}
|
| {{color|000|Cramorant}}
|
| {{color|000|Gorging Form}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME0845Gu.png|100px]]
|  <big><big>↔</big></big> 
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME0845.png|100px]]
|  <big><big>↔</big></big> 
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME0845Go.png|100px]]
|}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=309|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=093|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's so strong that it can knock out some opponents in a single hit, but it also may forget what it's battling midfight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This hungry Pokémon swallows {{p|Arrokuda}} whole. Occasionally, it makes a mistake and tries to swallow a Pokémon other than its preferred prey.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gulping Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Cramorant's gluttony led it to try to swallow an {{p|Arrokuda}} whole, which in turn led to Cramorant getting an Arrokuda stuck in its throat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The slightest shock is sometimes enough to get this Pokémon to {{a|Gulp Missile|spit out the Arrokuda lodged in its throat}}.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gorging Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Cramorant has accidentally gotten a {{p|Pikachu}} lodged in its gullet. Cramorant is choking a little, but it isn't really bothered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The half-swallowed {{p|Pikachu}} is so startled that it isn't struggling yet, but it's still looking for a chance to strike back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=185|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Cramorant instinctively swallow everything whole. They're at their most formidable when they're struggling to swallow overly large prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It's an incredibly poor learner because it uses the bare minimum amount of energy for its brain. It focuses on battling instead.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gulping Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Cramorant is constantly on the hunt for food along riverbanks. It loves Arrokuda—when it finds them, it swallows them whole without a thought.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Cramorant takes advantage of Arrokuda's frantic thrashing to help spit Arrokuda out at high speed.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gorging Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its throat is clearly not wide enough to swallow a Pikachu, and yet Cramorant makes no move to release its catch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=With a Pikachu stuck in its throat, Cramorant can use Pikachu's prickling electricity to give its opponents a shock.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{flying color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{flying color light}}; background:#{{flying color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Cramorant SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Cramorant in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area= {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Axew's Eye]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Challenge Beach]], [[Forest of Focus]], [[Training Lowlands]] [[Challenge Beach]], [[Forest of Focus]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Kitakami Wilds]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Cramorant|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t={{violet color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Union Circle]] [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Cramorant|4★}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 1) [[Cyan Beach]] (from Ultra 3) [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Ultra 1) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 8,000 Aeos Coins/345 Aeos Gems}}
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|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Flying
|type2=Water
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=95
|Speed=85
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0931|Squawkabilly}}|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Aqua Cutter|Water|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|||grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{tt|*|Noctowl could not learn Defog via level-up prior to Version 3.0.0}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/H|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/H|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0724-Hisui|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0956|Espathra}}|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15|||grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0931|Squawkabilly}}{{MSP/H|0940|Wattrel}}{{MSP/H|0941|Kilowattrel}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|||grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cramorant|Flying|Water|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=camorant
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=173
|defense=163
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Water Gun}}
|special={{m|Fly}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}
}}
|-
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|ndex=0845
|pokemon=Cramorant
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Flying
|dexentry=This Pokémon instinctively swallows everything whole and also has a poor memory. On very rare occasions, it goes to sleep with prey too large to swallow still stuck in its throat, but no one knows why, because even Cramorant itself has forgotten the reason.
|sleepstyle1=Preening Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Gobbling Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Gorging Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Pamtre
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=19
|skillname=Tasty Chance S
|skilldesc=Raises your Extra Tasty rate by 4%. The effect lasts until you cook an Extra Tasty dish or change sites.
}}
|}

===Form data===
Aside from its standard form, Cramorant has two additional forms: Gulping Form and Gorging Form. It will always be in its standard form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}, while its other two forms are activated in battle by its [[Ability]], {{a|Gulp Missile}}.

Cramorant starts battle in its standard form. If it uses {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} in this form while it has over 50% of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining, it will change into Gulping Form, which has an {{p|Arrokuda}} caught in its beak. If Gulping Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging [[move]], then Cramorant will spit the Arrokuda out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, lowers their {{stat|Defense}} by one stage, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.

If Cramorant uses Surf or Dive in its standard form while it is at or below 50% of its maximum HP, it will change into Gorging Form, which has a male {{p|Pikachu}}—as seen by the shape of its tail—caught in its beak. If Gorging Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging move, then Cramorant will spit the Pikachu out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, {{status|Paralyzed|paralyzes}} them, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.

These Arrokuda and Pikachu are never {{pkmn2|Shiny}}.

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|sprite2=HOME0845
|name2=Cramorant
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|type2-2=Water
|forme2=Cramorant
|sprite3=HOME0845Go
|loc2=Hit by {{color2|000|List of moves that do damage|damaging attack}}
|name3=Cramorant
|type1-3=Flying
|type2-3=Water
|forme3=Gorging Form
|loc3=Use {{mcolor|Surf|000}} or {{mcolor|Dive|000}} with ≤50% HP
|item1=Arrokuda
|itemfile1=Menu HOME 0846.png
|itemsize1=40px
|item2=Pikachu
|itemfile2=Menu HOME 0025.png
|itemsize2=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Flying
|type2=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0845
|name1=Cramorant
|type1-1=Flying
|type2-1=Water
}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Flying|type2=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/3Forms|ndex=845|form1=Gu|form2=Go}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0845|form1=Gu|form2=Go}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|845|Cramorant}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Cramorant anime.png|thumb|250px|Cramorant in [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]]]
====Major appearances====
Cramorant debuted in all its forms in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', appearing regularly across the {{pkmn|movie}}.

Cramorant made its animated series debut in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where [[James]] pulled {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Cramorant|one}} out of the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It used {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Arrokuda}} to attack [[Goh]]'s Pokémon, but was eventually defeated by {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}.

====Minor appearances====
<gallery widths="200">
Cramorant Gulping Form anime.png|Gulping Form Cramorant
Cramorant Gorging Form anime.png|Gorging Form Cramorant
</gallery>

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Hop Dubwool Cramorant TW.png|thumb|250px|Cramorant in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A Cramorant appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Hop]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Hop Cramorant Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gulping Form Cramorant in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Cramorant debuted in ''[[PASS10|Blazing!! Bede's Feelings]]''. It was seen popping out of a swamp with [[Casey Shield|Casey]]'s {{p|Arrokuda}}, [[nickname]]d Kilo, in its mouth. In [[PASS11|the next chapter]], it was defeated and captured by [[Hop]].

<gallery>
Hop Cramorant Gorging Adventures.png|Gorging Form Cramorant in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
</gallery>

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Cramorant.png|200px|thumb|Cramorant in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Cramorant (UNITE)}}
Cramorant is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Cramorant's Japanese name, ウッウ ''Uu'', is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
* Cramorant is tied with {{p|Cleffa}} for the shortest Japanese Pokémon name in trademarked romaji, with only two letters each. However, Cleffa's name is shorter in kana (ピィ).
* Cramorant is the only dual-type Flying/Water Pokémon to have Flying as its primary type instead of its secondary type.

===Origin===
Cramorant may be based on two common seabirds present in the British Isles, which is around the UK, the region [[Galar]] is based on; the {{wp|cormorant}} and the {{wp|fulmar}}, a bird that uses {{wp|defensive vomiting}} to turn away predators; inspiration from the latter may also justify its primary {{t|Flying}} type, as like most petrels, fulmars spend most of their lives on the wing. Additionally, it bears somewhat of a resemblance to the {{wp|European shag}}. {{a|Gulp Missile}} [[Ability]] may also draw inspiration from {{wp|cormorant fishing}}, an ancient fishing technique that consists of using trained cormorants to fish and spit the fish up. Cormorants also frequently hold their wings outstretched, as Cramorant does, to dry their feathers after a dive. The plumage on its neck may be inspired by {{wp|Bib (garment)|bibs}}. Its {{Shiny}} variant's orange coloration may be inspired by multiple news stories from the UK involving seagulls having turned orange due to accidentally falling into curry sauce.<ref>(June 9, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36490552 Seagull turns orange after falling into curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(August 8, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-37015956 Second seagull falls into vat of curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(July 1, 2019)."[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48832481 'Bright orange' bird was covered in curry or turmeric]". ''BBC News''.</ref>

====Name origin====
Cramorant may be a combination of ''cram'' and ''cormorant''.

Uu may be a combination of ウッ ''u~'' (sound of choking or gasping) and 鵜 ''u'' (cormorant).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Flying|type2=Water
|ja=ウッウ ''Uu''|jameaning=From {{tt|ウッ ''u~''|sound of choking or gasping}} and {{tt|鵜 ''u''|cormorant}}
|fr=Nigosier|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|nigaud|dimwitted or small cormorant}}'' and ''{{tt|gosier|gullet}}''
|es=Cramorant|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Urgl|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Gurgel|gullet}}'', ''{{tt|urks|sound of choking}}'', and ''{{tt|Vogel|bird}}''
|it=Cramorant|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=윽우지 ''Euguji''|komeaning=From {{tt|가마우지 ''gamauji''|cormorant}} and {{tt|우걱우걱 ''ugeogugeok''|sound of munching}}
|zh_cmn=古月鳥 / 古月鸟 ''Gǔyuèniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鶘 / 鹕 ''hú''|pelican}}, may also incorporate {{tt|咕 ''gū''|sound of gulping}} and {{tt|噦 / 哕 ''yuě''|sound of retching}}
|zh_yue=古月鳥 ''Gúyuhtníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鶘 ''wùh''|pelican}}
|hi=लीलकाक ''Leelkaak''|himeaning=From {{tt|लीलना ''līlnā''|to devour/to eat up/to consume}} and {{tt|जलकाक ''jalkāk''|cormorant}}
|ru=Краморант ''Kramorant''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อุ๊อุ ''Uu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Gulping Form''
{{langtable
|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ja=うのみのすがた ''Gulping Form''
|zh_yue=一口吞的樣子 ''{{tt|Yātháutān dīk Yeuhngjí|Gulp Form}}''
|zh_cmn=一口吞的樣子 / 一口吞的样子'' {{tt|Yīkǒutūn de Yàngzi|Gulp Form}}''
|fr=Forme Gobe-Tout
|de=Schlingform
|hi=गल्प फ़ॉर्म ''Gulp Form''
|it=Forma Inghiottitutto
|ko=그대로 삼킨 모습 ''Geudaero Samkin Moseup''
|pt_br=Forma Engolidora
|ru=Прожорливая форма ''Prozhorlivaya forma''
|es=Forma Tragatodo
|tr=Hüpleten Formu
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Gorging Form''
{{langtable
|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ja=まるのみのすがた ''Gorging Form''
|zh_yue=大口吞的樣子 ''{{tt|Daaihháutān dīk Yeuhngjí|Gorge Form}}''
|zh_cmn=大口吞的樣子 / 大口吞的样子 ''{{tt|Dàkǒutūn de Yàngzi|Gorge Form}}''
|fr=Forme Gobe-Chu
|de=Stopfform
|hi=स्वॉलो फ़ॉर्म ''Swallow Form''
|it=Forma Inghiottintero
|ko=통째로 삼킨 모습 ''Tongjjaero Samkin Moseup''
|pt_br=Forma Devoradora
|es=Forma Engulletodo
|tr=Tıkınan Formu
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Cramorant (UNITE)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
==References==
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==External links==

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JN105

2025-07-13T19:23:10Z

KumataXIII: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN104 |
prevtitle=Taking Two For The Team! |
nextcode=JN106|
nexttitle=Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN105 |
altepcode=EP1190 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=Reuniting for the First Time! |
title_ja= イーブイとニンフィア！出会いと再会！！|
title_ja_trans=Eievui and Nymphia! Encounters and Reunions!! |
broadcast_jp=April 8, 2022 |
broadcast_us=February 24, 2023 |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=齋藤徳明 |
directorn=1 |
director=ウヱノ史博 |
artn=1 |
art=篠原隆 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN101-JN110 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|105}}
* {{BMGf|292313|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|292557|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294520|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Reuniting for the First Time!''' (Japanese: '''イーブイとニンフィア！出会いと再会！！''' ''{{tt|Eievui|Eevee}} and {{tt|Nymphia|Sylveon}}! Encounters and Reunions!!'') is the 105th episode of {{aniseries|JN}}, and the 1,190th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 8, 2022, in Canada on September 17, 2022, in Australia on October 5, 2022, in South Africa on November 8, 2022, in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2023, and in the United States on February 24, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


Chloe heads to Lilycove City to meet up with Ash and Goh and watch a Sylveon compete in a Pokémon Contest. There, she’s approached by Contest Idol Lisia, who encourages her to enter. She then runs into Serena, Sylveon’s Trainer and Ash’s former traveling companion, and the two go to the Contest Hall. Meanwhile, Ash and Goh get delayed because Gym Leader Wallace insists on battling Ash! Chloe, Serena, and Lisia all give amazing performances with their Pokémon, and as Serena bids Chloe goodbye, Ash and Goh finally arrive. Although their reunion is short, Ash and Serena promise to keep cheering each other on as they pursue their goals!

==Plot==
A conversation between [[Chloe]] and [[Chrysa]] leads to Chrysa mentioning that her friend [[Kiley]], the {{p|Vaporeon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} whom Chloe met [[JN063|a while back]], has told her that a {{p|Sylveon}} and its Trainer are garnering attention around his home at [[Lilycove City]] in [[Hoenn]], thanks to their success in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Since Sylveon is the last one of [[Eeveelution|Eevee's Evolutions]] that Chloe has yet to meet, she happily decides to go see it. [[Professor Cerise]] enters the conversation and tells Chloe that {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are also on their way to Lilycove, as Goh is eager to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} himself an {{p|Altaria}}, inspired to do so after seeing the Altaria that [[JN104|Ash recently battled against]]. Chloe happily agrees to join up with them, and heads to Lilycove City right away.
[[File:Chloe Contest Pass.png|thumb|left|250px|Chloe receiving a Contest Pass]]
Arriving in Lilycove, Chloe decides to visit the local [[Contest Hall]], where she finds loads of people gathering around Contest Idol [[Lisia]], who is preparing to do one of her usual Contest scouts to seek out a person and introduce them to Contesting. Her eyes soon land on Chloe, and after she learns that Chloe has never been in a Contest before, Lisia declares her as the one she'll be scouting today. Ash and Goh, right as Goh's attempt to catch an Altaria ends in failure, are surprised to see Chloe on [[television|TV]], witnessing how Lisia hands her a [[Contest Pass]] and a [[Pokéblock Case]] and encourages her to participate in a Contest Spectacular before leaving, ignoring Chloe's uncertainty about the sudden request.

[[Chloe's Eevee]] senses something, leading her Trainer to the {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} she had heard of. Sylveon's Trainer, {{an|Serena}}, recognizes Chloe from Lisia's TV broadcast. Chloe is left embarrassed by this, but she's nevertheless happy to have found the Sylveon she came to meet, eager to let her Eevee see Sylveon perform. She explains to Serena that she's letting her Eevee choose what she wants to [[Evolution|evolve]] into, instead of making the choice herself as her Trainer. Serena likes the idea, but also points out that while it might sound easy, it's actually very difficult. Using her Sylveon as an example, she mentions how [[XY089|she first met her]] as a dancing {{p|Eevee}} and invited her to join her. As they traveled together, their hearts bonded, eventually resulting in Eevee [[XY105|evolving]] into Sylveon. Chloe's Eevee, though, hasn't decided what she wants to evolve into yet, and likewise, Chloe herself hasn't yet really chosen a path for herself, so she asks what got Serena into Contests. To Chloe's surprise, Serena sees Chloe's uncertainty as similar to her own indecisiveness early on in her {{pkmn|journey}}, when she too was struggling to find a path for herself. But then she had found out about [[Pokémon Performer]]s, and decided to become one herself to give strength to other people.

Chloe's [[Rotom Phone]] starts ringing with an incoming call from Goh, who tells her that he and Ash will be heading to the Contest Hall to watch the Contest she'll be participating in. Chloe agrees to meet them there, but as the call ends, she expresses her uncertainty at participating. Serena says that she should keep moving, despite her hesitation, as even failing is better than no experience at all. Serena's speech motivates Chloe into giving it a try, and Serena agrees to help her in her preparations.
[[File:JN105 Wallace Cup flashback.png|thumb|250px|Ash remembering the Wallace Cup]]
Meanwhile, Ash and Goh are running towards the Contest Hall. Before they can reach it, though, they're called to stop by [[Wallace]]. Ash, however, fails to recognize him and tries to move on, but Wallace stops him again, reminding him of the time when {{ashfr}} {{an|May}} and {{an|Dawn}} [[S11|participated]] in his eponymous [[Wallace Cup]], finally making Ash remember him. He and Goh try to move on again, but Wallace stops them once more. He reveals that he's been following Ash's progress in the [[World Coronation Series]], and while he's not competing in it himself, he wants to {{pkmn|battle}} Ash here and now. He boasts that he can hold his own against Hoenn's {{pkmn|Champion}}, whom Ash immediately remembers to be {{an|Steven Stone}}. Wallace is irritated that Ash remembered Steven right away while struggling to remember him, but still keeps his cool. Ash, impressed by Wallace's revelation, happily accepts his challenge, much to Goh's exasperation.

At the Contest Hall, Serena helps Chloe pick herself a [[Contest Costume]] and gives her Eevee an ear decoration. The Contest Spectacular kicks off while Ash and Wallace's battle is underway, forcing Goh to watch the [[Appeal|performances]] from his Rotom Phone. Watching the other {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s perform, Chloe grows nervous, but Serena encourages her to trust in Eevee, revealing that her Sylveon was also nervous when [[XY101|she made her debut on stage]]. Come her turn, Chloe enters the stage, and while nervous at first, she thinks back to all of her meetings with Eevee's Evolutions, and musters her courage to perform. She has Eevee use {{m|Fairy Wind}}, {{m|Copycat|mimicked}} from Serena's Sylveon, before using {{m|Tackle}} on the wind. At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], Professor Cerise is surprised to see Chloe performing in a Contest, and ends up falling on his knees in relief when Chloe's performance is successful. With Ash and Wallace's battle, both sides [[recall]] their current Pokémon, but just when Goh thinks the match is over, the two send out a new pair of Pokémon, causing Goh to sink back into his exasperated state.
[[File:Serena Party.png|thumb|left|250px|Serena and her team ready to perform]]
With the {{OBP|Rank|Contest|Normal Rank}} performances completed, the Contest Spectacular moves on into the Master Rank, with Serena being the first one to perform. Her [[Party|team]] of {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and Sylveon puts up a beautiful display of [[move]] {{FB|Contest|combination}}s, making the audience cheer loudly for her and leaving Chloe awestruck. Following Serena, Lisia enters the stage as the final competitor, and the audience goes wild at seeing the [[region]]'s top idol in front of them. Lisia has her Altaria, Ali, envelop the stage in a beautiful {{m|Mist}} before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her partner and having it use {{m|Draco Meteor}}. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] defeats Wallace's {{p|Milotic}}, concluding the battle. Goh tries to make them leave now that the match is over, but first, Wallace rewards Ash with a {{badge|Rain}} and his scarf so he won't forget this battle, before launching into a long congratulatory speech, during which the Contest Spectacular's results are announced, revealing that Serena and Lisia have tied for first place. Just as Wallace concludes his speech, Goh spots the Altaria he failed to catch before and runs after it.

At sunset, as Chloe prepares to board a ship back to [[Kanto]], Serena gives Eevee her Sylveon's ear decoration. Chloe thanks Serena for being there to push her forward, which Serena says is what her former traveling companion used to do as well, so now it's her turn to do it. Chloe asks what Serena plans to do next, and she reveals that Lisia had just asked if she'd like to form an idol duo with her. Serena is hesitant, but Chloe reminds her of what she had told her about hesitation earlier, and the two girls laugh together. Just as Chloe boards her ship, Ash and Goh catch up with her, with Ash telling about his battle with Wallace and Goh revealing that he managed to catch himself an Altaria. At first, they fail to notice Serena, but when she calls out to Ash, he turns around and sees her, happy to see the friend he [[Pokémon the Series: XY|used to travel with]] again. However, the reunion is cut short when the ship starts moving. Ash calls out to Serena that he's aiming to become the {{pkmn|world}}'s strongest Trainer in the World Coronation Series, while Serena reaffirms her goal to become the world's greatest Performer. Serena smiles as she watches the ship sailing towards the setting sun, before turning around and running off with Sylveon.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash second Rain Badge.png|thumb|220px|Wallace giving Ash the Rain Badge]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Hoenn]] again.
* Chloe receives a Hoenn [[Contest Pass]] and a [[Pokéblock Case]] from [[Lisia]].
* {{an|Serena}} meets Chloe for the first time.
* Ash meets [[Wallace]] again, while Goh meets him for the first time.
* Serena's {{p|Braixen}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Serena|Delphox}} and learned {{m|Mystical Fire}}.
* [[Serena's Sylveon]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* [[Serena's Pancham]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Ice Punch}}.
* Ash has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Wallace and wins, receiving his [[AG111|second]] {{badge|Rain}} from him as a reward.
* Chloe enters the [[Lilycove City]] {{OBP|Rank|Contest|Normal Rank}} [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]], participating in a Contest for the first time.
* Serena enters the Lilycove City Master Rank Pokémon Contest Spectacular and ties for first place with Lisia.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} an {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria}}.
* Ash reunites with Serena.
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Lisia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Serena's Delphox]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN105.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}} (flashback)
* {{an|Dawn}} (flashback)
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Bonnie}} (flashback)
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Steven Stone}} (fantasy)
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Lisia]]
* [[Kiley]] (flashback)
* [[Soleil]] (flashback)
* Coordinators
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN105.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sylveon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}}; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Delphox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OP|Serena|Delphox}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}}; flashback)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Erika]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Swampert}} ([[Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Walrein}} ([[Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Lisia]]'s; Ali; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Altaria]])
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Kiley]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Soleil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Soleil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Regina]]'s; Mirche; flashback)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ({{OBP|Harmony|JN098}}'s; Bernice; flashback)
* {{p|Flareon}} ({{OBP|Billy|JN098}}'s; Toril; flashback)
* {{p|Spheal}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Breloom}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN105 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Sylveon}}
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of [[Wallace]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', 645 episodes earlier. This is also his only appearance in {{aniseries|JN}}, as well as his final appearance in the animated series.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of {{an|Serena}} in the main series since ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 251 episodes earlier. This is also her last speaking appearance in the animated series.
* This episode features the following flashbacks, which have all been reanimated to match the style introduced in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'':
** Serena's Eevee's debut in ''[[XY089|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]''.
** Serena's Eevee's {{pkmn|Showcase}} debut in ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''.
** Serena's Eevee's [[Evolution]] in ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]''.
* Serena quotes {{Ash}} from ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'' and ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'' in this episode, as well as {{an|Aria}} from ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''.
* As of this episode, [[Chloe]] and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} have met every [[Eeveelution]] since Chloe became a Trainer.
** The episode's main location, [[Lilycove City]], is the same city where Chloe first encountered an Eeveelution in ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]''.
* This episode marks the first time:
** A {{pkmn|Contest}} has occurred in a [[AG090|repeat]] [[AG091|location]] in the animated series.
** That a main character's [[first partner Pokémon]] has evolved off-screen since [[May's Venusaur]] was revealed to have evolved in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 646 episodes earlier.
** [[Serena's Pancham]] is seen using a new move since [[XY047|his debut]], 344 episodes earlier.
* This is the first episode featuring an official Pokémon Contest in which [[Raoul Contesta]] and [[Mr. Sukizo]] don’t appear.
* When [[Lisia]] is scouting Trainers for the Pokémon Contest Spectacular, many of her lines are directly taken from her {{pkmn|games|game}} counterpart's [[Lisia/Quotes|dialogue]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. A few of Wallace's lines before his {{pkmn|battle}} with Ash and following his defeat by him are similarly taken from his game counterpart's post-battle [[Wallace/Quotes|dialogue]] in {{game|Emerald}}, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.
* Chloe's [[Contest Costume]] is the same as the one {{ga|May}} wears in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Serena also tells Chloe that the costume was previously worn by the Princess of Hoenn, which could be a reference to {{an|May}}, as {{an|Dawn}} called May by this title in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]''. May would later be seen in this outfit as well in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''.
* This episode features the only time May is mentioned by name in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', as Wallace mentions her name to Ash while refreshing his memory of him.
* As of this episode:
** Ash has battled and defeated every [[Hoenn]] [[Gym Leader]].
** At least one Gym Leader from every [[core series]] [[generation]] up to [[Generation VIII]] has appeared in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''.
* Wallace using a {{p|Swampert}} and a {{p|Walrein}} could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to {{B2W2}}, where he uses them during the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Despite {{m|Muddy Water}} having been introduced in [[Generation III]] as the [[signature move]] of {{p|Marshtomp}} and Swampert, this is the first time one of them is seen using it in the animated series.
* This episode marks the only time Ash has received a [[Badge]] he already owns.
** This is also the first time he has received an official Gym Badge since ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'', 269 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Walrein}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', 772 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Delphox}}, who last appeared in ''Performing a Pathway to the Future!'', 278 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Breloom}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', 262 episodes earlier.
* This is the first episode where the [[One, Two, Three|opening animation]] is not updated since the fourth version of One, Two, Three debuted.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from {{aniseries|XY}} is reused as background music in this episode.
* Chloe, Ash, and [[Goh]] read the [[title card]] for this episode.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[JN106|next episode]].
** Jessie and James appear at the beginning of the preview instead of Ash and Goh, and the preview title card has a [[Team Rocket]] theme.

===Errors===
* In the English [[dub]] credits, [[Ray Chase]]'s name is credited in "Voice Characterization" and "Additional Voices" each.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting Lilycove City's name is edited out.
* In the Japanese version, Serena states that she intends to become the best {{pkmn|Performer}}, while in the English dub, she instead states that she intends to become a [[Top Coordinator]].

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The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

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:''Not to be confused with the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon rescue mission, [[The Mystery of the Mirage Pokémon]].''
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'''Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''戦慄のミラージュポケモン''' ''The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon'', officially ''Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon'' in Japan) is a special episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in the United States on April 29, 2006, and was broadcast as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' website from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

According to [[The Pokémon Company International]], the company wanted to give a special to American fans for [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Pokémon's 10th anniversary]]. The director of the special, [[Kunihiko Yuyama]], said that their goal was to "convey the growth and evolution of Pokémon over the past 10 years".<ref>M08 DVD https://imgur.com/a/SPsvc</ref> The special was the first aired appearance of the English dub's [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|new voice actors]]. In Japan, the special was aired as a trial of delivering animated episodes over broadband.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160308054508/http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/ir/pdf/1198207068.pdf ポケモン10周年記念特別アニメ「戦慄のミラージュポケモン」アメリカ発日本未公開アニメをブロードバンドで無料配信！ (archived)]</ref>

In the special, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Professor Oak}} are invited to the mansion of [[Dr. Yung]], a Pokémon {{tc|scientist}} who has developed a machine to create Pokémon. However, he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger who wishes to use the system to produce Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses, and is enraged by the sudden presence of {{p|Mew}}.

==Blurb==

The story of "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon" centers on a Pokémon scientist who has developed a new Mirage System to resurrect extinct Pokémon. Ash, May, Max, and Brock show up at the Mirage Mansion for a demonstration of this new machine, only to witness the kidnapping of the scientist! Then a mysterious stranger appears and claims that the machine can actually create Pokémon without weaknesses. It’s up to Ash and company to preserve the natural balance of the Pokémon world. Catch Misty, Professor Oak, Mew, and all your favorite Pokémon friends in this action-packed special.

==Plot==
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[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon poster.png|thumb|left|230px|English poster]]
Somewhere in [[Kanto]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are traveling through a forest. Ash reads out loud a letter from a researcher named [[Dr. Yung]], who has invited Ash to his laboratory, the [[Mirage Mansion]], for an exhibition and test of a new battle system Yung developed. When the group arrives at the laboratory castle, they are surprised to find {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} already there, both of them having been invited by Dr. Yung as well. Yung arrives and introduces himself, then demonstrates his system to his guests — using numerous dome-shaped generators located all over his laboratory, Yung creates a number of holographic Pokémon, including {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Armaldo}}. Identifying these as [[Mirage Pokémon]], Yung explains that his Mirage System can generate any Pokémon using raw data, no matter if it is extinct or exceedingly rare. He then erases the Mirage Pokémon and rewrites the code into a Mirage {{p|Aggron}}, challenging Ash and Misty to battle against it. {{TRT}}, who are covertly watching, decide to steal the Mirage System.

Misty challenges the Mirage Aggron first, sending her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against it. As the battle gets underway, {{AP|Pikachu}} spots a {{p|Mew}} watching from the castle walls, but Mew flees moments later. Misty has Staryu try a number of attacks on Aggron, but none of them have any effect, and Aggron defeats Staryu using unusual attacks including {{m|Thunder Wave}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}. When [[Max]] comments on this, Yung reveals that the Mirage System can create Pokémon with the capability to use any move, no matter what limits usually exist. This only excites Ash for his battle with Aggron further, and he prepares to challenge the Mirage Pokémon with Pikachu. However, right as they get started, the system crashes and Aggron freezes mid-charge; when Yung tries to fix the problem, the controller for the system explodes in his hands and Aggron vanishes. The system suddenly reactivates and recreates the [[fossil]] Pokémon from earlier, with the addition of two {{p|Aerodactyl}}. A masked man calling himself "Mirage Master" appears on the balcony overlooking the battlefield and declares that he has taken control of the Mirage System before sending the Mirage Pokémon under his control after the group. Yung and Oak are captured by the Aerodactyl while Ash, Misty, {{an|May}}, {{an|Brock}} and Max escape the reach of the Mirage Pokémon, who cannot travel outside the Mirage Field inside the laboratory's walls.

With a group of Mirage Pokémon guarding the entrance, Ash and Misty hatch a plan to infiltrate the castle from beneath while May and Max stand watch. Brock, meanwhile, excitedly runs off to fetch [[Officer Jenny]]. Ash and Misty infiltrate the castle with the aid of {{AP|Corphish}} and Staryu, only to encounter Team Rocket, who are sneaking around in the castle's basement. Meanwhile, the Mirage Master holds Oak hostage with a group of Mirage Pokémon. The masked villain explains that he is disgusted by the natural weaknesses all Pokémon possess, and intends to use the Mirage System to create a Pokémon that is free of these flaws. To this end, he demands the access password to Oak's research database, but Oak refuses to give it up. Mew appears in the room, much to Oak's excitement, but the Mirage Master attacks it in a rage using a Mirage {{p|Magnemite}}, deeming it a flawed specimen. The Mirage Master sees the confrontation between Ash, Misty and Team Rocket on a security camera and uses the system to transport his Mirage Pokémon to the basement, where Team Rocket ends up getting blasted off while Pikachu is defeated and captured, Ash is knocked out, and Misty is thrown over the side of a platform. Ash wakes up and finds Mew, but as he greets it, it is injured after landing on a damaged Mirage System generator. Ash frees it, realizing that it is a Mirage Pokémon, albeit one that is different from the other, mindless creations. Meanwhile, the brick Misty is hanging off of far below starts to fall, but she is saved by May, who entered the castle with {{TP|May|Squirtle}} after seeing the explosion that blasted Team Rocket off earlier.

As an alternative to accessing Oak's database, the Mirage Master has Pikachu strapped to a machine that extracts Pikachu's memories. Oak reprimands the Mirage Master for this, as the process causes Pikachu great pain, but the Mirage Master refuses to stop until Oak finally breaks down and surrenders the password: {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}. The Mirage Master expresses that he is impressed by Oak's work, but then reveals that he has hacked databases worldwide, with {{Tracey}}, {{prof|Elm}}, {{prof|Birch}}, and {{OBP|Joshua|assistant}} discovering the intrusions of their respective laboratories while [[Nurse Joy]] deals with the attack at a [[Pokémon Center]]. The Mirage Master declares that his ultimate Pokémon will soon be born, as energy begins flowing in a special machine designed for this purpose. Meanwhile, Brock confronts Officer Jenny and first demands a date with her before catching himself and telling her that something terrible is happening at Yung's laboratory. Nurse Joy contacts Jenny to reveal the compromising of the computer systems, prompting Jenny to take action.

Misty, May and later Ash arrive in the room where the Mirage Master is holding Oak hostage. The Mirage Master welcomes them and tells them that they will witness the birth of the strongest Pokémon the world has ever seen before turning around and calling for it to awaken. The energy from the Mirage System comes together in the machine, creating a Mirage {{p|Mewtwo}}. The Mirage Master explains that this is not the same Mewtwo as [[Mewtwo (M01)|the one they are familiar with]], then demonstrates its power by having it destroy all of the other Mirage Pokémon in a single attack. He then turns Mewtwo against his enemies, but Oak sends out a {{p|Dragonite}} to defend the group. Resigning himself to not being able to save Yung, Oak urges Ash, May, Misty, and Mew to flee, which they do.

The group reunites with Max outside of the castle gate, but moments later, dozens of rockets shoot out of the castle's towers and land all over the surrounding area before opening up to activate Mirage System generators. This spreads the Mirage Field to the outside world, and the Mirage Master steps out with Mewtwo at his side. Declaring that it is time for the world to bow down to him, he summons forth a Mirage {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Articuno}}, catching the attention of Team Rocket, who have returned and are hiding in a nearby bush. When the Mirage Master mentions that these creations are the result of all his years of hard work, Oak realizes his true identity: Dr. Yung. Laughing, Yung discards his mask and confirms Oak's accusations that the first appearance of the Mirage Master was itself a mirage, and that his motive is revenge on the Pokémon Institute for expelling him after it deemed his Mirage System experiments cruel to Pokémon. Yung activates Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos and sends them after the group. Misty and May send out {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} and {{TP|May|Combusken}} to assist Pikachu and Dragonite in battling the Mirage Pokémon, but they are easily outmatched. Oak has Dragonite shoot a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Mewtwo, but Mewtwo catches it and smacks Dragonite to the ground with its tail. Yung then says goodbye to Oak, and Mewtwo's hand morphs into the shape of an {{p|Arcanine}}'s head, allowing it to shoot a {{m|Flamethrower}} at the {{pkmn|Professor}}. Pikachu saves Oak by trying to intercept the Flamethrower with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, only to end up badly injured instead. Yung calls for a Hyper Beam of his own, which Mewtwo fires by morphing its hand into a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s head. However, Mew blocks the attack and saves Pikachu, causing Yung to fly into a rage and order Mewtwo to destroy it. Mewtwo batters Mew with its tail, then throws it up into the air with the force of its {{m|Mega Punch}} before morphing both of its hands into {{p|Tropius}} heads to hit Mew with a double {{m|Solar Beam}}. Mew dissolves back into raw code and returns to the Mirage System, horrifying Ash and the others.

Yung smugly repeats his view of Mew as a "flawed specimen" as he says good riddance to it, angering Ash. Ash's harsh words do not move him; instead, Yung decides that Ash merely needs to be taught a lesson and activates another function of the Mirage System. Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos dissolve into code, which is absorbed into Mewtwo's body along with the code of the entire Mirage System database. Now having reached the height of its power, Mewtwo screams out as the heads of numerous Pokémon morph and emerge from its body. Using them, Mewtwo carries out multiple simultaneous attacks, an act that the combined effort of all the group's Pokémon is unable to counter. Gyarados lands near Team Rocket, sending them blasting off once again. As a desperate, last-ditch effort to turn the tide of the battle in Mew's memory, Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Mewtwo mimics this move and headbutts Pikachu back before Yung orders it to finish Pikachu off with Mega Punch. Mewtwo is suddenly seized by an unseen force as it tries to carry out Yung's order, and Mew reappears, having resurfaced from the data inside Mewtwo's body in order to save Pikachu. Oak realizes that Mew's return from within the Mirage System means that it and its soul were a part of the Mirage System all along. Yung rejects this, still deeming Mew a flawed specimen as he considers its soul a weakness, and tries to force Mewtwo to attack Mew again, only for the Mirage System to freeze up and lock out his commands. Oak tells Ash that the only way to stop Mewtwo is to attack it while Mew still has a hold over it, even though this act will cause Mew to die. Ash hesitates, but when he sees Mewtwo beginning to free itself, he finally orders Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. The explosion that results when Pikachu strikes Mewtwo destroys it. Mew fades away shortly thereafter, but not before sharing a tearful farewell with its friends. Yung watches in horror as the Mirage System generators explode all around him and inside his laboratory, causing his castle to erupt into flames.

With Yung's plans ruined, Oak tries to convince him to surrender and turn himself into the police. Much to Oak's surprise, Yung refuses and states that he has much work still to do on his Mirage System. Yung walks into the burning castle, but when Oak pursues him, rubble falls and blocks the way. Several hours later, Officer Jenny and a team of firefighters search the castle's remains, but are unable to find any sign of Yung. The group talk about how Mew had a true soul, despite seemingly being just data from the Mirage System, and Ash decides that one day, he will see Mew again.

==Major events==
* [[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|Bubble Beam}}.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to own a {{p|Dragonite}}.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Elm]] (cameo)
* [[Professor Birch]] (cameo)
* {{OBP|Joshua|assistant}} (cameo)
* [[Dr. Yung]]
* Police
* Firefighters

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Professor Oak}}'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} ([[Lugia (M02)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Entei}} ([[Entei (M03)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Latias (M05)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Latios (M05)|stock footage]])

====Mirage Pokémon====
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (×2)
* {{p|Lileep}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cradily}} (flashback)
* {{p|Anorith}} (flashback)
* {{p|Unown}} (G; flashback)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (flashback)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (flashback)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Tropius}} (Mewtwo's hand, ×2)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Walrein}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Mewtwo's body)

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Emerald}}
{{cast|Emerald|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (redub)|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Emerald|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (first dub)|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香}}
{{cast|Emerald|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Emerald|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Emerald|May (anime)|disp=May|Michele Knotz|Haruka|KAORI.|ハルカ|KAORI.}}
{{cast|Emerald|Max|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Masato|Fushigi Yamada|マサト|山田ふしぎ}}
{{cast|Emerald|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Emerald|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Emerald|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Emerald|James|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Emerald|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Emerald|Dr. Yung|Billy Regan|Dr. Yung|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hidenobu Kiuchi|ドクター・ユング|木内秀信}}
{{cast|Emerald|Nurse Joy|Michele Knotz|Joy|Yuriko Yamaguchi|ジョーイ|山口由里子}}
{{cast|Emerald|Officer Jenny|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Emerald|Misty's Staryu|disp=Staryu|Shin-ichiro Miki|Hitodeman|Shin-ichiro Miki|ヒトデマン|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Emerald|May's Squirtle|disp=Squirtle|Michele Knotz|Zenigame|Tomoe Hanba|ゼニガメ|半場友恵}}
{{cast|Emerald|Ash's Corphish|disp=Corphish|Bill Rogers|Heigani|Katsuyuki Konishi|ヘイガニ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Emerald|May's Combusken|disp=Combusken|Bill Rogers|Wakasyamo|Chinami Nishimura|ワカシャモ|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Emerald|Mew (Pokémon)|disp=Mew|Satomi Koorogi|Mew|Satomi Koorogi|ミュウ|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Emerald|Mewtwo (Pokémon)|disp=Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|ミュウツー|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Emerald|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Staff==
{{Episodestaffheader|colorscheme=Emerald|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|戦慄のミラージュポケモン|The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Created by|原案}}
* {{r|田尻智}}
* {{r|増田順一}}
* {{r|杉森建}}
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* 田尻智
* 増田順一
* 杉森建
{{Episodestaffbody|Production supervisor|スーパーバイザー|石原恒和}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation supervisor|アニメーション監修|小田部羊一}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Executive producers|エグゼクティブプロデューサー}}
* {{r|陣内弘之}}
* {{r|久保雅一}}
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* 陣内弘之
* 久保雅一
{{Episodestaffbody|Executive producer|総監督|湯山邦彦}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director|監督|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation producer|アニメーションプロデューサー|神田修吉}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Music|音楽|宮崎慎二}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Sound recording director|音響監督|三間雅文}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Producer|プロデューサー|盛武源}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Screenplay|脚本|藤田伸三}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Storyboard|絵コンテ|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Assistant directors|演出}}
* {{r|荻原露光}}
* {{r|津田義三}}
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* 荻原露光
* 津田義三
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督}}
* {{r|井ノ上ユウ子}}
* {{r|佐藤和巳}}
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* 井ノ上ユウ子
* 佐藤和巳
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / assistant executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督補}}
* {{r|一石小百合}}
* {{r|松原徳弘}}
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* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
{{Episodestaffbody|Character design|キャラクターデザイン|山田俊也}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Animation directors|作画監督}}
* {{r|西城隆詞}}
* {{r|渡辺章}}
* {{r|高橋直樹}}
* {{r|川口弘明}}
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* 西城隆詞
* 渡辺章
* 高橋直樹
* 川口弘明
{{Episodestaffbody|Color keys|色彩設計|吉野記通}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Colorist / ink & paint checker|色彩定／仕上検査}}
* {{r|木幡美雪}}
* {{r|大塚奈津子}}
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* 木幡美雪
* 大塚奈津子
{{Episodestaffbody|Art director|美術監督|武藤正敏}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director of photography|撮影監督|白井久男}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI producer|CGIプロデューサー|坂美佐子}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI director|CGI監督|小林雅士}}
{{Episodestaffbody|3D CGI|3D CGI|OLMデジタル}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Editor|編集|辺見俊夫}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
* {{r|青木森一}}
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* 一之瀬剛
* 青木森一
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
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* 一之瀬剛
{{Episodestaffbody|Audio production|音響制作|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Production|制作|小学館プロダクション}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation production|アニメーション制作|オー・エル・エム小板橋司}}
|}

===USA production===
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Executive producer
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* [[Akira Chiba]]
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Producer
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* Larry Juris (for [[TAJ Productions]])
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Assistant producer
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* Maya Nakamura ([[Pokémon USA]])
* Kaori Brand ([[Pokémon USA]])
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Director
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* [[Armen Mazlumian]]
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Creative Director
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* Chris Brixley
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script adaptation
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* [[Carter Cathcart]]
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Adaptation consultant
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* C.J. Cathcart
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script translation
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* Z Pang America
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video editor
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* B. Scott Dempsey
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video formatting
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* Chromavision
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Support staff
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* [[Katherine Fang]]
* John Hershberger
* Phaedra Kaufman
* Kristina Naudus
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon logo.png|thumb|200px|Logo]]
* This special first aired between ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'' and ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'' in {{pmin|the United States}}. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'' since [[Ash's Pikachu]] knows {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
* This was the first piece of [[Pokémon animation]] to air in the U.S. earlier than in Japan.
** The second time this happened was later that same year when ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate]]'' premiered in the United States six months before the Japanese version aired.
* All the music used in the special was originally used in the Japanese movies and series, including music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. 4Kids mostly used its own, American-composed music for the series.
* This is the only Pokémon production dubbed by [[TPCi|Pokémon USA]] to air on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}}.
* This is the first time [[Michele Knotz]] plays {{an|Misty}}. She would not appear again in the role until ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', about seven years later.
* This is the last time Misty is seen in her ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' outfit.
* The scenes of Pikachu's memories of Lugia, Entei, Celebi, Latias, and Latios are taken from their respective movie appearances:
** Lugia: ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
** Entei: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
** Celebi: ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''
** Latios and Latias: ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
*** The one movie from the original series not shown in Pikachu's memories is ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' due to the fact that everyone's memories of that event were erased by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} at the end of that film.
* The password for [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Professor Oak's lab]], "REDGREEN", is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* The copyright notice on the Japanese version reads ''© 2006 Pokémon USA, Inc./ShoPro. © 2006 Pokémon. © 1995 - 2006 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.'' Some of the U.S. production credits were also included.
* During the opening theme, a brief frame of Dr. Yung standing behind Mewtwo dressed as the unmasked Mirage Master can be seen, spoiling the special's climactic plot twist.

===Errors===
* When Mirage {{p|Aggron}} uses {{m|Thunder Wave}}, it appears as a normal Pokemon instead of a [[Mirage Pokémon]].
* [[Max]] states that {{p|Aggron}} cannot use {{m|Thunder Wave}}, but it is able to legitimately learn the move via [[Move Tutor]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}.
* When the Mirage {{p|Houndoom}} sends {{TRT}} blasting off, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s voice is heard, but only the trio is seen.
* During a scene where Ash is trying to free {{p|Mew}} from the damaged Mirage System generator, the bottom part of Ash's hoodie is colored blue when it should be yellow instead.
* The footage of Pikachu's memory of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' is of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} being chased by the Pokémon hunter, which he did not witness.
* As the missiles are launching out of the Mirage Mansion, Mewtwo and the Mirage Master can be seen standing outside the gate. They are then shown exiting the building a few scenes later. Not only is this a continuity error, but Mewtwo could not have stepped through the gate without the Mirage Field having been deployed.
* In the English version, when Dr. Yung removes his mask after being revealed as the Mirage Master, he briefly continues speaking with a distorted voice until his face is on screen. This is not the case in the Japanese version.
* Due to a perspective error, the wreckage of the castle gate that impedes Oak from apprehending Yung seems to fall from empty sky off-screen. The rubble is later shown in a more accurate position beneath the gate arch.
* After Pikachu crashes into a wooden crate, some pieces of the crate are stuck in place at the upper left corner.
* After Pikachu is hit by Mewtwo's {{m|Flamethrower}}, he is shown resting behind Professor Oak and his {{p|Dragonite}}. However, when Mewtwo uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, the latter two are nowhere to be seen.
* In one scene near the end, the rubble blocking the [[Mirage Mansion]] entrance disappears.
* When Professor Oak tells Ash and {{ashfr}} that they need to get out of the Mirage Mansion, the straps on Ash's [[bag|backpack]] are missing.
* In the second English dub, Ash erroneously refers to Dr. Yung's villainous persona as "Mr. Mirage", his persona's Japanese name, when his identity is revealed.

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Mirage Aggron Thunder Wave.png|Mirage Aggron as a normal Pokemon instead of a Mirage Pokemon.
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
In the English dub:
* Max says that he can hardly wait to see the new battling system, while Brock says that it will hopefully be before Ash reads the letter again. In the original Japanese version, Brock says that he is interested in the battle system as well.
* Team Rocket talks about how creating Pokémon out of thin air would be like printing their own money and that Mirage Pokémon are a gold mine that would get them rewards. They also talk about the Mirage System getting them a meal ticket. In the original Japanese version, they say they don't know what the system is but think it is really nice. They also say that if they get their hands on the System, they will be promoted to the heads of Team Rocket's science and technology divisions, and their dream of becoming executives will come true.
* Professor Oak refuses to help the Mirage Master since he kidnapped him. In the original Japanese version, he refuses because he doesn't know who the Mirage Master is or what his goals are.
* While talking about what his plans are with Officer Jenny, Brock talks about calling her and inviting her to a romantic candlelight dinner. He then makes a motion that is similar to using a rotary phone to call her. In the original Japanese version, however, his motions are implied to be about making soup.
* Team Rocket acknowledges Ash and Misty's presences when they run into each other. In the original Japanese version, they only acknowledge Ash's presence.
* Team Rocket says to the growling Pokémon that they are on the same side and ask if they can just play nice. In the original Japanese version, they just say to the Pokémon that they aren't the ones who are suspicious.
* James says that he gets enough of the aggression from Meowth and Jessie. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that they won't be able to talk their way out of it, so Jessie and James suggest they just attack the Pokémon all at once.
* Mewtwo is not given a title. In the original Japanese version, Master Mirage calls Mewtwo the "Mirage Mewtwo".
* When Professor Oak explains how he deduced the Mirage Master's true identity as Dr. Yung, he says that a real scientist would never call a Pokémon a flawed specimen and that he wanted to take his revenge on the Pokémon Institute. In the original Japanese version, Professor Oak says that only its developer would make a comment like that, and that the Mirage Master referring to long years of hard work wouldn't make sense unless he was the developer.
* Dr. Yung says that he will teach everyone the hard way with Mewtwo. In the original Japanese version, he is surprised at how much of a fight Pikachu is putting up, and he mentions that Mewtwo will now show its true form.
* While blasting off, Meowth says that he will hang up the phone if he ever calls them for business advice. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says they should have just gone after Pikachu instead.

====Redub edits====
A redubbed version, with the newer voices and the others improved, is included on the bonus DVD of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The original opening used the rap section of {{so|Pokémon Go!}}, while the redub opening used a different section of the song and a different animation. The redub then played the original rap opening as an ending theme during the credits, but without the original animation.

There are a few dialogue changes, as listed below.

=====Dub dialogue changes=====
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! Timestamp
! English TV version
! English DVD version
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| 0:04
| Dear Ash Ketchum, because of your amazing Pokémon battle skills, I'd like to introduce and challenge you to my brand new battle system.
| Dear Ash Ketchum, because of your amazing Pokémon training skills, I'd like to introduce and challenge you to my brand new battle system.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| 1:58
| My amazing training skills, that's what. You see, Dr. Yung sent me a letter inviting me to come.
| My amazing training skills, that's what. You see, Dr. Yung sent me a letter inviting me.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
|10:24
| I promise. I'll get you out of there, Professor.
| I promise. I'm gonna get you out of here, Professor.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| 12:12
| If so, that's that. Bye! Yahoo!
| So that's that! Bye! Yahoo!
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
|26:03
| Whoa! You guys OK?
| Whoa! Are you guys OK?
|- style="background:#fff;
| {{Ash}}
| 29:15
| Mirage Master's Dr. Yung?
| Mr. Mirage is Dr. Yung?
|}

==In other languages==
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|pt_br={{tt|O Mentor do Pokémon Miragem|The Master of the Pokémon Mirages}}
|es_eu={{tt|Pokémon: El Maestro Espejismo|Pokémon: The Mirage Master}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon: Mente Maestra|Pokémon: Mastermind}}
|ko={{tt|전율의 미라주 포켓몬|The Mastermind Pokémon}}
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Liko's Meowscarada

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|type1=Grass
|type2=Dark
|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Meowscarada
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=マスカーニャ
|tmtrainername=Liko
|tmpokemonname=Masquernya
|image=[[File:Liko Meowscarada.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Meowscarada
|ability={{a|Overgrow}}
|nature=Quirky<ref>Games only, through [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Liko's Sprigatito|event distribution]]. However, in the Japanese dub of ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', [[Marnya]] describes Sprigatito using the word '''きまぐれ''' ''kimagure'', which is the official Japanese translation of the Quirky nature.</ref>
|gender=Female<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''.</ref>
|location=[[Indigo Academy]]
|prevonum=0906
|evo1num=0907
|evo2num=0908
|evolution=2
|firstevoep=HZ045
|firstevoname=From So Far Away
|secondevoep=HZ088
|secondevoname=
|firststagename=Sprigatito
|secondstagename=Floragato
|numeps1=44
|numeps2=43
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|tera={{t|Grass}}
|current=[[Party|With Liko]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva1=[[Kira Buckland]]
|java2=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva2=[[Kira Buckland]]
|java3=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva3=N/A
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'''Liko's Meowscarada''' (Japanese: '''リコのマスカーニャ''' ''Liko's Masquernya'') is the [[first partner Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her as a {{p|Sprigatito}} at [[Indigo Academy]]. She is Liko's main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} Pokémon, and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] her {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito past incident.png|thumb|250px|The incident that made Sprigatito wary of using {{m|Leafage}}]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, {{p|Meowscarada}}, as a {{p|Sprigatito}}, was raised by [[Marnya]] at her [[Marnya's house|home]] among other {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as seen in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]''. During this time, Sprigatito was usually alone, preferring to stay by herself rather than playing with others, until she impressed her fellow Pokémon with her skills in using {{m|Leafage}} and became close friends with a group of other Sprigatito. One day, she witnessed her friends in trouble after they were snatched by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spidops}}. Although she managed to scare the attacker away with a Leafage, she ended up hurting her friends in the process. From this point onwards, they started avoiding her, afraid of what could happen to them. Thus, Sprigatito felt lonely again, sitting alone on the roof as the others found partners for themselves, and stopped using the [[move]] that once was a source of admiration.

Later on, she was among a variety of [[first partner Pokémon]] being introduced to a [[Liko|beginning Trainer]] from [[Indigo Academy]]. As Marnya noted at the moment, Sprigatito saw something in her, something that made her think they were made for one another. Seeing how much Sprigatito looked so fondly at Liko, and sensing that the two could become great partners, Marnya had Sprigatito sent to Indigo Academy for Liko to meet and become friends and partners with.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito being picked to be [[Liko]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]]]]
Meowscarada, as a Sprigatito, debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', when [[Liko]] received her as her first partner Pokémon from Indigo Academy. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} scratching her Trainer's hand and running off to mind her own business. In her {{pkmn|battle}} debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to her getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make her listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led her Trainer to the school's rooftop. She then went up against [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and was able to subdue it with her aroma.

After being rescued by [[Friede]] in the [[HZ002|next episode]], they were taken aboard his [[Brave Olivine|airship]] with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. Liko was about to give herself up, but after some encouragement from Sprigatito, she stood tall and had her partner unleash a Leafage so strong it broke the forcefield around the Wing Deck, exposing everyone to the unrelenting weather going on. In the process, however, she got blown overboard, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito hostage.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito being kept as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Onia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving her food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock's Rockruff]], Liko located Sprigatito and took her back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Onia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Onia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. At the end of the day, Sprigatito and Liko joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.

In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Sprigatito battled Onia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. Fortunately, they were [[HZ006|saved by Liko's pendant]] once again. Sprigatito then teamed up with [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in order to battle against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. Despite the numerical advantage, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a [[Black Rayquaza]] emerged from [[Roy]]'s {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} and started attacking, forcing the Explorers to retreat.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after her Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with her newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in [[Paldea]].
[[File:Sprigatito retrieves Liko's pendant.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito retrieving [[Pagogo|Liko's pendant]]]]
In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Sprigatito and Liko went to [[Levincia]] after her Trainer saw an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] that [[Murdock]] had wanted. However, unbeknownst to both of them, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] in order to steal Liko's pendant. After arriving in a dark alley, Sprigatito was put in a trance by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} as he easily stole the pendant. It was later revealed in the [[HZ015|next episode]] that Sprigatito went through a memory wipe thanks to Beheeyem, but regained her memory piece by piece. After jumping off a building with Liko, Sprigatito reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon and [[Dot's Quaxly]] to battle Spinel's Pokémon. Although they were able to defeat his {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, they nearly lost to his {{p|Umbreon}}. However, Sprigatito was able to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Sprigatito participated in a Gym challenge set up by [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]]. Sprigatito's role was to extinguish the {{p|Litwick}} flames while Fuecoco attempted to keep them lit. Sprigatito ended up gaining the advantage, only for Liko to give up on the challenge when she noticed Roy's improvement, upsetting Sprigatito. She then went on to battle alongside Fuecoco against Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}}. The two were unable to defeat Centiskorch and, when faced off against Rolycoly, Liko forfeited against Sprigatito's wishes so Wakaba could win, which greatly upset both Wakaba and Sprigatito.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Sprigatito battled against the Explorers alongside Fuecoco until they encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball. After Moltres overwhelmed everyone and left Captain Pikachu injured, Sprigatito left the [[Galar Mine]] with Liko, Roy, and the Mouse Pokémon. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Sprigatito was brought to the Motostoke [[Pokémon Center]] in order to recover. After recovering, Sprigatito battled Moltres again in an attempt to calm down the angry Pokémon. With the help of {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}'s {{a|Seed Sower}}, it increased the power of Sprigatito's Leafage in order to have its sweet scent reach Moltres. This calmed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] down, and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko Floragato Overgrow.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Overgrow}} activated as a Floragato]]
In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon to battle against [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball he stole from them back, but was put to sleep by the special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} had.

In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', Sprigatito ran away from the Brave Olivine, after she accidentally injured Liko during a practice battle against Fuecoco. She went to Marnya's home, as she saw her home nearby earlier while Liko was giving Hatenna and Terapagos a bath. When Liko arrived to claim her, Sprigatito refused to leave as she believed that she would hurt her Trainer again. However, Sprigatito was convinced by Liko that what happen before was an accident and knew that she would never want to hurt her on purpose. After understanding Liko's words, Sprigatito saw Hatenna and Terapagos snatched by a wild {{p|Spidops}}. She initially hesitated to use Leafage again to hurt her friends, but Liko encouraged her to use it, and she used it again. This time, she learned {{m|Magical Leaf}} to save them. After returning to the Brave Olivine, Sprigatito continued her practice battle against Fuecoco and won.

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Sprigatito was used to battle against [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}. Despite her best efforts, none of her attacks seemed to faze the opposing Pokémon, who eventually used her Magical Leaf as a smokescreen to bind her and unleash a point-blank {{m|Salt Cure}}. This was enough to activate her {{a|Overgrow}} [[Ability]], giving her a power boost in a pinch, but the battle was called off early due to new developments on the Explorers's plan.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Sprigatito played a part in stalling the Explorers until Dot arrived to deactivate the machine they were using. In the [[HZ045|next episode]], Sprigatito teamed up with Fuecoco, Quaxly, Captain Pikachu, [[Friede's Charizard]], and Amethio's Ceruledge in order to battle against the Black Rayquaza. Collectively, they manage to create an opening for Fuecoco to unleash his {{m|Disarming Voice}}, but the [[Legendary Pokémon]] counterattacked with {{m|Draco Meteor}}, almost hitting Sprigatito if not by the sudden arrival of Amethio. Then, fueled up by her Trainer's determination, Sprigatito [[Evolution|evolved]] into Floragato and was able to land a hit on the Legendary Pokémon, but collapsed from exhaustion.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Floragato traveled with Liko to [[Naranja Academy]]. After a tour and being introduced to some of the teachers, Floragato had a [[rematch]] against Ann's {{p|Dewott}}, mirroring the first battle she had under Liko's ownership. This time, Floragato was able to win the battle by using her type advantage and newfound dexterity to her advantage.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Floragato headed to [[Cortondo]] with her Trainer for their [[Tera Training]] test. She assisted Liko with successfully baking a matcha cake. In the subsequent battle against [[Katy]], Floragato struggled to attack her {{p|Teddiursa}} due to {{m|Sweet Scent}} and {{m|Charm}} distracting her constantly. Liko swifty ordered her to use Magical Leaf to blow away the Sweet Scent and to land a hit on her opponent. Floragato then Terastallized into a Grass Tera Type to deal more damage to Teddiursa with a boosted Magical Leaf flurry. However, Teddiursa Terastallized into a {{t|Bug}} type, rendering the move [[Type#Type effectiveness|not very effective]] and followed up with a powered-up, supereffective {{m|Fury Cutter}}, beating Floragato. Despite the loss, Liko and Floragato both passed the test due to their strong bond, efforts, and use of Terastallization at an appropriate time.

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Floragato was used in a [[Multi Battle]] alongside Katy's {{p|Lokix}} against [[Rika]]'s {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}. Initially, Floragato and Liko struggled against Rika's coordination, but thanks to both her and Katy reminding Liko of the importance of enjoying herself while battling, she regained her composure and Floragato started to battle more efficiently. After Lokix was knocked out, Floragato was left to battle both opponents on her own and, despite learning a new move in {{m|Acrobatics}} and Terastallizing, was ultimately overpowered by Clodsire's enhanced {{m|Earth Power}}, resulting in Rika's victory.
[[File:HZ063.png|thumb|left|250px|Floragato battling {{p|Cetitan}}]]
In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Floragato was the first Pokémon sent out to battle [[Grusha]] during Liko's second Tera Training test, going up against his {{p|Cetitan}}. Due to their big difference in bulk and her weakness to {{type|Ice}} moves, Floragato was quickly recalled in favor of Liko's second Pokémon, {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, but she was quickly defeated. Floragato returned to the field and, this time, was able to force Grusha to switch Cetitan out after firing a Magical Leaf directly into its mouth, dealing big damage due to its softer insides. In its place, came out {{p|Altaria}}, who put the Grass Cat Pokémon in a precarious spot with its aerial attacks, but Liko was able to circumvent this by having Floragato grab onto Altaria's legs with her vine and knock it down with an Acrobatics. Then, both sides Terastallized and engaged in a final clash of moves: Magical Leaf against {{m|Ice Beam}}, with the latter winning out, leading to Liko failing her test.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Floragato accompanied her Trainer to the peak of [[Glaseado Mountain]] to cheer her up after their previous loss. Along the way, the two were separated from Roy and Dot by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, whose Trainer was working with Spinel to spy on them. Floragato was then used to battle Amethio's Ceruledge after a sudden encounter with him. In stark contrast to their previous battle, Floragato was actually able to put up a fight and strategize by dodging Ceruledge's Fire-type moves thanks to her and Liko's training. When Amethio got serious and Terastalized Ceruledge, Floragato was overwhelmed and nearly defeated, until Spinel and his Umbreon suddenly interfered. After witnessing Spinel using the [[Laquium]] to shockingly empower his Umbreon against Ceruledge to defeat it, Floragato and her Trainer were surprised by Terapagos using its Terastal form to destroy the Laquium's effects. Floragato and Liko then followed Amethio and Ceruledge in chasing down Spinel for answers but were trapped in a cave as a result.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Floragato and Liko were informed of the Explorers' activities at Naranja Academy. After encountering Sidian on the school bridge, Floragato was soon used to battle against Sidian's Garganacl. When her opponent got serious and Terastallized his Pokémon, Floragato found herself in difficulty and Sidian told Liko to give up and surrender Terapagos. Liko refused to give up and Terastallized Floragato, allowing her to defeat Garganacl with a boosted Magical Leaf, forcing Sidian to retreat. Later, Floragato and Liko encountered Grusha, who told them to meet him in [[Clavell]]'s room. To her big surprise, Liko was not punished for Terastallizing and Grusha had surprisingly passed Liko in his assessment after witnessing her heroic actions and victory in battle.
[[File:Liko Floragato Lucius Arboliva test.png|thumb|250px|Floragato being tested by [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Floragato was chosen as Liko's first Pokémon in her battle against Roy during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] and went up against his Fuecoco. They were pretty evenly matched, exchanging blow after blow, until she managed to grab and slam him onto the ground with her vine, leading to Roy recalling it in favor of {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. She struggled against her opponent's aerial maneuverability and got {{status|paralyzed}} by a {{m|Spark}}, prompting Liko to switch her for Hattrem, who still was not able to defeat Kilowattrel, but activated her {{a|Healer}} [[Ability]] to cure her teammate of her [[status condition]] before being knocked out. Floragato returned to the battlefield and, using her vine as a distraction, made Kilowattrel lower its guard before finishing it off with a Scratch. Then, Floragato and Fuecoco were up against each other again. During this match, she was able to learn {{m|Sucker Punch}}, inspired by the vine tactic from before, and her opponent evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} before both sides Terastallized, with Crocalor ultimately emerging victorious.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Floragato went up against Lucius's Arboliva, as the hero wanted to test Liko's strength as a Trainer after the end of her Tera Training. They quickly found themselves in a stalemate after clashing with Magical Leaf, but Floragato used their combined attacks to sneak up on Arboliva and land a supereffective hit with Acrobatics. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before Terastallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Floragato, Crocalor, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} were used to battle against [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in order to convince it to join their group. Kleavor's immense raw power and ability to predict incoming attacks by listening acutely to its surroundings proved to be a challenge to the young Rising Volt Tacklers, who tried to retreat after noticing how outmatched they were, but were stopped when the hero trapped them inside a ring of jagged stones. The kids, however, came up with a strategy to throw off Kleavor's focus by utilizing their surroundings to their favor and managed to corner it. In the end, despite Terastallizing and landing powerful attacks in quick succession, Floragato and her allies were still defeated, but Kleavor was impressed enough by their strength to join their group.
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|left|250px|Floragato with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Floragato was chosen to battle against what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} alongside Crocalor, Quaxwell, and Captain Pikachu in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers's search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in [[HZ079]], after [[Briar]] notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in [[Area Zero]]. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating [[Geeta]]'s Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. At the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with the Grass Cat Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to Overgrow activating. In [[HZ081]], now in Area Zero, the same four Pokémon that faced Entei before were up against their true objective, Lucius's Entei, which was revealed to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, with the goal of retrieving the belt it had snatched from them. Despite initially struggling due to their opponent's mostly unknown biology, they eventually managed to get the belt back, earning Gouging Fire's trust.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|right|250px|Floragato teaming up with Crocalor, Quaxwell, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} to take on [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]]]]
In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the young Rising Volt Tacklers and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Floragato was able to land some hits on the Legendary Pokémon with Hattrem's help and later worked with Quaxwell to douse it with a waterfall, allowing Cap to deal more damage with its {{type|Electric}} moves. However, Rayquaza was able to endure all of their attacks before retaliating with a powerful Draco Meteor, defeating Floragato, Hattrem, and Kilowattrel in a single move.

After finally arriving at Laqua in [[HZ086]], the Rising Volt Tacklers were ambushed by the Explorers, who had been following them for a while. A battle ensued, with Floragato facing off against Sidian's Garganacl once more and being able to win decisively, this time without the need of Terastallizing, even when her opponent did it itself. When Zirc and Onia arrived in [[HZ087]], the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown agianst [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]].

The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the {{pkmn|category|Order Pokémon}} being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into Meowscarada. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along.

In [[HZ091]], a year after the events at Laqua, Meowscarada subtly became displeased with Liko's rejection of Roy's request to help him stop the Laquium incidents by disappearing without her noticing, going to the rooftop of the academy. When Liko found her watching Ann and Roy's battle, she jumped off the rooftop, communicating her Trainer that she wished to battle Roy, with the girl noting how her friends had kept moving forward while she felt she had remained stuck. Meowscarada subsequently battled Roy's Crocalor, with both Pokémon eventually Terastallizing, but ultimately she was defeated. Even so, Liko expressed her thanks to Meowscarada before recalling her, noting that even she herself had made progress, even if she hadn't realized it beforehand.

In [[HZ092]], Meowscarada helped out [[Roy's Lucario]] in stopping a rampaging {{p|Steelix}} under the influence of Laquium. In the [[HZ093|next episode]], Meowscarada battled against [[Nyabiko]]'s {{p|Incineroar}} despite having a type disadvantage. While overwhelmed by her stronger opponent at first, she managed to counter it, though the battle was interrupted by [[Uruto]] being chased by a Pokémon stampede. Meowscarada then performed some magic tricks to calm down the horde of {{p|Dodrio}} and {{p|Fearow}} that was chasing Uruto to properly send them away without a fight.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko and Meowscarada.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada and Liko]]
Meowscarada has shown to be brave, headstrong, and somewhat reckless. As a Sprigatito, she was not the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker, both traits common of her {{p|Sprigatito|species}}, to the point of being hostile to humans if they tried to display affection. As the time passed, specially since the events of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', her initial coldness and hostility towards those around her has mellowed out as she became friendlier with people and Pokémon alike, but has not outright disappeared: when she first met [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle]]'', she tried to scratch her, probably in response to what she was saying. Much like her Trainer, she can be cautious of trusting others, a trait first seen when [[Amethio]] presented himself to them in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', but otherwise has no reservations and can easily make friends.

She has shown to be relaxed and overall unimpressed with various things. She enjoys sunbathing and, as revealed in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', dry-flavored food, with a special liking to matcha, but has been seen enjoying sweets in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''. In addition, she is easily startled by loud noises and has shown to be easily provokable, as seen during her first training match against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which his {{m|Double Team}} strategy frustrated her. Despite being a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, she was shown to dislike water. Initially, Sprigatito was a lot more free-spirited and did not seem interested in [[Liko]] at all, scratching her hand during their first meeting and running off to mind her own business. However, after witnessing the effort her Trainer was putting in order to actually understand her habits, she started to break out of her shell and eventually came to appreciate her affection, allowing Liko to carry her in her arms or taking the initiative to sit on her shoulder or atop her head. Furthermore, upon witnessing the lengths her Trainer was willing to go in order to protect her, even during their initial hardships, such as when they were [[HZ002|falling from a height at the Indigo Academy]] or when [[HZ003|Liko rescued her from the Explorers]], she became very loyal to Liko. Although their bond is pretty strong, she gets upset with her Trainer at times, specially if Liko does something she doesn't like or approve of, but does understand her well-meaning intentions to help their friends.
[[File:Liko Meowscarada jealous.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowscarada's jealousy when others receive Liko's affection and attention]]
Ever since her time at [[Marnya's house]], Sprigatito was insecure and afraid of her own strength, as she feared causing serious harm to her friends. Liko attributed this reasoning to explain Sprigatito's initial aversion to using Leafage when they first met. However, through Liko's support and encouragement, she let go of her fear and became more confident in herself, coming around to enjoy battling and developing a desire to become stronger.

Sprigatito has shown to get jealous of other Pokémon receiving Liko's attention and affection, as seen with [[Alex]]'s {{p|Fidough}} in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of her jealousy after she befriended them. After evolving into Meowscarada, her jealousy and possessiveness of Liko grew stronger. As shown in [[HZ093]], she became increasingly annoyed with [[Nyabiko]] receiving Liko's full attention, and when the former's two {{p|Litten}} climbed onto Liko's legs, Meowscarada grabbed them and threw them off her, and refused to apologize afterwards.
[[File:Liko Meowscarada and Hattrem.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada and Hattrem]]
Upon meeting a wild {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', she didn't show her jealous side towards the Calm Pokémon, as she helped Liko look after her, which led them to form a close friendship and become teammates when her Trainer {{pkmn2|caught}} her, after encouraging her to stay with them. Ever since Hatenna joined the group, Sprigatito became protective of her, as she came to see her as her little sister and would get concerned when she would wander off on her own, as shown in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she ran away from [[Dot]]'s strong emotions, but was relieved that she was safe when the group found her. In ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]],'' despite Florgato feeling that Liko is paying more attention to Hatenna and Terapagos, she still doesn't hold a grudge against the former and allows Liko to put Hatenna in her arms as the latter looks for the Tera Pokemon. They maintain their friendship after they both evolved at different points, even when Meowscarada evolves into her final stage, and enjoys carrying Hattrem in her arms as they journey alongside their Trainer.

As a Sprigatito, Meowscarada was capable of releasing a sweet scent from her paws that relaxed those who smelled it. Sunbathing strengthens the power of her sweet scent, as noted by Liko herself. This aroma was strong enough to put [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} to sleep in the middle of their battle in ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' and to calm Lucius's {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} down in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''. Moreover, Meowscarada has shown to be a tactic battler and was specially adept at using her Leafage, and later {{m|Magical Leaf}}, for various purposes. In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', it was revealed that her proficiency with the move had garnered her some popularity around Marnya's house even before partnering with Liko. Since becoming her Pokémon, however, Sprigatito gained even more control over Leafage: as of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', she became able to control its speed, quantity, and power to better suit the situation. Her Leafage can also be used to spread her sweet scent over large areas, as seen in ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'', and to blind opponents, usually in preparation for a sneak attack or for escaping—both applications point to Floragato's natural ingenuity, which matches perfectly with Liko's observational skills, allowing her to circumvent her lack of raw strength.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |As a Floragato
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal}} Floragato ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal}} Meowscarada ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Meowscarada Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|dark|Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Sprigatito Scratch|2=Sprigatito Quick Attack|3=Sprigatito Magical Leaf|4=Floragato Scratch|5=Floragato Magical Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Scratch as a Sprigatito|2=Quick Attack as a Sprigatito|3=Magical Leaf as a Sprigatito|4=Scratch as a Floragato|5=Magical Leaf as a Floragato}}|image2=Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}||0=Floragato Quick Attack|1=Floragato Acrobatics|2=Meowscarada Magical Leaf|3=Meowscarada Acrobatics|4=Meowscarada Sucker Punch|5=Meowscarada Flower Trick 2}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Quick Attack as a Floragato|1=Acrobatics as a Floragato|2=Magical Leaf|3=Acrobatics|4=Sucker Punch|5=Flower Trick}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Sucker Punch|HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Flower Trick|HZ088|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

====Moves improvised====
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|-
!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
!{{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Liko Sprigatito aromatic Leafage.png|150px]]
|''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''
|{{m|Leafage}}
|[[Roy's Wattrel]] and [[Friede's Charizard]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Sprigatito kneads her forepaws at the ground repeatedly, causing a soothing aroma to begin wafting into the air. She then fires off several {{m|Leafage}} attacks, spreading the aroma all around the area to calm down the target. Wattrel and Charizard flap their wings to blow the aromatic Leafage in the opponent's direction. This was used to calm down [[Lucius]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|}

===Artwork ===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:0906Sprigatito HZ anime.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0907Floragato HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0908Meowscarada HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon 2023 Anime Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon 2023 Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon 2023 First Broadcast Poster.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 3.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 7.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| First poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Second poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Third poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Fifth poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Seventh poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Sprigatito|Sprigatito]], [[a:Category:Floragato|Floragato]], and [[a:Category:Meowscarada|Meowscarada images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Uniform.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito V2.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko uniform Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo.png|x150px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Floragato HZM.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Floragato appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role she does in the animated series. She debuted in [[HZM00]] as a Sprigatito and evolved into a Floragato in [[HZM03]].
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|150px]]
|}
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Floragato Magical Leaf}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Magical Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM01}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Floragato DVT.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

In DVT11, it was revealed that Sprigatito evolved into a {{p|Floragato}}.

====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito DVT.png|150px]]
|}

{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Core series]]===
[[File:L1K0W1TH906.jpg|thumb|300px|Password reveal from Pokémon Singapore's Facebook page]]
A Sprigatito based on Liko's Sprigatito was distributed to players who inserted a password. The password could be used to obtain Sprigatito from March 15 to September 30, 2024. The password was L1K0W1TH906.

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|level=5
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|type=Grass
|teratype=Grass
|ot={{tt|Liko|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian}} {{tt|リコ|Japanese}} {{tt|리코|Korean}} {{tt|莉可|Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese}}
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|ability=Overgrow
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|met=the Pokémon animated show
|ribbon=Classic
|ribbon2=Partner
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leafage|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
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{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|Password: <code>L1K0W1TH906</code>|March 15 to September 30, 2024}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

===[[Spin-off game]]s===
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Sprigatito appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Liko's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Gorgeous Star set 1|first Gorgeous Star set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Grass}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-069|{{OBP|Sprigatito|4-1-069}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Sprigatito|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Grass}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]]. During the first and second event, Sprigatito appeared in the wild from Field Research tasks, and during the second event, Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin also appeared in the wild, and during the raid and surprise encounters. Additionally, from April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, a special Floragato [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code '907andLIKO' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a special Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin.

==Trivia==
* Meowscarada is the first [[first partner Pokémon]] to have been obtained by a main character in the first episode of a new series since [[Dawn's Piplup]] was obtained in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 766 episodes earlier.
** She is also the first to have a confirmed [[Ability]] since [[Clemont's Chespin]], whose Ability was confirmed in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'', 461 episodes earlier.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon to:
** Have been obtained as the actual first Pokémon of a main character.
** Have [[Evolution|evolved]] under a main character's ownership since [[Ash's Torterra]], who evolved from {{p|Grotle}} in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final stage since Ash's Torterra as well.
* Out of the three [[Paldea]] first partner Pokémon featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, Meowscarada is the only one to:
** Have been obtained by her Trainer in her debut episode.
** Not have been with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] as a wild Pokémon.
** Be confirmed female.
** Have a confirmed Ability.
** Not have Terastallized in her {{p|Sprigatito|first evolutionary stage}}.
** Have fully evolved prior to the one year time skip.
* Overall, Meowscarada took 87 episodes after her [[HZ001|debut]] to fully evolve, the fastest of all Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** Floragato's Evolution into Meowscarada, specifically, took only 43 episodes, from ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' to [[HZ088]], which is the shortest period of time a Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character ever took to evolve in the animated series.
** Both of Meowscarada's Evolutions happened during battles against {{Shiny}} {{type|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]: the [[Black Rayquaza]] and the [[White Zygarde]].
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Prior to Meowscarada's gender being confirmed as female in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', Liko's VA [[Minori Suzuki]] had hinted towards the Pokémon being female in an interview, comparing them to sisters.<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2301285/full/ Minori Suzuki Interview]</ref> In another interview, Roy's VA [[Yuka Terasaki]] suggested the same by stating that Liko and Sprigatito have a "friendship between girls".<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2302588/full/ Yuka Terasaki Interview]</ref>
* Prior to her evolution in ''From So Far Away'', a poster featuring Floragato was leaked on Family AnimeFesta for a Japanese event for ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''. This, however, was soon removed. After ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' aired, the poster was released on [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR official Japanese Twitter page]. It was also foreshadowed in ''CoroCoro Ichiban!'' Magazine, where Floragato was featured on a pencil case that came with ordering the magazine.
* Meowscarada is the first ever Pokémon to be distributed in the [[core series]] games with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Partner Ribbon}}.

==References==
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'''Celebrating the Hero's Comet!''' (Japanese: '''オンバーン登場！彗星と勇者の伝説！！''' ''{{tt|Onvern|Noivern}} Appears! Legend of the Comet and the Hero!!'') is the 137th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 794th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 15, 2013 and in the United States on November 2, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Our heroes are geared up for some serious stargazing—Alexa has told them about the Conley Comet, which is scheduled to make a rare appearance tonight! She’s excited to film this celestial event, including the Pokémon who always gather on the mountaintop to watch the comet approach.

Ash, Iris, and Cilan want to know more, so Alexa shows them the whole story in an old book. In ancient times, a Trainer named Conley calmed down a group of attacking Pokémon and befriended them, saving the island and becoming a hero in the process. The islanders built an impressive battlefield on the mountaintop in his honor, and as Ash and friends make plans to see it, they are approached by a mysterious woman wearing a crown. She confirms that they’re going up the mountain, then gives Ash a medal and tells him it will be useful.

Meanwhile, Jessie, James, and Meowth are disguising themselves as some of the Ghost-type Pokémon who live in the area, intending to follow our heroes and steal Pikachu!

Inside the ruins of the battlefield, Ash and the others discover a huge statue of Conley—but are quickly distracted by the disguised Team Rocket popping out of hiding to scare them! Alexa’s Helioptile, who’s been nervous throughout the trip, reacts with a massive surge of electricity. James gets zapped and stumbles into the statue, causing it to topple over and land on Jessie, who angrily throws it aside. The three villains discard their disguises—only to find themselves floating in midair. Several Gengar and Banette appear from within the ruins, using Psychic to keep Team Rocket away from the statue. When the angry Pokémon descend on Ash and the others, Alexa brings out her Noivern (an impressive Pokémon from the Kalos region) to battle them, giving everyone a chance to escape!

The Ghost-type Pokémon aren’t giving up that easily, though, and the chase continues until a Shadow Ball knocks Ash off his feet. The medal he got from the mysterious woman falls out of his pocket, and the Pokémon are immediately interested. Meowth listens in so he can translate: it turns out the medal actually belonged to Conley, which marks Ash and the others as friends rather than enemies. Cilan figures out that these Pokémon are the very ones Conley once befriended! And after the statue of Conley is restored to its rightful place, the Ghost-type Pokémon are very happy. (Of course, Team Rocket can’t leave it there, and they try to take Pikachu even after our heroes helped them get away...but the Pokémon quickly send them blasting off again.)

Night has fallen, and the blindingly bright and beautiful Conley Comet finally makes its appearance! The Ghost-type Pokémon begin a joyful dance, and the mysterious woman who gave Ash the medal reappears from the ruins. She explains that the Pokémon are dancing to celebrate their ancient hero, and identifies herself only as “the one who knows the past and then passes it on to the future.” Alexa starts filming as Ash, Iris, and Cilan join the celebration as well!

The next morning, Alexa tries to play back her recording, only to discover that it’s nothing but static. Ash’s medal has disappeared, too. Alexa remembers that the medal looked familiar, and flips through her book to look it up. And she finds it—along with an old picture of the mysterious woman standing next to Conley! Could the woman have come to them from the distant past?

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their {{pkmn|journey}} to [[Kanto]] through the [[Decolore Islands]], {{an|Alexa}} informs the group of the Conley comet, which shall be passing over the island that night and informs that the mountain top is the perfect place to see it. {{an|Cilan}} goes on to explain how the comet is visible only once every ten years, remarking on the beauty of the celestial event. Alexa adds that a group of Pokémon mysteriously gather on the mountain and appear to get along only as the comet approaches. {{an|Iris}} questions the reason for such an event but Alexa declines, however, adding that she will get to the bottom of the event.

As the group reaches the mountaintop, Ash and his friends marvel at the ruins and Alexa explains that the islanders were once rich and prosperous. She suggests to have an early dinner. During that time, she reveals that a mysterious group of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} once attacked the islanders and the island was thrown in a chaos. After the islanders surrendered, a young {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Conley]] arrived on the island from across the sea and skillfully gathered and led all the attacking Pokémon to the mountain top. When he raised his hands in the air, a bright comet passed by and lit the land. The awestruck Pokémon believed that Conley knew of the comet's existence before it even appeared and became Conley's friends; peace was restored to the island. Trainers from all over the world came to the island to battle Conley, and the latter decided to stay on the island. A battlefield was constructed on the island where Conley battled the Trainers and always won. Conley was revered as a hero of the island and a comet was named after him to memorialize his remarkable accomplishments. Alexa reveals her determination to record the comet as well the mysterious Pokémon, while {{TRT}} plans to catch {{AP|Pikachu}} when the group shall be preoccupied in watching the comet.

As the group prepares to leave for the mountaintop, they are confronted by a [[Anima|mysterious woman]] who hands Ash a medal with a star shape on it. Despite protests by Ash and Cilan, she refuses to stop and the group wonders who the lady is. Alexa believes that she has seen the medal before, but shrugs it off. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is dressing up as {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, to scare the group and grab Pikachu while the group is left dumbfounded. Unbeknownst to them, they are being watched by three mysterious Pokémon.

Continuing uphill, Ash notes that none of the mysterious Pokémon talked of in the tales is visible as of now and Alexa notes that they must take care not upset them. Suddenly, Pikachu senses three mysterious figures, but later shrugs it off. {{TP|Iris|Axew}} points to the battlefield ruin and, reaching the top, Ash and his friends marvel over the grand structure. Alexa suggests to go in, and once inside, Axew is frightened due to the spooky demeanor. Out of blue, a group of {{p|Woobat}} flies over them, scaring Iris in the process, who is chided by Ash. Later, a group of {{p|Venipede}} scares Ash as well, which gives Iris an opening to chide him as well. As Ash and Iris fight with each other, Cilan wonders if these are the mysterious Pokémon that will gather to see the comet. Meanwhile, [[James]] is keeping an eye on the group and informs [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} of their arrival to the ruin. Together, the trio hides behind Conley's statue in anticipation of the group. When the group arrives, Alexa shoots the statue and Cilan exclaims that the statue vividly describes the love that the islanders and the Pokémon had for Conley. As Alexa steps further to record the statue, she notices a {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Banette}}. A scared Helioptile uses an {{type|Electric}} move on the "Ghost Pokémon" and the "Gengar" is sent back and crashes into the statue, knocking it over the 'Dusknoir'. The "Dusknoir" throws the statue away from herself and begins arguing with the "Gengar" and "Banette". Ash notices something suspicious and Team Rocket reveal themselves. As James attempts to send out {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, he along with his teammates are stopped by {{m|Psychic}} by the real Gengar and Banette. After freeing the trio, the Gengar and Banette begin floating inside the room, which scares {{p|Helioptile}}. Alexa sends out her {{p|Noivern}} who uses {{m|Dragon Pulse}} to provide an opening for the group and Team Rocket to escape.

Having successfully escaped the Ghost types, Alexa reassures if everyone is okay, and Ash questions Alexa on Noivern. Alexa states that Noivern is a little fussy and the Sound Wave Pokémon chops down on Meowth's face. Jessie and James try to free Meowth and Alexa presents it with a [[Spelon Berry]] which Meowth mistakenly eats instead. As Meowth experiences a mouth-burning effect, and Cilan claiming that the Berry's flavor is hotter than fire, Alexa presents Noivern with another Spelon Berry, stating that her Pokémon has a habit of biting anything in sight if not fed with one. Team Rocket, Ash and Iris question why the Ghost-type Pokémon were attacking them, and Cilan suggests that they might be here to watch the celestial display as well. The group deciphers that they attacked because of Team Rocket, who had knocked down and flung Conley's statue. Cilan adds that the Ghost-type Pokémon have utmost respect for Conley; the destruction caused to the statue might have angered them. Their conversation is, however, cut short by another attack from the Ghost types. The group and Team Rocket flee from them but notice two Dusknoir in front of them. The ensuing chase causes them to split paths, with Iris, Cilan, Jessie and James stuck on one path, while Ash, Alexa and Meowth on the other. While running, Iris mocks Jessie for her rude behavior, but James suggests to quit the bickering for another time and Cilan suggests that perhaps the Ghost Pokémon will leave if the statue is returned to its former state. Meanwhile, Ash, Alexa and Meowth are experiencing difficulty in evading the Gengar and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on them, buying the group, some time, to run. However, they are left cornered as Dusknoir appear right in front of them. A Dusknoir fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Meowth, who slams into Ash and the star-marked medal falls out of Ash's pocket, which the Ghost Pokémon take note of. Gengar and Dusknoir surround the medal, and Alexa questions what they are discussing. Meowth translates their talk, stating that since the group possesses Conley's medal, it is not evil after all. Ash picks up Conley's medal and marvels, as Gengar and Dusknoir proceed to take Ash, Alexa and Meowth to the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Cilan and James have successfully restored the statue to its former position, and Cilan points to a portrait of Conley. Suddenly, the pedestal on which Conley's statue rest starts moving. Jessie, James, Iris and Cilan ride the pedestal and reach the battlefield, where Ash, Alexa and Meowth are already present. Cilan realizes that these Ghost-type Pokémon are the mysterious Pokémon that Conley calmed down in the past. Ash reveals that the medal the mysterious woman gave them belonged to Conley and that the Pokémon stopped chasing them after they saw it. Suddenly, a robotic hand appears and grabs Pikachu. Team Rocket recites their motto and begin to retreat in their balloon with Pikachu. As the group decides what to do, the Ghost-type Pokémon use Psychic to bring Team Rocket's balloon crashing down and free Pikachu. Jessie and James refuse to give up and send out {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and Amoonguss to attack with {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Hidden Power}}. To strike back, Alexa sends out {{p|Noivern}} and commands a {{m|Boomburst}} which intercepted the attacks. Team Rocket is sent blasting off by an {{m|Electro Ball}} from Pikachu. As the heroes are happy their evil foes are gone and Alexa feeds her Noivern for gratitude, a blinding light flashes from the sky and Ash, Iris, Cilan and Alexa witness the Conley comet. Iris points at the Ghost Pokémon, who are rejoicing and dancing as the comet passes by. Suddenly, they are interrupted by the mysterious woman from before, who describes their dance as the "Comet Dance", which is performed in remembrance of their hero, Conley. Alexa questions the woman's identity but she just reveals that she is the one knows the past and passes it on to the future. Ash, Iris and Cilan join in the "Comet Dance" as Alexa records the event.

Morning sets in, and as Ash, Iris and Cilan reminisce over the events of the previous night, Alexa proceeds to show them the recordings she shot last night. To the group's utmost surprise, the device shows nothing but static. Ash reveals that the medal has gone missing too, and Alexa opens a book, which shows Conley and the mysterious woman together. Cilan, however, suggests that it is not possible for the woman to have traveled from the past. The group continue their journey as they wonder who the woman actually was.

==Major events==

* {{an|Alexa}} is revealed to own a {{p|Noivern}}.
{{animeevents|BW}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Noivern}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW137.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Alexa}}
* [[Anima]]
* [[Conley]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW137.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}}; female)
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ({{OP|Alexa|Gogoat}})
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Alexa]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Gengar}} (×3)
* {{p|Woobat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Venipede}} (multiple)
* {{p|Banette}} (×3)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} (×2)
* {{p|Deerling}} (Summer Form)
* {{p|Patrat}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Zoroark}}
** Instead of [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]], a scene from [[M16]] is shown, depicting {{Ash}} befriending a {{p|Genesect}}, and then the two exchanging a promise to help Genesect return home.
* {{MTR}}'s {{p|Banette}} costume is the same one he wore in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''. He would later wear it in ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''.
* This episode marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first appearance]] of a [[Generation VI]] [[move]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the move being {{m|Boomburst}}.

===Errors===
* When {{TRT}} is blasted away, {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} disappear.
* Both times Alexa sends Noivern out of his Pokeball, part of his tail is purple instead of greenish turquoise.

<gallery>
Noivern anime.png|Noivern tail color error.
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|音波飛龍登場，彗星與勇者的傳說|Noivern Appears, Legend of the Comet and the Hero!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|音波龍登場！彗星與勇者的傳說！！|Noivern Appears! Legend of the Comet and the Hero!}}
|da={{tt|En fest for en heltekomet!|A Celebration for the Hero Comet!}}
|nl={{tt|De viering van de komeet van de held!|The celebration of the hero's comet!}}
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|fi={{tt|Sankarin komeettaa juhlimassa!|Celebrating the hero's comet!}}
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|sv={{tt|Firandet av hjältens komet!|The celebration of the hero's comet!}}
|ru={{tt|Встреча кометы героя!|Meeting the Hero's Comet!}}
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|no={{tt|Fest for heltens komet!|The celebration of the hero's comet!}}
|th={{tt|ออนเวิร์นปรากฏตัว! ตำนานของดาวหางแห่งผู้กล้า!!|Onvern Appears! Legend of the Comet and the Hero!!}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yū Uchida]]
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Duplica

2025-04-27T18:25:37Z

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{ditto egg color}}
|corecolor={{ditto egg color light}}
|bordercolor={{ditto egg color dark}}
|name=Duplica
|jname=イミテ
|tmname=Imite
|image=Duplica.png
|size=240px
|caption=
|age=no
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown
|hair=Blue
|gender=Female
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=no
|leader=no
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP037
|epname=Ditto's Mysterious Mansion
|enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]]{{tt|*|As Duplica herself or while disguised as Nurse Joy}}
|java=Orine Fukushima
}}
'''Duplica''' (Japanese: '''イミテ''' ''Imite'') is a young girl who works as a performing [[Pokémon Trainer]] and impressionist. In the original title of [[EP037|her debut episode]], she is referred to as the '''Copycat Girl''' (Japanese: '''ものまねむすめ''' ''Copycat Girl'').

Her character is based on {{OBP|Copycat|character}}, who lives in [[Saffron City]].

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|OS}}====
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first met Duplica in ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'' after taking shelter from a storm in a mansion. It turned out, the mansion, called the "[[House of Imite]]", belonged to Duplica and served as a rest stop and performance space for her imitation shows. She showed Ash and {{ashfr}} her {{p|Ditto}}'s ability to {{m|transform}} into any Pokémon. A skeptical Ash sent out his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to battle her Ditto, and his Bulbasaur lost. Duplica then explained there is something her Ditto had trouble transforming — its face. No matter what Pokémon it transformed into, it always retained the beady eyes and wobbly mouth of a Ditto.

{{TRT}} kidnapped Duplica's Ditto in order to have it transform into a {{p|Dratini}} so they could give it to {{an|Giovanni}}. After a while, and with threats, they were able to train it to transform satisfactorily. With Duplica's help, Ash and his friends hatched a plan of their own. Dressed as Team Rocket, they pulled off their own imitation show in order to rescue her Ditto. Duplica knew the time had come, she now felt ready to reopen her mansion as a theater to entertain passing Pokémon {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

She also made a cameo alongside her Ditto in the [[The Rivals|second opening theme]] and its English dub counterpart, {{so|Pokémon World}}.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
In ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', {{an|Brock}} noticed that a [[Nurse Joy]] they were talking to was an imitation. It turned out to be Duplica, who had come to the local [[Johto]] town for a Pokémon acting competition. She had another Ditto, Mini-Dit, with another unique problem — it could transform into perfect miniature replicas of other Pokémon including a tiny, handheld {{p|Onix}}.

Team Rocket stole Mini-Dit and planned to have it transform into a Pokémon that they could pass off as a rare, pygmy version in order to receive a powerful Pokémon in return. Duplica recovered Mini-Dit, using it in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. She and Ash then sent Team Rocket flying. In the end, Duplica decided that Mini-Dit's unusual transformations made it unique; the audience seemed to agree.

===Character===
Duplica is an avid performer, and she tends to use her {{p|Ditto}} duo to add to her near-perfect imitations of characters like [[Nurse Joy]]. By the end of ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', she decided to become a Ditto Master and collect Ditto with various and unique {{m|Transform}}ation abilities.

Duplica also proved to be a tough opponent who is well aware of the advantages of her Ditto's transformations. She knows the [[move]]s of her opponent's Pokémon, such as when she taught [[Jessie]] about her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Mirror Coat}}, while {{Ash}} learned that {{AP|Totodile}} could use {{m|Scary Face}} from her as well.

===Appearance===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ditto egg color dark}}; background: #{{ditto egg color}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Duplica Ash.png|220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ditto egg color dark}}; background: #{{ditto egg color}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Misty Duplica Team Rocket.png|220px]]
|-
| Duplica imitating {{color2|000|Ash Ketchum|Ash}}
| Duplica imitating {{color2|000|Jessie}}
|}

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Duplica's Pokémon in {{aniseries|PTS}}.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Duplica
|pkmn=Ditto
|type1=Normal
|main=yes
|img=Duplica Ditto.png
|epnum=EP037
|epname=Ditto's Mysterious Mansion
|vajp=Kotono Mitsuishi
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Duplica's first and main {{p|Ditto}} initially could not alter its face; thanks to {{TRT}}'s frustrations, it learned to {{m|transform}} into perfect Pokémon replicas.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Duplica
|pkmn=Ditto
|nick=Mini-Dit
|type1=Normal
|img=Mini Dit.png
|epnum=EP174
|epname=Imitation Confrontation
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc='''Mini-Dit''' (Japanese: '''メタぴょん''' ''Meta-pyon'') is the second Ditto owned by Duplica. Unlike other Ditto, it cannot alter its [[List of Pokémon by height|size]] when it transforms. However, its other powers are all the same as a normal Ditto's.

Mini-Dit's only move is {{m|Transform}}. 
Mini-Dit has also used {{m|Scary Face}}{{tt|*|Ash's Totodile's}}, {{m|Tackle}}{{tt|*|Ash's Totodile's; Totodile cannot legally learn Tackle in the games}}, {{m|Counter}}{{tt|*|Jessie's Wobbuffet's}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}{{tt|*|Jessie's Wobbuffet's}}, and {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}} via Transform.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ditto egg color}}|bordercolor={{ditto egg color light}}
|ja=福島おりね ''Orine Fukushima''
|en=[[Megan Hollingshead]]
|ar=امال سعد الدين ''Amal Saad Eddin'' ([[EP037]])
|fi=Minna Tasanto ([[EP037]]) Jenni Sivonen ([[EP174]]) {{tt|*|Also in EP037 while disguised as Officer Jenny}}
|fr_eu=Marie Van Ermengem ([[EP037]]) Delphine Moriau ([[EP174]])
|it=Cinzia Massironi ([[EP037]]; Mediaset dub) Ludovica De Caro ([[EP037]]; {{TPCi}} dub) Patrizia Mottola ([[EP174]])
|de=Stephanie Kellner
|he=טליה ברקאי ''Talya Barkai''
|no=Katrine Blomstrand
|pl=Olga Borys
|pt_br=Letícia Quinto
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP037]]) Paula Pais ([[EP174]])
|es_la=Mayra Arellano
|es_eu=Sandra Jara ([[EP037]]) Cristina Yuste ([[EP174]])
}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]===
[[File:Zany Cards Casey Duplica.png|thumb|Duplica in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
Duplica appears, along with {{an|Casey}}, as the Stage 3 opponent of Special Seven mode. Duplica's Ditto also appears as a card in Special Seven mode. Playing this card changes the suit of the card to the player's choice.

===Quotes===
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
* Before battle
:''"I am Duplica! I aim to be a PKMN master! You must know all PKMN to truly use Ditto. I'll take you anytime!"''

* During battle
:* "If using a card
::''"I'll go now."''
::''"Here's how to do it."''
::''"I still have a lot."''
:* Using Ditto
::''"My Ditto is too strong!"''
:* If drawing a card
::''"I still have my Ditto."''
::''"No turn for Ditto."''
:* Hit
::''"You use PKMN wisely."''
::''"More cards for me."''
::* Hit with Jigglypuff
:::''"Yawn..."''
::* Hit with Reverse
:::''"The rotation changed!"''

* After battle

:* Second or third
::''"Nice Job!"''
:* When defeated
::''"I've got a lot to learn."''


==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Duplica EToP.png|thumb|250px|Duplica in the manga]]
Duplica appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. Her Ditto had grown in its abilities so that it was now able to vary how closely it imitated other Pokémon. It could partially transform into a rubbery, tall version of {{p|Machop}}, for instance.

Misty wanted to get a Ditto of her own, so Duplica offered to take her to {{rt|13|Kanto}}, where she captured hers. Their trip had to be called off after {{AP|Pikachu}} got lost, however.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Duplica's Pokémon in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Duplica
|pkmn=Ditto
|width=75
|type1=normal
|img=Duplica Ditto EToP.png
|epnum=ET07
|epname=Pikachu's Excellent Adventure
|desc={{p|Ditto}} is Duplica's only known Pokémon. It grew in its abilities to transform into other Pokémon so that it was now successful in completely imitating other Pokémon. One of the Pokémon that it transformed was a Machop.}}

==In the books==
===''Let's Find Pokémon!''===
{{incomplete|section|Check the Japanese version and confirm if this is a reference to Copycat from the games (due to the appearance of Clefairy in this scene)}}
In ''[[Let's Find Pokémon!]]'', at the "The Duplica and Ditto Show" in the [[Celadon City]] Fair, Duplica appears [[Pokémon cosplay|cosplaying]] as a {{p|Clefairy}} together with a real Clefairy, while her {{p|Ditto}} is seen on the ground beneath the stage.

==Trivia==
* Duplica's first Ditto's habit of not transforming its face was originally presented as an anomaly. However, other Ditto with this trait have been seen in other media, such as the wild Ditto on [[Pokémon Island]] in [[Pokémon Snap]]. They also transform into the same Pokémon as Ditto did in Duplica's debut episode, a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. [[Ditto (TCG)|Ditto cards]] in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] in which Ditto is seen transformed into another Pokémon also behave in this way. Additionally, in {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s [[Veilstone Game Corner]], during the Game Corner slot machine game, a {{p|Clefairy}} with a Ditto face will occasionally appear instead of a real Clefairy, and [[Howard Clifford]]'s Ditto in {{DetPikMov}} has this trait as well.
* Duplica's method of defeating Ash was similar to how Mewtwo's Venusaur defeated [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot, in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* When dressing up as Ash Ketchum, Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, and Misty, she briefly speaks in their voices. The English dub makes Duplica's impersonation as Nurse Joy perfect, since they shared the same voice actress.
* [[Narissa]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' is somewhat similar to Duplica, having two Ditto (with one of them being somewhat special) and cosplaying.
* She sometimes calls Ash "Ashy-boy", possibly imitating [[Gary Oak]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{ditto egg color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ditto egg color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| イミテ ''Imite''
| From ''imitate''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian, French, German
| Duplica
| From ''duplicate''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 미미 ''Mimi''
| From ''mimic''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 伊美蒂 ''Yīměidì''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|}

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{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}}
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PK13

2025-02-03T10:12:27Z

KumataXIII: /* Plot */

{{undubbed|2=short}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=PK12 |
prevtitle=Gotta Dance!! |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=PK13 |
colorscheme=Pika |
title_en= |
title_ja=ピカチュウのなつまつり |
title_ja_trans=Pikachu's Summer Festival |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=August 1, 2004 |
broadcast_us=Unaired |
en_series=Pikachu short |
en_op=N/A |
ja_op=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
ja_ed=[[Soaring Pokémon Kids|そらとぶポケモンキッズ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=高橋英吉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=PK11-PK20 |
footnotes=This short was aired on ANA domestic flights in August 1, 2004, and later released on DVD in Japan on September 9, 2005; although pre-orders were delivered by June 25. }}

(Japanese: '''ピカチュウのなつまつり''' ''Pikachu's Summer Festival'') is the 13th [[Pikachu short]] of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It aired on {{wp|All Nippon Airways|ANA domestic flights}} in August 1, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
{{p|Wigglytuff}} sets up Pokémon balloons, {{p|Lombre}} sets up Pokémon masks, {{p|Mudkip}} sets up drinks, {{p|Snorunt}} makes ice cream, and {{p|Swablu}} makes Pokémon prize bags for stands at the festival. {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Minun}} run on the beach and stop to see the Pokémon festival which also has a large stage in the middle. They are happy to be at a festival. While {{AP|Corphish}} was running an banana stand, a {{p|Snorlax}} walks up and eats all of the bananas which angers Corphish. After eating all of the bananas, Snorlax lands on top of Corphish and falls asleep. Corphish was able to squeeze out from under Snorlax. {{p|Whismur}}, {{TP|May|Combusken}}, Pikachu, {{AP|Torkoal}}, {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}, {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, and {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} were setting up the big stage. Plusle and Minun swing on what looks like a swing attached to the stage. Pikachu tells them to stop, but they fall off and land on top of him. {{AP|Grovyle}} rolls a big board with an {{p|Azumarill}} on to the stage.

Elsewhere, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and Azumarill were riding in a car going down the road with Wobbuffet driving. They were headed towards the [[Summer Festival]] for Azumarill to perform. Meowth imagines making a lot of money in the city with Azumarill's act. Meowth blushes just thinking about the idea when the car's engine blows out. Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun are awaiting the arrival of Azumarill, but it's taking longer than expected for it to arrive. They run down the road to check what's taking so long. Meowth and his friends push the broken car down the road, while Azumarill refuses to get out and help. They meet up with each other, and Plusle and Minun are glad to have found Azumarill.

Out of nowhere, a {{p|Skarmory}} comes out of the sky, snatches Azumarill, and flies away. Plusle, Minun, and Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to try to bring the Skarmory and Azumarill back down, but they land in the middle of the festival and send a lot of the fruit flying into the air. The fruit is eaten by Snorlax, and it falls asleep. Corphish steps in to try to stop Skarmory, but it knocks Corphish out. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to try to wake up Corphish. Grovyle uses {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Combusken uses {{m|Fire Spin}} to try to stop the Skarmory, but it still flies away to another island on the other side of the ocean. A {{pkmn|aging|very old}} {{p|Bellsprout}} approaches the other Pokémon and explains that there is a very important reason that Skarmory took Azumarill across the ocean to the other island.

Skarmory takes Azumarill into a cave on the island, where an {{p|Aggron}} approaches making Azumarill very scared. Bellsprout continues to explain the reasoning for Skarmory to take Azumarill over to the other island. Meowth yells at Pikachu and Grovyle is forced to break it up. The Pokémon decide to take a boat to the other island with Corphish pulling the boat the whole way there. As they are headed there, a {{p|Sharpedo}}'s fin is shown swimming by. The Sharpedo move up closer to the boat as the boat tries to move faster. Sharpedo prepares to use {{m|Crunch}} while Combusken tries Fire Spin to send it away, but it fails. Sharpedo uses Crunch to break the boat, as all of the Sharpedo surround the boat. Plusle and Minun shock them with Thunderbolt, and Grovyle uses Bullet Seed to send the Sharpedo flying.

Corphish throws the rope so that the boat can quickly continue to the island. Sharpedo continue to go after them. Corphish uses {{m|Crabhammer}} and Grovyle uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} to create a big wave so the Sharpedo won't move any closer. Once they are on the island, the Pokémon realize that where they have to go is the very top of the mountain. They climb the pathway to get to the top of the mountain. Meowth slips as a rock breaks from underneath him, but the other Pokémon save him from falling to the ground. The Skarmory from before swoops in and tries to attack them. Combusken uses Flamethrower to send it away. Skarmory returns, and Combusken decides to stay behind and keep Skarmory from following the other Pokémon.

The Pokémon walk into the cave, with Meowth, Wobbuffet, Plusle, and Minun racing each other to see who could get to end first while Pikachu is not amused. Pikachu catches up with them as a {{p|Magnemite}} sees them enter the cave. Grovyle and Corphish head towards the incoming Sharpedo to attack. The Sharpedo use {{m|Hyper Beam}}, while Corphish uses Bubble Beam and Grovyle uses Bullet seed to counter it. Pikachu, Meowth, and the other Pokémon reach two different paths to continue on. Aggron and Magnemite approach them, and Aggron begins to attack them. Aggron yells very loudly, knocking the Pokémon backwards. Aggron uses {{m|Iron Tail}} while Pikachu knocks Aggron down with Thunderbolt. Meowth and Wobbuffet run and take the path on the right, with Magnemite following close behind them. Aggron stomps down, while Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun stomp down on the ground as well. The old Bellsprout asks {{p|Swellow}} to go and see what's going on at the island. Magnemite uses {{m|Thunder Wave}} while Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} to send it back to hit Magnemite against the wall. Meowth and Wobbuffet go further down the pathway.

Meanwhile, Combusken is leading Skarmory away from the other Pokémon. Skarmory uses {{m|Swift}}, while Combusken counters with {{m|Sky Uppercut}} as they both fall down the cliff. Aggron tries to crush Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun with its claw, but instead the impact with the ground sends them flying into the wall. Aggron tries to come at them again, with Pikachu trying to protect Plusle and Minun. Grovyle uses Bullet Seed, Corphish uses Bubble Beam, and Combusken uses Fire Spin together to hit and knock down Aggron. Aggron gets up and Pikachu prepares to attack, but Meowth and Wobbuffet step in to stop the fighting. {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Lairon}}, and Azumarill arrive as the Aron and Lairon show affection to the Azumarill.

Aggron explains to the Pokémon that they would love to see the show, but they cannot go across the ocean to reach the other island. They heard about Azumarill through a conversation that a couple of {{p|Wingull}} had. Wailord appears, and is willing to help bring all of the Pokémon to the other island, riding on its back. Aggron, Lairon, and Aron are all happy to hear that. As the sun sets, Wailord brings the Pokémon to the other island. When the spotlights turn on, Meowth announces the appearance of Azumarill as he is wearing a suit and a hat. Azumarill is lowered to the stage with a crown on her head, with smoke across the stage, and begins singing. Azumarill continues to sing as it walks down the steps and closer to the audience. The Pokémon on stage dance along with Azumarill's singing. Meowth and Wobbuffet beat drums, as everyone enjoys the rest of the festival. Even {{Type|Ghost}} Pokémon join in and scare some of the Pokémon.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|May|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Plusle}}
* {{p|Minun}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Aron}}
* {{p|Lairon}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Snorunt}}
* {{p|Swablu}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Whismur}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Surskit}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Flaaffy}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Gastly}}

==Trivia==
* This [[Pikachu short]] was released between [[AG087]] and [[AG088]] in Japan.
* This is the first Pikachu short to not be dubbed into English.
* This is the first Pikachu short to have a narrator and have the Pokémon's dialogue translated by the narrator.
* This Pikachu short was released on DVD in {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan and mainland China}}.
* This Pikachu short premiered on {{pmin|Indonesia}}n TV on July 13, 2008.
* [[Pokémon Ondo]] is played in the background at the beginning of this Pikachu short.
* [[Christmas Eve]] is sung by the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during the festival.

===Errors===
[[File:PK13 error.png|thumb|200px|Forretress's miscolored spikes]]
* When the {{p|Bellsprout}} arrives at the festival, {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}'s spikes are colored purple like its shell instead of red.
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} uses {{m|Counter}} to send {{m|Thunder Wave}} back to {{p|Magnemite}}, despite Thunder Wave not being a physical attack.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=E66650|bordercolor=FFF7A5
|zh_cmn={{tt|皮卡丘的夏日祭典|Pikachu's Summer Festival}}
}}

 
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{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:Animated series specials]]
[[Category:Pikachu shorts|13]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Eikichi Takahashi]]

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[[zh:宝可梦短篇第13集]]

Noivern (Pokémon)

2025-01-02T14:28:29Z

KumataXIII: /* In animation */

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|jname=オンバーン
|jtranslit=Onbān
|tmname=Onvern
|category=Sound Wave
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|type1=Flying
|type2=Dragon
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|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
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'''Noivern''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オンバーン''' ''Onvern'') is a dual-type {{2t|Flying|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Noibat}} starting at [[level]] 48.

==Biology==
Noivern is a large, draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a bat. It is primarily black with a purple underbelly and greenish turquoise wing membranes. It has a purple lower jaw; a large, red, V-shaped nose; two fang-like projections on its upper lip; yellow eyes; and a greenish-turquoise color between its eyes and nose. Its large, teardrop-shaped ears have alternating rings of blue-green and black on the interiors and resemble {{wp|loudspeaker}}s. Around its neck is a fluffy mane of white fur that is longer in the back. Its wings have three red claws on the middle joint and are divided into segments by two black wing fingers. On the back of the wing, the final segment is purple. Noivern's feet have two toes each and a red, claw-like growth on top of each toe. It has a long, whip-like tail with a blue-green underside and two spines near the tip.

Noivern is known for its violent temper, but becomes tame if approached with its favorite ripe fruits. From its ears, it can produce ultrasonic waves strong enough to shatter large boulders. It uses these waves to freely {{wp|animal echolocation|navigate}} through the darkness.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140223190622/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Y site | Other Pokémon (Archived)]</ref> Noivern is also known to be cruel, ruthlessly tormenting enemies that cannot see well in the dark — such as {{p|Hydreigon}} — before using its ultrasonic waves and fangs to finish them off. However, Noivern becomes timid when exposed to the light.

===Evolution===
Noivern evolves from {{p|Noibat}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=114|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=084|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a violent disposition, if you give it a nice ripe fruit that it loves, Noivern will suddenly become tame.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This hot-blooded Pokémon attacks anything it sees with ultrasonic waves that can crush boulders.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=177|reg2=Galar|num2=182|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Aggressive and cruel, this Pokémon will ruthlessly torment enemies that are helpless in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=304|reg2=Kitakami|num2=89|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Ultrasonic waves emitted by a Noivern can pulverize a large boulder. This Pokémon has a cruel disposition.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=In the dark, even {{p|Hydreigon}} are terrified of this Pokémon. But in the light, Noivern is the one that avoids battle.}}
|}
|}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{flying color light}}; background:#{{flying color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Noivern SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{flying color light}}; background:#{{flying color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Noivern SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Noivern in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Noivern in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Noivern in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Resolution Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lake of Outrage]] [[Bridge Field]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Axew's Eye/Dens|Axew's Eye]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Ballimere Lake]], [[Lakeside Cave]] [[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]], [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]], [[Dyna Tree Hill/Dens|Dyna Tree Hill]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Noivern|5★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Noibat}}}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Surveillance Dunes|Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes]] (Back Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 08|Area 08: Stage 04]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Ruins of Remembrance]], {{DL|Ruins of Remembrance|Aurus Island Illumina Spot}}Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|HP=85
|Attack=70
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=97
|SpDef=80
|Speed=123
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|62|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{tt|*|Noctowl could not learn Defog via level-up prior to Version 3.0.0}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Noivern|Flying|Dragon|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=715
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}, {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Swoobat}}, {{p|Noibat}}
|recruitment=Visit Noivern's secret base
|P1=I'm the king of darkness! I'm invincible in the dark!
|P2=Argh... I'm taking damage. It's just not dark enough here.
}}
|-
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|walk=1.05
|hp=56
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|power=2
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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=715|num=488
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Cloud Clear++
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears away five black-cloud disruptions.
|swapper=Shot Out
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|-
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=198
|attack=205
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Boomburst}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Noibat Community Day and Lunar New Year 2024}}
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{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=715|pdex=206
|dex=Noivern was flying around the ruins, searching everywhere for {{p|Salandit}}. The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears are powerful enough to destroy boulders.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|no1=0714
|name1=Noibat
|type1-1=Flying
|type2-1=Dragon
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 48}}
|no2=0715
|name2=Noivern
|type1-2=Flying
|type2-2=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=flying|type2=dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=715|crop=176}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=715|crop=158}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=715|crop=268}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0715}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|715|Noivern}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Drasna Noivern.png|thumb|250px|Noivern in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Noivern]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Noibat evolved into a Noivern while saving {{AP|Hawlucha}} and battling a {{p|Zapdos}} in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]''.

=====Other=====
Noivern debuted in ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alexa]]. It reappeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where it gave {{an|Professor Oak}} a chance to examine Noivern; and in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'' and ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', where it helped prepare [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Fletchling}} prepare for their rematch against [[Viola]].

A Noivern appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Wake Up}}'', where it was among the Pokémon summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} to use their [[Sound-based move|sound-based attacks]] to wake Ash, but to no avail. Two other Noivern appeared in the short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', where they were among the Pokémon rudely awakened by Hoopa's summoning of multiple {{p|Litwick}}.

A [[Poké Ride]] Noivern appeared in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', where it was used by {{an|Gladion}} in his role for the [[Ultra Guardians]]. It took him to the [[Altar of the Sunne]].

A Noivern under the ownership of [[Drasna]] appeared on a television screen in ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]''. It made its proper debut in ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', where it was used in Ash and Drasna's [[World Coronation Series]] match, ultimately losing to [[Ash's Dracovish]].

====Minor appearances====
A Noivern appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

A Noivern appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Noivern appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY110|Noivern|Ash's Pokédex|Noivern, the Sound Wave Pokémon. The ultrasonic waves Noivern releases from its ears are powerful enough to crush a boulder.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN104|Noivern|Goh's Rotom Phone|Noivern, the Sound Wave Pokémon. A {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Dragon}} type. Noivern can fly in the dark, attacking with ultrasonic waves strong enough to crush stone. It uses its sharp fangs to defeat foes.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Noivern PG.png|thumb|250px|Noivern in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Noivern appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where it attacked {{ga|Red}} and his {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} inside [[Terminus Cave]]. It was eventually defeated by Pikachu, who used a combination of {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

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

===GOTCHA!===
A Noivern briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Drasna]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Noivern appeared in [[PT15]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Aster Noivern Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Noivern in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Futoshi]] owns a Noivern, as seen in [[LDK1]].

A Noivern appeared in [[LDK2]].

A Noivern appeared in [[LDK3]].

A Noivern appeared in [[LDK4]].

A Noivern appeared in [[LDK5]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In a flashback shown in ''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'', a young {{adv|X}} defeated his opponent's Noivern using his {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga]], in order to win the Kalos Junior Tournament.

In ''[[PS600|Gorebyss Changes Color]]'', a Noivern appeared as a silhouette during {{Steven}}'s explanation about the [[Draconid people]].

A Noivern appeared in [[PS615]], under the unofficial ownership of [[Zinnia]]. Its true owner was revealed to be the deceased Draconid Lorekeeper [[Aster]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Noivern (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Noivern can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Crobat}}. Both are {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} based on bats that have {{a|Infiltrator}} as a possible [[Ability]]. They have the same base stat total and the same base {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats.
* Noivern's {{pmin|Germany|German}} name, UHaFnir, is the only Pokémon name that consists of more than two capitalized Latin letters which are not separated by a dash or space.
* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 2.0.1 update for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Noivern and its pre-Evolution did not learn {{m|Switcheroo}} by breeding.

===Origin===
Noivern seems to be based on a combination of {{wp|wyvern}}, a {{wp|Plecotus|long-eared bat}}, {{wp|Pteropus|fruit bat}}, or a {{wp|Phyllostomidae|leaf-nosed bat}}, and {{wp|loudspeaker}} or {{wp|tweeter}}. Inspiration for its design may also have been drawn from {{wp|Gargoyle (monster)|gargoyle}}s.

====Name origin====
Noivern may be a combination of ''noise'' and ''{{wp|wyvern}}''.

Onvern may be a combination of 音 ''on'' (sound), 音波 ''onpa'' (sound wave), and ワイバーン ''wyvern''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Flying|type2=Dragon
|ja=オンバーン ''Onvern''|jameaning=From {{tt|音 ''on''|sound}}, {{tt|音波 ''onpa''|sound wave}}, and ''wyvern''
|fr=Bruyverne |frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bruit|noise}}'' and ''{{tt|wyverne|wyvern}}
|es=Noivern |esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=UHaFnir |demeaning=From ''{{wp|UHF}}'' and ''{{wp|Fafnir}}
|it=Noivern |itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=음번 ''Eumvern''|komeaning=From {{tt|음 (音) ''eum''|sound}} and ''wyvern''
|zh_cmn=音波龍 / 音波龙 ''Yīnbōlóng ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|音波 ''yīnbō ''|sound wave}} and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng ''|dragon}}
|zh_yue=音波龍 ''Yāmbōlùhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 音波飛龍 ''Yāmbōfēilùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|音波 ''yāmbō''|sound wave}} and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}} From {{tt|音波 ''yāmbō''|sound wave}} and {{tt|飛龍 ''fēilùhng''|wyvern}}
|hi=वायवरंग ''Wyverung''|himeaning=From ''wyvern'' and {{tt|तरंग ''taraṅg''|wave}} or ''rung''
|ru=Нойверн ''Noyvern''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ออนเวิร์น ''Onwoen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Noivern]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Flying|prevnum=0714|prev=Noibat|nextnum=0716|next=Xerneas}}
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[[de:UHaFnir]]
[[es:Noivern]]
[[fr:Bruyverne]]
[[it:Noivern]]
[[ja:オンバーン]]
[[zh:音波龙]]

Ursaring (Pokémon)

2024-07-26T20:16:39Z

KumataXIII: /* Biology */

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Ursaring}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Ursaring
|jname=リングマ
|tmname=Ringuma
|ndex=0217
|typebox=1
|type1=Normal
|category={{tt|Hibernator|HIBERNANT in Generation II}}
|height-ftin=5'11"
|height-m=1.8
|weight-lbs=277.3
|weight-kg=125.8
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Guts
|ability2=Quick Feet
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Unnerve
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|expyield=175
|oldexp=189
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'''Ursaring''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リングマ''' ''Ringuma'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Teddiursa}} starting at [[level]] 30. It evolves into {{p|Ursaluna}} when exposed to a [[Peat Block]] during a [[Time-based Evolution|full moon]].

==Biology==
Ursaring is a bipedal, {{wp|bear|ursine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its broad body is covered in brown fur, except for its muzzle, inner ears, and paw pads, which are yellow. It has narrow eyes, a triangular, black nose, and a wide mouth with small, visible fangs in the upper jaw. The fur on Ursaring's shoulders is longer and more structured, with rectangular extensions. A female Ursaring has longer fur on its shoulders than a male. There is a large, yellow, ring-shaped mark shaped like a new moon on its chest. Ursaring's forelimbs are long, ending in five claws each, while its hind legs are short and thick, ending in three claws each. Its tail is large and spherical in shape.

Ursaring lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous forests}}, sleeping in treetops and gathering food throughout the day. While it is skilled at climbing trees, it gathers food by snapping them and collecting whatever {{berries}} or fruits fall down. It will mark trees bearing delicious fruit in its territory with its claws. Ursaring is also known to regularly eat honey, which is its favorite food. Ursaring's sense of smell can distinguish any aroma, and as such, it can find food buried deep underground or in streams. It will also search for food during the winter season. As demonstrated [[AG057|in the anime]], Ursaring is highly protective of its cubs, and [[EP155|has been shown]] to become more aggressive during mating season. It also becomes more ferocious when it is hungry. Ursaring are known to get into fights with {{p|Primeape}} when they encounter each other while searching for berries. When exposed to [[Peat Block|peat]] found in [[Hisui]] during a full moon, Ursaring can evolve into {{p|Ursaluna}}.

===Evolution===
Ursaring evolves from {{p|Teddiursa}}.

In [[Hisui]], it evolves into {{p|Ursaluna}}.
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|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0216
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|type1-1=Normal
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|no2=0217
|name2=Ursaring
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2=
|no3=0901
|name3=Ursaluna
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|type2-3=Normal}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Ursaring is a resident of [[Treasure Town]]. He also meets the player and partner at the end of [[Mystifying Forest]] where his friend Teddiursa becomes the first Pokémon to evolve at the [[Luminous Spring]] since its restoration.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Ursaring reappears alongside Teddiursa as part of [[Serene Village]]. During the game, Ursaring often states his apprehensions towards Teddiursa's desire to evolve.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=194}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap trees with its forelegs and eat fallen <sc>[[Berry|Berries]]</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Although it has a large body, it is quite skilled at climbing trees. It eats and sleeps in the treetops.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap trees with its forelegs and eat fallen <sc>Berries</sc>. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=In the forests inhabited by <sc>Ursaring</sc>, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where they gather food. This {{ScPkmn}} walks through its forest gathering food every day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=In forests, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where an <sc>Ursaring</sc> gathers food. It walks through its forest collecting food every day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=With its ability to distinguish any smell, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap stout trees with its forelegs and eat fallen <sc>Berries</sc>.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=199}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap trees with its forelegs and eat fallen berries.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=133|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Although it has a large body, it is quite skilled at climbing trees. It eats and sleeps in the treetops.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=In the forests inhabited by Ursaring, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where they gather food. This Pokémon walks through its forest gathering food every day.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=113}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=When the cold season arrives in Hisui, this Pokémon will wander fields and mountains alike in search of its favorite berries. Ursaring's hunger during this time makes it a ferocious danger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=216|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It usually wears a hardened expression, but when it’s licking up honey—which it loves—the joy it feels will cause it to break into a wide grin.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It is quite skilled at climbing trees. If it comes across a {{p|Primeape}} while searching for berries in the treetops, trouble will surely ensue.}}
|}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Gapejaw Bog]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]], [[Ursa's Ring]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]], near [[Droning Meadow]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Sonorous Path]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area={{OBP|Mt. Travail|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-19F), [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Peak]] (4th Station Pass 2F-Summit Pass 5F), {{OBP|Mt. Travail|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-19F), [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Dolce Island]], [[Old Mansion]], [[Fire Temple]], [[Odd Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Monday Stage 2|Safari Jungle: Stage 2]]{{dotw|Mo}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pearl Marsh#Fluffy Meadow|Pearl Marsh: Fluffy Meadow]] (Back Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Fiery Field]] (1F-6F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Stormy Sea]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Desert Umbra|Desert Umbra: Stage 342]]}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Dazzling Honey|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 90
|Attack=130
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 75
|SpDef= 75
|Speed= 55}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Combat|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Aqua|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0981|Farigiraf}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/H|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/H|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/H|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/H|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/H|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/H|0502|Dewott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Alola|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0216|Teddiursa|||||Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Ursaring|Normal|Normal|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mt. Deepgreen
|P1=Is that food I smell? Maybe not.
|P2=I don't like this. My health dwindled to half?
|P3=I'm on the brink... My forearms grow weak and weary...
|PL=All right! My level's gone up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217
|coset=8
|conto={{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Carracosta}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Let me handle heavy things!
|P2=Tsk... This is getting rough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|num=018
|pastnum=082
|browser=It lets loose shock waves to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217 f
|walk=1.42
|hp=57
|attack=80
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217
|Pad=Ursaring plays in the [[Iceberg Zone]]. He loves {{p|Glalie}}'s Igloos, and his best performances are in {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=217
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=217|num=457
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Teddiursa
|evocandy=100 during a [[Time|full moon]] or during {{m|Moongeist Beam}}'s [[Move (GO)#Adventure Effect|Adventure Effect]]
|stamina=207|attack=236|defense=144
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Swift}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=217|pdex=221
|dex=If you see a tree with huge claw marks carved into it, that means you’ve stumbled into an Ursaring’s territory. That’s how it marks its favorite spots so other Pokémon won’t take them.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0216
|name1=Teddiursa
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no2=0217
|name2=Ursaring
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2={{Bag/s|Peat Block|SV}} + [[File:Hisui Ribbon IX.png|40px|link=Hisui]] + [[File:Full Moon Icon.png|40px|link=Time]] Use a {{color2|000|Peat Block}} during a full moon in {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no3=0901
|name3=Ursaluna
|type1-3=Ground
|type2-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=217}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=217}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=217}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=217}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=217|crop=96}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=217|crop=94}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAGender|ndex=217|LAcrop=161}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0217}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|217|Ursaring}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Wayfarer Island Ursaring.png|thumb|250px|Ursaring in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Paul's Ursaring]]=====
[[Paul]] owns an Ursaring, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''.

=====Other=====
Ursaring debuted in ''[[EP155|Forest Grumps]]'', where a multitude of them pursued {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} through their territory due to it being their mating season at the time.

In ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]'', a manipulative Teddiursa evolved into an Ursaring at the end of the episode. Though it lost its cute looks, it could now hunt for food on its own rather than steal it from Trainers.

In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', multiple Ursaring were living in {{p|Celebi}}'s forest.

In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', an Ursaring rescued its baby {{p|Teddiursa}} from {{TRT}}, as they had it disguised as a {{p|Spinda}} in order to lure in a real Spinda.

In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Mirage Master]] created a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Ursaring. It attacked Ash and {{an|Misty}} before bringing {{AP|Pikachu}} back to its master. It was later destroyed when the Mirage Master summoned a Mirage {{p|Mewtwo}}.

In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Ursaring living on [[Honey Island]] attacked Ash and his friends with {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', an Ursaring living on [[Wayfarer Island]] attacked Ash and a {{p|Caterpie}} that he befriended after they trespassed onto its territory. It was eventually scared off by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', an Ursaring and a {{p|Conkeldurr}} tricked a {{p|Machamp}} into fighting a {{AP|Hawlucha}} in an attempt to become forest champion.

In ''[[JN079|Night and Day, You are the Ones!]]'', [[Ilunas]] used an Ursaring to battle [[Soleil]] and [[Chloe]], only to be defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]'', six Ursaring were attracted by the {{p|Shuckle}}-made [[Berry Juice]] that {{TRT}} drank.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ursaring appeared in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]''.

In ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', two Ursaring competed in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]].

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', [[Pryce]] remembered a Trainer's Ursaring as one of the Pokémon that fought his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.

In ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'', an Ursaring was defeated by [[Delaney]]'s {{DL|Delaney|Poliwrath}} while it was under the control of {{TRT}}.

In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', an Ursaring angrily drove {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} away after encountering them.

An Ursaring appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.

A Trainer's Ursaring lost in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]''.

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]''.

An Ursaring appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a parent Ursaring was an actor in a film starring {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} that Ash and {{Gary}} watched when they were younger.

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

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[DP058|Nosing 'Round the Mountain!]]'', a Trainer's Ursaring was defeated by [[Alan]]'s {{p|Nosepass}}.

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', a student used an Ursaring provided by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]''.

Multiple Ursaring chased off Team Rocket in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''.

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

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

An Ursaring appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', an Ursaring was living in [[Allearth Forest]].

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''.

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

An Ursaring appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN079|Night and Day, You are the Ones!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorin and Luno|Luno]].

In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', an Ursaring appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus.

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[JN140|Bearing Down Easy!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN146|Ash and Latios]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP155|Ursaring|Ash's Pokédex|Ursaring, the Hibernate Pokémon. The Ursaring has such a keen sense of smell that it can even find {{pkmn|food}} that has been buried.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP006|Ursaring|Dawn's Pokédex|Ursaring, the Hibernator Pokémon. An excellent tree climber, it snaps trees with its front legs, and eats the fallen fruit.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW124|Ursaring|Ash's Pokédex|Ursaring, the Hibernator Pokémon. Ursaring searches for honey in the forest daily. To reach its food, it often snaps trees with its forelegs rather than climbing.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', an Ursaring briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Silver Ursaring.png|thumb|200px|Ursaring in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
An Ursaring appeared in ''[[SP09|Searching For The Color Of Miracles]]''.

===Movie adaptations===
An Ursaring appeared in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.

An Ursaring appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
An Ursaring appeared in [[PDP23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
An Ursaring appeared in [[PMHGSS01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Silver's Ursaring}}
{{adv|Silver}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} an {{TP|Silver|Ursaring}} in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' with {{adv|Gold}}'s aid. He first appeared in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]''. He added him to his main [[Party|team]] and continued to rely on him for combat for many {{adv|volume}}s on end, until he eventually entrusted his father {{adv|Giovanni}} to him in order to nurse him back to health, safe from harm.

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

An Ursaring appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Roughneck}}.

[[Thorton]] {{pkmn2|rental|rented}} an Ursaring for use in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS428|Outlasting Ledian]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Ursaring appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.

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

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Ursaring in [[GDZ49]].

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

==Trivia==
* Ursaring and {{p|Donphan}}, along with their pre-evolved forms, are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations. While {{p|Teddiursa}} and Ursaring are found only in the Japanese and Korean Silver, they are not found in Silver in other languages, being found in the Gold Version of those languages instead, with {{p|Phanpy}} and {{p|Donphan}} getting the opposite treatment. This is changed in the remakes {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, where they follow the Japanese and Korean Gold and Silver.
* Ursaring's number of claws has changed over time and between [[canon]]s. In its original artwork, Ursaring has four visible claws; however, in the anime and in its HeartGold and SoulSilver artwork, it has five claws. In the Generation II games, it has three claws. From {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} up to and including {{game|Platinum}}, it has four claws. From HeartGold and SoulSilver onwards, Ursaring has had five claws in its game sprites. In the anime and all 3D titles prior to HeartGold and SoulSilver, it has always had five claws.
* Ursaring and {{p|Stantler}}'s evolution requirements, as well as {{p|Scyther}}'s evolution into {{p|Kleavor}}, are all programmed into [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], with the Pokémon being affected by the [[Eviolite]] item. However, the [[Peat Block]] needed for evolution is unobtainable, preventing the Pokémon from evolving.

===Origin===
Ursaring appears to be based on {{wp|bear}}s, such as the {{wp|brown bear}} and {{wp|Asian black bear}}. The latter is known in Japanese as ツキノワグマ ''tsukinowaguma'', literally "ring-of-the-moon bear". The connection between a bear and a {{wp|celestial body}} may also reference the {{wp|Ursa Minor}} and {{wp|Ursa Major}} constellations, Ursaring being the latter one. Ursaring's rectangular shoulder fur resemble {{wp|fringe (trim)|fringe}}s of {{wp|buckskins}} or {{wp|epaulette}}s.

====Name origin====
Ursaring may be a combination of ''ursa'' (Latin for bear) and ''ring''.

Ringuma may be a combination of ''ring'', 輪 ''rin'' (wheel; ring), and 熊 ''kuma'' (bear).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=リングマ ''Ringuma''|jameaning=From ''ring'', {{tt|輪 ''rin''|wheel; ring}}, and {{tt|熊 ''kuma''|bear}}
|fr=Ursaring|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Ursaring|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Ursaring|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Ursaring|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=링곰 ''Ringgom''|komeaning=From ''ring'' and {{tt|곰 ''gom''|bear}}
|zh_cmn=圈圈熊 ''Quānquānxióng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|圈 ''quān''|circle; ring}} and {{tt|熊 ''xióng''|bear}}
|zh_yue=圈圈熊 ''Hyūnhyūnhùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|圈 ''hyūn''|circle; ring}} and {{tt|熊 ''hùhng''|bear}}
|hi=भालूरिन ''Bhaloorin''|himeaning=From {{tt|भालू ''bhaloo''|bear}}
|ru=Урсаринг ''Ursaring''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ริงกุมะ ''Ringkuma''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Paul's Ursaring]]
* [[Silver's Ursaring]]

==External links==
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Greedent (Pokémon)

2024-07-09T15:48:57Z

KumataXIII: /* Biology */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Greedent
|jname=ヨクバリス
|tmname=Yokubarisu
|ndex=0820
|type1=Normal
|category=Greedy
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=13.2
|weight-kg=6.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Cheek Pouch
|abilityd=Gluttony
|egggroupn=1
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|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
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|expyield=161
|lv100exp=1000000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=90
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|friendship=50
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'''Greedent''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヨクバリス''' ''Yokubarisu'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Skwovet}} starting at [[level]] 24.

==Biology==
Greedent is a bipedal, squirrel-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a tan and brown plump body, a buck tooth, orange nose, stumpy limbs, and a huge tail twice as long as its body. It has a darker brown area on its cheeks that can also be found on its chest, the underside of its tail, and the tips of its ears. Its fur is fluffy and messy. It also has orange freckles on its big cheeks and orange inside of its ears. Its eyes are a black oval-shape with white pupils, with a ring of light brown fur surrounding them.

True to their name, Greedent are extremely greedy and gluttonous. Greedent constantly gathers {{Berries}} and stuffs them into its tail; it will run to gather Berries even if it's in the middle of a battle. It stuffs its tail with so many Berries, that these Berries fall out constantly, especially when it is hit or [[Fainting|faints]]. It may also stash {{p|Bounsweet}} in its tail, as it considers the latter's sweet scent to be attractive. Dimwitted, Greedent will not often notice the loss of their food they store. Its sharp teeth are strong enough to gnaw through the strongest of Berry shells.

Greedent and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Skwovet}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Stuff Cheeks}} by leveling up.

===Evolution===
Greedent evolves from {{p|Skwovet}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=025|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=010|reg3=Galar|label3=Crown Tundra|num3=006|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It stashes berries in its tail—so many berries that they fall out constantly. But this Pokémon is a bit slow-witted, so it doesn't notice the loss.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Common throughout the Galar region, this Pokémon has strong teeth and can chew through the toughest of berry shells.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=30|reg2=Kitakami|num2=73|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If it spots a berry tree, it will immediately go to gather berries without a sideways glance—even if it’s in the middle of a battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon makes off with heaps of fallen berries by wrapping them in its tail, which is roughly twice the length of its body.}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color light}}; background:#{{normal color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Greedent SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Greedent in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Greedent in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Galar}}, {{rtn|7|Galar}}, and {{rtn|9|Galar}}, [[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Berry tree]]s) [[Bridge Field]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Berry tree]]s) [[Giant's Bed]], [[Ballimere Lake]], [[Dyna Tree Hill]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Loop Lagoon]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]] East Province: [[Tagtree Thicket]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Greedent|3★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Greedent|5★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Victor|Greedent|Palentine's 2024}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 8,000 Aeos Coins/460 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|November 20 to 22, 2020|link=Wild Area News#November 20 to 22, 2020}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Sitrus Berry|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|HP=120
|Attack=95
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=75
|Speed=20
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stuff Cheeks|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0878|Cufant}}{{MSP/H|0879|Copperajah}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Greedent|Normal|Normal|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=820
|egg=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Skwovet
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=260
|attack=160
|defense=156
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
|special={{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0819
|name1=Skwovet
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|no2=0820
|name2=Greedent
|type1-2=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=820|crop=147}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0820}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|820|Greedent}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Greedent.png|thumb|250px|Greedent in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Greedent]]=====
Greedent debuted in ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'', where [[Goh]]'s Skwovet evolved into it, thus allowing it to win the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]].

====Minor appearances====
A Greedent appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Greedent appeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''.

A Greedent appeared in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', where it stole the [[Cheri Berry|Cheri Berries]] collected by [[Roy]] and [[Roy's Fuecoco|Fuecoco]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN047|Greedent|Goh's Rotom Phone|Greedent, the Greedy Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. No matter how tough a [[Berry]]'s skin, Greedent's treasured teeth tear right through it. }}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trainer's Greedent appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Greedent debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Greedent (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Greedent.png|200px|thumb|Greedent in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Greedent (UNITE)}}
Greedent is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee defender that starts as Skwovet, which evolves into Greedent at level 5.
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==Trivia==
* When Greedent is damaged in the games, a [[Leppa Berry]] falls out of its tail.
* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Greedent was unable to learn {{m|Trailblaze}} via [[TM]], while its pre-evolution could.

===Origin===
Greedent may be based on the {{wp|Red squirrel|Eurasian red squirrel}}, a species of squirrel that is endangered in {{wp|Great Britain}}. Their dimwitted nature compared to Skwovet may reference the fact that grey squirrels are more intelligent than red squirrels in real life.

====Name origin====
Greedent may be a combination of ''greed'' and ''rodent''.

Yokubarisu may be a combination of 欲張り ''yokubari'' (greed) and 栗鼠 ''risu'' (squirrel).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ヨクバリス ''Yokubarisu''|jameaning=From {{tt|欲張り ''yokubari''|greed}} and {{tt|栗鼠 ''risu''|squirrel}}
|fr=Rongrigou|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ronger|to gnaw}}'' or ''{{tt|rongeur|rodent}}'' and ''{{tt|grigou|scrooge}}''
|es=Greedent|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Schlaraffel|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Cockaigne|Schlaraffenland}}'' (land of plenty in medieval folklore), ''{{tt|raffen|to snatch}}'', and ''squirrel''
|it=Greedent|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=요씽리스 ''Yossingrisu''|komeaning=From {{tt|욕심 (欲心) ''yoksim''|greed}} and a partial transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=藏飽栗鼠 / 藏饱栗鼠 ''Cángbǎolìshǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|藏 ''cáng''|to store}}, {{tt|飽 / 饱 ''bǎo''|to eat one's fill}} and {{tt|栗鼠 ''lìshǔ''|chipmunk, squirrel}}
|zh_yue=藏飽栗鼠 ''Chòhngbáauleuhtsyú''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|藏 ''chòhng''|to store}}, {{tt|飽 ''báau''|to eat one's fill}} and {{tt|栗鼠 ''leuhtsyú''|chipmunk, squirrel}}
|hi=गिगोला Gigolaa|himeaning=From {{tt|गिलहरी ''gilahrī''|squirrel}} and {{tt|गोल ''gol''|round/circular}}; possible also from ''giggle''
|th=โยคุบะริสึ ''Yokhubarisue''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Greedent]]
* [[Greedent (UNITE)]]


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0819|prev=Skwovet|nextnum=0821|next=Rookidee}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Schlaraffel]]
[[es:Greedent]]
[[fr:Rongrigou]]
[[it:Greedent]]
[[ja:ヨクバリス]]
[[zh:藏饱栗鼠]]

Captain Pikachu

2024-06-12T05:12:56Z

KumataXIII: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{samename|TCG card of the same name|Captain Pikachu (Pokémon Center promo)}}
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|nickname=Captain Pikachu
|jnickname=キャプテンピカチュウ
|tmnickname=Captain Pikachu
|pokemonname=Pikachu
|image=[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu.png|250px]]
|caption=Friede's Pikachu
|gender=Male<ref>Confirmed via [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Paldea]]
|type1=Electric
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|prevonum=025
|current=[[Party|With Friede]]
|java1=[[Ikue Otani]]
|enva1=
}}

'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his {{m|Volt Tackle|signature move}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and Charizard]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Coral]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock's Rockruff]] and {{an|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.

In [[HZ044]], Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with Volt Tackle, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could.

Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. However, despite this, Captain Pikachu has shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Also, he is welcoming to new members, as shown in ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', when he with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates Pokémon welcome a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked [[Roy]] after he caught him sneaking around it.

Captain Pikachu has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in [[HZ035]], Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and ends up losing focus on what he was doing.

Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカー''' ''Rising Volteccer'') While using {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.
|}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; color:#000"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Captain Pikachu concept art]</ref>
| Art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
|-
|}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}} manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZM02}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZM02}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
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==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event], which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Captain Pikachu [[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]

===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.
{{-}}

==Names==
{{langtable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=船長Pikachu
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|da=Kaptajn Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fi=Kapteeni Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|hi=कैप्टन पिकाचू ''Captain Pikachu''
|id=Kapten Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|no=Kaptein Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|sv=Kapten Pikachu
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{-}}
{{Friede's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|electric}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Friede's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]

[[de:Flugkapitän Pikachu]]
[[es:Capitán Pikachu]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Friede]]
[[it:Capitan Pikachu]]
[[ja:キャプテンピカチュウ]]
[[zh:船長皮卡丘]]

Captain Pikachu

2024-06-12T05:12:00Z

KumataXIII: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{samename|TCG card of the same name|Captain Pikachu (Pokémon Center promo)}}
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|caption=Friede's Pikachu
|gender=Male<ref>Confirmed via [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].</ref>
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'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his {{m|Volt Tackle|signature move}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and Charizard]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Coral]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock's Rockruff]] and {{an|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.

In [[HZ044]], Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with Volt Tackle, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could.

Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. However, despite this, Captain Pikachu has shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Also, he is welcoming to new members, as shown in ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', when he with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates Pokémon welcome a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked [[Roy]] after he caught him sneaking around it.

Captain Pikachu has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in [[HZ035]], Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and even ends up losing focus on what he was doing.

Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカー''' ''Rising Volteccer'') While using {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.
|}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Captain Pikachu concept art]</ref>
| Art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
|-
|}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}} manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZM02}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZM02}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event], which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Captain Pikachu [[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]

===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.
{{-}}

==Names==
{{langtable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=船長Pikachu
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|da=Kaptajn Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fi=Kapteeni Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|hi=कैप्टन पिकाचू ''Captain Pikachu''
|id=Kapten Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|no=Kaptein Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|sv=Kapten Pikachu
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{-}}
{{Friede's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|electric}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Friede's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]

[[de:Flugkapitän Pikachu]]
[[es:Capitán Pikachu]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Friede]]
[[it:Capitan Pikachu]]
[[ja:キャプテンピカチュウ]]
[[zh:船長皮卡丘]]