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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Piloswine |
jname=イノムー |
tmname=Inomoo |
image=221Piloswine.png |
caption=Artwork from GSC |
ndex=221 |
jdex=192 |
hdex=361 |
fdex=173 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ice |
type2=Ground |
species=Swine |
height-ftin=3′07″ |
height-m=1.1 |
weight-lbs=123.0 |
weight-kg=55.8 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Snow Cloak |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=1 HP, 1 Atk |
expyield=160 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=75 |
pokefordex=piloswine |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Piloswine''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: イノムー ''Inomoo'') is an {{t|Ice}}/{{t|Ground}}-type Pokémon.

=Biology=
==Physiology==
In the 3D Pokémon console games, it is shown that Piloswine has two beady eyes in its head, however these are usually covered up by tufts of fur.

===Gender differences===
A female Piloswine has shorter tusks than a male.
===Special abilities===

==Behavior==
Piloswine are strong, brave, and undeniably stubborn. Wild Piloswine jealously guard their herd's territory, driving off any creatures that trespass. Domesticated Piloswine are loyal to a fault. There are stories of Piloswine who refuse to go down no matter how hard a battle becomes in an attempt to live up to their trainer's expectations of them.

==Habitat==
==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=
{{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}} first appeared in ''[[EP237|Cold as Pryce]]''. [[Pryce]] thought that his Piloswine had abandoned him when he was a young Pokémon Trainer after the two of them got hit by a {{p|Magmar}}'s {{m|Fire Blast}} and thus became cold and bitter. When Pryce found his Piloswine in a cave and frozen solid in front of a Burn-Healing Herb, Pryce was able to let go of his coldness. Pryce used his Piloswine in the Gym Battle during the next episode.

=In the manga=
=In the TCG=

=Game data=
==Pokédex entries==
{{Dex
|type=ice
|gen=2
|golddex=Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
|silverdex=If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
|crystaldex=Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
|rubydex=Piloswine is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This Pokémon uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
|sapphiredex=Piloswine is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This Pokémon uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
|emeralddex=A Piloswine is covered by a thick coat of long hair for enduring freezing cold. It uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
|firereddex=If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
|leafgreendex=Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
|stadium2dex=Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
|diamonddex=Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
|pearldex=Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
|}}

==Game locations==
{{Availability |
gen=2 |
type=ice |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Swinub}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Swinub}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Swinub}} |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[The Under]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Swinub}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Swinub}}|
palarea=Mountain |
}}

===In side games===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 6 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
| Evolve from {{p|Swinub}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Panula Cave]] [[Sekra Mountain Range]]
|}

==Base stats==
{{BaseStats|
HP=100 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk=60 |
SpDef=60 |
Speed=50 }}

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

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

==Learnset==
{{evolved learnset intro|Piloswine}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! ROWSPAN=2 | Game
! COLSPAN=2 | [[Generation II]]
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation III]]
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation IV]]
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! GS || C
|-
| 33 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Fury Attack}} || {{M|Fury Attack}} || {{M|Fury Attack}}
|-
| 40 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || '''{{M|Earthquake}}'''
|-
| 42 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Mist}} || {{M|Mist}} ||  
|-
| 48 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Mist}}
|-
| 56 || COLSPAN=2 | '''{{M|Blizzard}}''' || '''{{M|Blizzard}}''' || '''{{M|Blizzard}}'''
|-
| 65 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Amnesia}}
|-
| 70 ||   || {{M|Amnesia}} || {{M|Amnesia}} ||  
|}

===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| TM02 || {{M|Headbutt}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM03 || {{M|Curse}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM05 || {{M|Roar}} || {{M|Roar}} || {{M|Roar}}
|-
| TM06 || {{M|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}}
|-
| TM07 ||   || {{M|Hail}} || {{M|Hail}}
|-
| TM08 || {{M|Rock Smash}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM10 || {{M|Hidden Power}} || {{M|Hidden Power}} || {{M|Hidden Power}}
|-
| TM11 || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}}
|-
| TM12 ||   ||   || {{M|Taunt}}
|-
| TM13 || {{M|Snore}} || '''{{M|Ice Beam}}''' || '''{{M|Ice Beam}}'''
|-
| TM14 || '''{{M|Blizzard}}''' || '''{{M|Blizzard}}''' || '''{{M|Blizzard}}'''
|-
| TM15 || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}}
|-
| TM16 || '''{{M|Icy Wind}}''' || {{M|Light Screen}} || {{M|Light Screen}}
|-
| TM17 || {{M|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}}
|-
| TM18 || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
|-
| TM20 || {{M|Endure}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM21 || {{M|Frustration}} || {{M|Frustration}} || {{M|Frustration}}
|-
| TM26 || '''{{M|Earthquake}}''' || '''{{M|Earthquake}}''' || '''{{M|Earthquake}}'''
|-
| TM27 || {{M|Return}} || {{M|Return}} || {{M|Return}}
|-
| TM28 ||   || '''{{M|Dig}}''' || '''{{M|Dig}}'''
|-
| TM31 || '''{{M|Mud Slap}}''' ||   ||  
|-
| TM32 || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
|-
| TM33 ||   || {{M|Reflect}} || {{M|Reflect}}
|-
| TM34 || {{M|Swagger}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM35 || {{M|Sleep Talk}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM37 ||   || {{M|Sandstorm}} || {{M|Sandstorm}}
|-
| TM39 ||   || {{M|Rock Tomb}} || {{M|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || {{M|Defense Curl}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM41 ||   ||   || {{M|Torment}}
|-
| TM42 ||   || {{M|Facade}} || {{M|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || {{M|Detect}} || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}}
|-
| TM47 ||   || {{M|Steel Wing}} || {{M|Steel Wing}}
|-
| TM58 ||   ||   || {{M|Endure}}
|-
| TM68 ||   ||   || {{M|Giga Impact}}
|-
| TM71 ||   ||   || {{M|Stone Edge}}
|-
| TM72 ||   ||   || '''{{M|Avalanche}}'''
|-
| TM76 ||   ||   || {{M|Stealth Rock}}
|-
| TM78 ||   ||   || {{M|Captivate}}
|-
| TM80 ||   ||   || {{M|Rock Slide}}
|-
| TM82 ||   ||   || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 ||   ||   || {{M|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM87 ||   ||   || {{M|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 ||   ||   || {{M|Substitute}}
|-
| HM04 || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 ||   || {{M|Rock Smash}} || {{M|Rock Smash}}
|}

===By tutoring===
===Special moves===

==Side game data==

{{Side game|
type=ice |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Frigid Cavern |
P1= Is there an enemy in front? I can't see what lies ahead of me... |
P2= My health is down by half already. |
P3= I'm run-down... I couldn't charge if I wanted... |
PL= Leveled up! But I still can't see to the front... |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Ground |
typeA= Ice |
field= Tackle x3 |
browser= With incredible speed, Piloswine charges anyone it notices. Be wary around it. |
}}

==Evolution==
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
|-
| rowspan="5" |
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Basic |
image=220.png |
name=Swinub }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Lv. 33 |
image=221.png |
name=Piloswine }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Level up with AncientPower |
image=473.png |
name=Mamoswine }}
|}

=Trivia=
* Prior to Generation IV, Piloswine can learn {{m|AncientPower}} by [[breeding]] or by evolution of a [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]] {{p|Swinub}} caught in {{g|XD}}. Despite this, it cannot evolve into Mamoswine in those generations because Mamoswine did not yet exist. This makes it and {{p|Lickitung}} the only Pokémon which could not evolve even if the criteria were met because their evolved forms were not yet created.
* Of the [[Methods_of_evolution#Others|Pokémon that need to know a certain move to evolve]], Piloswine is the only one that has already evolved once.
* It is also the only one of the move-based evolutions that does not learn the required move at a specific level. However, Ancient Power is in Piloswine's list of level up moves and thus can be recovered by Pastoria City's move tutor in exchange for a Heart Scale.

==Origin==
It appears to have been based on a [[wp:boar|boar]].

===Name origin===
A combination of ''pilose'' and ''swine'' (pig).

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Keifel
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Cochignon
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 메꾸리 ''Mekkuri''

=External links=
*[[wp:Piloswine|Article on Wikipedia]]

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[[ja:イノムー]]

Mareep (Pokémon)

2007-09-04T16:15:37Z

Lady Umbreon: /* Trivia */

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Mareep |
jname=メリープ |
tmname=Merriep |
image=179Mareep.png |
caption=Artwork from GSC |
ndex=179 |
jdex=053 |
hdex=327 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Wool |
height-ftin=2′00″ |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=17.2 |
weight-kg=7.8 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Ground |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=1 SpA |
expyield=59 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=White |
catchrate=235 |
pokefordex=mareep |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Mareep''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: メリープ ''Merriep'') is an {{t|Electric}}-type Pokémon.

=Biology=
==Physiology==
Mareep is based on a sheep. It has yellow wool and blue head and feet.
===Gender differences===
None.

===Special abilities===
Mareep's wool stores electricity, and it swells when there is a buildup of static electricity. Touching it while this happens induces a nasty shock. The bulb at the end of its tail glows the more electricity Mareep has.
==Behavior==
==Habitat==
==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=

Mareep made its anime debut in [[EP139]], in which a flock is shepherded by a young girl and her mother.

=In the manga=
=In the TCG=

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Mareep|30}}

=Game data=
==Pokédex entries==
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=2
|golddex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|silverdex=Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
|crystaldex=It stores lots of air in its soft fur, allowing it to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
|rubydex=Mareep's fluffy coat of wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more static electricity is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail grows.
|sapphiredex=Mareep's fluffy coat of wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more static electricity is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail grows.
|emeralddex=Its fluffy wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more energy is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail glows.
|firereddex=Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
|leafgreendex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|stadium2dex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|diamonddex=Its fluffy coat swells to double when static electricity builds up. Touching it can be shocking.
|pearldex=Its fluffy coat swells to double when static electricity builds up. Touching it can be shocking.
|}}

==Game locations==
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|32}}, {{rtn|42}}, and {{rtn|43}} |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Shadow Pokémon Lab]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Valley Windworks]] ([[Pokétch#Pokéradar|Pokéradar]]) |
palarea=Field |
}}
===In side games===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| Upgrade binder
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Huge Storage 5 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
| [[Lightning Field]] (1F-5F)
|}

==Base stats==
{{BaseStats|
HP=55 |
Attack=40 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk=65 |
SpDef=45 |
Speed=35 }}

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

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

==Learnset==
{{learnset intro|Mareep}}

===By [[Level|leveling up]]===

<CENTER>
{| border="1" style="background: #f8f8f8; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| Start || {{M|Tackle}} {{M|Growl}} || {{M|Tackle}} {{M|Growl}} || {{M|Tackle}}
|-
| 5 ||   ||   || {{M|Growl}}
|-
| 9 || '''{{M|Thundershock}}''' || '''{{M|Thundershock}}''' ||  
|-
| 10 ||   ||   || '''{{M|Thundershock}}'''
|-
| 14 ||   ||   || {{M|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| 16 || {{M|Thunder Wave}} || {{M|Thunder Wave}} ||  
|-
| 19 ||   ||   || {{M|Cotton Spore}}
|-
| 23 || {{M|Cotton Spore}} || {{M|Cotton Spore}} || {{M|Charge}}
|-
| 28 ||   ||   || '''{{M|Discharge}}'''
|-
| 30 || {{M|Light Screen}} || {{M|Light Screen}} ||  
|-
| 32 ||   ||   || {{M|Signal Beam}}
|-
| 37 || '''{{M|Thunder}}''' || '''{{M|Thunder}}''' || {{M|Light Screen}}
|-
| 41 ||   ||   || {{M|Power Gem}}
|-
| 46 ||   ||   || '''{{M|Thunder}}'''
|}</CENTER>

===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
<CENTER>
{| border="1" style="background: #f8f8f8; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| TM02 || {{M|Headbutt}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM03 || {{m|Curse}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}}
|-
| TM07 || '''{{M|Zap Cannon}}''' ||   ||  
|-
| TM10 || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}}
|-
| TM13 || {{M|Snore}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM16 ||   || {{M|Light Screen}} || {{M|Light Screen}}
|-
| TM17 || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}}
|-
| TM18 || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
|-
| TM20 || {{m|Endure}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM21 || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}}
|-
| TM23 || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}}
|-
| TM24 ||   || '''{{M|Thunderbolt}}''' || '''{{M|Thunderbolt}}'''
|-
| TM25 || '''{{M|Thunder}}''' || '''{{M|Thunder}}''' || '''{{M|Thunder}}'''
|-
| TM27 || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}}
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{M|Swagger}} || '''{{M|Shock Wave}}''' || '''{{M|Shock Wave}}'''
|-
| TM35 || {{M|Sleep Talk}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM39 || {{M|Swift}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM40 || {{M|Defense Curl}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM42 ||   || {{m|Facade}} || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 ||   || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}}
|-
| TM57 ||   ||   || '''{{M|Charge Beam}}'''
|-
| TM58 ||   ||   || {{M|Endure}}
|-
| TM70 ||   ||   || {{M|Flash}}
|-
| TM73 ||   ||   || {{M|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| TM78 ||   ||   || {{M|Captivate}}
|-
| TM82 ||   ||   || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 ||   ||   || {{M|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM87 ||   ||   || {{M|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 ||   ||   || {{M|Substitute}}
|-
| HM05 || {{M|Flash}} || {{M|Flash}} ||  
|}
</CENTER>

===By breeding===
* {{M|Body Slam}}
* {{M|Charge}}
* {{M|Flatter}}
* {{M|Odor Sleuth}}
* {{M|Reflect}}
* {{M|Safeguard}}
* {{M|Sand Attack}}
* {{M|Screech}}
* {{M|Take Down}}

===By tutoring===
===Special moves===
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Mareep knows {{m|Shadow Blitz}} and {{m|Shadow Shed}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Heal Bell}} after being [[Purification|purified]].

==Side game data==

{{Side game|
type=electric |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=11.9% |
area=Thunder Meadow |
P1= I'm fluffy and warm! |
P2= Oh? Half my HP is gone so soon? |
P3= I can't take any more... I'm about to shed... |
PL= I gained a level! My fleece turned fluffier! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
}}

==Evolution==
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
|-
| rowspan="3" |
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Basic |
image=179.png |
name=Mareep }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=At Lv. 15 |
image=180.png |
name=Flaaffy }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=At Lv. 30 |
image=181.png |
name=Ampharos }}
|}

=Trivia=
Mareep and its evolutions may have been inspired by [[wp:Philip_K_Dick|Philip K. Dick's]] famous science fiction novel [[wp:Do_Androids_Dream_of_Electric_Sheep%3F|''Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'']]. A shiny Mareep's wool looks like cotton candy.

==Origin==
It appears to be simply based on a sheep, although it might borrow its electric aspect from the way wool builds up static charges.

===Name origin===
Mareep's name appears to be a combination of the word ''Mary'' — as in the girl who owned a little lamb in the nursery rhyme — and ''[[wp:sheep|sheep]]''; ''Mareep'' is also an anagram of the word ''ampere,'' a unit of electric current. The French meaning is corruption of ''Cotton Watt''. It's also a fun play on words since ''Watt'' and ''ouat'' are pronounced exactly the same way. The German name seems to be based off of a combination of ''volt'' and ''[[wp:lamb|lamb]]'', which is a young sheep.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Voltilamm
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Wattouat
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 메리프 ''Meripeu''

=External links=
* [[wp:Mareep|Article on Wikipedia]]

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