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Vulpix (Pokémon)

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'''Vulpix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロコン''' ''Rokon'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

In [[Alola]], Vulpix has an {{type|Ice}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Alolan Ninetales when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Vulpix can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

==Biology==
[[File:Enta Vulpix one tail CBF.png|thumb|250px|A one-tailed Vulpix as seen in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]]]
Vulpix is a small, quadrupedal, {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a red-brown pelt with a cream-colored underbelly. It has brown eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and a triangular dark brown nose. Its paws are slightly darker than the rest of its pelt and have light brown paw pads. On top of its head are three curled locks of orange fur with bangs, and it has orange tails with curled tips. It is most commonly seen with six tails. However, Vulpix is born with only a white tail that splits as Vulpix {{pkmn|aging|grows}}. The tails grow hot as Vulpix approaches Evolution.

Vulpix can manipulate fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. These wisps are sometimes mistaken for ghosts by humans, but Vulpix uses them to assist in catching prey. Inside its body is a flame that never goes out. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouth to prevent its body from overheating. Vulpix performs this even when sleeping, as mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]].<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes, while sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot."</ref> Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix is most commonly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy plains}}.

===Forms===
[[File:Alolan Vulpix SM concept art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|In Alola, Keokeo are as white as snow]]
Vulpix has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix.

In the [[Alola]] region, Vulpix has adapted to snowy mountain peaks and developed a snowy white pelt. It has pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue inside its ears. Its snout is more pronounced and pointed than that of non-Alolan Vulpix. The locks of hair on its head and its six tails are curlier and have a wispy appearance.

Alolan Vulpix is believed to have arrived in the region at the same time as humans but moved to the snow-capped mountain to avoid other Pokémon. It can be found in small packs, called skulks, that are led and protected by Ninetales.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171219113753mp_/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-vulpix/ | Alolan Vulpix (Archived)]</ref> Alolan Vulpix can expel breath as cold as −58 °F (−50 °C), which is capable of freezing anything. While it is not suited to warmer environments, its tail can produce ice to lower the surrounding temperature if needed. An old, local name for this Pokémon is "Keokeo", referring to its white pelt. {{p|Weavile}} is a natural predator of Alolan Vulpix. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Alolan Vulpix prefers to sleep in freezing cold places. Whenever its resting spot starts to warm up, Alolan Vulpix will use its cold breath to change the surrounding area into a more comfortable temperature.

===Evolution===
Vulpix evolves into {{p|Ninetales}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Alolan Vulpix'''
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=037}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=125}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=153|reg2=Kanto|num2=037}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=At the time of its birth, <sc>Vulpix</sc> has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this {{ScPkmn}} receives plenty of love from its <sc>Trainer</sc>. The six tails become magnificently curled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Inside <sc>Vulpix</sc>'s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this {{ScPkmn}} releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It can freely control fire, making fiery orbs fly like will-o'-the-wisps. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if on fire.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=127}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=248|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=160}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=At the time of its birth, Vulpix has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this Pokémon receives plenty of love from its Trainer. The six tails become magnificently curled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=253|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=330|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=037}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its beautiful tails have made it very popular. However, if it's not brushed diligently, it will be a mass of tangles before you know it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It manipulates balls of fire to catch its prey. If you raise one from when it's young, it will grow close to you like a puppy Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It exhales air colder than {{tt|-58 degrees Fahrenheit|-50 degrees Celsius}}. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=If you carelessly approach it because it's cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their {{tt|–58 degree Fahrenheit|−50 degree Celsius}} breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is {{tt|−58 degrees Fahrenheit|−50 degrees Celsius}}. Another name for it is Keokeo.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=068|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=168}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=In its belly burns a fire, which Vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but one white tail. As the Pokémon matures, this single tail splits into six.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=These Pokémon live in packs in the snowy mountains and defend themselves with icy breath. I suspect this species changed its form to adapt to the frigid climate.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=37|reg3=Blueberry|num3=157}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Vulpix}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their −58 degree Fahrenheit breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.}}
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| Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Alolan Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Vulpix in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Echo Valley]], Lava: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jungle Area#In Trouble? Tap Away!|Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sacred Plains#Stage 6|Sacred Plains: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Diamond Crater#Smelting Forge|Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge]] (All Areas), [[Origin Hideaway#Secluded Volcanic Chasm|Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Vulpix's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Entei Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Entei Sea]]Final ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
|}
|}
{{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-5F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Fiery Field]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Pitfall Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Great 1), [[Taupe Hollow]] (from Basic 2) ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Basic 2) ('''Alolan Form''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 42]], [[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 592]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Vulpix}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Vulpix Team Event ('''Kantonian Form''') My Friend Vulpix Challenge 2 (Cozy Cape; '''Kantonian Form''') Alolan Vulpix Points Event ('''Alolan Form''') Lost Alolan Vulpix Event level 12 (Cozy Cape; '''Alolan Form''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
=====Vulpix=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Vulpix|English|United States|18|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Vulpix}}
|}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix|All|Japan|10|November 30, 2016 December 1, 2016 to March 12, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Vulpix|Korean region|Online|10|April 4 to June 30, 2017|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|Japanese region|Online|10|July 5 to 24, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|All|Japan|10|July 22 to August 13, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lillie's Alolan Vulpix|Korean region|Online|10|August 24, 2017 to ???|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lillie's Alolan Vulpix}}
|}

======[[Wild Area News]]======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ice|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|December 25 to 27, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#December 25 to 27, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|60[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png]]|December 25 to 27, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#December 25 to 27, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
====Vulpix====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{gold color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Burnt Berry|25|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{FireRed color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Fire Stone|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{HeartGold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|100|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|Pokémon Black and White Versions|tcolor1=FFF}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|tcolor1=FFF}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Aspear Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{Moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Snowball|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{Ultra Moon color}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}

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

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

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

===Type effectiveness===
====Vulpix====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1
}}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157-Hisui|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/H|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Alolan Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vulpix|Ice|Ice|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Vulpix=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Vulpix|Fire|Fire|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Challenge 66)]] [[Vulpix (EX Emerald 72)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Vulpix (EX Hidden Legends 81)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Vulpix====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=037|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|body=1
|rate=12.2
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm little, but I have six tails!
|P2=My health is way down to half...
|P3=I'm exhausted... Even my tails are tuckered out...
|PL=Leveled up! Yippee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Axew}}, {{p|Sylveon}}
|recruitment=Find Vulpix's precious belonging in the [[Cave of Training]]
|P1=Here I come! I'm Vulpix! ♪ I grow more tails as I grow! ♪
|P2=It's getting really tough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=171
|browser=It forms a ring of ghostly fire around itself for protection.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=167
|pastnum=108
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|walk=1.64
|hp=44
|attack=67
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|Pad=Vulpix often play in the [[Lava Zone]]. They can't get enough of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037|num=061
|min=40
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Super Cheer
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=037
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Vulpix
|evocandy=50
|stamina=116
|attack=96
|defense=109
|fast={{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} Fire{{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0037
|pokemon=Vulpix
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes while it's sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Nodding-Off Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Ember Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Fire Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Fire Stone}} ×1
|candyNum=80
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient2=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=13
|skillname=Energizing Cheer S
|skilldesc=Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
}}
|}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO037Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|num=061
|min=40
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A
|walk=1.64
|hp=44
|attack=67
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Vulpix
|evocandy=50
|stamina=116
|attack=96
|defense=109
|fast={{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
|special={{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} Ice{{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=037A|pdex=166
|dex=When it feels wary, {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix exhales freezing-cold air from its mouth to intimidate foes. It was nice to see it playing innocently with its Pokémon friends.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0037A
|pokemon=Vulpix
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Ice
|dexentry=This Pokémon prefers to sleep in freezing cold places. Sometimes if its resting spot gets too warm, it exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit to bring its surroundings down to a more comfortable temperature.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Nodding-Off Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Powder Snow Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Ice Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Ice Stone}} ×1
|candyNum=80
|berry=Rawst
|ingredient1=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient2=Greengrass Corn
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Extra Helpful S
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you x4 the usual help from a helper Pokémon
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Vulpix====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Alolan Vulpix====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0037Vulpix-Alola
|name1=Vulpix
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0038Ninetales-Alola
|name2=Ninetales
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=037}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=037|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=037|form1=A|crop=62|PEcrop=114}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=037|form1=A|crop=81|LAcrop=135}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0037|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|037|Vulpix}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vulpix anime.png|thumb|250px|Kantonian Vulpix and {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Vulpix Egg.png|thumb|220px|A Vulpix {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
[[File:Lillie Egg.png|thumb|250px|An Alolan Vulpix Egg in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Vulpix]]=====
{{an|Brock}} had a Vulpix that he obtained from [[Suzie]] in [[Kanto]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', which also marked the species' debut. In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', he returned it to her.

=====[[Snowy]]=====
In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', an {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} that {{an|Lillie}} primarily took care of. She gave the Egg the [[nickname]] "Snowy", and kept that name for the Vulpix that hatched from it. Despite her fear of Pokémon, Lillie {{pkmn2|caught}} Snowy in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''. It was commonly seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Vulpix was cloned from Brock's Vulpix. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Vulpix reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', [[Macy]] has a Vulpix as her main Pokémon, though Macy doesn't use it in {{pkmn|battle}}. Vulpix found itself captured by {{TRT}}, but it was soon rescued by {{Ash}}.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!]]'', a Vulpix hatched from an Egg.

In ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]'', [[Samson Oak]]'s Vulpix hatched from the Egg that was given to {{Delia}} by {{an|Professor Oak}} so it could be delivered to Samson in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. Vulpix reappeared in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]''.

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', under the ownership of [[Cerah]]. By the events of that episode, it had evolved into an Alolan Ninetales.

====Minor appearances====
A Vulpix appeared as an image in the dubbed version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Vulpix was controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]].

Two Vulpix appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', one each under the ownership of {{OBP|Ralph|EP100}} and {{OBP|Emily|EP100}}.

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

Two {{pkmn2|wild}} Vulpix appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. One of them helped the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Pokémon and {{p|Elekid}} save the {{p|Exeggcute}} nests and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} during a storm.

A Vulpix appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', under the ownership of an elderly woman.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]''.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Vulpix appeared in [[PK13]].

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

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', a Vulpix was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', a Coordinator's Vulpix competed in the [[Wallace Cup]].

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a Coordinator's Vulpix participated in the [[Sandalstraw Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Vulpix appeared in {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}}'s flashback in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

In a fantasy in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', [[Alexa]] told {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} that a Vulpix belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. It was revealed that after the pirate disappeared, Vulpix stayed on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135|island}} where the treasure was hidden with the other Pokémon. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ninetales}} afterwards.

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

A Vulpix appeared in [[BWS02]].

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Vulpix appeared in ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''.

Six Trainers' Vulpix appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Vulpix joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]''.

In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', a Trainer's Vulpix was in the [[Vermilion City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer.

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

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', where it got treated by [[Nurse Joy]].

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Vulpix|Ash's Pokédex|Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails. Vulpix uses powerful flame attacks.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Fire Spin|Ash's Pokédex|Vulpix's greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to [[bound|block its opponent from moving]], it then inflicts great [[damage]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG150|Vulpix|May's Pokédex|Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Before evolving, Vulpix's six-part tail can become as hot as a fiery blaze.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM014|Vulpix|Rotom Pokédex|Vulpix, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} type. Vulpix is covered in white fur and was discovered on [[Mount Lanakila]]. Its breath can reach a temperature of 60 below zero, freezing anything it touches. And that Vulpix? It's a {{t|Fire}} type. When carefully groomed, its six tails can be extremely beautiful.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Vulpix PO.png|thumb|250px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', a Vulpix was at the Pokémon House in [[Lavender Town]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Stantler Persian Vulpix PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Vulpix appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].
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==In the manga==
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[File:Flannery Vulpix Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Vulpix in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Alolan Vulpix Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Alolan Vulpix in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[Kiaraway]], a Fire-type specialist, owns a female Vulpix. She is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with {{p|Cyndaquil}} in ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]''. She is good friends with [[Coconut]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
{{adv|Bill}} owns a Vulpix, which debuted in ''[[PS059|Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time)]]''. He uses it as a guard for his house.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Bill's Vulpix reappeared at the [[Pokémon Association]] while Bill was talking about the [[Gym Leader]]s in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]''. In ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'', it reappeared a second time while Bill was talking to {{adv|Professor Oak}}, but it and Bill's {{p|Exeggcute}} kept being a nuisance during the conversation.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[Flannery]] owns a Vulpix that debuted in ''[[PS245|Bravo, Vibrava]]''. She used it to battle [[Shelly]]'s {{p|Ludicolo}}. Although it ended up getting defeated, it managed to disable Ludicolo's main attack, {{m|Nature Power}}, by using {{m|Grudge}} just before fainting.

The first [[Courtney]]'s {{p|Ninetales}} was a Vulpix at one point, and was used in {{pkmn|Contest}}s, as shown in a flashback in ''[[PS262|It All Ends Now III]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
Multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Vulpix debuted in the ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where they were seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Chapter Books===
Windy's Vulpix appeared in [[Race to Danger]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{main|Enta's Vulpix}}
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}} has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Vulpix appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Vulpix appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved into a Ninetales.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Vulpix appeared in [[PZ05]].

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBU Vulpix.jpg|thumb|250px|Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Both Kantonian Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix appear as Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}. They attack using {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Frost Breath}}, respectively, with the former move burning opposing fighters with pillars of fire, and the latter move freezing them. Both forms of Vulpix also appear as {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}.
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==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their Evolutions.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.
* The beta {{DL|Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon names}} in {{2v2|Red|Blue}} listed Vulpix as ''Foxfire''.
* The animated Front Sprite for Vulpix in [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]] is missing the darker color on its paws.
* Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]]s are obtainable in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Growlithe}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that [[Evolution|evolve]] once via a [[Fire Stone]]. Vulpix is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Green|s}}, international Blue, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Silver|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}} while Growlithe is to Red, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, Gold, FireRed, and HeartGold. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have {{a|Flash Fire}} as their Ability, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Vulpix from the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'', Growlithe from the ''{{wp|shisa}}''. Additionally, both have received [[regional form]]s.
* Alolan Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Alolan {{p|Sandshrew}}. Both were initially introduced in [[Generation I]] and got Alolan Forms in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Both {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are {{type|Ice}}s, with Vulpix being exclusive to Sun and Scarlet and Sandshrew being exclusive to Moon and Violet. Furthermore, both Pokémon evolve when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]].
* Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
* Vulpix has the lowest base [[HP]] of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Alolan Vulpix is the only unevolved Pokémon to have a [[Pokémon V (TCG)|Pokémon VSTAR]] card.
* Vulpix's [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] and [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] number are identical: 0037 for the former, and 37 for the latter.

===Origin===
Vulpix is based on a {{wp|fox}}<ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)]</ref>. It may be based on a {{wp|red fox}} and the 狐 ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of {{wp|Japanese mythology|Japanese legend}}, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, ''kitsune'' take on {{wp|spirit}} forms, which may explain why Vulpix can learn various {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves. Its Shiny coloration may reference the 九尾の狐 kyūbi-no-kitsune or the 金狐 kinko, types of kitsune with golden fur.

Alolan Vulpix may be based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to {{wp|camouflage}} in the snow.

====Name origin====
Vulpix may be a combination of ''vulpes'' (Latin for ''fox'') and ''six''. It may also involve ''{{wp|Vulcan (mythology)|Vulcan}}'', the Roman god of fire.

Its Alolan name, Keokeo, may be derived from ''keʻokeʻo'' (Hawaiian for ''white'').

Rokon may be a combination of 六 ''roku'' (six), こん ''kon'' (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry), and 焜炉 ''konro'' ({{wp|gas stove}}). It may also involve 恨 ''kon'' (grudge; from the curse its {{p|Ninetales|Evolution}} may cast on its foes).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ロコン ''Rokon''|jameaning=From {{tt|六 ''roku''|six}}, {{tt|こん ''kon''|onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry}}, {{tt|焜炉 ''konro''|gas stove}}, and possibly {{tt|恨 ''kon''|grudge}}
|fr=Goupix|frmeaning=From {{tt|''goupil''|archaic word for fox}} and ''six''
|es=Vulpix|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Vulpix|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Vulpix|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=식스테일 ''Sixtail''|komeaning=From ''six'' and ''tail''
|zh_cmn=六尾 ''Liùwěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|六 ''liù''|six}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}
|zh_yue=六尾 ''Luhkméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|六 ''luhk''|six}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}
|hi=वलपिक्स ''Vulpix''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Vulpiksas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Валпикс ''Valpiks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โรคอน ''Rokhon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

''Keokeo''
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Ice
|ja=ケオケオ ''Keʻokeʻo''|jameaning=From ''keʻokeʻo'' (Hawaiian for white)
|fr=Ke'oke'o|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Keo-Keo|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Ke'oke'o|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Ke'oke'o|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=케오케오 ''Keʻokeʻo''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=凱歐凱歐 / 凯欧凯欧 ''Kǎi'ōukǎi'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=凱歐凱歐 ''Hói'āuhói'āu''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Brock's Vulpix]]
* [[Snowy]]
* [[Enta's Vulpix]]
* [[Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Alolan forms}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0036|prev=Clefable|nextnum=0038|next=Ninetales}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by Evolution stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Fire Stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Ice Stone]]
[[Category:White-colored Pokémon]]

[[de:Vulpix]]
[[es:Vulpix]]
[[fr:Goupix]]
[[it:Vulpix]]
[[ja:ロコン]]
[[zh:六尾]]

Lampent (Pokémon)

2025-06-09T00:39:36Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Lampent}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0607|prev=Litwick|nextnum=0609|next=Chandelure|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Lampent
|jname=ランプラー
|jtranslit=Ranpurā
|tmname=Lampler
|ndex=0608
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|category=Lamp
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=28.7
|weight-kg=13.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Flash Fire
|ability2=Flame Body
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|abilityold=Shadow Tag
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V{{tt|*|Lampent with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}} Hidden Ability
|abilitydcaption=Gen VI+
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Amorphous
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=130
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Black
|catchrate=90
|evtotal=2
|evsa=2
|body=04
|pokefordex=lampent
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Lampent''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ランプラー''' ''Lampler'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Litwick}} starting at level 41 and evolves into {{p|Chandelure}} when exposed to a [[Dusk Stone]].

==Biology==
Lampent is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which has a clear, spherical head containing a bluish-purple flame and oval, yellow eyes. On top of its head is a black covering, which resembles a {{wp|lampshade}}, with a pointed spike on top. Underneath its head is a small, black body with a pointed spike at the bottom. Extending from its body are two long, wavy arms with no fingers. It floats through the air to move.

Lampent can sense when someone is about to die, whom it visits and steals the spirit from the person's body. Though most often found in deep forests, it quietly wanders through cities and hangs around near hospitals to absorb the spirits of the fallen. It also pretends to be a lamp while in cities. Because of this, Lampent is feared as the emissary of death. It uses the spirits it has absorbed to fuel its fire. On occasion, it has been known to work with {{p|Litwick}} to lead people to the [[Ghost World]] while stealing life energy.

===Evolution===
Lampent evolves from {{p|Litwick}} and evolves into {{p|Chandelure}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|no1=0607
|name1=Litwick
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|type2-1=Fire
|evo1=
|no2=0608
|name2=Lampent
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Fire
|evo2=
|no3=0609
|name3=Chandelure
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Fire}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=114|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=191|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=This ominous Pokémon is feared. Through cities it wanders, searching for the spirits of the fallen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=It arrives near the moment of death and steals spirit from the body.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=066|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It arrives near the moment of death and steals spirit from the body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It arrives near the moment of death and steals spirit from the body.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=288|reg2=Galar|num2=049|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=This Pokémon appears just before someone passes away, so it's feared as an emissary of death.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It lurks in cities, pretending to be a lamp. Once it finds someone whose death is near, it will trail quietly after them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=147|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Lampent appears at the moment of death and promptly absorbs the spirit as it leaves the body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Lampent SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Lampent in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Litwick}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Ghost-type Safari|Ghost]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Litwick}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]] [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: [[Misty Edgewater]], [[World Axle - B1F]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Ignis]], [[Spectra]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire]] (1F-12F), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Gilded Hall), [[Jaws of the Abyss]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Smoking Mountain]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]], [[Toy Collection#The Sword for Justice|Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 3|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Chilling Graveyard|Dark Land: Chilling Graveyard]] (All Areas), [[Legend Terrain#Tomb of Nightmares|Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Castle Noapte|Castle Noapte: Stage 122]] [[Nacht Carnival|Nacht Carnival: Stage 539]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|HP=60
|Attack=40
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=60
|Speed=55
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|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|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088-Alola|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089-Alola|Muk}}|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Infernal Pass|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Infernal Pass|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Infernal Pass|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=608
|coset=5
|conto={{p|Breloom}}
|recruitment=Fleeing Pokémon
|P1=They say my fire is made of the spirits of the fallen… Scary, isn't it? Be afraid! Be very afraid!
|P2=Oh no! The fire in the lamp is finally…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=608
|walk=2.08
|hp=51
|attack=73
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=608
|strong=[[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Lampent like the interior of the {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dance Inferno}} that {{p|Chandelure}} coordinated, and they reaffirmed their determination to follow him.
}}
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{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=608
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Flame Burst
|ability1=Flame Body
|ability2=Flash Fire
|ability3=Warm Blanket
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Litwick}} when its Attack is 84 or higher Evolves into {{p|Chandelure}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Dusk Stone]] |
|link='''[[Kanbei]]''', [[Maa]], [[Masanobu]], and [[Takatora]]
}}
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|power=2
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|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Litwick
|evocandy=100 + [[File:GO Unova Stone.png|20px|link=Unova Stone]] 1
|stamina=155
|attack=169
|defense=115
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
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===Evolution data===
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|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|no1=0607
|name1=Litwick
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|type2-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 41}}
|no2=0608
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|evo2={{Bag/s|Dusk Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Dusk Stone}}
|no3=0609
|name3=Chandelure
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=608}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=608|crop=80}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=608|crop=79}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=608|crop=136}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0608}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|608|Lampent}}

==In animation==
[[File:Tepen Lampent.png|thumb|250px|Lampent in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Lampent debuted in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', under the ownership of [[Trip]]. He used it to try to help stop a {{pkmn2|wild}} swarm of {{p|Venipede}} from taking over [[Castelia City]].

In ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'', a Lampent was the leader of a quartet of Litwick. They tried to take {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} to the [[Ghost World]].

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', the excavation {{OBP|leader|JN014}} used a Lampent in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which was eventually defeated.

In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', a Lampent appeared under the ownership of [[Tepen]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'', multiple Lampent were under [[Bobby]]'s care.

A Lampent appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

A Lampent appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''.

Five {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Lampent appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a Lampent was an illusion created by a {{p|Mismagius}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW022|Lampent|Ash's Pokédex|Lampent, the Lamp Pokémon. Lampent moves around by floating through the air. Most often found in the deep forest, they now can be seen living in cities as well.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW026|Lampent|Ash's Pokédex|Lampent, the Lamp Pokémon, and the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Litwick}}. Rarely, Lampent can be found with Litwick leading [[Human|people]] and Pokémon to the [[Ghost World]] while stealing their life energy.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

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

===POKÉTOON===
A Lampent appeared in ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Rood Lampent Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lampent in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Lampent appeared in ''[[PS486|Unraveling Mysteries]]'' and ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]''.

In ''[[PS521|Triple Threat]]'', [[Rood]] used a Lampent during his {{pkmn|battle}} at the {{un|Pokémon League}}. It went up against the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who were helping {{adv|Black}} rescue the captured [[Gym Leader]]s.

A Lampent appeared in ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Bianca}}. It was revealed to have evolved from her Litwick prior to the chapter.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Lampent represents {{wp|October}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].

===Origin===
Lampent seems to be based on an {{wp|Street light|oil street lamp}} and the {{wp|hitodama}} or {{wp|will-o'-the-wisp}}s. It may also take inspiration from ''{{wp|chōchin-obake}}'', albeit in a modern, Western style. Its lampshade resembles a witch hat.

====Name origin====
Lampent may be a combination of ''lamp'', ''lambent'' (softly glowing), and possibly ''lament''.

Lampler may be derived from ''lamp''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fire
|ja=ランプラー ''Lampler''|jameaning=From ''lamp''
|fr=Mélancolux|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|mélancolie|melancholy}}'' and ''{{tt|lux|Latin for light}}''
|es=Lampent|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Laternecto|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Laterne|lantern}}'' and ''{{tt|Ektoplasma|ectoplasm}}''
|it=Lampent|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=램프라 ''Lampler''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=燈火幽靈 / 灯火幽灵 ''Dēnghuǒyōulíng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|燈火 / 灯火 ''dēnghuǒ''|lights}}, {{tt|火 ''huǒ''|fire}}, and {{tt|幽靈 / 幽灵 ''yōulíng''|ghost, phantom}}
|zh_yue=燈火幽靈 ''Dāngfóyāulìhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|燈火 ''dāngfó''|lights}}, {{tt|火 ''fó''|fire}}, and {{tt|幽靈 ''yāulìhng''|ghost, phantom}}
|hi=लौमटेन ''Laumten''|himeaning=From {{tt|लालटेन ''lālṭen''|lantern}}
|ru=Лампент ''Lampent''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แลมพูลา ''Laemphula''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

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


==External links==

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[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Dusk Stone]]

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[[zh:灯火幽灵]]

Quilava (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Quilava
|jname=マグマラシ
|jtranslit=Magumarashi
|tmname=Magmarashi
|category=Volcano
|typebox=1
|type1=Fire
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Blaze
|abilityd=Flash Fire
|ndex=0156
|height-ftin=2'11"
|height-m=0.9
|weight-lbs=41.9
|weight-kg=19.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|gendercode=31
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsp=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=142
|oldexp=142
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=45
|body=08
|pokefordex=quilava
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Quilava''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マグマラシ''' ''Magmarashi'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cyndaquil}} starting at level 14 and evolves into {{p|Typhlosion}} starting at level 36.

In [[Hisui]], it evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 17 and evolves into {{rf|Hisuian}} Typhlosion starting at level 36.

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Quilava no flame.png|thumb|left|250px|Quilava without its flames lit]]
Quilava is a quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a long and slender body. The top half of its body is a dark blue-green, while its underside is cream-colored. It has triangular ears with dark red interiors, a rounded snout, and triangular red eyes. Each of its paws has three toes. It has five red spots on its body that can project flames: two arranged vertically on its forehead and three lined up horizontally on its rear.

Before a battle, Quilava turns its back so its flames face its opponent. It battles using these intense flames in combination with gusts of superheated air. Its own fur is non-flammable, which protects it from other fire attacks. Quilava tends to be rare in the wild, but can sometimes be found living on {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}. When exposed to the mysterious energy of [[Mount Coronet]] in [[Hisui]], Quilava's evolution is altered, gaining it the {{t|Ghost}} type as it becomes Hisuian {{p|Typhlosion}}. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Quilava's flames on its back blaze brightly while it sleeps.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

===Evolution===
Quilava evolves from {{p|Cyndaquil}} and evolves into {{p|Typhlosion}}

In [[Hisui]], it evolves from Cyndaquil and evolves into {{rf|Hisuian}} Typhlosion.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Fire
|no1=0155
|name1=Cyndaquil
|type1-1=Fire
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|no2=0156
|name2=Quilava
|type1-2=Fire
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|no3a=0157
|name3a=Typhlosion
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|no3b=0157
|name3b=Typhlosion
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=005}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' This {{ScPkmn}} is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Quilava</sc> keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This {{ScPkmn}} applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=005}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Quilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.}}
|}
|}
{{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=005}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns stronger as it prepares to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=177}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The fur covering this Pokémon's body never burns, no matter what. It can shrug off any kind of fire attack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Quilava SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Quilava in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], only one Quilava can be obtained per game without [[trade|trading]], regardless of location.
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====In side games====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Colosseum|Pokémon Colosseum}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Charcoal|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=fire
|HP= 58
|Attack= 64
|Defense=58
|SpAtk= 80
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 80}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|53|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|68|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|75|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{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|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM144|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Blaze}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/H|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Quilava|Fire|Fire|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slash}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Quilava (EX Sandstorm 51)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Scorched Plains
|P1=I'm on fire, but I don't get burned!
|P2=Better be careful. I'm down to half my HP.
|P3=This is it for me... I'm out of power...
|PL=Leveled up! My fire's blazing now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I'll scare them away with magma!
|P2=This is tough...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=6
|MinEXP=36
|MaxEXP=66
|num=020
|browser=Quilava blows flames all around itself. It can easily burn up large Fallen Logs.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=158
|pastnum=078
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|walk=1.32
|hp=50
|attack=74
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|Pad=Quilava came to the [[Lava Zone]] to play. He's a maniac for {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rhyperior's Bumper Burn}}.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=156
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156|num=583
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=156
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Cyndaquil
|evocandy=100
|stamina=151
|attack=158
|defense=126
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0156
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=On very rare occasions, you'll see the flames on its back blaze brightly while it sleeps. It seems that no matter how high the flames burn, the fur covering Quilava's body absolutely never catches fire.
|sleepstyle1=Arm-Pillow Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Flattened Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Flame-Spouting Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 27
|pokemon=Cyndaquil
|candyNum=80
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Warming Ginger
|ingredient2=Fiery Herb
|ingredient3=Pure Oil
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Fire
|no1=0155
|name1=Cyndaquil
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 14}} (17 in {{gameIcon|LA}})
|no2=0156
|name2=Quilava
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}} outside of {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no3a=0157
|name3a=Typhlosion
|type1-3a=Fire
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Hisui Ribbon IX.png|40px|link=Hisui]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}} in {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no3b=0157
|name3b=Typhlosion
|art3b=0157Typhlosion-Hisui
|type1-3b=Fire
|type2-3b=Ghost
|form3b=Hisuian Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=156}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=156}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=156}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=156}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=156|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=156|crop=70}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=156|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0156}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|156|Quilava}}

==In animation==
[[File:Dawn Quilava.png|thumb|250px|Quilava in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Quilava]]====
In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava after it fought one of {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]]. He later used it during his {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Nando]] at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], where it went up against Nando's {{p|Armaldo}}; the battle resulted in a tie.

====[[Jimmy's Quilava]]====
{{jo|Jimmy}}'s Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and further into Typhlosion sometime before the events of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

====[[Dawn's Quilava]]====
In [[DPS01]], {{an|Dawn}}'s Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava in order to fight off a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}. It later reunited with Ash in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''.

====Other====
Quilava debuted in ''[[EP262|You're A Star, Larvitar!]]'', where Ash witnessed a {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn|training}} with one for the [[Silver Conference]]. He also briefly considered getting his Cyndaquil to evolve as a way of training it for the Silver Conference, following Cyndaquil's defeat against {{OBP|Satchel|EP262}}'s {{p|Magby}}.

In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style!]]'', [[Macy]] used a Quilava against Ash during the Silver Conference, but it was defeated by {{AP|Squirtle}}'s {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Later, in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', it battled [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Poliwhirl}} and won.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', [[Clark]] used a Quilava and {{p|Charizard}} against [[Ash's Grovyle]] and {{AP|Glalie}} during their [[Double Battle]] at the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. Despite the type disadvantage, Ash's Grovyle defeated Clark's Quilava.

In ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', [[Ryan and Bryan|Ryan]] used a Quilava in a battle against Ash and {{an|Dawn}} alongside his twin brother Byan and his {{p|Croconaw}}. The twins were initially able to defeat [[Ash's Turtwig]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] due to the latter two having a lack of teamwork, but they were defeated in the rematch.

[[Alternate World Dawn]]'s Quilava appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', [[devolution|devolving]] into Cyndaquil due to {{p|Dialga}}'s influence.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Quilava competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

A Quilava appeared in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''.

In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', a Quilava was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Quilava attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Trainer's Quilava went to the [[Pokémon Catch Race]].

A Student's Quilava appeared in [[HZ090]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP262|Quilava|Ash's Pokédex|Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. Quilava is the evolved form of {{p|Cyndaquil}} and capable of incredible attacks using the flame on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP029|Quilava|Ash's Pokédex|Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Its body is covered with fire-proof fur and can withstand any {{type|Fire}} attack.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP182|Quilava|Ash's Pokédex|Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Quilava intimidates foes with its flame's heat, and when ready to battle, the fire burns with more strength.}}
{{Animedexbody|DPS01|Quilava|Dawn's Pokédex|{{tt|Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. It threatens opponents with the heat of its flames. When it assumes its battle pose, the force of its flames intensifies.|Translated from the Japanese version, which is practically the same as the DP182 entry}}}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Exbo Quilava.png|thumb|200px|Quilava in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Exbo}}
In ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]'', {{adv|Gold}}'s Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava during a {{pkmn|training}} session at the [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care Center]] outside of [[Goldenrod City]]. He became more powerful than he was in his pre-evolved form, and defeated many of the Johto {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s' Pokémon for Gold.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]'', {{GnB|Black}} borrowed a Quilava for a tournament.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
In ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'', [[Lunick]] captured a Quilava with his [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Quilava shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolved form and {{p|Entei}}. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, they all are capable of learning {{m|Eruption}}.
* Quilava, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
* Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many [[Generation II]] Pokémon, suggested the English name for Quilava. According to Kalles, he suggested the name because [[Nintendo]] and [[The Pokémon Company]] wanted a Pokémon for every letter of the alphabet.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1431127202876194816 Tweet by Jeff Kalles (@Sellak).] Posted on August 27, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1501389663814098956 Tweet by Jeff Kalles (@Sellak).] Posted on March 9, 2022.</ref>

===Origin===
Quilava's body is similar to that of animals in the {{wp|Cuniculidae}} family, particularly due to the fur on its upper body being significantly darker than that on its underbelly. However, the pattern distribution and shape of Quilava's flames closely resembles the quills and crest of the {{wp|crested porcupine}}, especially in its earlier sprites, as well as those of a [[wp:Lowland streaked tenrec|lowland streaked tenrec]]. It may also be based on volcanoes due to its triangular profile when standing up and the ability to learn [[Smokescreen]] and [[Eruption (move)|Eruption]].

====Name origin====
Quilava may be a combination of ''quill'' (a needle-like hair) and ''lava'' (extrusive molten rock).

Magmarashi may be a combination of ''magma,'' 穴熊 ''anaguma'' ({{wp|badger}}) and 山荒 ''yama-arashi'' ({{wp|porcupine}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=マグマラシ ''Magmarashi''|jameaning=From ''magma'' and {{wp|porcupine|{{tt|山荒 ''yama-arashi''|porcupine}}}}
|fr=Feurisson|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|feu|fire}}'' and ''{{tt|hérisson|hedgehog}}''
|es=Quilava|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Igelavar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Igel|hedgehog}}'' and ''Lava''
|it=Quilava|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=마그케인 ''Mageukein''|komeaning=From ''magma'' and ''hurricane''
|zh_cmn=火岩鼠 ''Huŏyánshŭ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|火 ''huŏ''|fire}}, {{tt|熔岩 ''róngyán''|lava}}, and {{tt|鼠 ''shŭ''|rodent}}
|zh_yue=火岩鼠 ''Fóngàahmsyú''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|火 ''fó''|fire}}, {{tt|熔岩 ''yùhngngàahm''|lava}}, and {{tt|鼠 ''syú''|rodent}}
|hi=सुइलावा ''Suilava''|himeaning=From {{tt|सुई ''sui''|needle}} and ''lava''
|ru=Квилава ''Kvilava''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แม็กมาราชิ ''Maekmarachi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Ash's Quilava]]
* [[Dawn's Quilava]]
* [[Exbo]]
* [[Jimmy's Quilava]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|species=Quilava|prevnum=0155|prev=Cyndaquil|nextnum=0157|next=Typhlosion|round=yes}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions]]
[[Category:Pokémon with Hisui-exclusive Evolutions]]

[[de:Igelavar]]
[[es:Quilava]]
[[fr:Feurisson]]
[[it:Quilava]]
[[ja:マグマラシ]]
[[zh:火岩鼠]]

Darkrai (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Darkrai}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0490|prev=Manaphy|nextnum=0492|next=Shaymin|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Darkrai}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Darkrai
|jname=ダークライ
|jtranslit=Dākurai
|tmname=Darkrai
|ndex=0491
|type1=Dark
|category=Pitch-Black
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|weight-lbs=111.3
|weight-kg=50.5
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Bad Dreams
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evsa=2
|evsp=1
|expyield=270
|oldexp=210
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=255
|catchrate=3
|color=Black
|body=12
|pokefordex=darkrai
|generation=4
|friendship=0
}}
'''Darkrai''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダークライ''' ''Darkrai'') is a {{type|Dark}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

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

It was officially revealed in February 2007.

It is a member of the [[lunar duo]] with {{p|Cresselia}}.

Darkrai is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]].

==Biology==
[[File:Darkrai legs.png|thumb|left|250px|Darkrai's extendable stilt-like appendages]]
Darkrai is a black, shadow-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a small head with a white fog-like ghostly plume billowing from its head covering one of its bright blue eyes, with the portion on its face resembling hair. It also has a red spiky growth around its neck. It has skinny arms and long black tatters hanging from its shoulders. It also has black, claw-like hands. It has the slight appearance of an hourglass figure and appears to be wearing an old, ripped cloak. It normally does not have any sort of legs, but it is able to extend stilt-like appendages in their place. In self-defense, Darkrai can retract its head and white "plume" into the pit atop its torso fringed by the aforementioned red growth.

Darkrai is known to "inhabit" dreams and causes the target to have unending nightmares, which can be stopped if exposed to a [[Lunar Feather]] from {{p|Cresselia}}. However, the "unleashing of nightmares" is actually a defense mechanism, instead of an intentionally malicious act. Darkrai is capable of flying at high speeds, and it can become a shadow in order to escape danger or contact with humans. It is also capable of some human speech. In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', it was shown its power was weaker than that of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Its relationship to its counterpart, Cresselia, can vary between individuals and [[canon]]s, with some being antagonistic, as seen ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]'' and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], or cooperative, as seen in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'' and ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]''. As seen in ''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!'', Darkrai does not only cause nightmares; it is also attracted to them. It can also go around objects it is attracted to several times, as seen in the mentioned episode and [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]. Shadows of Almia also reveal Darkrai can use an ability called ''Dark Power'' to either trap humans or Pokémon in a ''Dark Void'' dimension of total darkness or teleport them to another location.

Darkrai is said to be active on nights of the new moon. Darkrai possibly feeds off dreams, characterized by its association with never-ending nightmares. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Darkrai has attempted to use Dark Void while it is asleep. It is theorized that Darkrai performs this move because it cannot contain its overflowing power. Darkrai has only one sleep styles it sleeps in called the ''Floaty Arms-Crossed Sleep''. Darkrai can be lured through a combination of Event Drowsy Power and Cresselia.

Darkrai is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning and using the move {{m|Dark Void}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Bad Dreams}} as an [[Ability]].
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: {{mdc|Darkrai|2}} is revealed to be the main antagonist of the game in the post-game story. He wants to cover the world in darkness, and was behind the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]] and {{p|Dialga}}'s corruption into [[Primal Dialga]] in the main storyline of the game. His interference is also the reason the player was separated from {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and turned into a Pokémon. In the post-game story, he turns his attention to distorting the fabric of space to cover the world in darkness.
* [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]: Darkrai is the main antagonist in the game. He resided in [[Wish Park]] and wants to merge the Wish Park with PokéPark. When the Dark Vortex threatens to destroy both [[dimension]]s, Darkrai sacrifices himself to stop it, but is later brought back by {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} during the post-game.
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]: Darkrai is the final boss, summoned by [[Blake Hall]].
{{endspoilers}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of a new moon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=On a moonless night, a strange incident occurred in which every one of a village's inhabitants suffered nightmares. The villagers attested that Darkrai appeared before them in these nightmares.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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[[File:PP2 Darkrai.png|thumb|200px|Darkrai in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]]]
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Cinema Darkrai|Japanese|Japan|50|July 14 to September 9, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Toys "R" Us Darkrai|English|United States|50|May 31 to June 1, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo World Store Darkrai|English|United States|50|June 1 to 30, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo World Store Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|French|France|50|July 3 to 6, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|Italian|Italy|50|July 12 to September 14, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|Spanish|Spain|50|July 22 to August 24, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|English|Europe|50|August 6 to 31, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|German|Germany|50|September 6 to November 2, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Alamos Darkrai|English|Australia|50|October 30 to November 9, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Alamos Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo of Korea Darkrai|Korean|South Korea|50|November 8 to 9, 2008|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Winter Vacation Darkrai|Japanese|Japan|50|December 27, 2010 to January {{tt|10|All Nippon Airways}}/{{tt|11|elsewhere}}, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Winter Vacation Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Homeplus Darkrai|Korean|South Korea|50|September 3 to 25, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Homeplus Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Winter 2011 Darkrai|English|Europe|50|November 14, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Winter 2011 Darkrai}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|May 2012 Darkrai|English|Wi-Fi|50|May 9 to June 10, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#May 2012 Darkrai}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Wonderland Darkrai|Taiwanese region|Online|50|August 7 to September 30, 2014|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Wonderland Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Mysterious World Darkrai|All|South Korea|50|December 20, 2014 to January 18, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mysterious World Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|February 2015 Darkrai|PAL region|Online|50|February 13 to May 5, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#February 2015 Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Darkrai|American region|Online|100|May 1 to August 31, 2016 September 27 to October 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Darkrai|PAL region|Online|100|May 1 to August 31, 2016 September 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Alamos Darkrai|Korean region|Online|50|June 6 to August 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Darkrai}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Darkrai|All|Online|50|December 7 to 21, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Darkrai}}
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=====In-game events=====
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|HP= 70
|Attack= 90
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 135
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|Speed= 125}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|57|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Dark Void|Dark|Status|—|50|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|75|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|93|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Darkrai|Dark|Dark|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|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|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|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|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Darkrai|Dark|Dark|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Darkrai|Dark|Dark|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Darkrai|Dark|Dark|4}}

===Side game data===
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|P1=Have you had nightmares on a moonless night? If you have, that was my doing.
|P2=Tsk… This wound seems bad…
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|field=Dark Power
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|num=257
|browser=It sends gusts of {{m|Ominous Wind|dark wind}} and lets loose {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} to attack.
}}
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{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=4
|speed=5
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|att=5
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|speed=5
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=491
|walk=1.17
|hp=53
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=491
|Pad=Darkrai came to the PokéPark in search of a comfortable place to stay. He's second to none when playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=491
|pad=He tried to ease his loneliness by inviting everyone to one world, but the incident with the Dark Vortex made him realize that he was not alone.
}}
|-
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|power=4
|skill=Power of Five
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|min=80
|max=145
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Sleep Charm
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|swapper=Spookify+
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|-
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|evolution=N/A
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|attack=285
|defense=198
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from October 22 to November 5, 2021 and February 19, 2024; can't be taught via Elite Charged TM}}
}}
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{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0491
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
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|sleepstyle1=Floaty Arms-Crossed Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=All
|pokemon=Darkrai
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=28
|skillname=Bad Dreams (Charge Strength M)
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by ?, but at the same time, reduces the Energy of helper Pokémon on your team that aren't Dark type by 12.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0491
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=491}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=491}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=491|crop=128}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=491|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=491|LAcrop=178}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0491}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|491|Darkrai}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Darkrai anime.png|thumb|250px|Darkrai in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Darkrai (M10)]]=====
Darkrai debuted in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as a protagonist. It took the task of holding off the fighting between {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} until {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} could put the [[Oración]] disk in the [[Space-Time Towers]] music player to calm the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] down. It reappeared in a cameo in the ending credits of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

====Darkrai (recurring)====
A Darkrai appeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'' and ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', where it was a target of [[Matori]] and the [[Matori Matrix]], along with {{OBP|Cresselia|recurring}}.

Darkrai's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}} and {{m|Dark Void}}, and its Ability is {{a|Bad Dreams}}.

=====Other=====
Darkrai made its animated series debut in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''. Unlike the Darkrai in ''The Rise of Darkrai'', this Darkrai was maliciously causing nightmares, much like the one in the {{pkmn|games}}. According to [[Officer Jenny]], it comes at a certain time every year. In the episode, however, it came earlier due to it being lured out by {{TRT}}'s machine, which was also causing nightmares. Cresselia is normally in the same place as Darkrai to stop it from giving nightmares, but due to Darkrai's early arrival, the people in [[Canalave City]] had nightmares for several days. One night, it was concealing itself when {{p|Cresselia}} used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows.

In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', a mysterious {{pkmn|Trainer}} competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] with a Darkrai. In [[DP184|the following episode]], [[Conway]] revealed that the Trainer, {{si|Tobias}}, had easily defeated eight [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] using only Darkrai. In the [[Sinnoh League]] semifinals, this Darkrai was used against Ash, where it easily defeated {{AP|Heracross}}, {{AP|Torkoal}}, and {{AP|Gible}}. However, it was defeated by [[Ash's Sceptile]] in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]''.

In ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]'', {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{TP|James|Inkay}} visited a Darkrai courtesy of {{p|Klefki}}'s keys. Darkrai scared them out of a dark world in which it resided.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', a Darkrai was the source of {{AP|Pikachu}}, Meowth, and [[Squishy]]'s nightmare. Darkrai eventually left as soon as it was spotted by Ash and his friends.

====Minor appearances====
A Darkrai appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP104|Darkrai|Dawn's Pokédex|Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon. Legend has it that on a moonless night, Darkrai will {{m|Dark Void|lure people to sleep}} and {{a|Bad Dreams|unleash nightmares}} upon them.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP189|Darkrai|Dawn's Pokédex|Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon. Darkrai can cause people and Pokémon to have {{m|nightmare}}s.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Darkrai briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Sird Darkrai.png|thumb|200px|Darkrai in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
Darkrai plays a major role in [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]].

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Darkrai (M10)}}
Darkrai plays a major role in the {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
A Darkrai has a recurring role in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Darkrai appeared in [[PMDP19]].

A Darkrai appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS302|Phew for Mew]]'', [[Sird]] let out a beam of light from a {{i|Poké Ball}} in an attempt to recapture {{adv|Deoxys}}. When {{adv|Mewtwo}}'s attack collided with the beam, it caused {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Yellow}}, and {{adv|Silver}} to turn to stone. In ''[[PS414|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV]]'', the beam was revealed to have been Darkrai. In ''[[PS438|The Final Dimensional Duel VIII]]'', Sird was revealed to have {{pkmn2|released}} it into the [[Distortion World]], where it clashed with [[Palmer]]'s {{p|Cresselia}} and was briefly controlled by [[Charon]]. After escaping from {{p|Giratina}}'s realm, it left to parts unknown.

A Darkrai appeared as a silhouette in a fantasy in ''[[PS430|Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==

[[File:Darkrai 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Darkrai trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
[[File:Pokkén Darkrai.png|220px|thumb|Darkrai in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Darkrai.png|thumb|150px|Darkrai in Pokémon UNITE]]

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Darkrai appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''A Pitch-Black Pokémon. It becomes active on nights of the new moon. This legendary Pokémon has the power to lull people to sleep and fill their heads with dreams. Proverbs say that Darkrai will make people have terrifying dreams on moonless nights. A {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, Darkrai uses the {{m|Dark Void}} [[move]], along with {{m|Embargo}}, which stops foes from using held items.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Darkrai appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon. It puts fighters to sleep and damages them by using {{m|Dark Void}}. It also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Dark-type Pokémon can cause people and other Pokémon to experience nightmares. While it is floating in the air, it tucks its legs in so far, it looks like they vanish! In battle it will use a move called Dark Void, which sucks in surrounding opponents and puts them into a deep sleep. ''

'''PAl''': ''A Pokémon shrouded in mystery, Darkrai has the ability to implant nightmares into the minds of both humans and Pokémon. It has legs, but seems to prefer to float in the air. Its favourite move in this game is Dark Void. When this attack hits something, it creates a vortex that sucks in fighters and puts them to sleep.''

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Darkrai (Pokkén)}}
Darkrai is a Battle Pokémon in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Dark Void}}, {{m|Nasty Plot}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Nightmare}}, and {{m|Dream Eater}}. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack Infinite Eclipse.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Darkrai returns as a Poké Ball summon. As before, it uses Dark Void, which puts foes to sleep and damages them. Darkrai also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

=== [[Pokémon UNITE]] ===
{{main|Darkrai (UNITE)}}
Darkrai is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee Speedster.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Darkrai's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 2 {{stat|Special Attack}} and 1 {{stat|Speed}} is unique.
* Darkrai has two different portrait pictures in both {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}, and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}.
* Sailor [[Eldritch]]'s son says ''"<sc>Dar... Dark...</sc> Is watching me..."'' in his sleep before the {{player}} cures his nightmare. It is assumed that he is talking about Darkrai, as it is known to give its victims horrific nightmares.
* In the early Japanese versions of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Darkrai can be caught with the [[Surf glitch]]. However, this glitch was fixed in other language versions. [[Tweaking|Another glitch]] has been discovered that allows players of other language releases to reach Darkrai without the Member Card.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as Darkrai itself will not appear on the island without the event ticket.
* Darkrai was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2014/info/vips/ 2014 Pokémon World Championships VIPs | The Official Pokémon Website]</ref>
* In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, Darkrai is the only non-Ghost type Pokémon capable of traveling through walls and all other terrain types without the All-Terrain Hiker IQ skill.
* Despite being a gender-unknown Pokémon, the {{mdc|Darkrai|2}} in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky is referred to as a male.

===Origin===
Darkrai appears to be the personification of {{wp|nightmare}}s, bearing resemblance to folklore creatures such as the {{wp|mare (folklore)|mare}} and other {{wp|night hag}}s. Similarly, some types of {{wp|jinn}}s are also associated with nightmares and {{wp|sleep paralysis}}. It may also draw some inspiration from sleep deities and/or personifications, such as {{wp|Morpheus}}.

Darkrai's appearance is that of a {{wp|ghost}}ly {{wp|shadow person|shadow}}, likely inspired by some popular descriptions of {{wp|bogeyman}} as a dark and formless figure. It may also be inspired by common hallucinations of shadowy figures during sleep paralysis episodes. In contrast to its counterpart Cresselia's association with the crescent moon, Darkrai also appears to represent the {{wp|new moon}}.

Darkrai shares some similarities with the {{wp|nocnitsa}} from Slavic folklore, a type of evil spirit that often torments children with nightmares, gradually draining their life energy. Its physical appearance has many distinct depictions, some of which strongly resemble Darkrai—the most notable ones being: disheveled white hair, a body made out of shadows, and the absence of legs. Furthermore, in some regions it's said the nocnitsa can be stopped if one possesses a knife or a stone with a hole, similar to how a [[Lunar Feather]] can dispel Darkrai's nightmares.

The black markings around its eyes resemble eyebags, usually caused by lack of sleep, which is in turn usually caused by nightmares.

====Name origin====
Darkrai may be a combination of ''dark'' and 暗い ''kurai'' (dark).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=ダークライ ''Darkrai''|jameaning=From ''dark'' and {{tt|暗い ''kurai''|dark}}
|fr=Darkrai|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Darkrai|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Darkrai|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Darkrai|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=다크라이 ''Darkrai''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=達克萊伊 ''Dákèláiyī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=達克萊伊 ''Daahthāklòihyī''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=डार्कराय ''Darkrai''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Даркрай ''Darkray''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ดาร์กไร ''Dakrai''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Lunar duo]]
* [[Darkrai (M10)]]
* [[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]
* [[Darkrai (Pokkén)]]
* [[Darkrai (UNITE)]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/#491 Darkrai on Pokémon.com]

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Dusknoir (Pokémon)

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'''Dusknoir''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヨノワール''' ''Yonoir'') is a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Dusclops}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Reaper Cloth]]. It is the final form of {{p|Duskull}}.

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

==Biology==
[[File:477Dusknoir Dream.png|thumb|200px|left|Dusknoir with its mouth open]]
Dusknoir is a primarily black {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that somewhat resembles a cyclops. Its cylindrical head is light gray with a single eye that has a yellow iris and a red pupil. Its eyelid resembles a smiling mouth, with its red eye being a tongue. There is a yellow band near the top of its head, and a short, yellow antenna with a disc-shaped tip extends from on top. Six flat projections extend from the base of its neck and surround its head, resembling an {{wp|upturned collar}}. Dusknoir has well-developed arms with two yellow bands near its wrists and large, gray hands. On the front of its torso are two almond-shaped markings, and on its back are two circular markings. Both sets of markings resemble eyes. A yellow band encircles its body, zigzagging along the front and forming a long curve around the back. It has a wispy tail in place of feet.

The antenna on Dusknoir's head allows it to receive transmissions from the [[Ghost World|spirit world]], which tell it to bring people there. Dusknoir usually appears to those who are dead and bring their souls to the afterlife. Because of this, people highly fear Dusknoir. Sometimes, Dusknoir may accidentally take away the souls of those still alive, though this rarely happens. However, the {{aniseries|DP}} episode ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'' has shown it protecting innocent people from being taken to the spirit world. It is unknown if Dusknoir has a will of its own, or if it is forced to follow the bidding of the transmissions it receives. The band on its body can open, similar to a mouth. Dusknoir is capable of using its belly mouth to swallow its target whole. It also uses this ability to take spirits into its body and carry them home or as it travels to unknown places. Dusknoir only consumes spectral essence, leaving only the empty remains of living beings untouched. As shown in [[HZ083]], Dusknoir can eat with the mouth on its stomach.

===Evolution===
Dusknoir evolves from {{p|Dusclops}} and is the final form of {{p|Duskull}}.

(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===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky}}: {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} is a major character in the main story line where he travels to the present from the future to hunt down {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and the {{player}} to prevent them from changing the future. He also stars in the Special Episode [[In the Future of Darkness]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Dusknoir is used by [[Blake Hall]] in an attempt to thwart the player.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The same Dusknoir from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky appears as a recruitable character after completing his request via the [[Connection Orb]].
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=191|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=This feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits along with it.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=155}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=137|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=160}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=At the bidding of transmissions from the spirit world, it steals people and Pokémon away. No one knows whether it has a will of its own.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With the mouth on its belly, Dusknoir swallows its target whole. The soul is the only thing eaten— Dusknoir disgorges the body before departing.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Comes to those whose lives have come to an end and escorts their souls to the afterlife. Known to mistakenly take the souls of those who yet have life left in them, albeit rarely.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=141|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and take them to the afterlife.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It comes and goes between this world and the afterlife. People fear this Pokémon because it is said to suck in lost spirits and take them along.}}
|}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Dusknoir Descends!]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Dusknoir Returns!]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Dusknoir Appears]]'' Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#Great Daily (third release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' (Third release)}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Spell Tag|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Bugwort|35|Reaper Cloth|8|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ghost
|HP=45
|Attack=100
|Defense=135
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=135
|Speed=45}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|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|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|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|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088-Alola|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089-Alola|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0577|Solosis}}{{MSP/H|0578|Duosion}}{{MSP/H|0579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0778|Mimikyu}}|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Dusknoir|Ghost|Ghost|4}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Rapid Spin}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Grovyle}}, {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Dialga}}
|recruitment=Visit Dusknoir's secret base
|P1=Whether it's in our world or another world… it's always darkest before dawn.
|P2=No, I'm not done for!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=192
|browser=It protects itself with a ghostly fire. It attacks with eerie orbs.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=2
|num=150
|pastnum=198
|browser=It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|walk=1.42
|hp=46
|attack=80
|defense=65
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|Pad=Dusknoir returns to the Haunted House in the [[Haunted Zone]] when the bell rings at nightfall. He is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|pad=He lived in [[Haunted Zone|a mansion]] with {{p|Duskull}} in the past. He was like a boss to Duskull.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=5
|spd=2
|range=2
|move=Shadow Ball
|ability1=Frighten
|ability2=Interference
|ability3=Black Hole
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Dusclops}} after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a [[Reaper Cloth]]
|link=[[Ittetsu]] and [[Morinari]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=477|num=324
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
|swapper=Sleep Combo
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=477
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=128
|attack=180
|defense=254
|fast={{m|Hex}}, {{m|Astonish}}
|special={{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Poltergeist}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2022 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Duskull Community Day}}, {{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]]
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{ghost color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO477DiaDeMuertos2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Cempasúchil crown
|}

===Evolution data===
Dusknoir [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Dusclops}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Reaper Cloth]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it evolves from Dusclops when exposed to a Reaper Cloth.
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0355
|name1=Duskull
|type1-1=Ghost
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 37}}
|no2=0356
|name2=Dusclops
|type1-2=Ghost
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{bag/s|Reaper Cloth|SV}} {{color2|000|Trade}} holding {{color2|000|Reaper Cloth}}
|no3=0477
|name3=Dusknoir
|type1-3=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=477}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=477}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=477|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=477|crop=128}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=477|crop=199|LAcrop=174}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0477}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|477|Dusknoir}}

==In animation==
[[File:Hamber Dusknoir.png|thumb|250px|Dusknoir in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Hamber Dusknoir Terastal.png|thumb|250px|{{Tera}} Dusknoir in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]=====
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', Dusknoir was sent back to the past by [[Primal Dialga]] to prevent [[Team Poképals]] from changing history.

=====Other=====
Dusknoir debuted in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'', where it tried to protect [[human]]s from a [[ghost girl]] who was trying to send them to the [[Ghost World|spirit world]]. However, Dusknoir was often blamed for the trouble that the girl caused.

In ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', [[Conway]] used a Dusknoir in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} during the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. Using {{m|Trick Room}}, it was able to defeat {{AP|Noctowl}} and {{AP|Donphan}} before being defeated by {{AP|Gible}}, who used a combination of {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

In ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', two Dusknoir were some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

In ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', [[Farrell]]'s Dusknoir battled [[Nico]]'s {{p|Fletchinder}}, and after a tough match, it was defeated.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', a Dusknoir appeared under the ownership of [[Hamber]]. In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Hamber {{Tera}}stallized his Dusknoir into a {{t|Ghost}} [[type]] during his training battle against [[Amethio]].

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a Dusknoir battled [[Ash's Pikachu]].

In ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', [[Jessie]] pulled a Dusknoir from the [[Rocket Prize Master]].

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP090|Dusknoir|Dawn's Pokédex|Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon. It receives electrical waves from the [[Ghost World|spirit world]] with its antenna and is said to take people to the spirit world as well.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY020|Dusknoir|Serena's Pokédex|Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon. Dusknoir is said to travel between the human and spirit worlds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Dusknoir appeared in ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Lily Dusknoir.png|thumb|220px|Dusknoir in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]]]]
[[File:Radio Director Dusknoir Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Dusknoir in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Dusknoir appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}} owned a Dusknoir when she was a member of [[Team Galactic]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
{{main|Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Dusknoir appeared in [[PMDP18]] and was hired by {{PPM|Professor Oak}} to find the [[Time Gear]]s.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Dusknoir debuted in ''[[PS453|All About Arceus II]]'', under the ownership of [[Radio Director|Hiro]]. It was seen with its Trainer just after the [[Ecruteak Gym]] had been destroyed by {{adv|Arceus}}. Later, after the battle with Arceus had ended, it accompanied its Trainer to the [[Sinjoh Ruins]].

A Dusknoir appeared in ''[[PASS32|Boom!! Reunion in a New Land]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Mitsumi]] used Dusknoir to battle [[Hareta]] in ''[[DPA17|Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Dusknoir appeared in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team]], where it played the same role as it did in the games.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
Dusknoir appeared in [[TA16]].

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

==Trivia==
* In the novelization of the ''{{aniseries|DP}}'' episode ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'' included in the [[Pokémon Annual#2010|Pokémon Annual 2010]], Dusknoir is described on multiple occasions as being metallic.

===Origin===
Dusknoir appears to be a {{wp|Cyclopes|cyclopean}} {{wp|ghost}}. Its single eye is a common feature of many {{wp|yokai}}, although its round and hollow body may specifically allude to the {{wp|Chōchin-obake}}. Due to its single eye and abdominal mouth, Dusknoir may also be loosely based on a {{wp|mapinguari}}.

Dusknoir acting as a guide for lost spirits to the spirit world is similar to the {{wp|Death (personification)|Grim Reaper}} and other {{wp|psychopomp}}s guiding souls to the afterlife. The use of its mouth (stylized similarly to a {{wp|jack-o'-lantern}}) as a gate to the spirit world may be inspired by a {{wp|Hellmouth}}.

Dusknoir's ability to receive transmissions from the world of spirits may be based on paranormal explanations for {{wp|electronic voice phenomena}} (EVP).

====Name origin====
Dusknoir may be a combination of ''dusk'' and ''noir'' (French for black).

Yonoir may be a combination of 妖魔 ''yōma'' (ghost) or 夜 ''yoru'' (night) ''noir'', and 悪 ''waru'' (bad, evil)

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Ghost
|ja=ヨノワール ''Yonoir''|jameaning=From {{tt|妖魔 ''yōma''|ghost}}, {{tt|夜 ''yoru''|night}}, and {{tt|''noir''|French for black}}
|fr=Noctunoir|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|nocturne|nocturnal}}'' and ''{{tt|noir|black}}''
|es=Dusknoir|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zwirrfinst|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Zwielicht|twilight}}'', ''{{tt|Irrlicht|will-o'-the-wisp}}'', and ''{{tt|Finsternis|darkness}}''
|it=Dusknoir|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=야느와르몽 ''Yaneuwareumong''|komeaning=From {{tt|야 (夜) ''ya''|night}}, ''noir'', and {{tt|몽 (夢) ''mong''|dream}} or ''monster''
|zh_cmn=黑夜魔靈 / 黑夜魔灵 ''Hēiyèmólíng''{{tt|*|Games}} 夜黑魔人 ''Yèhēimórén''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|黑夜 ''hēiyè''|black night}}, {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}, and {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}} From {{tt|夜 ''yè''|night}}, {{tt|黑 ''hēi''|black}}, {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}, and {{tt|人 ''rén''|man}}
|zh_yue=黑夜魔靈 ''Hākyehmōlìhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 夜黑魔人 ''Yehhākmōyàhn''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|黑夜 ''hākyeh''|black night}}, {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}, and {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}} From {{tt|夜 ''yeh''|night}}, {{tt|黑 ''hāk''|black}}, {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}, and {{tt|人 ''yàhn''|man}}
|hi=कालरैना ''Kaalraina''|himeaning=From {{tt|काला ''kaala''|black}} and {{tt|रैना ''raina''/''reina''|night}}
|ru=Даскнуар ''Dasknuar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=דאסקנואר ''Dasknoar''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โยนัวร์ ''Yonua''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0476|prev=Probopass|nextnum=0478|next=Froslass}}
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[[es:Dusknoir]]
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[[ja:ヨノワール]]
[[zh:黑夜魔灵]]

Chespin (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0649|prev=Genesect|nextnum=0651|next=Quilladin|round=none}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Chespin
|jname=ハリマロン
|tmname=Harimaron
|category=Spiny Nut
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Overgrow
|abilityd=Bulletproof
|ndex=0650
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=19.8
|weight-kg=9.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|gendercode=31
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evde=1
|expyield=63
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=06
|pokefordex=chespin
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Chespin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハリマロン''' ''Harimaron'') is a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Quilladin}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Chesnaught}} starting at level 36.

Along with {{p|Fennekin}} and {{p|Froakie}}, Chespin is one of the three [[Kalos first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Kalos]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon X and Y]].

Along with Fennekin, Froakie, {{p|Xerneas}}, and {{p|Yveltal}}, it was the first [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013, as part of the {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}} broadcast.

==Biology==
[[File:Chespin Tumblr concept art.png|thumb|left|250px|Chespin's unique morphology, including its defensive quills and distinctive shell hole on the back of its head]]
Chespin is a bipedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is primarily light brown with darker arms and three triangular markings around its face. It has oval, brown eyes; a triangular, red nose; and rodent-like incisors. Its arms have three fingers, while its feet have two long claws. Covering its back is a tough, green shell, which extends from its head to halfway down its tail. The tip of its tapered tail is orange. There is a small, off-center hole in the shell on the back of Chespin's head and, around the face, the shell has four leaf-like spikes. On the back of its head is another spike split into three parts.

Chespin's shell can protect it from powerful attacks. The quills on its head are usually soft but can be stiffened for attacking as well. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and does not worry about small details.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160224014849/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/starters/ Pokémon X and Y site | Starters (Archived)]</ref> By consuming tons of [[Berry|berries]], the bark shell that covers Chespin’s head and body will grow sturdier. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]].

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Chespin and its evolved forms were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Bulletproof}} as an [[Ability]].
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===Evolution===
Chespin evolves into {{p|Quilladin}}, which evolves into {{p|Chesnaught}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-3
|type1=grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0650
|name1=Chespin
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1=
|no2=0651
|name2=Quilladin
|type1-2=Grass
|evo2=
|no3=0652
|name3=Chesnaught
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Fighting}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=001|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=209}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=When Chespin tenses up just before landing a headbutt, the spikes on its head sharpen to points, piercing the enemy’s body on contact.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Eating lots of berries makes the bark shell that covers Chespin’s head and body grow sturdier.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Chespin SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Chespin in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[First partner Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] in [[Aquacorde Town]] Traded from [[Shauna]] in [[Vaniville Town]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} if the player chose {{p|Fennekin}}}}
{{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={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Chesnaught}}}}
{{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/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{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=[[Chargestone Cavern]] (after {{DL|League Club Room|Terarium Club|boosting biodiversity}} in the Canyon Biome)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 1|Renegade Meadow: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Leafy Expanse#Shrub Forest|Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|Partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 09|Area 09: Stage 03]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[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=[[Wacky Workshop|Wacky Workshop: Stage 152]] Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Chespin Appears]]'' (Winking)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Grass
|HP= 56
|Attack= 61
|Defense=65
|SpAtk= 48
|SpDef= 45
|Speed= 38}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|11|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|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|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|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|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Ground|SV|TM070}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Field Egg Group can learn Spikes via level-up. However, the move is available via TM090 and can be passed down from the Sandshrew line, Alolan Sandslash, the Wooper lines, Delibird, the Chespin line, Meowscarada, and Orthworm, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/H|0673|Gogoat}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Chespin|Grass|Grass|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=650
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Quilladin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Froakie}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=The quills on my head won't hurt you! They are usually very soft.
|P2=Ugh… This is terribly hard…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=650
|walk=2.08
|hp=50
|attack=69
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=650
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=650|num=169
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
|swapper=Rock Break+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=650Winking|num=169
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Leaf Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Grass types in the combo.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=650
|hatch=5 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Chespin
|evocandy=25
|stamina=148
|attack=110
|defense=106
|fast={{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
|special={{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0650
|name1=Chespin
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0651
|name2=Quilladin
|type1-2=Grass
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0652
|name3=Chesnaught
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=650|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=650|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0650}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|650|Chespin}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Clemont Chespin.png|thumb|250x250px|Chespin in {{aniseries|XY}}]]

====Major appearances====
=====[[Clemont's Chespin]]=====
{{an|Clemont}}'s Chespin first appeared in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', where he was given to Clemont by {{an|Professor Sycamore}}.

=====[[Chespie]]=====
A Chespin [[nickname]]d Chespie appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Mairin]]. It remains [[Walking Pokémon|outside its Poké Ball]].

====Minor appearances====
Chespin debuted in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and ''[[XY004|A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!]]'', where [[Professor Sycamore]] offered it to {{an|Serena}} as her first partner Pokémon before she chose {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}.

A first partner Pokémon Chespin appeared in ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Chespin appeared in ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''{{tt|*|Could be a different Pokémon or human dressed up as a Chespin}}.

A first partner Pokémon Chespin appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Chespin evolved into a Quilladin and then into a Chesnaught.

In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', a Chespin was a first partner Pokémon that was offered as a choice for a {{tc|Youngster}} to choose from. Another Chespin was seen on a video screen in the [[Lumiose City]] airport.

A Trainer's Chespin appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

A Trainer's Chespin appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Chespin appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY004|Chespin|Serena's Pokédex|Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. Chespin can flex the soft spikes on its head, making them so stiff and sharp that it can even pierce through stone.}}
{{Animedexbody|XY010|Chespin|Ash's Pokédex|Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. Chespin can flex the soft spikes on its head, making them so stiff and sharp, they can even pierce through stone.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Chespin briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Chespin briefly appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', where one was shown inside the {{DL|South Boulevard|Sycamore Pokémon Lab}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:X Marisso Chespin.png|thumb|220px|Chespin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Chespin appears in [[CXY00]].

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Clemont's Chespin}}
{{an|Clemont}}'s Chespin debuted in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pocket Monsters XY===
Chespin debuted in [[PMXY01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Marisso}}
In ''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'', [[Professor Sycamore]] gave [[Trevor]] three [[first partner Pokémon]] so that {{adv|X}} might choose one and stop his shut-in behavior. Although initially reluctant, X decided to take Chespin. He then [[nickname]]d him Marisso in ''[[PS559|Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change]]''. Marisso later evolved into a Quilladin.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS552]]|Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Chespin appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It uses {{m|Seed Bomb}} to damage opponents.

====Trophy information====
[[File:Chespin 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Chespin trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Chespin appears as a trophy in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game.

'''NA:''' ''Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the new Pokémon you can choose when starting a new adventure. The spikes on its head could stop a truck. It can evolve into Quilladin. Its Seed Bomb move will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.''

'''PAL:''' ''Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the ones you can choose at the start of Pokémon X and Y. The thick shell covering its head and back is so strong, it can protect Chespin's body from almost any impact. Its Seed Bomb attack will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Chespin reappears as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Chespin also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==
* Chespin is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who has a base stat total of 313.
** Prior to [[Generation VII]], {{p|Woobat}} also had a base stat total of 313.

===Origin===

Chespin is based on a {{wp|hedgehog}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141031155604/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y] (archive)</ref> and also appears to have been based on a {{wp|chestnut}} {{wp|shoot}} or [[wp:Bur|chestnut burr.]]

The brown spot found on the back of Chespin's head may be a subtle reference to {{wp|Bend-Or spots}}, most commonly found on a {{wp|chestnut horse}}. Bend-Or spots occur in breeds with chestnut coloration, and most chestnuts seem to have at least one.

====Name origin====
Chespin may be a combination of ''{{wp|chestnut}}'', ''{{wp|urchin}}'' (an old term for hedgehog), ''pin'', ''{{wp|Castanopsis|chinkapin}}'' (name of some species of chestnuts), and ''spina'' (Latin for thorn).

Harimaron may be a combination of 蝟 ''harinezumi'' (hedgehog), 針 ''hari'' (needle), and ''marron'' (French for chestnut).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=grass
|ja=ハリマロン ''Harimaron''|jameaning=From {{tt|蝟 ''harinezumi''|hedgehog}}, {{tt|針 ''hari''|needle}}, and ''{{tt|marron|French for chestnut}}''
|fr=Marisson|frmeaning=From {{tt|''marron''|chestnut}} and {{tt|''hérisson''|hedgehog}}
|es=Chespin|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Igamaro|demeaning=From {{tt|''Igel''|hedgehog}} and {{tt|''Marone''|chestnut}}
|it=Chespin|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=도치마론 ''Dochimaron''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}}, {{tt|침 (針) ''chim''|needle}}, and {{tt|''marron''|French for chestnut}}
|zh_cmn=哈力栗 ''Hālìlì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|栗 ''lì''|chestnut}}
|zh_yue=哈力栗 ''Hālihkleuht''{{tt|*|Games}} 哈力馬龍 ''Hālihkmáhlùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|栗 ''leuht''|chestnut}} Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=शाबिडल ''Shabeedle''|himeaning=From {{tt|शाहबलूत ''Shahbalut''|chestnut}} and ''needle''
|ru=Чеспин ''Chespin''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮาริมารอน ''Harimaron''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Clemont's Chespin]]
* [[Marisso]]
* [[Chespie]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{First partner trios|grass}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0649|prev=Genesect|nextnum=0651|next=Quilladin}}
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. trophies]]

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[[it:Chespin]]
[[ja:ハリマロン]]
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Hoopa (Pokémon)

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|jname=フーパ
|jtranslit=Fūpa
|tmname=Hoopa
|forme=2
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|form2=Hoopa Unbound
|image=0720Hoopa.png
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|weight-kg=9.0
|weight-kg2=490.0
|abilityn=1
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Magician
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=120
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'''Hoopa''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フーパ''' ''Hoopa'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VI]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Hoopa has an alternate [[#Form data|form]], which it changes into by using the [[Prison Bottle]]. Its default form, '''Hoopa Confined''', will then become the dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Dark}} '''Hoopa Unbound'''. In Generation VI and [[Generation VII|VII]], Hoopa Unbound will revert into Hoopa Confined while in the player's [[party]] if three days have passed since changing to Hoopa Unbound. Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.

(Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for more details.)

Hoopa Confined was officially revealed in the February 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine, whereas Hoopa Unbound was revealed by CoroCoro three months later.

==Biology==
[[File:M18 Promo Artwork 5.png|250px|thumb|left|Hoopa summoning multiple [[Legendary Pokémon]] through its hoop]]
Hoopa Confined is a light-purple {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a vaguely humanoid appearance. It has green eyes with yellow sclerae, a yellow ring marking on its forehead, a small, pink dot under each eye, and dark pink hair tied into a short ponytail. On either side of its head is a dark gray horn that curves slightly upward. Its body has a dark pink, V-shaped marking on the chest and a small, golden spike on each shoulder. Its arms are not attached to its body and instead float next to it; each arm has a small golden spike similar to those on its shoulders. It has mitten-like hands and dark pink rings around each wrist. In place of actual legs, it has a wispy tail. Hoopa has three gold rings: a large one around its waist and one hanging freely on each of its horns.

In the past, Hoopa's true power is said to have been sealed away in the [[Prison Bottle]] for the destruction it used to cause, reducing Hoopa to its smaller, weaker form; opening the bottle grants Hoopa its true form once again, but only for three days. The rings on Hoopa's body can warp space and allow it to transport items, [[human]]s, and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by passing them through its hoops. This power allows it to cause mischief and take anything it wants. Hoopa is connected to many strange events becuase of these mysterious powers. It stores all of its gathered loot in a secret spot only it knows. Hoopa is said to have the power to bend dimensions. It is heavily implied to be the one causing many of the [[Mirage spot]]s in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. As seen in {{g|Masters EX}}, Hoopa can even bring people and Pokémon from {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate timelines}}. Hoopa is also known to like donuts.

Hoopa's lair is rumored to be located inside an hidden desert oasis. This lair contains many objects and treasures Hoopa obtained over the years, claiming as its own. Hoopa's lair is believed to contain mountains of gold and silver treasures it stole from ancient kings and wealthy land barons. To the present day, no one has ever found Hoopa's lair due to how well hidden it is. Hoopa can be very vengeful to those who attempt to manipulate it for its unqiue power. According to one tale, it punished an organization by transporting their individual objects before moving their headquarter to the middle of the desert. This incident terrified the organization to the point of disbanding.

Hoopa Confined is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Hyperspace Hole}}.
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===Forms===
[[File:Hoopa Hole ORAS.png|thumb|left|A ring [[Mirage spot]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
Hoopa has two forms: Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound.

Hoopa Unbound is a large, bipedal Pokémon with six arms. It is mostly light blue with purple hair. The ponytail on its head is larger and bushier and held in place by two golden rings. Its hair now covers its chin, where it forms a pointed beard, and the back of its neck. The horns are less curved and have spiky purple hair around the bases. There are three gold rings on each horn: two around the base and one around the middle. It has yellow eyes white sclerae, a pointed, dark gray nose, a small hole inside of the ring-marking on its forehead, and prominent fangs in the back of its lower jaw. Similar to Hoopa Confined, its arms are disconnected and float next to its body. Instead of a small, gold spike the arms now have large, dark gray spikes and appear from holes along the sides of its body. Each arm has three fingers with dark gray claws, a gold ring around the wrist, and a gold ring around the base. Several tufts of purple hair surround its torso and a gold ring encircles a hole in the center of its chest. Another large gold ring encircles its waist and there are small tufts of hair poking out from underneath it. There is a purple stripe that widens at the knee down each leg and two gold rings around each ankle. The tips of its feet are gold and curl upward. Additionally, this form has a tail with a purple stripe along the top and an arrow-shaped tip. Hoopa Unbound is tied with {{me|Gyarados}} as the tallest {{t|Dark}} type.

Hoopa Unbound is said to be Hoopa's true form and is said to have a humongous amount of power. Hoopa is at full power in its Unbound Form, it can increase the size of its six rings to grow multiple miles in length. These massive rings are capable of transporting entire islands through its hoops. Hoopa Unbound is capable of bending dimensions on an even more powerful scale.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160221061908/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/hoopa</ref> Hoopa Unbound can summon powerful [[Legendary Pokémon]] through its hoops. It can even use its rage to drive Legendary Pokémon berserk. However, this has the dangerous side effect of creating a space-time distortion that'll destroy the area where they were summoned as depicted in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. One legend stated that it greedily teleported an entire castle from [[Kalos]] 3,000 years ago to obtain a treasure hidden within it. Hoopa can remain in its Unbound form for only three days, until its power is sealed back into the Prison Bottle, reverting itself to its Confined Form.

Hoopa Unbound is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning and using the move {{m|Hyperspace Fury}}.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Hoopa appears as a special non-recruitable ally. He is the genie of the [[Djinn's Bottle]] found in [[Sahra Town]], and will "[[Connection Orb|connect]]" with the {{player}}'s team upon finding it for the first time. If the player has the Djinn's Bottle in their bag, they may summon him during an expedition in one of his two forms, chosen at random, and may also request he use his rings to randomly summon either a connected {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] as an ally for that floor only, a group of wild Pokémon that can appear on that floor, or nothing at all.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=152|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It gathers things it likes and passes them through its loop to teleport them to a secret place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=In its true form, it possess a huge amount of power. Legends of its avarice tell how it once carried off an entire castle to gain the treasure hidden within.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It is said to be able to seize anything it desires with its six rings and six huge arms. With its power sealed, it is transformed into a much smaller form.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 08|Area 08: Stage 08]] (as a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}}) ('''Hoopa Confined''') [[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 29|Area 29: Stage 12]] (as a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}}) ('''Hoopa Unbound''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lear|Hoopa}} ('''Hoopa Confined''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Cinema Hoopa|All|Japan|50|July 5, 2015; July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Cinema Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Hoopa|Japanese region|Online|50|August 21 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Hoopa|American region|Online|50|August 21 to November 30, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Harry Hoopa|PAL region|Online|50|October 10, 2015 to April 15, 2016 April 6 to 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Harry Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Mighty Hoopa|Japanese region|Online|50|November 3 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mighty Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Mighty Hoopa|Taiwanese region|Online|50|November 3 to 30, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mighty Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Mac Hoopa|American region|Nintendo Zone|50|November 27 to December 23, 2015|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mac Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Cinema Hoopa|Korean region|Online|50|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alexander Hoopa|American region|Online|50|October 3 to 9, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Alexander Hoopa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Full Force Hoopa|Japanese region|Online|15|December 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoopa}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost
|event1=Focus Sash|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Smoke Ball|event2type=None|event2rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Hoopa Confined=====
{{Stats
|type=psychic
|type2=ghost
|HP=80
|Attack=110
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=130
|Speed=70}}

=====Hoopa Unbound=====
{{Stats
|type=psychic
|type2=dark
|HP=80
|Attack=160
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=170
|SpDef=130
|Speed=80}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Hoopa Confined====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Ghost
|Normal= 0
|Flying= 100
|Fighting= 0
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ghost= 400
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 400
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=½}}

====Hoopa Unbound====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Dark
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting=100
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 400
|Poison= 100
|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===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Hoopa Confined=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Guard Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|75|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|85|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|Special|80|—|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}

=====Hoopa Unbound=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Guard Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|75|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|85|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|Physical|100|—|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Dark|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{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|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Hoopa|Psychic|Ghost|6}}

===Side game data===
====Hoopa Confined====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=720
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Obtain the [[Djinn's Bottle]] in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=
'''Before summoning:''' Shall I summon other Pokémon with my rings? I don't care if I summon them or not, though.
'''After summoning:''' I will NOT return to the bottle! Well, if the bottle summons me, I have to, though…
|P2=N/A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Psychic|ndex=720|stype=Ghost|num=608
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
|swapper=Shadow Shock
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=720
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution= 
{{Stardust}}10,000 + {{Candy|Hoopa}}50 → {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa|size=40}} 
|stamina=173
|attack=261
|defense=187
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Astonish}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Psychic}}
}}
|}

====Hoopa Unbound====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=720U
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Obtain the [[Djinn's Bottle]] in [[Sahra Town]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=
'''Before summoning:''' Shall I summon other Pokémon with my rings? I don't care if I summon them or not, though.
'''After summoning:''' I will NOT return to the bottle! Well, if the bottle summons me, I have to, though…
|P2=N/A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Psychic|ndex=720U|stype=Dark|num=608
|min=90
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|swapper=Typeless Combo
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=720U
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution= 
{{Stardust}}2,000 + {{Candy|Hoopa}}10 → {{MSP/GO|0720|Hoopa|size=40}}
|stamina=173
|attack=311
|defense=191
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Astonish}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Hoopa has two forms it can change between using the [[Prison Bottle]]: Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa Confined is Hoopa's default form, which is {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}-type. When exposed to a Prison Bottle, Hoopa Confined transforms into Hoopa Unbound, which is {{2t|Psychic|Dark}}-type. Hoopa Unbound was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

Hoopa Unbound will change back into Hoopa Confined after three days have passed since using the Prison Bottle. Hoopa also changes back to Hoopa Confined when deposited in a [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] ([[Generation VI]]), when withdrawn from a box ([[Generation VII]]), when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery]], or when exposed to the Prison Bottle again.

{{evobox/Formes
|family=None
|sprite1=0720Hoopa
|name1=Hoopa
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Ghost
|forme1=Hoopa Confined
|loc1=Wait three days, deposit in storage, or use {{color2|000|Prison Bottle}}
|item1=Prison Bottle
|itemfile1=Bag Prison Bottle SV Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0720Hoopa-Unbound
|type1-2=Psychic
|type2-2=Dark
|forme2=Hoopa Unbound
|loc2=The {{color2|000|Prison Bottle}} changes Hoopa's form for three days
}}

The two forms have different [[base stats]], [[type]]s, [[move]]s they can learn, and [[cry|cries]]. Additionally, the move {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} is usable only by Hoopa Unbound (or a Pokémon that has transformed into Hoopa Unbound with {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}), and will fail if Hoopa Confined (or any other Pokémon) attempts to use it. In [[Generation IX]], when Hoopa becomes Hoopa Unbound, {{m|Hyperspace Hole}} is replaced with Hyperspace Fury and vice versa.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Hoopa|forme=Hoopa Confined|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost|image=720Hoopa|ab=Magician|how=Wait three days, deposit in storage, or use {{color2|000|Prison Bottle}}|HP=80|Attack=110|Defense=60|SpAtk=150|SpDef=130|Speed=70}}
|
{{Compare|name=Hoopa|forme=Hoopa Unbound|type=Psychic|type2=Dark|image=720Hoopa-Unbound|ab=Magician|how={{color2|000|Prison Bottle}}|HP=80|Attack=160|Defense=60|SpAtk=170|SpDef=130|Speed=80}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:5px solid #{{psychic color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:720Hoopa.png|96px]] {{color|{{ghost color dark}}|Hoopa Confined}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:720Hoopa-Unbound.png|96px]] {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Hoopa Unbound}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|1}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Destiny Bond|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Ally Switch|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|6}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Astonish|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''{{tt2|*|STAB only for Hoopa Confined|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|10}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Trick|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|15}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|19}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psybeam|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|25}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Skill Swap|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|29}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Power Split|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Guard Split|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|35}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Phantom Force|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|46}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Knock Off|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|50}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Wonder Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Trick Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|55}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dark Pulse|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|68}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|75}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|85}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Hole|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Fury|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; color: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0720
|name1=Hoopa
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Ghost}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Incomplete|needs=Generation IX models}}{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=720|form1=U|crop=141}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=720|form1=U|crop=122}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0720|form1=U}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|720|Hoopa}}

==In animation==
[[File:Hoopa anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Hoopa Confined in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Hoopa Unbound anime.png|thumb|250px|Hoopa Unbound in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Hoopa (anime)]]====
Hoopa Confined debuted in ''[[Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures]]'', a series of shorts in which it subjects {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} to various acts of mischief. It later appeared in major roles in ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. In the latter, it also transformed into Hoopa Unbound, which later served as a separate entity and the main antagonist.

===Minor appearances===
A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.

A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Hoopa made its animated series debut in its Confined Forme in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Hoopa Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Hoopa Confined in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Unbound M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|Hoopa Unbound in the [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|movie adaptations]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Hoopa (anime)}}
Hoopa appeared in both of its forms in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', a silhouetted Hoopa was on the [[Sea Mauville]], causing trouble by attacking {{adv|Emerald}} and {{Steven}}. Later, after it was properly revealed in ''[[PS605|Swampert Smashes]]'', Hoopa took a liking to Emerald and began following him around.
{{-}}

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Hoopa.png|150px|thumb|Hoopa in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Both Hoopa (Confined) and Hoopa (Unbound) appear as {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}.
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Hoopa (UNITE)}}
Hoopa is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged supporter that's mostly in its Confined Form, but can temporarily change into its Unbound Form after using its Unite Move.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Hoopa Unbound has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Hoopa Unbound is tied with {{me|Gyarados}} for being the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** It is also the tallest and [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] [[Mythical Pokémon]].
* Hoopa is the only [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to have different [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] between {{g|X and Y}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* Hoopa Unbound is the only Pokémon with a {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|base stat total of 680}} that is not a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the "mysterious rings" in [[mirage spot]]s, from which Pokémon jump out when interacted with, resemble rings used by Hoopa.

===Origin===
Hoopa Confined may have been inspired by common depictions of {{wp|jinn|djinn}}. The rings around its wrists could have been inspired by the djinn in the story of {{wp|Aladdin}}.

Hoopa Unbound could be specifically be inspired by {{wp|Ifrit}}, powerful djinn or {{wp|demon}}s, which are often depicted as malicious, or {{wp|Marid}}, evil djinn or {{wp|devil}}s, which according to some stories do the exact opposite of what they are commanded to do. Its six arms may be drawn from certain {{wp|Hindu deities}}, who were often depicted with multiple arms. It may also be based on the {{wp|Gegenees}}, who were a tribe of six-armed giants who fought the {{wp|Argonauts}} in {{wp|Greek mythology}}. Its tail and horns may also derive from common depictions of demons, the circle motif thus may be inspired by {{wp|magic circle|summoning circles}}.

Hoopa's relationship with the [[Prison Bottle]] is similar to the djinn's with its lamp in traditional Arabian stories, since its full power is sealed within its respective vessel. Hoopa only being able to maintain its Unbound state for three days parallels the limit to the number of wishes a djinn can grant to its current master.

Both forms of Hoopa could also be partly based on the legend of {{wp|Nezha}}, a deity worshiped in {{wp|Taoism}} and {{wp|Chinese folk religion}} and commonly referred to as a childish trickster deity and a worldly protector. Very much like Hoopa Unbound, Nezha is depicted holding rings and is sometimes depicted with multiple arms.

Hoopa's power may have been inspired by the Single Horned Rhinoceros King, a character in the classic Chinese novel ''{{wp|Journey to the West}}'' who wielded a golden jade ring that had the power to suck in anything. The true form of the Single Horned Rhinoceros King is also revealed to be a heavenly azure bull, which may be referenced by Hoopa's bull-like horns.

====Name origin====
Hoopa may be derived from ''hoop''. It may also involve ''hoopla'' (something loud, attention-grabbing, and possibly misleading); or ''OOPArt'' ({{wp|out-of-place artifact}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=psychic|type2=Ghost
|ja=フーパ ''Hoopa''|jameaning=From ''hoop'' and possibly ''hoopla'' or "OOPArt"
|fr=Hoopa|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Hoopa|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Hoopa|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Hoopa|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=후파 ''Hoopa''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=胡帕 ''Húpà''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of its Japanese name and possibly {{tt|胡 ''hú''|recklessly}}
|zh_yue=胡帕 ''Wùhpaak''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name and possibly {{tt|胡 ''wùh''|recklessly}}
|el=Χούπα ''Khoúpa''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=हूपा ''Hoopa''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Хуппа ''Khuppa''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮูปา ''Hupa''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Hoopa Confined''
{{langtable
|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color}}
|ja=いましめられしフーパ ''{{tt|Imashimerareshi|Bound}} Hoopa''
|zh_yue=懲戒胡帕 ''{{tt|Chìhnggaai Wùhpaak|Disciplined Hoopa}}''
|zh_cmn=懲戒胡帕 / 惩戒胡帕 ''{{tt|Chéngjiè Húpà|Disciplined Hoopa}}''
|da=
|fr=Hoopa Enchaîné
|de=Gebanntes Hoopa
|hi=हूपा कंफ़ाइन ''Hoopa Confine''
|id=Hoopa Terbatas
|it=Hoopa Vincolato
|ko=굴레에 빠진 후파 {{tt|''Gullee Bbajin Hoopa''|Hoopa in a Bound}}
|ms=Hoopa Terkurung
|no=
|pt_br=Hoopa Contido
|ru=Заключенный Хуппа ''{{tt|Zaklyuchennyy Khuppa|Prisoner Hoopa}}''
|es_la=Hoopa Vinculado
|es_eu=Hoopa Contenido
|th=ฮูปาร่างถูกผนึก ''Hupa Rangthukphanuek''
|tr=Mahsur Hoopa
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Hoopa Unbound''
{{langtable
|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|ja=ときはなたれしフーパ ''{{tt|Tokihanatareshi|Released}} Hoopa''
|zh_yue=解放胡帕 ''{{tt|Gáaifong Wùhpaak|Released Hoopa}}''
|zh_cmn=解放胡帕 ''{{tt|Jiěfàng Húpà|Released Hoopa}}''
|da=Frie Hoopa
|fr=Hoopa Déchaîné
|de=Entfesseltes Hoopa
|hi=हूपा अनबाउंड ''Hoopa Unbound''
|id=Hoopa Bebas
|it=Hoopa Libero
|ko=굴레를 벗어난 후파 {{tt|''Gullereul Beoseonan Hoopa''|Hoopa Taken Out of the Bound}}
|ms=Hoopa Bebas
|no=Ubundne Hoopa
|pt_br=Hoopa Libertado
|ru=Свободный Хуппа ''{{tt|Svobodnyy Khuppa|Free Hoopa}}''
|es=Hoopa Desatado
|th=ฮูปาร่างปลดปล่อย ''Hupa Rangplotploi''
|tr=Serbest Hoopa
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Hoopa (anime)]]
* [[Hoopa (UNITE)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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{{EventExclusive}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Psychic|prevnum=0719|prev=Diancie|nextnum=0721|next=Volcanion}}
|}
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[[Category:Body style 06 Pokémon]]
[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive Pokémon]]

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Sableye}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0301|prev=Delcatty|nextnum=0303|next=Mawile|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Sableye
|jname=ヤミラミ
|tmname=Yamirami
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Sableye
|image2=0302Sableye-Mega.png
|mega=Sablenite
|ndex=0302
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|category=Darkness
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=24.3
|weight-kg=11.0
|height-ftin2=1'08"
|height-m2=0.5
|weight-lbs2=354.9
|weight-kg2=161.0
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Stall
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Prankster
|abilitym=Magic Bounce
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Human-Like
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evat=1
|evde=1
|expyield=133
|oldexp=98
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|pokefordex=sableye
|generation=3
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'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Sableye can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Sableye''' using the [[Sablenite]].

==Biology==
[[File:SableyeAlolanMoonlight31.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Sableye feeding on gems]]
Sableye is a bipedal humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a dark purple body, armed with sharp teeth and claws, which it uses to dig through soil. It has pale blue, gemstone-like eyes, which allow it to see in low light and sparkle in the dark. It also has a red gemstone on its chest, and its back has a blue and green gemstone as well as another red one. These gem-like eyes and adornments on its body are caused by its diet, which consists of rocks and raw gemstones. Because of this, each individual Sableye can create an infinite number of patterns on its body.

It also targets {{p|Carbink}} as prey, though they are usually taken by {{p|Gabite}} before Sableye can reach them. It is feared by people since it is said to steal a person's soul if they look into its eyes. It is nocturnal and is rarely seen. It lives in the darkness of {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}}. It uses its claws to dig for gems to eat and fight back. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Sableye is known to occasionally sleep while holding its gemstones.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed."</ref> It is believed that Sableye dreams of eating gemstones until it feels satisfied. In the {{aniseries|HZ}} episode [[HZ092]], Sableye was shown targeting the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} as prey.

Sableye is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Stall}} as an [[Ability]].

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

As Mega Sableye, being bathed in Mega Evolution energy causes the red jewel on its chest to rip out of Sableye's skin and significantly increase in size; the detached jewel leaves a small hole in Mega Sableye's chest. Its ears elongate, and it gains a spike on the top of its head. Its teeth turn from white to yellow, and its eyes also change from pale blue to crimson red, with diagonal slits at their inner edges. Its back gains more gems: a second green one, a second red one, and two small yellow gems.

The enlarged jewel is said to boast such incredible hardness that no attack can even leave a scratch on it. During battle, Mega Sableye shelters itself behind the jewel, from where it can take advantage of any openings its target leaves exposed.<ref name= "Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-sableye</ref> However, being forced to support its massive jewel leaves Sableye unable to turn quickly, making it vulnerable from behind. As seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the giant jewel wears off and shrinks as it blocks attacks. Once the jewel is reduced to a very small size, Sableye will eat it before reverting back from its Mega-Evolved state in the process.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special Episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episode's plot.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: One of Dusknoir's Sableye appears as a recruitable Pokémon but will only post the connection request after Dusknoir is recruited. Sableye's request also leads to Spiritomb's recruitment.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=068|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these {{ScPkmn}} are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the {{ScPkmn}}'s body surface.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A <sc>Sableye</sc> lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=123|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=070}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=102|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=124|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's a fiend for gemstones, so it stalks {{p|Carbink}}. Unfortunately, {{p|Gabite}} almost always grabs them first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It digs through the ground with its hard claws and crunches down gems with its thick pointy teeth. {{p|Carbink}} is its favorite food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Supporting a giant heavy jewel, it can't change direction very nimbly and is vulnerable to attack from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, the gemstone on its chest expands, rips through its skin, and falls out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It blocks any and all attacks with its giant-sized gemstone. However, the stone's a heavy burden, and it limits Mega Sableye's movements.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=294|reg2=Galar|num2=174|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=297|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
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|Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 5 Sableye|English|United States|18|August 14 to 20, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Sableye|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Chief Golgo's Sableye|Japanese|Japan|50|September 15 to 28, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Chief Golgo's Sableye}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Sableye=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP= 50
|Attack= 75
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 65
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 50}}

=====Mega Sableye=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP=50
|Attack=85
|Defense=125
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=115
|Speed=20}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Normal= 0
|Fighting= 0
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 0
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=2
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{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|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{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|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|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|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|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|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/H|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/H|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slash}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Sableye (EX Deoxys 23)]]
|}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Lick}}
| style="background:#{{Ghost color}}" | {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness.
|P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half?
|P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim...
|PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=193
|browser=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=177
|pastnum=218
|browser=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|walk=2.18
|hp=48
|attack=73
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|pad=He came to the warehouse to look for gems and settled down there. He secretly ate a lot of gems while in [[Wish Park]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|swapper=Swap+
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon in an O-shaped pattern.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302Spooky|stype=Ghost|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
|swapper=Swap++
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Sableye.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Sableye
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137|attack=141|defense=136
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 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=Dark|ndex=302|pdex=193
|dex=Sableye was scratching at the ground with its sharp claws, looking for its favorite {{pkmn|food}}—gemstones. Did you notice the glint in its eyes when it saw {{p|Carbink}}?}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0302
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed.
|sleepstyle1=Spread-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Jerky Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Jewel-Eating Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Sableye
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Soothing Cacao
|carrylimit=16
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 120 to 480 Dream Shards.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{ghost color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO302Costume2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Litwick costume
|}

====Mega Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Sableye
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137|attack=151|defense=216
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0302Sableye
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost
|forme1=Sableye
|loc1=Default
|item1=Sablenite
|itemfile1=Dream Sablenite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0302Sableye-Mega
|forme2=Mega Sableye
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Sablenite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=302|crop=115}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0302|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|302|Sableye}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Uruto Sableye.png|thumb|250px|Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Uruto Mega Sableye.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
Sableye debuted in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', under the ownership of [[Cassidy]], who used it to battle [[Ritchie]]. It reappeared in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'' and ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]''.

Sableye made its animated series debut in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]'', where it was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

In [[PK15]], a Sableye was living in a spooky house.

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', multiple Sableye tried to stop [[Team Poképals]] from getting on the Rainbow Stoneship.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', {{an|Hoopa}}'s summoning of multiple {{p|Litwick}} rudely awakened four Sableye.

In ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', {{OBP|Carrie|XY092}} used a Sableye in a battle against Ash, since Carrie believed he was the threat to [[Kalos]] that [[Olympia]] had predicted.

In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', [[Nanu]] used a Sableye in his grand trial against Ash. Despite using {{m|Mean Look}} on {{AP|Lycanroc}} to immobilize it, it was defeated by the Wolf Pokémon's {{m|Stone Edge}}.

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', {{gy|Montenevera}} {{tc|Gym Trainer}} [[MC Sledge]] used a Sableye in a brief battle against [[Roy]], but was defeated by his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.

In [[HZ090]], a Sableye capable of Mega Evolving appeared under the ownership of [[Uruto]].

====Minor appearances====
A Sableye appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Sableye competed in the [[Lilycove City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Coordinator's Sableye appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Sableye was living at [[Pokémon Hills]].

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sableye attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Sableye that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sableye appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

Six Sableye appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', all under the ownership of a different Trainer. One of them appeared in a flashback.

A student's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''. It reappeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

A Sableye appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Sableye were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', a Sableye competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]].

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', three Trainers' Sableye joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye participated in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

In a flashback in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match.

A Sableye appeared on [[Mega Island]] in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live deep within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to dig through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY092|Sableye|Serena's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Living in caves, Sableye digs up gems with its sharp claws, then devours them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM077|Sableye|Rotom Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye's jeweled eyes shine with an eerie light that can strike fear into the spirits of living beings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Sableye|Goh's Rotom Phone|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye eat gems, jewels, and crystals.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mega Sableye in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye defended itself from a Mega {{p|Lopunny}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sableye appeared in [[PT16]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Jupiter Sableye Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Sableye in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
Two Sableye appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Sableye first appeared in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'' as a [[wild Pokémon]] pictured in one of the many photographs of unseen Pokémon that {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovered.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS241|Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops]]'', where it was attacking {{adv|Wally}} inside the [[Sky Pillar]].

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', a Sableye appeared as a {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} rental Pokémon that {{adv|Emerald}} faced. It was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS319|Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Hex Maniac}} Valerie. It took part in the preview [[Battle Dome]] tournament.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
[[Renza]] of the [[Draconid people]] owns a Sableye, which appeared in ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}====
Multiple {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}'s Sableye appeared in [[PASV04]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
Six Sableye appeared in [[BET3]] and [[BET4]].

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
Sableye is [[Brawly]]'s only known Pokémon, as seen in ''[[PMRS11|The Haunted Gym]]''. It is considered an unusual choice for him as it was not a {{type|Fighting}} and it is immune to {{t|Fighting}} moves.

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

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

==Trivia==
* Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, and {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}. Both also have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms and the same [[base stats|base stat totals]], as well as [[HP]] and {{stat|Speed}}.
* Sableye shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
* Mega Sableye has the lowest base Speed stat of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Mega Sableye is the [[List of Pokémon by height|smallest]] Mega Evolution at 1'08" (0.5 m), the same height as its normal form.
* Prior to the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type in [[Generation VI]], Sableye (along with {{p|Spiritomb}}) had no weaknesses under normal conditions.

===Origin===
Sableye may be based on the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky alien encounter described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye imitates in the 3D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in several media.

The [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|ruby, sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on Sableye's body may be a reference to the games it debuted in.

====Name origin====
Sableye may be a combination of ''sable'' (either referring to {{wp|Sable (heraldry)|the heraldic color}} or {{wp|Sable|the animal}} it is named after) and ''{{wp|eye}}''. It may also be a play on ''able-eyed''.

Yamirami may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'' (darkness) and 恨み ''urami'' (grudge, malice) or 睨み ''nirami'' (glare).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Ghost
|ja=ヤミラミ ''Yamirami''|jameaning=From {{tt|闇 ''yami''|darkness}}, {{tt|恨み ''urami''|grudge, malice}}, and {{tt|睨み ''nirami''|glare}}
|fr=Ténéfix|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}}'' and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''
|es=Sableye|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zobiris|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Zobel|sable (the animal)}}'' and ''{{wp|Iris (anatomy)|Iris}}''
|it=Sableye|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=깜까미 ''Kamkami''|komeaning=Corruption of {{tt|깜깜 ''kkam-kkam''|dark, pitch-black}}
|zh_cmn=勾魂眼 ''Gōuhúnyǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''gōuhún''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''yǎn''|eye}}
|zh_yue=勾魂眼 ''Ngāuwàhnngáahn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''ngāuwàhn''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''ngáahn''|eye}}
|hi=कालज़र ''Kaalzer''|himeaning=From {{tt|काला ''kaala''|black/dark}}
|ru=Сэйблай ''Seyblay''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยามิรามิ ''Yamirami''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Sableye (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0301|prev=Delcatty|nextnum=0303|next=Mawile}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]

[[de:Zobiris]]
[[es:Sableye]]
[[fr:Ténéfix]]
[[it:Sableye]]
[[ja:ヤミラミ]]
[[zh:勾魂眼]]

Mudkip (Pokémon)

2025-05-02T03:10:59Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Mudkip}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Mudkip
|jname=ミズゴロウ
|tmname=Mizugorou
|category=Mud Fish
|ndex=0258
|typebox=1
|type1=Water
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=16.8
|weight-kg=7.6
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Torrent
|abilityd=Damp
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Monster
|egggroup2=Water 1
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=62
|oldexp=65
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Blue
|catchrate=45
|body=08
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|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Mudkip''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミズゴロウ''' ''Mizugorou'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Marshtomp}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Swampert}} starting at [[level]] 36.

Along with {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Torchic}}, Mudkip is one of the three [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Hoenn]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].

==Biology==
Mudkip is a small, amphibious, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a blue body with a light blue underside. Mudkip has a large head with a blue fin on top and a light-blue tail fin. It has black, beady eyes and orange, star-shaped gills on its cheeks.

By using the fin on its head, Mudkip can detect changes in air and water currents as well as bodies of water. Its fin can also point in a certain direction, as seen in the {{aniseries|AG}} episode ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]''. Despite its small size, Mudkip is a very strong Pokémon. Mudkip is capable of moving or crushing boulders larger than itself. Its large tail fin provides powerful acceleration to propel it through the water. According to its Pokémon Ranger browser entry, Mudkip is a very docile Pokémon. Mudkip is more commonly found in captivity, though it can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|swamps and other wetlands}}. In the wild, it sleeps by burying itself in the mud soil at the water's edge or bottom of a river. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]].

===Evolution===
Mudkip evolves into {{p|Marshtomp}}, which evolves into {{p|Swampert}}.

(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=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=007|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The fin on <sc>Mudkip</sc>'s head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this {{ScPkmn}} can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=In water, <sc>Mudkip</sc> breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this {{ScPkmn}} will unleash its amazing power - it can crush rocks bigger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its four feet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water's edge.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=007}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power—it can crush rocks bigger than itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what's going on around it. Mudkip has the strength to heft boulders.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=188}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It has the power to crush large boulders into pieces. To rest, it buries itself in mud at the bottom of a river.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When it uses its large tail fin, it picks up speed rapidly in the water. It is strong in spite of its small size.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Mudkip SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Mudkip in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! First Campaign Mudkip|Japanese|Japan|10|November 26 to December 11, 2005|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Mudkip}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Mudkip|Japanese|PGL|10|November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Mudkip}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|HP=50
|Attack=70
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=40}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Mudkip is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}
{{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|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{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|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/H|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/H|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/H|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/H|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/H|0248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/H|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/H|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Toxapex}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0060|Poliwag}}{{MSP/H|0061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP/H|0062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}
|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0938|Tadbulb}}{{MSP/H|0939|Bellibolt}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0357|Tropius}}|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/H|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Toxapex}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Mudkip|Water|Water|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Bubble}}
| [[Mudkip (EX Ruby & Sapphire 59)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Fury Swipes}}
| [[Mudkip (EX Ruby & Sapphire 60)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Pound}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Mudkip (EX Ruby & Sapphire 60)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Water|ndex=258|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=258|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|body=1
|rate=12.3
|area=Peanut Swamp
|P1=I might be little, but I'm proud of my strength!
|P2=Wait a second... I've lost half my HP already?
|P3=I'm teetering on the brink of collapse...
|PL=Yay! Look, I leveled up!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's keep at this, <name>!
|PP2=This is getting rough...
|PP3=Urf... I'm nearly done. <name>, help, please...
|PPL=All right! Level-up time!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Mew}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}} (♂), {{p|Swampert}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=I may be small, but I'm strong!
|P2=I need to get into some water to rest…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=1
|field=Soak
|loop=4
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=19
|num=011
|browser=Mudkip is a very docile Pokémon. It can douse a small fire by spitting water.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=1
|num=095
|pastnum=135
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|walk=1.55
|hp=48
|attack=69
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|Pad=Mudkip often plays in the [[Beach Zone]]. He loves Hide-and-Seek!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|pad=He is an energetic boy and always busy playing. But he can be very shrewd, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=258|num=095
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Stabilize
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Big Wave
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=258Winking|num=095
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Water|ranks=1
|item=Soft Sand
|unlock=Beat the Ultra League
|skill=Gives a good item
|recoverytime=10 hours
|rank1desc=One random {{tt|good item|Training Soda, LP Restore, Purse of Coins}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=258
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Mudkip
|evocandy=25
|stamina=137
|attack=126
|defense=93
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Water Gun}}
|special={{m|Dig}}, {{m|Sludge}}, {{m|Stomp}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|no1=0258
|name1=Mudkip
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0259
|name2=Marshtomp
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Ground
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0260
|name3=Swampert
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=258}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=258}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=258}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=258|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=258|crop=67}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0258}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|258|Mudkip}}

====Other sprites====
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|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta}} back sprites
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Brock Mudkip.png|thumb|220px|Mudkip in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Mudkip egg anime.png|thumb|220px|Mudkip {{pkmn|Egg}}s in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Mudkip]]=====
{{an|Brock}} has a Marshtomp that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Mudkip in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. Mudkip {{pkmn|Egg}}s were seen in the episode when [[Old Man Swamp]] offered to let Brock see one hatch, and Brock accepted his offer with enthusiasm. Brock's Mudkip later evolved into a Marshtomp in ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]''.

=====Other=====
Mudkip debuted in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', when {{an|May}} summoned one from [[Professor Birch]]'s bag to ward off a pack of {{p|Poochyena}}, only for it to use {{m|Water Gun}} on her. Later, when May was asked to pick her [[first partner Pokémon]], she didn't pick Mudkip, remembering the time when it refused to do what she had asked.

In ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'', a Mudkip was [[Nicholai]]'s main Pokémon. In ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose]]'', it was revealed to have evolved to a {{p|Marshtomp}}.

In ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] asked {{Ash}} and Max to look over a Mudkip, along with a {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Torchic}}. It was very young and cried easily. Mudkip was eventually picked by {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} to be her first partner Pokémon.

In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Mudkip belonging to [[Professor Birch]] was featured along with the other first partner Pokémon. They were being admired by [[Max]] and May when {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] first partner Pokémon. Max found them and told Mudkip and {{p|Squirtle}} to cool the bars with Water Gun, which eventually freed them. It then helped send Team Rocket blasting off.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Mudkip to one of the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In a flashback in ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} owned a Mudkip. It was revealed to have evolved into a Marshtomp and then into a Swampert after it was accidentally abandoned aboard a ship.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]''.

A Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.

In ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'', a Mudkip was at the [[S.S. St. Flower]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

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

A Trainer's Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.

A Coordinator's Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Mudkip watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

A Trainer's Mudkip appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.

A Mudkip appeared in [[Sawyer]]'s flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', when he was selecting his first partner Pokémon from Professor Birch.

In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', a Mudkip was living in a forest.

A Mudkip appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

In ''[[JN139|Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!]]'', a Mudkip appeared in a fantasy.

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

A Student's Mudkip appeared in [[HZ091]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG005|Mudkip|Ash's Pokédex|Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Mudkip uses the sensitive fin on its head to take radar readings of its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG025|Mudkip|Ash's Pokédex|Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Mudkip uses the sensitive radar receptors on its headfin to determine what's going on around it. In a pinch, it can brandish enough power to crush rocks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:May Mudkip ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mudkip in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|May}} owns a Mudkip. It eventually evolved into a Marshtomp while battling [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], and then into a Swampert, which was capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Mudkip briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Hoenn first partners Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Mudkip in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Mudkip briefly appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'' as [[Zinnia]] told the story of the [[Draconid people]] to {{ga|May}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Mumu Mudkip.png|thumb|150px|Mudkip in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Brock's Mudkip}}
Multiple Mudkip appeared in ''[[SP20|Brock, A Man Of Resolve!!]]'', where Brock caught one of them.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Mumu}}
In ''[[PS183|Trying to Trounce Torchic]]'', when {{adv|Ruby}} was attacked by {{adv|Sapphire}}'s {{p|Torchic}}, [[Professor Birch]] told him to look in his briefcase, to pick up the Poké Ball with a blue Pokémon and to throw it. The Poké Ball released a Mudkip and he nicknamed him Mumu. In the beginning, Ruby was disappointed with him because he wasn't as attractive as his other Pokémon and he couldn't participate in any [[Pokémon Contest]]. He tried with different conditions and then decided that [[Tough (condition)|Tough]] Contests would be perfect for him. Mumu eventually evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}} and then into a {{p|Swampert}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS184]]|The fin on its head is like a sensitive radar. The fin is able to detect movements in the air and water. This Pokémon can determine the surroundings around it without using its eyes.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS184]]|The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.{{tt|*|VIZ Media}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
Mudkip appeared in [[CCP02]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
[[File:Mudkip GRT.png|thumb|200px|Mudkip in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]]]
{{main|Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]], [[Ginji]]'s partner and first friend is a cautious Mudkip. It is sometimes referred to by other teams as a "crybaby".

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
{{OBP|Omega|CPIW}} started off with a Mudkip.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Mudkip appeared in ''[[PM117|Clefairy's Most Deadly Rival]]'' as one of [[Professor Birch]]'s first partner Pokémon.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
[[Professor Birch]] was seen owning a Mudkip in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Mudkip|17}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Mudkip appears as a random trophy.

''"A Mud Fish Pokémon. It has fins on its head and tail. The fin on its head acts like a radar dish to read its surroundings, and its tail fin increases its swimming speed. The gills on its cheeks allow it to move about in water. It's very strong for its size--it can even lift big boulders. It burrows into muddy watersides to sleep. Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp."''

==Trivia==
{{bulbanews|Gotta Meme 'em All: Mudkip and Marshtomp, here in the track}}
* In a poll conducted by Nintendo of Europe, Mudkip was voted as the fans' favorite [[first partner Pokémon]], with {{p|Typhlosion}} and {{p|Blastoise}} close behind in second.{{fact}}
* Mudkip is the subject of a popular {{wp|Internet meme}} known as "So i herd u liek mudkipz?".
* Mudkip and Pelipper were featured in the music video for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwBImZgRnVU Fly With You], a remix of Littleroot Town's theme with lyrics, as part of the Project Voltage collaboration with {{wp|Crypton Future Media}}. In the video, Mudkip soars the skies in Pelipper's beak, wondering about their approaching evolution.

===Origin===
Mudkip appears to be based on the {{wp|Necturus|mudpuppy}} or {{wp|mudskipper}}, or also possibly an {{wp|axolotl}}. As it is the Mud Fish Pokémon, it might also be based on the {{wp|Gilled lungfish|gilled East African lungfish}} or the {{wp|flathead catfish}}, also known as the mudcat.

====Name origin====
Mudkip may be a combination of ''mud'', ''skip'', and ''{{wp|mudskipper}}''.

Mizugorou may be a combination of 水 ''mizu'' (water) and 鯥五郎 ''mutsugorō'' (mudskipper).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=ミズゴロウ ''Mizugorou''|jameaning=From {{tt|水 ''mizu''|water}} and {{tt|鯥五郎 ''mutsugorō''|mudskipper}}
|fr=Gobou|frmeaning=From {{tt|''gobie''|mudskipper}}, {{tt|''gober''|to swallow}}, and {{tt|''boue''|mud}}
|es=Mudkip|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hydropi|demeaning=From ''{{tt|hydro-|prefix for water}}'' and ''{{wp|Necturus|mudpuppy}}''
|it=Mudkip|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=물짱이 ''Muljjangi''|komeaning=From {{tt|물 ''mul''|water}} and {{tt|～장이 ''-jang-i''|suffix for specialist}}
|zh_cmn=水躍魚 / 水跃鱼 ''Shuǐyuèyú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|水 ''shuǐ''|water}}, {{tt|躍 / 跃 ''yuè''|to leap}}, and {{tt|魚 / 鱼 ''yú''|fish}}
|zh_yue=水躍魚 ''Séuiyeukyùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|水 ''séui''|water}}, {{tt|躍 ''yeuk''|to leap}}, and {{tt|魚 ''yùh''|fish}}
|th=มิซึโกโร ''Misuekoro''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=पंकबु ''Punkbu''|himeaning=From {{tt|पंक ''pank''|mud/slime/sludge}} and {{tt|बू ''boo''|odor}}
|ru=Мадкип ''Madkip''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}

{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Brock's Marshtomp|Brock's Mudkip]]
* [[Mumu]]
* [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]


==External links==

{{First partner trios|water}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0257|prev=Blaziken|nextnum=0259|next=Marshtomp}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Animation characters' first Pokémon|Mudkip (default)]]
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[[de:Hydropi]]
[[es:Mudkip]]
[[fr:Gobou]]
[[it:Mudkip]]
[[ja:ミズゴロウ]]
[[zh:水跃鱼]]

Bramblin (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Bramblin}}
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|}
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|name=Bramblin
|jname=アノクサ
|tmname=Anokusa
|ndex=0946
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|category=Tumbleweed
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=1.3
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|abilityd=Infiltrator
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|evat=1
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|evsa=0
|evsd=0
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|expyield=55
|lv100exp=1000000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=190
|body=01
|pokefordex=bramblin
|generation=9
|friendship=50
}}
'''Bramblin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アノクサ''' ''Anokusa'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Brambleghast}} when [[level|leveled up]] while outside of its [[Poké Ball]] after the player walks 1000 steps using the [[Let's Go!]] feature.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1678027317891694593</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1680044846403272704</ref>

==Biology==
[[File:Bramblin Wind Riding.png|thumb|left|Wind locomotion.]]
Bramblin is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a tumbleweed. It has small, rhombic, black, leaf-like eyes with thin red pupils that float inside its body, which itself comprises brownish yellow, jagged, thorny plant stalks that point up and curl slightly inward to form a spherical shape. The eyes don't blink and instead flip and rotate to express Bramblin's emotions. The stalks are held together by what appears to be the remnants of roots on the underside of its body.

Bramblin are created when wandering souls unable to move on get tangled and fused to dried grass. Bramblin's main form of locomotion is the wind, which blows it uncontrollably to destinations unknown. Bramblin despises getting wet. It makes its habitat in dry, rocky regions such as deserts.

===Evolution===
Bramblin evolves into {{p|Brambleghast}}.

(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=Grass|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=242|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=A soul unable to move on to the afterlife was blown around by the wind until it got tangled up with dried grass and became a Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Not even Bramblin knows where it is headed as it tumbles across the wilderness, blown by the wind. It loathes getting wet.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Bramblin SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Bramblin in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] West Province: [[Asado Desert]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Bramblin|2★}})}}
|}
|}
|}

====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|HP=40
|Attack=65
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=35
|Speed=60
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/H|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/H|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/H|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/H|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0928|Smoliv}}{{MSP/H|0929|Dolliv}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Strength Sap|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Bramblin|Grass|Ghost|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=0946
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Bramblin
|evocandy=50
|stamina=120
|attack=121
|defense=64
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Bullet Seed}}
|special={{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Power Whip}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0946
|name1=Bramblin
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Ghost
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Footwear icon.png|40px]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} whilst outside of its {{color2|000|Poké Ball}} after walking 1,000 steps using the {{color2|000|Let's Go!}} feature
|no2=0947
|name2=Brambleghast
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Ghost}}

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

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0946}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|946|Bramblin}}

==In animation==
[[File:Shine Bramblin.png|250px|thumb|Bramblin in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Bramblin made its debut in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', under the ownership of [[Shine]]. It was captured by a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}} and later evolved into {{p|Brambleghast}}.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Bramblin appeared in ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]]''.

A {{tc|Student}}'s Bramblin appeared in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ035|Bramblin|Roy's Rotom Phone|Bramblin, the Tumbleweed Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. This Pokémon is the result of a wandering spirit getting tangled up in dried grass. It tumbles with the wind to destinations unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
[[File:Asado Desert PPW.png|thumb|250px|Bramblin in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Bramblin appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Star Grunt Bramblin Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Bramblin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Bramblin debuted in [[PASV14]], under the ownership of a male {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}. It was used to battle {{adv|Violet}}'s {{p|Nymble}}, but lost immediately.

A Bramblin appeared in [[PASV17]].
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Bramblin is tied with {{p|Sunkern}} and {{p|Lotad}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Bramblin appears to be based on {{wp|tumbleweed}}s — certain types of plants which, when mature, have most of their cells dry out and die so that the wind can pick them up and allow them to disperse their seeds, hence Bramblin's {{t|Ghost}} type and Ability. Bramblin's secondary Ghost type may also be derived from the association of tumbleweeds with {{wp|ghost town}}s and empty deserts. Its eyes resemble tumbleweed seeds and the two thorns on its sides give the impression of {{wp|devil}} horns.

All of this also suggest that Bramblin may be strongly based on the Alicornio,<ref>[https://murciaplaza.com/animales-fantasticos-murcianos Animales fantásticos murcianos]</ref> a demon from the {{wp|Region of Murcia|Murcian}} folklore that hides himself on an tumbleweed and appears on days of strong winds to snatch the souls of the passersby.

Bramblin's cry is reminiscent of the whistling sound at the beginning of {{wp|The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (theme)|the theme from}} ''{{wp|The Good, the Bad and the Ugly}}'', perhaps alluding to the tumbleweed being a common sight in {{wp|spaghetti Western}} movie scenes. Bramblin not knowing where it is going may reference the drifter character archetype that is a staple of the Western genre. It originating from Paldea might be a reference to how many Western movies were filmed in Spain.

====Name origin====
Bramblin may be a combination of ''bramble'' and ''rambling'', ''goblin'', or ''gremlin''.

Anokusa may be derived from the phrase あの草 ''ano kusa'' (that grass) and 野草 ''nogusa'' (field grass).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Ghost
|ja=アノクサ ''Anokusa''|jameaning=From {{tt|あの草 ''ano kusa''|that grass}}
|fr=Virovent|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|virevoltant|tumbleweed}}'' and ''{{tt|virer au vent|to drift with the wind}}''
|es=Bramblin|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Weherba|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Wehe|drift}}'', ''{{tt|woher|where from}}'', and Latin ''{{tt|herba|grass}}''
|it=Bramblin|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=그푸리 ''Geupuri''|komeaning=From {{tt|그 풀 ''geu pul''|that grass}}
|zh_cmn=納噬草 / 纳噬草 ''Nàshìcǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|納 / 纳 ''nà''|to receive}}, {{tt|噬 ''shì''|to bite}}, {{tt|草 ''cǎo''|grass}}, and a pun of {{tt|那是草 ''Nà shì cǎo''|That is grass}}
|zh_yue=納噬草 ''Naahpsaihchóu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|納 ''naahp''|to receive}}, {{tt|噬 ''saih''|to bite}}, and {{tt|草 ''chóu''|grass}}
|hi=येग्रास ''Yegrass''|himeaning=From {{tt|ये ''yeḥ''|this}} and ''grass''
|th=อาโนะคุสะ ''Anokhusa''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==

==Notes==
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==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0945|prev=Grafaiai|nextnum=0947|next=Brambleghast}}
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Professor Neroli

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{slumbering color light}}
|corecolor={{dozing color light}}
|bordercolor={{slumbering color}}
|name=Professor Neroli
|jname=ネロリ博士
|tmname=Dr. Neroli
|image=Sleep Professor Neroli.png
|size=200px
|caption=Art from Pokémon Sleep
|gender=Male
|eyes=Unknown
|hair=Black
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{dozing color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games=[[Pokémon Sleep]]
}}
|}

'''Professor Neroli''' (Japanese: '''ネロリ博士''' ''Dr. Neroli'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who appears in the [[Pokémon Sleep]] mobile game. He specializes in the sleeping habits of Pokémon.

==Quotes==
* Getting Started
: ''"Oh! Welcome to the world of Pokémon Sleep! I'm {{color|{{smart color}}|Neroli}}."''
: ''"I'm here to research {{color|{{smart color}}|the sleeping habits of Pokémon}}."''
: ''"You see, many creatures that we call {{color|{{smart color}}|Pokémon}} live here."''
: ''"And they're very mysterious!"''
: ''"I've been working to record them while they're asleep to delve into their sleeping habits."''
: ''"These islands are also home to many {{color|{{smart color}}|Snorlax}}, and my research has convinced me of one thing:"''
: ''"These {{sleep|Snorlax}} somehow exert a mysterious power to put Pokémon around them to sleep!"''
: ''"So I developed a device called the {{color|{{smart color}}|Sleep Synchronizer}} to amplify this snoozy power of Snorlax's!"''
: ''"I've been putting in some real effort so we can sync your sleep with that of a Snorlax and cause more Pokémon to gather around."''
: ''"I'd like you to use this device whenever you sleep so that we can {{color|{{smart color}}|study the}} {{color2|{{smart color}}|Sleep style|sleep styles}} of the Pokémon that gather here."''
: ''"Of course, you'll need helpers to assist you. For your first research partner, I'll entrust you with a friendly {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{smart color}}}}!"''
: ''"Try to get some sleep with your new Pikachu. That'll be the first step in our research."''
: ''"Let's get straight to readying everything we need for your first day!"''

* A New Helper
: ''"Starting today, this Pikachu will aid you in your research! Why not start by giving him a nickname?"''

* Decide Your Bedtime
: ''"Let's set a goal for when you and Pikachu should hit the hay each day in order to do your sleep research. If you get to bed by the bedtime you set for yourself, you'll earn a reward!"''

* All Ready!
: ''"You're all set to start gathering data for our research now, so come back when you're ready to sleep. Don't forget!"''

* Sleep Research Tutorial
: ''"Looks like you succeeded in collecting your first sleep data. That means it's time to learn how we conduct sleep research."''
:: '''Later''': ''"Let's get back to that sleep research as soon as you're ready. We'll begin by reviewing the sleep you tracked."''
:: '''Start Now''': ''"Let's get started by checking the sleep data you collected."''
: ''"Here you can see both how {{color|{{cool color}}|long you slept}} and your {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep score}} for this session."''
: ''"An adult can reach a sleep score of 100 by making sure they get {{color|{{cool color}}|at least 8.5 hours}} of sleep."''
: ''"Your goal is to reach 100, so try to get {{color|{{cool color}}|as much sleep as you can}}!"''
: ''"Next, let's look at your different {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep stages}}."''
: ''"These {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep stages}} help show how {{color|{{cool color}}|deep your sleep}} is."''
: ''"When tracking your sleep, I classify it into three stages: {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing}}, {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing}}, and {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering}}."''
: ''"Try to keep an eye on {{color|{{cool color}}|how your sleep fluctuates}} over time."''
: ''"This next screen is where you can see your {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep type}}."''
: ''"Your [[sleep type]] captures the {{color|{{cool color}}|qualities of that sleep session}} and is decided based on {{color|{{cool color}}|comparison with your past sleep}}."''
: ''"When you {{color|{{cool color}}|don't have much data}} yet, your sleep will instead be {{color|{{cool color}}|compared to generic sleep data}}."''
: ''"Build up your own data to be used for comparison, and the {{color|{{cool color}}|precision of these measurements will keep going up}}."''
: ''"I ask that you do your best to track your sleep every single day, without fail!"''
: ''"Finally, let's turn our attention to Drowsy Power."''
: ''"You see, {{color|{{cool color}}|Drowsy Power}} is what I call the mysterious power that Snorlax on these islands possess."''
: ''"It's a power that seems to both draw Pokémon close and {{color|{{cool color}}|lull them to sleep}}."''
: ''"This power depends on Snorlax's {{color|{{cool color}}|Strength}} (how much it has grown) and {{color|{{cool color}}|your sleep time}}."''
: ''"By increasing this power, you can get {{color|{{cool color}}|lots of different Pokémon to come sleep near Snorlax}}."''
: ''"And then, you may discover some of the {{color|{{cool color}}|rare sleep styles}} they can display!"''
: ''"Now that we've covered all that, let's take a look at your Drowsy Power for this sleep session!"''
: ''"Well, well! Looks like Snorlax has provided a nice, strong Drowsy Power again today. Let's check on our sleeping Pokémon, then!"''
: ''"It appears that Snorlax's Drowsy Power has drawn a small crowd here to sleep!"''
: ''"Nice job registering that new sleep style in your Dex. Keep it up as you research the other Pokémon here, too!"''
: ''"You'll find that each species of Pokémon can be classified as having a particular {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep type}}."''
: ''"And {{color|{{cool color}}|your sleep type}} for a given session will cause {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon with that same sleep type}} to gather."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Dozing
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Grass (type)|Grass}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Bug (type)|Bug}} types."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Snoozing
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Fire (type)|Fire}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Electric (type)|Electric}} types."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Slumbering
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Water (type)|Water}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Ground (type)|Ground}} types."''
: ''"Get plenty of sleep each day to keep discovering different kinds of Pokémon!"''
: ''"Good work on that sleep research! Now, I'd say it's {{color|{{cool color}}|snack time}} for the Pokémon."''
: ''"And Pokémon just love eating Poké Biscuits!"''
: ''"Why don't we hand some out to the Pokémon here, to thank them for aiding us in our studies?"''
: ''"Looks like {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} gained some {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points}}!"''
: ''"Every day that you help me out by conducting research, I'll be sure to give you one of those Bonus Biscuits."''
: ''"Now, why not give {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} a Great Biscuit next?"''

* TUTORIAL — Friendship Points Get You New Pokémon Friends
: ''"Looks like {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} has maxed out its {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points}}!"''
: ''"When you get close to a Pokémon like that, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|befriend them}}. Then they can help you out, too!"''
: ''"And that's it for snack time. Why don't we take a look at the results of your research?"''
: ''"You made serious strides in your Pokémon sleep research! Keep it up next time!"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Research Recap
: ''"So, do you think you've got the gist of our research process?"''
: ''"Basically, I'm asking you to help me research the sleep styles of any Pokémon that gather around Snorlax thanks to your sleep."''
: ''"Then we'll be able to fill in more and more entries in the Sleep Style Dex."''
: ''"Keep resting your very best and I'm sure you and I can {{color|{{cool color}}|complete the Sleep Style Dex}}, no problem!"''
: ''"That wraps up our sleep research for the moment! And while it's a bit sad, I'm afraid it's time for us to say farewell to this Snorlax."''
: ''"We'll need to find another Snorlax to help us out for the coming week."''
: ''"There are a lot of little islands around these parts, and we seem to find Snorlax living everywhere we go."''
: ''"For now, I'd like us to focus our research on {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"While you're filling in your Sleep Style Dex, I'll get to work on some arrangements so you'll be able to access new areas in time, too."''
: ''"But for this week, go ahead and select {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}!"''
: ''"This Snorlax will be your new {{color|{{cool color}}|research partner for the week}}. Nice to meet you, Snorlax!"''

* TUTORIAL — Raise a Snorlax Each Week
: ''"Now this is really key if you want to carry out your sleep studies nice and efficiently:"''
: ''"you must raise Snorlax up to grow {{color|{{cool color}}|as big as possible}}!"''
: ''"Each week, you'll have seven days {{color|{{cool color}}|from Monday till Sunday}} to help Snorlax build up Strength as you carry out your research."''
: ''"Keep filling up more of your Sleep Style Dex, and at the end of the week, it'll be time for us to say farewell to this Snorlax."''
: ''"But that means we can move to a new site and find another new Snorlax to work with!"''
: ''"So give it your all to raise this Snorlax up as much as you can in this week you have together!"''
: ''"We're nearly at the end of my lectures, I promise! I just want to teach you some basics of how to {{color|{{cool color}}|raise a Snorlax}}."''
: ''"Pikachu gathered up some {{color2|{{cool color}}|Berry|Berries}} while you slept, so try giving them to Snorlax."''

* TUTORIAL — Use Food to Raise Snorlax
: ''"See, eating Berries helped Snorlax build up its {{color|{{cool color}}|Strength}}."''
: ''"If you keep feeding Snorlax like this, you can raise it to be big and strong!"''
: ''"You can also {{color|{{cool color}}|cook}} dishes and treats for Snorlax if you like. Try tapping Snorlax later to give it a go!"''
: ''"Gosh, that was a lot to cover all at once, but that's it! Lecture time is over!"''
: ''"I still only scratched the surface of all the things you can do here, so try poking around to discover what else you can learn."''
: ''"And good luck with that sleep research! Sleep tight!"''
* After tapping Snorlax
: ''"OK, time to fess up, I still have one more lecture in me. It's about a great way to help Snorlax {{color|{{cool color}}|grow big and strong}}."''
: ''"Let's give {{color|{{cool color}}|cooking}} a whirl, so we can make this Snorlax stronger than ever!"''
: ''"I readied some ingredients you'll need for cooking, so here you go!"''

* TUTORIAL — Cooking
: ''"You can try your hand at cooking up to {{color|{{cool color}}|three times a day}}, each within certain windows of time."''
: ''"These are {{color|{{cool color}}|morning}}, {{color|{{cool color}}|afternoon}}, and {{color|{{cool color}}|night}}, so try to remember to do some cooking when you have the chance!"''
: ''"Each Snorlax will {{color|{{cool color}}|request}} the type of dish or treat that it likes best."''
: ''"Looks like this week's Snorlax wants to eat {{color|{{cool color}}|curries and stews}}."''
: ''"To start things off nice and easy, let's have you make a dish using the Auto Cook option."''
: ''"Congratulations! You've {{color|{{cool color}}|cooked your first dish}}!"''
: ''"Let's go give Snorlax a taste!"''
: ''"Did you see how Snorlax's Strength {{color|{{cool color}}|shot right up}} after eating that dish?"''
: ''"Eating your cooking will help Snorlax build {{color|{{cool color}}|more Strength}} than Berries, so cook every day to help Snorlax grow!"''
: ''"The kind of dish you'll end up with when you cook will depend on the {{color|{{cool color}}|combination of ingredients}} you put in the pot."''
: ''"Your helper Pokémon may {{color|{{cool color}}|occasionally pick up}} ingredients for you, so keep an eye out to gather their finds."''
: ''"And that's it for my cooking lecture! Thanks for listening in!"''

* TUTORIAL — Helper Pokémon's Energy
: ''"Oh dear! Looks like your helper Pokémon are {{color|{{cool color}}|a bit weary}}."''
: ''"With all they do to pitch in with your research, you'll find your helpers can get {{color|{{cool color}}|low on Energy}}."''
: ''"As they do, the speed at which they help out will also get {{color|{{cool color}}|slower}}."''
: ''"Getting some shut-eye together with you will let your helpers {{color|{{cool color}}|recover}} Energy, depending on {{color|{{cool color}}|how long you sleep}}."''
: ''"So try to get lots of sleep for the sake of your helpers, too!"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Pass Basics
: ''"With a Sleep Pass, you can save up {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep points}} based on {{color|{{cool color}}|how long you sleep}}."''
: ''"Then you can take the sleep points you've earned to the {{color|{{cool color}}|Point Exchanges}}."''
: ''"You'll be able to trade them for some pretty {{color|{{cool color}}|fancy items}}—even things like {{color|{{cool color}}|Master Biscuits}}!"''

* TUTORIAL — Master Biscuits
: ''"Today I'd like to give a little lecture about a very prized item: the {{color|{{cool color}}|Master Biscuit}}."''
: ''"Master Biscuits are amazingly effective. If you give just {{color|{{cool color}}|one}} of these special treats out..."''
: ''"it will instantly fill a Pokémon's {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points to the max}}!"''
: ''"Here, why not try giving a Master Biscuit to a Pokémon of your choice?"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Point Exchanges
: ''"You can get Master Biscuits at the {{color|{{cool color}}|Sleep Point Exchanges}} by trading in your sleep points."''
: ''"As a special gift to you, my {{color|{{cool color}}|novice researcher}}, I'll provide you with some bonus sleep points each day."''
: ''"Work hard at your research for seven days, and you'll be able to save up enough points to get yourself a Master Biscuit!"''
: ''"I hope this hands-on lecture has given you a good idea of just how amazing these biscuits are."''

* After finishing a session of sleep research
: ''"You made serious strides in your Pokémon sleep research! Keep it up next time!"''

* After claiming the first Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 7 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"And while you've been hard at work with your research, I've had time to make a new discovery about {{color|{{cool color}}|how Pokémon grow}}."''
: ''"We already knew the Pokémon living in this region {{color|{{cool color}}|grow by sleeping}}, mind you."''
: ''"But now I know for a fact that they can also grow stronger with a nice helping of {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon candies}} and {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}!"''
: ''"For example, you could raise up that Pikachu I first gifted you using {{color|{{cool color}}|Pikachu Candies}} and some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}."''
: ''"Have a go at leveling your helpers up—it should make it easier for you to reach your next Dex goal, registering {{color|{{cool color}}|12}} sleep styles!"''
: ''"While you work toward that goal, I'll keep doing my own digging to find {{color|{{cool color}}|more discoveries}} like this that might help you out."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the second Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 12 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you've been hard at work, I haven't been slacking either. I've set everything up so you can now {{color|{{cool color}}|cook whatever you want}}!"''
: ''"Up until now you've been relying on Rotom's help to cook using the {{color|{{cool color}}|Auto Cook}} option, right?"''
: ''"Well, now that I've got hold of some quality cooking tools for you, you can freely {{color|{{cool color}}|choose}} the ingredients you'd like to use."''
: ''"With the right combination of ingredients, you should be able to make dishes and treats that will make Snorlax's Strength soar."''
: ''"Keep trying out new combinations as you work toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|20}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you do that, I think I'll get on arranging access to a new {{color|{{cool color}}|research area}} for us."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the third Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 20 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"And while you've been studying your socks off in this area..."''
: ''"I got everything in order for you to tackle a {{color|{{cool color}}|new location}}! It's called {{color|{{cool color}}|Cyan Beach}}."''
: ''"Cyan Beach is known for its long, sandy shore and its delightfully bright and cheery vibe."''
: ''"You may be able to find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Water types}} that you haven't seen before if you head there."''
: ''"You should definitely pay it a visit as you strive toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|35}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex."''
: ''"Don't you worry—I'll carry on with my own efforts to find {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to help your research along!"''
: ''"So keep up the good work on your end as well!"''

* After claiming the fourth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 35 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you were working on that, I figured out a way you can {{color|{{cool color}}|expand the size of your cooking pot}}."''
: ''"Have you noticed that there's a limit to how many ingredients you can put in the pot when cooking?"''
: ''"By using {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}, you can now {{color|{{cool color}}|increase that limit}}, so you'll be able to add more ingredients!"''
: ''"Some dishes and treats require a {{color|{{cool color}}|truly huge number of ingredients}}, so you'll have to expand your pot if you ever hope to cook them."''
: ''"Try expanding your pot as you keep working toward your next goal: recording {{color|{{cool color}}|70}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the fifth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 70 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you were occupied, I got right on that {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}."''
: ''"Now you can visit {{color|{{cool color}}|Taupe Hollow}} for future sleep studies!"''
: ''"Taupe Hollow has quite the mystic feel to it, with the way the light pours from above through the hole in its ceiling."''
: ''"You may find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Ground}} and {{color|{{cool color}}|Rock types}} there that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Go check it out as you continue toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|110}} total sleep styles in that Dex of yours!"''
: ''"While you explore, I'll get right back to looking for {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to help your studies progress!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the sixth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 110 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"A researcher as diligent as you deserves a fine reward. So here! A {{color|{{cool color}}|Thunder Stone}}!"''
: ''"As you may know, a Pokémon's appearance and stats can change enormously through Evolution."''
: ''"And {{color|{{cool color}}|Thunder Stones}} like that one can cause certain species of Pokémon to evolve. They're very mysterious items!"''
: ''"Not to say that items are the only way for Pokémon to evolve. There're actually many different methods of Evolution out there."''
: ''"Try your hand at evolving some of your helper Pokémon as you strive toward your next goal: registering {{color|{{cool color}}|150}} sleep styles!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the seventh Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 150 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"Remember that {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} I mentioned last time?"''
: ''"Well, I got it set up while you focused on your research. Now you can go to {{color|{{cool color}}|Snowdrop Tundra}}!"''
: ''"Snowdrop Tundra is known for its constant snowfall that piles up in drifts. You can really feel the silence there."''
: ''"I bet it's home to some {{color|{{cool color}}|Ice types}} that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Your next goal will be to register {{color|{{cool color}}|190}} sleep styles in your Dex, so give this new area a visit and make some fresh discoveries!"''
: ''"In the meantime, I'll get back to searching out more {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to propel your studies forward!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the eighth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 190 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I've got a {{color|{{cool color}}|Good Camp Ticket}} right here for a dedicated researcher such as yourself!"''
: ''"A Good Camp Ticket can be a huge aid for both {{color|{{cool color}}|raising Snorlax}} and conducting {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep research}}."''
: ''"This handy item allows you to rent a Good Camp Set for {{color|{{cool color}}|seven days}} starting from when you use it."''
: ''"While using this set, you'll find that {{color|{{cool color}}|one extra Pokémon}} will visit each time you sleep, and your helpers will {{color|{{cool color}}|help out faster}}, too!"''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I think that'll be my cue to start readying another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the ninth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 240 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I'm sure a devoted researcher like you will be happy to hear there's now a {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} you can explore."''
: ''"You see, I've arranged everything for you to go to {{color|{{cool color}}|Lapis Lakeside}}!"''
: ''"It's a soothing place, where the soft sound of wavelets lapping at the shore puts one's mind at ease."''
: ''"I daresay you may be able to find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dragon types}} there that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Pay the area a visit as you strive toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|290}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"In the meantime, I'll get on finding another {{color|{{cool color}}|handy item}} to support your studies."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Raikou research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've received reports of repeated peals of thunder over {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area..."''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Raikou Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Raikou|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Raikou Mane to learn more about Raikou's ecology..."''
: ''"so I'd like you to collect samples of Raikou Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Raikou Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Raikou Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Raikou}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"So let's work hard together on our Raikou research!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Raikou research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Raikou's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After claiming the tenth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 290 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I think a hard worker like you deserves a {{color|{{cool color}}|Sub Skill Seed}}!"''
: ''"You've probably noticed by now that each of your Pokémon has special abilities called {{color|{{cool color}}|sub skills}}."''
: ''"With a Sub Skill Seed, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|improve the quality of one of your Pokémon's sub skills at random}}."''
: ''"Improving the quality of a sub skill will cause a sudden jump in the effect it can have."''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Entei research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've recently heard reports of increased volcanic activity on a part of {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area around the volcano"''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Entei Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Entei|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Entei Mane to learn more about Entei's ecology..."''
: ''"so I'd like you to collect samples of Entei Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Entei Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Entei Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Entei}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"So let's work hard on our Entei research together !"''{{sic}}

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Entei research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Entei's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* TUTORIAL — About the Candy Cram-o-matic
: ''"I see you've noticed our new device! This here is called the {{color|{{cool color}}|Candy Cram-o-matic}}."''
: ''"You can use the Candy Cram-o-matic to get {{color|{{cool color}}|candies of various types}}."''
: ''"If you feed it enough {{color2|{{cool color}}|Candy (Sleep)|Pokémon Candies}} and some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}..."''
: ''"a {{color|{{cool color}}|candy of one of the 18 different types}} will come out!"''
: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Certain types of candy are more likely to come out}} depending on what candy you put in. Try it out!"''
: ''"If you {{color|{{cool color}}|have a lot}} of one kind of Pokémon Candy, I recommend starting with that."''
: ''"Here, these are for you. Go ahead and try them out when you feel like it. Have fun!"''

* At the beginning of the Suicune research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've recently heard reports of purified water and north winds on {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area where the northerly winds were blowing..."''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Suicune Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Suicune|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Suicune Mane to learn more about Suicune's ecology."''
: ''"So I'd like you to collect samples of Suicune Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Suicune Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Suicune Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Suicune}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"Let's work hard researching Suicune together!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Entei research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Suicune's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After claiming the eleventh Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 340 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I've been busy as well. That's right: we've got a {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}!"''
: ''"You can now research at the {{color|{{cool color}}|Old Gold Power Plant}}!"''
: ''"The Old Gold Power Plant fell into disuse long ago. You can really feel the passage of time in a ruin like that."''
: ''"If you pay it a visit, you may find {{color|{{cool color}}|Electric types}} that you've never seen before."''
: ''"Consider stopping by if you're hoping to reach your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|390}} sleep styles registered in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you work on that, I'll work on finding a new {{color|{{cool color}}|handy item}} that might aid you in your studies."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the twelfth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 390 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"That certainly deserves a reward. So here: a Main Skill Seed! From me to you!"''
: ''"You've probably noticed by now that each of your Pokémon has a special ability called a {{color|{{cool color}}|main skill}}."''
: ''"With a Main Skill Seed, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|raise the level}} of that main skill {{color|{{cool color}}|by one}}."''
: ''"The effect of your Pokémon's main skill increases greatly when you level that skill up."''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I'll get going on setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} for when you reach that goal."''
: ''"So keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Cresselia & Darkrai research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"There have been reports of {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon on Greengrass Isle being tormented by nightmares}}."''
: ''"Upon investigation, I found that {{color|{{cool color}}|the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai's power was the reason}}!"''
: ''"Its power to induce nightmares is very strong, but it seems Darkrai doesn't mean any harm."''
: ''"Also, {{color|{{cool color}}|Cresselia—a Pokémon said to bring joyful dreams—can dispel nightmares}}."''
: ''"If Snorlax's Drowsy Power and Cresselia's power were to combine..."''
: ''"we should be able to dispel Darkrai's nightmares!"''
: ''"So, I want you to {{color|{{cool color}}|work with researchers around the world to accumulate Drowsy Power}}!"''
: ''"By sleeping alongside Cresselia, we can grow that power even bigger!"''
: ''"So, {{color|{{cool color}}|let's conduct research with Cresselia to keep Darkrai's power at bay}}!"''

* Upon recruiting Cresselia
: ''"Oh, it looks like Cresselia wants to help you dispel the nightmares!"''
: ''"It seems {{color|{{cool color}}|sleeping alongside Cresselia generates more Drowsy Power}}."''
: ''"By doing this, we should be able to suppress Darkrai's power even more."''
: ''"So let's team up with Cresselia, and keep up the good work on your sleep research!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Cresselia research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe the power Cresselia's using to fight nightmares has influenced Snorlax as well."''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After Darkrai's nightmares are dispelled
: ''"Cresselia's power and Snorlax's Drowsy Power {{color|{{cool color}}|have dispelled Darkrai's nightmares}}!"''
: ''"It seems Darkrai lost control of—and couldn't contain—its power."''
: ''"But it can move along now that it can control itself again."''
: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Darkrai may come sleep here}} now."''

* After Darkrai is recruited
: ''"Much to my surprise, Darkrai is thankful for your help in suppressing its power..."''
: ''"and that's why it decided to be your friend."''
: ''"However, it seems Darkrai {{color|{{cool color}}|can't fully utilize its power}} at the moment."''
: ''"Hang on..."''
: ''"Darkrai dropped something! It may be the {{color|{{cool color}}|key to unlocking its power}}."''
: ''"This {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon is full of mysteries}}... I'll keep researching this item—and Darkrai!"''

* At the end of a week and beginning of a new week
: ''"Nice work this week! Looks like you're getting more and more used to doing research here."''
: ''"Now, alas, it's time to say goodbye to this Snorlax! We've got to pick next week's site."''

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{slumbering color}}; border:3px solid #{{slumbering color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{slumbering color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ネロリ{{tt|博士|Hakase}} ''Dr. Neroli''
| From ''{{wp|neroli}}'' (essential oil derived from the {{wp|bitter orange}} flower) and 寝 ''ne'' (sleep), and possibly ''{{wp|oneirology}}'' (study of dreams)
|-
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Neroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| French
| Professeur Néroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Spanish
| Profesor Neroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 네롤리{{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. Neroli''
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 橙夢{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} / 橙梦{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Chéngmèng''
| rowspan="2" | From 橙 ''chéng / chàahng'' (orange) and 夢 / 梦 ''mèng / muhng'' (dream)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 橙夢{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Chàahngmuhng''
|}

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|gender=Male
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|region=Unknown
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'''Professor Neroli''' (Japanese: '''ネロリ博士''' ''Dr. Neroli'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who appears in the [[Pokémon Sleep]] mobile game. He specializes in the sleeping habits of Pokémon.

==Quotes==
* Getting Started
: ''"Oh! Welcome to the world of Pokémon Sleep! I'm {{color|{{smart color}}|Neroli}}."''
: ''"I'm here to research {{color|{{smart color}}|the sleeping habits of Pokémon}}."''
: ''"You see, many creatures that we call {{color|{{smart color}}|Pokémon}} live here."''
: ''"And they're very mysterious!"''
: ''"I've been working to record them while they're asleep to delve into their sleeping habits."''
: ''"These islands are also home to many {{color|{{smart color}}|Snorlax}}, and my research has convinced me of one thing:"''
: ''"These {{sleep|Snorlax}} somehow exert a mysterious power to put Pokémon around them to sleep!"''
: ''"So I developed a device called the {{color|{{smart color}}|Sleep Synchronizer}} to amplify this snoozy power of Snorlax's!"''
: ''"I've been putting in some real effort so we can sync your sleep with that of a Snorlax and cause more Pokémon to gather around."''
: ''"I'd like you to use this device whenever you sleep so that we can {{color|{{smart color}}|study the}} {{color2|{{smart color}}|Sleep style|sleep styles}} of the Pokémon that gather here."''
: ''"Of course, you'll need helpers to assist you. For your first research partner, I'll entrust you with a friendly {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{smart color}}}}!"''
: ''"Try to get some sleep with your new Pikachu. That'll be the first step in our research."''
: ''"Let's get straight to readying everything we need for your first day!"''

* A New Helper
: ''"Starting today, this Pikachu will aid you in your research! Why not start by giving him a nickname?"''

* Decide Your Bedtime
: ''"Let's set a goal for when you and Pikachu should hit the hay each day in order to do your sleep research. If you get to bed by the bedtime you set for yourself, you'll earn a reward!"''

* All Ready!
: ''"You're all set to start gathering data for our research now, so come back when you're ready to sleep. Don't forget!"''

* Sleep Research Tutorial
: ''"Looks like you succeeded in collecting your first sleep data. That means it's time to learn how we conduct sleep research."''
:: '''Later''': ''"Let's get back to that sleep research as soon as you're ready. We'll begin by reviewing the sleep you tracked."''
:: '''Start Now''': ''"Let's get started by checking the sleep data you collected."''
: ''"Here you can see both how {{color|{{cool color}}|long you slept}} and your {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep score}} for this session."''
: ''"An adult can reach a sleep score of 100 by making sure they get {{color|{{cool color}}|at least 8.5 hours}} of sleep."''
: ''"Your goal is to reach 100, so try to get {{color|{{cool color}}|as much sleep as you can}}!"''
: ''"Next, let's look at your different {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep stages}}."''
: ''"These {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep stages}} help show how {{color|{{cool color}}|deep your sleep}} is."''
: ''"When tracking your sleep, I classify it into three stages: {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing}}, {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing}}, and {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering}}."''
: ''"Try to keep an eye on {{color|{{cool color}}|how your sleep fluctuates}} over time."''
: ''"This next screen is where you can see your {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep type}}."''
: ''"Your [[sleep type]] captures the {{color|{{cool color}}|qualities of that sleep session}} and is decided based on {{color|{{cool color}}|comparison with your past sleep}}."''
: ''"When you {{color|{{cool color}}|don't have much data}} yet, your sleep will instead be {{color|{{cool color}}|compared to generic sleep data}}."''
: ''"Build up your own data to be used for comparison, and the {{color|{{cool color}}|precision of these measurements will keep going up}}."''
: ''"I ask that you do your best to track your sleep every single day, without fail!"''
: ''"Finally, let's turn our attention to Drowsy Power."''
: ''"You see, {{color|{{cool color}}|Drowsy Power}} is what I call the mysterious power that Snorlax on these islands possess."''
: ''"It's a power that seems to both draw Pokémon close and {{color|{{cool color}}|lull them to sleep}}."''
: ''"This power depends on Snorlax's {{color|{{cool color}}|Strength}} (how much it has grown) and {{color|{{cool color}}|your sleep time}}."''
: ''"By increasing this power, you can get {{color|{{cool color}}|lots of different Pokémon to come sleep near Snorlax}}."''
: ''"And then, you may discover some of the {{color|{{cool color}}|rare sleep styles}} they can display!"''
: ''"Now that we've covered all that, let's take a look at your Drowsy Power for this sleep session!"''
: ''"Well, well! Looks like Snorlax has provided a nice, strong Drowsy Power again today. Let's check on our sleeping Pokémon, then!"''
: ''"It appears that Snorlax's Drowsy Power has drawn a small crowd here to sleep!"''
: ''"Nice job registering that new sleep style in your Dex. Keep it up as you research the other Pokémon here, too!"''
: ''"You'll find that each species of Pokémon can be classified as having a particular {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep type}}."''
: ''"And {{color|{{cool color}}|your sleep type}} for a given session will cause {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon with that same sleep type}} to gather."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Dozing
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Dozing-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Grass (type)|Grass}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Bug (type)|Bug}} types."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Snoozing
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Snoozing-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Fire (type)|Fire}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Electric (type)|Electric}} types."''
:* If the player's sleep type was Slumbering
:: ''"Since your sleep type was deemed to be {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering type}} this time..."''
:: ''"it has caused {{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering-type}} Pokémon to gather."''
:: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Slumbering-type}} Pokémon tend to include {{color2|{{cool color}}|Water (type)|Water}} and {{color2|{{cool color}}|Ground (type)|Ground}} types."''
: ''"Get plenty of sleep each day to keep discovering different kinds of Pokémon!"''
: ''"Good work on that sleep research! Now, I'd say it's {{color|{{cool color}}|snack time}} for the Pokémon."''
: ''"And Pokémon just love eating Poké Biscuits!"''
: ''"Why don't we hand some out to the Pokémon here, to thank them for aiding us in our studies?"''
: ''"Looks like {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} gained some {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points}}!"''
: ''"Every day that you help me out by conducting research, I'll be sure to give you one of those Bonus Biscuits."''
: ''"Now, why not give {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} a Great Biscuit next?"''

* TUTORIAL — Friendship Points Get You New Pokémon Friends
: ''"Looks like {{tt|Bulbasaur|If the player's sleep type was Dozing}}/{{tt|Charmander|If the player's sleep type was Snoozing}}/{{tt|Squirtle|If the player's sleep type was Slumbering}} has maxed out its {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points}}!"''
: ''"When you get close to a Pokémon like that, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|befriend them}}. Then they can help you out, too!"''
: ''"And that's it for snack time. Why don't we take a look at the results of your research?"''
: ''"You made serious strides in your Pokémon sleep research! Keep it up next time!"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Research Recap
: ''"So, do you think you've got the gist of our research process?"''
: ''"Basically, I'm asking you to help me research the sleep styles of any Pokémon that gather around Snorlax thanks to your sleep."''
: ''"Then we'll be able to fill in more and more entries in the Sleep Style Dex."''
: ''"Keep resting your very best and I'm sure you and I can {{color|{{cool color}}|complete the Sleep Style Dex}}, no problem!"''
: ''"That wraps up our sleep research for the moment! And while it's a bit sad, I'm afraid it's time for us to say farewell to this Snorlax."''
: ''"We'll need to find another Snorlax to help us out for the coming week."''
: ''"There are a lot of little islands around these parts, and we seem to find Snorlax living everywhere we go."''
: ''"For now, I'd like us to focus our research on {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"While you're filling in your Sleep Style Dex, I'll get to work on some arrangements so you'll be able to access new areas in time, too."''
: ''"But for this week, go ahead and select {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}!"''
: ''"This Snorlax will be your new {{color|{{cool color}}|research partner for the week}}. Nice to meet you, Snorlax!"''

* TUTORIAL — Raise a Snorlax Each Week
: ''"Now this is really key if you want to carry out your sleep studies nice and efficiently:"''
: ''"you must raise Snorlax up to grow {{color|{{cool color}}|as big as possible}}!"''
: ''"Each week, you'll have seven days {{color|{{cool color}}|from Monday till Sunday}} to help Snorlax build up Strength as you carry out your research."''
: ''"Keep filling up more of your Sleep Style Dex, and at the end of the week, it'll be time for us to say farewell to this Snorlax."''
: ''"But that means we can move to a new site and find another new Snorlax to work with!"''
: ''"So give it your all to raise this Snorlax up as much as you can in this week you have together!"''
: ''"We're nearly at the end of my lectures, I promise! I just want to teach you some basics of how to {{color|{{cool color}}|raise a Snorlax}}."''
: ''"Pikachu gathered up some {{color2|{{cool color}}|Berry|Berries}} while you slept, so try giving them to Snorlax."''

* TUTORIAL — Use Food to Raise Snorlax
: ''"See, eating Berries helped Snorlax build up its {{color|{{cool color}}|Strength}}."''
: ''"If you keep feeding Snorlax like this, you can raise it to be big and strong!"''
: ''"You can also {{color|{{cool color}}|cook}} dishes and treats for Snorlax if you like. Try tapping Snorlax later to give it a go!"''
: ''"Gosh, that was a lot to cover all at once, but that's it! Lecture time is over!"''
: ''"I still only scratched the surface of all the things you can do here, so try poking around to discover what else you can learn."''
: ''"And good luck with that sleep research! Sleep tight!"''
* After tapping Snorlax
: ''"OK, time to fess up, I still have one more lecture in me. It's about a great way to help Snorlax {{color|{{cool color}}|grow big and strong}}."''
: ''"Let's give {{color|{{cool color}}|cooking}} a whirl, so we can make this Snorlax stronger than ever!"''
: ''"I readied some ingredients you'll need for cooking, so here you go!"''

* TUTORIAL — Cooking
: ''"You can try your hand at cooking up to {{color|{{cool color}}|three times a day}}, each within certain windows of time."''
: ''"These are {{color|{{cool color}}|morning}}, {{color|{{cool color}}|afternoon}}, and {{color|{{cool color}}|night}}, so try to remember to do some cooking when you have the chance!"''
: ''"Each Snorlax will {{color|{{cool color}}|request}} the type of dish or treat that it likes best."''
: ''"Looks like this week's Snorlax wants to eat {{color|{{cool color}}|curries and stews}}."''
: ''"To start things off nice and easy, let's have you make a dish using the Auto Cook option."''
: ''"Congratulations! You've {{color|{{cool color}}|cooked your first dish}}!"''
: ''"Let's go give Snorlax a taste!"''
: ''"Did you see how Snorlax's Strength {{color|{{cool color}}|shot right up}} after eating that dish?"''
: ''"Eating your cooking will help Snorlax build {{color|{{cool color}}|more Strength}} than Berries, so cook every day to help Snorlax grow!"''
: ''"The kind of dish you'll end up with when you cook will depend on the {{color|{{cool color}}|combination of ingredients}} you put in the pot."''
: ''"Your helper Pokémon may {{color|{{cool color}}|occasionally pick up}} ingredients for you, so keep an eye out to gather their finds."''
: ''"And that's it for my cooking lecture! Thanks for listening in!"''

* TUTORIAL — Helper Pokémon's Energy
: ''"Oh dear! Looks like your helper Pokémon are {{color|{{cool color}}|a bit weary}}."''
: ''"With all they do to pitch in with your research, you'll find your helpers can get {{color|{{cool color}}|low on Energy}}."''
: ''"As they do, the speed at which they help out will also get {{color|{{cool color}}|slower}}."''
: ''"Getting some shut-eye together with you will let your helpers {{color|{{cool color}}|recover}} Energy, depending on {{color|{{cool color}}|how long you sleep}}."''
: ''"So try to get lots of sleep for the sake of your helpers, too!"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Pass Basics
: ''"With a Sleep Pass, you can save up {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep points}} based on {{color|{{cool color}}|how long you sleep}}."''
: ''"Then you can take the sleep points you've earned to the {{color|{{cool color}}|Point Exchanges}}."''
: ''"You'll be able to trade them for some pretty {{color|{{cool color}}|fancy items}}—even things like {{color|{{cool color}}|Master Biscuits}}!"''

* TUTORIAL — Master Biscuits
: ''"Today I'd like to give a little lecture about a very prized item: the {{color|{{cool color}}|Master Biscuit}}."''
: ''"Master Biscuits are amazingly effective. If you give just {{color|{{cool color}}|one}} of these special treats out..."''
: ''"it will instantly fill a Pokémon's {{color|{{cool color}}|friendship points to the max}}!"''
: ''"Here, why not try giving a Master Biscuit to a Pokémon of your choice?"''

* TUTORIAL — Sleep Point Exchanges
: ''"You can get Master Biscuits at the {{color|{{cool color}}|Sleep Point Exchanges}} by trading in your sleep points."''
: ''"As a special gift to you, my {{color|{{cool color}}|novice researcher}}, I'll provide you with some bonus sleep points each day."''
: ''"Work hard at your research for seven days, and you'll be able to save up enough points to get yourself a Master Biscuit!"''
: ''"I hope this hands-on lecture has given you a good idea of just how amazing these biscuits are."''

* After finishing a session of sleep research
: ''"You made serious strides in your Pokémon sleep research! Keep it up next time!"''

* After claiming the first Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 7 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"And while you've been hard at work with your research, I've had time to make a new discovery about {{color|{{cool color}}|how Pokémon grow}}."''
: ''"We already knew the Pokémon living in this region {{color|{{cool color}}|grow by sleeping}}, mind you."''
: ''"But now I know for a fact that they can also grow stronger with a nice helping of {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon candies}} and {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}!"''
: ''"For example, you could raise up that Pikachu I first gifted you using {{color|{{cool color}}|Pikachu Candies}} and some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}."''
: ''"Have a go at leveling your helpers up—it should make it easier for you to reach your next Dex goal, registering {{color|{{cool color}}|12}} sleep styles!"''
: ''"While you work toward that goal, I'll keep doing my own digging to find {{color|{{cool color}}|more discoveries}} like this that might help you out."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the second Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 12 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you've been hard at work, I haven't been slacking either. I've set everything up so you can now {{color|{{cool color}}|cook whatever you want}}!"''
: ''"Up until now you've been relying on Rotom's help to cook using the {{color|{{cool color}}|Auto Cook}} option, right?"''
: ''"Well, now that I've got hold of some quality cooking tools for you, you can freely {{color|{{cool color}}|choose}} the ingredients you'd like to use."''
: ''"With the right combination of ingredients, you should be able to make dishes and treats that will make Snorlax's Strength soar."''
: ''"Keep trying out new combinations as you work toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|20}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you do that, I think I'll get on arranging access to a new {{color|{{cool color}}|research area}} for us."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the third Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 20 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"And while you've been studying your socks off in this area..."''
: ''"I got everything in order for you to tackle a {{color|{{cool color}}|new location}}! It's called {{color|{{cool color}}|Cyan Beach}}."''
: ''"Cyan Beach is known for its long, sandy shore and its delightfully bright and cheery vibe."''
: ''"You may be able to find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Water types}} that you haven't seen before if you head there."''
: ''"You should definitely pay it a visit as you strive toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|35}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex."''
: ''"Don't you worry—I'll carry on with my own efforts to find {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to help your research along!"''
: ''"So keep up the good work on your end as well!"''

* After claiming the fourth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 35 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you were working on that, I figured out a way you can {{color|{{cool color}}|expand the size of your cooking pot}}."''
: ''"Have you noticed that there's a limit to how many ingredients you can put in the pot when cooking?"''
: ''"By using {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}, you can now {{color|{{cool color}}|increase that limit}}, so you'll be able to add more ingredients!"''
: ''"Some dishes and treats require a {{color|{{cool color}}|truly huge number of ingredients}}, so you'll have to expand your pot if you ever hope to cook them."''
: ''"Try expanding your pot as you keep working toward your next goal: recording {{color|{{cool color}}|70}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the fifth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 70 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you were occupied, I got right on that {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}."''
: ''"Now you can visit {{color|{{cool color}}|Taupe Hollow}} for future sleep studies!"''
: ''"Taupe Hollow has quite the mystic feel to it, with the way the light pours from above through the hole in its ceiling."''
: ''"You may find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Ground}} and {{color|{{cool color}}|Rock types}} there that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Go check it out as you continue toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|110}} total sleep styles in that Dex of yours!"''
: ''"While you explore, I'll get right back to looking for {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to help your studies progress!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the sixth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 110 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"A researcher as diligent as you deserves a fine reward. So here! A {{color|{{cool color}}|Thunder Stone}}!"''
: ''"As you may know, a Pokémon's appearance and stats can change enormously through Evolution."''
: ''"And {{color|{{cool color}}|Thunder Stones}} like that one can cause certain species of Pokémon to evolve. They're very mysterious items!"''
: ''"Not to say that items are the only way for Pokémon to evolve. There're actually many different methods of Evolution out there."''
: ''"Try your hand at evolving some of your helper Pokémon as you strive toward your next goal: registering {{color|{{cool color}}|150}} sleep styles!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the seventh Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 150 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"Remember that {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} I mentioned last time?"''
: ''"Well, I got it set up while you focused on your research. Now you can go to {{color|{{cool color}}|Snowdrop Tundra}}!"''
: ''"Snowdrop Tundra is known for its constant snowfall that piles up in drifts. You can really feel the silence there."''
: ''"I bet it's home to some {{color|{{cool color}}|Ice types}} that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Your next goal will be to register {{color|{{cool color}}|190}} sleep styles in your Dex, so give this new area a visit and make some fresh discoveries!"''
: ''"In the meantime, I'll get back to searching out more {{color|{{cool color}}|new ways}} to propel your studies forward!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the eighth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 190 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I've got a {{color|{{cool color}}|Good Camp Ticket}} right here for a dedicated researcher such as yourself!"''
: ''"A Good Camp Ticket can be a huge aid for both {{color|{{cool color}}|raising Snorlax}} and conducting {{color|{{cool color}}|sleep research}}."''
: ''"This handy item allows you to rent a Good Camp Set for {{color|{{cool color}}|seven days}} starting from when you use it."''
: ''"While using this set, you'll find that {{color|{{cool color}}|one extra Pokémon}} will visit each time you sleep, and your helpers will {{color|{{cool color}}|help out faster}}, too!"''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I think that'll be my cue to start readying another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}!"''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the ninth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 240 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I'm sure a devoted researcher like you will be happy to hear there's now a {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} you can explore."''
: ''"You see, I've arranged everything for you to go to {{color|{{cool color}}|Lapis Lakeside}}!"''
: ''"It's a soothing place, where the soft sound of wavelets lapping at the shore puts one's mind at ease."''
: ''"I daresay you may be able to find some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dragon types}} there that you haven't seen before."''
: ''"Pay the area a visit as you strive toward your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|290}} sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"In the meantime, I'll get on finding another {{color|{{cool color}}|handy item}} to support your studies."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Raikou research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've received reports of repeated peals of thunder over {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area..."''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Raikou Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Raikou|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Raikou Mane to learn more about Raikou's ecology..."''
: ''"so I'd like you to collect samples of Raikou Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Raikou Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Raikou Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Raikou}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"So let's work hard together on our Raikou research!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Raikou research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Raikou's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After claiming the tenth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 290 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I think a hard worker like you deserves a {{color|{{cool color}}|Sub Skill Seed}}!"''
: ''"You've probably noticed by now that each of your Pokémon has special abilities called {{color|{{cool color}}|sub skills}}."''
: ''"With a Sub Skill Seed, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|improve the quality of one of your Pokémon's sub skills at random}}."''
: ''"Improving the quality of a sub skill will cause a sudden jump in the effect it can have."''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I'll get back to setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} while you do."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Entei research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've recently heard reports of increased volcanic activity on a part of {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area around the volcano"''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Entei Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Entei|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Entei Mane to learn more about Entei's ecology..."''
: ''"so I'd like you to collect samples of Entei Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Entei Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Entei Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Entei}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"So let's work hard on our Entei research together !"''{{sic}}

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Entei research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Entei's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* TUTORIAL — About the Candy Cram-o-matic
: ''"I see you've noticed our new device! This here is called the {{color|{{cool color}}|Candy Cram-o-matic}}."''
: ''"You can use the Candy Cram-o-matic to get {{color|{{cool color}}|candies of various types}}."''
: ''"If you feed it enough {{color2|{{cool color}}|Candy (Sleep)|Pokémon Candies}} and some {{color|{{cool color}}|Dream Shards}}..."''
: ''"a {{color|{{cool color}}|candy of one of the 18 different types}} will come out!"''
: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Certain types of candy are more likely to come out}} depending on what candy you put in. Try it out!"''
: ''"If you {{color|{{cool color}}|have a lot}} of one kind of Pokémon Candy, I recommend starting with that."''
: ''"Here, these are for you. Go ahead and try them out when you feel like it. Have fun!"''

* At the beginning of the Suicune research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"I've recently heard reports of purified water and north winds on {{color|{{cool color}}|Greengrass Isle}}."''
: ''"I did some follow-up research in the area where the northerly winds were blowing..."''
: ''"and found bits of {{color|{{cool color}}|Suicune Mane}} left behind by the Legendary Pokémon {{pcolor|Suicune|{{cool color}}}}!"''
: ''"I'd like to analyze some of the Suicune Mane to learn more about Suicune's ecology."''
: ''"So I'd like you to collect samples of Suicune Mane for me during your sleep research."''
: ''"If I get a bit more Suicune Mane, I should be able to create some {{color|{{cool color}}|Suicune Incense}}."''
: ''"If you use that, I'm sure you'll be able to {{color|{{cool color}}|encounter Suicune}} during your sleep research!"''
: ''"Let's work hard researching Suicune together!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Entei research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe Suicune's activity in the area has influenced Snorlax too!"''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After claiming the eleventh Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 340 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"I've been busy as well. That's right: we've got a {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}}!"''
: ''"You can now research at the {{color|{{cool color}}|Old Gold Power Plant}}!"''
: ''"The Old Gold Power Plant fell into disuse long ago. You can really feel the passage of time in a ruin like that."''
: ''"If you pay it a visit, you may find {{color|{{cool color}}|Electric types}} that you've never seen before."''
: ''"Consider stopping by if you're hoping to reach your next goal: {{color|{{cool color}}|390}} sleep styles registered in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"While you work on that, I'll work on finding a new {{color|{{cool color}}|handy item}} that might aid you in your studies."''
: ''"Keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* After claiming the twelfth Sleep Style Dex goal rewards
: ''"Well, look at this! Great job! You've now registered 390 sleep styles in your Sleep Style Dex!"''
: ''"That certainly deserves a reward. So here: a Main Skill Seed! From me to you!"''
: ''"You've probably noticed by now that each of your Pokémon has a special ability called a {{color|{{cool color}}|main skill}}."''
: ''"With a Main Skill Seed, you can {{color|{{cool color}}|raise the level}} of that main skill {{color|{{cool color}}|by one}}."''
: ''"The effect of your Pokémon's main skill increases greatly when you level that skill up."''
: ''"Here—something to help as you work toward future Sleep Style Dex goals!"''
: ''"I'll get going on setting up another {{color|{{cool color}}|new area}} for when you reach that goal."''
: ''"So keep up the good work on that sleep research!"''

* At the beginning of the Cresselia & Darkrai research event
: ''"Rise and shine! I've got a special research request for you today!"''
: ''"There have been reports of {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon on Greengrass Isle being tormented by nightmares}}."''
: ''"Upon investigation, I found that {{color|{{cool color}}|the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai's power was the reason}}!"''
: ''"Its power to induce nightmares is very strong, but it seems Darkrai doesn't mean any harm."''
: ''"Also, {{color|{{cool color}}|Cresselia—a Pokémon said to bring joyful dreams—can dispel nightmares}}."''
: ''"If Snorlax's Drowsy Power and Cresselia's power were to combine..."''
: ''"we should be able to dispel Darkrai's nightmares!"''
: ''"So, I want you to {{color|{{cool color}}|work with researchers around the world to accumulate Drowsy Power}}!"''
: ''"By sleeping alongside Cresselia, we can grow that power even bigger!"''
: ''"So, {{color|{{cool color}}|let's conduct research with Cresselia to keep Darkrai's power at bay}}!"''

* Upon recruiting Cresselia
: ''"Oh, it looks like Cresselia wants to help you dispel the nightmares!"''
: ''"It seems {{color|{{cool color}}|sleeping alongside Cresselia generates more Drowsy Power}}."''
: ''"By doing this, we should be able to suppress Darkrai's power even more."''
: ''"So let's team up with Cresselia, and keep up the good work on your sleep research!"''

* After finding a Snorlax in the second week of the Cresselia research event
: ''"Wow, this is certainly surprising! This Snorlax looks {{color|{{cool color}}|bigger}} than the usual ones."''
: ''"Maybe the power Cresselia's using to fight nightmares has influenced Snorlax as well."''
: ''"This Snorlax ought to make your sleep research more effective right from the start of the week!"''

* After Darkrai's nightmares are dispelled
: ''"Cresselia's power and Snorlax's Drowsy Power {{color|{{cool color}}|have dispelled Darkrai's nightmares}}!"''
: ''"It seems Darkrai lost control of—and couldn't contain—its power."''
: ''"But it can move along now that it can control itself again."''
: ''"{{color|{{cool color}}|Darkrai may come sleep here}} now."''

* After Darkrai is recruited
: ''"Much to my surprise, Darkrai is thankful for your help in suppressing its power..."''
: ''"and that's why it decided to be your friend."''
: ''"However, it seems Darkrai {{color|{{cool color}}|can't fully utilize its power}} at the moment."''
: ''"Hang on..."''
: ''"Darkrai dropped something! It may be the {{color|{{cool color}}|key to unlocking its power}}."''
: ''"This {{color|{{cool color}}|Pokémon is full of mysteries}}... I'll keep researching this item—and Darkrai!"''

* At the end of a week and beginning of a new week
: ''"Nice work this week! Looks like you're getting more and more used to doing research here."''
: ''"Now, alas, it's time to say goodbye to this Snorlax! We've got to pick next week's site."''

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{slumbering color}}; border:3px solid #{{slumbering color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{slumbering color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ネロリ{{tt|博士|Hakase}} ''Dr. Neroli''
| From ''{{wp|neroli}}'' (essential oil derived from the {{wp|bitter orange}} flower) and 寝 ''ne'' (sleep), and possibly {{wp|oneirology}}
|-
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Neroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| French
| Professeur Néroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Spanish
| Profesor Neroli
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 네롤리{{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. Neroli''
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 橙夢{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} / 橙梦{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Chéngmèng''
| rowspan="2" | From 橙 ''chéng / chàahng'' (orange) and 夢 / 梦 ''mèng / muhng'' (dream)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 橙夢{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Chàahngmuhng''
|}

==Related articles==
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Rowlet (Pokémon)

2025-03-03T00:18:16Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=モクロー
|jtranslit=Mokurō
|tmname=Mokuroh
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|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|category=Grass Quill
|height-ftin=1'00"
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|weight-lbs=3.3
|weight-kg=1.5
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Overgrow
|abilityd=Long Reach
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|eggcycles=15
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|friendship=70
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'''Rowlet''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モクロー''' ''Mokuroh'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Dartrix}} starting at [[level]] 17, which evolves into {{p|Decidueye}} starting at level 34.

In [[Hisui]], it evolves into Dartrix starting at level 17, which evolves into {{rf|Hisuian}} Decidueye starting at level 36.

Along with {{p|Litten}} and {{p|Popplio}}, Rowlet is one of the three [[Alola first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Alola]] available at the beginning of {{game4|SMUSUM}}. They were also the second [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on May 10, 2016.

Rowlet is also one of the three [[Hisui first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Hisui]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, alongside {{p|Cyndaquil}} and {{p|Oshawott}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Rowlet SM concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rowlet's quirky physiology and abilities]]
Rowlet is a small, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a young owl with a round body and short legs. Its plumage is primarily beige with a white underside and {{wp|facial disc}}. The facial disc itself is in the shape of two overlapping circles. It has large black eyes and a stubby beak. The top part of its beak is white, while the lower half is orange-brown. Its feet have two forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe; they are the same color as the lower half of its beak. Two leaves sprout from its chest arranged to resemble a bowtie. Additional leaves form its tail and line the undersides of its wings.

A nocturnal Pokémon, it will store energy during the day through photosynthesis. It approaches opponents by silently gliding, before unleashing a volley of kicks. This Pokémon can rotate its head almost 180 degrees and has excellent night vision.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/rowlet/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Rowlet]</ref> Its feathers are as sharp as blades, which it launches at foes from the air. Rowlet feels most relaxed in tight, dark spaces. Rowlet is known to even nestle into its Trainer's bag or the front of their jacket. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]].

Rowlet and its evolved forms are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have the [[Ability]] {{a|Long Reach}}.
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===Evolution===
Rowlet evolves into {{p|Dartrix}}, which evolves into {{p|Decidueye}}.

In [[Hisui]], it evolves into Dartrix, which evolves into {{rf|Hisuian}} Decidueye.
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</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=001|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It sends its feathers, which are as sharp as blades, flying in attack. Its legs are strong, so its kicks are also formidable.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=001}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=At a distance, it launches its sharp feathers while flying about. If the enemy gets too close, Rowlet switches tactics and delivers vicious kicks.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=During the day, it builds up energy via photosynthesis. At night, it flies silently through the sky, on the prowl for prey.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=218}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Silently it glides, streaking toward its targets to get close to them. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to nestle into its Trainer’s bag or the front of their jacket.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
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|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rowlet SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Rowlet in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alolan Pokédex}}
| Rowlet in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[First partner Pokémon]] from [[Hala]] in [[Iki Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[First partner Pokémon]] from [[Professor Kukui]] in [[Alola Route 1|Route 1]]}}
{{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=[[Pokémon HOME]] [[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Rowlet|Reward]] for finding at least 100 {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} (if the {{player}} [[First partner Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Grookey}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Jubilife Village]]:''' [[First partner Pokémon]] from [[Professor Laventon]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Rowlet|Received]] from Professor Laventon (after completing [[Task|Mission]] 18, if the {{player}} did not choose Rowlet) '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s (after completing Mission 18), massive [[mass outbreak]]s (after completing Request 102)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{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=[[Savanna Biome]] (after {{DL|League Club Room|Terarium Club|boosting biodiversity}} in the Savanna Biome)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final (Festive Hat)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Rowlet Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Selene|Rowlet}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Complete Eevee Latte recipe October & November Goals 2021: Level 15 (Grass quill cap) December Goals premium pass 2021: Level 30 (Dapper attire)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Max EV Rowlet|Worldwide|hide|5|May 18, 2022 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Rowlet}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|October 1 to 3, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#October 1 to 3, 2021}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Flying
|HP=68
|Attack=55
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=42
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Leafage|Grass|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{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|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|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|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Ghost|SV|TM017}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group can learn Confuse Ray via level-up. However, the move is available via TM017 and can be passed down from the Hoothoot line, the Murkrow line, Hisuian Braviary, the Rowlet line, and the Flittle line, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|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|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0962|Bombirdier}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|grid=7}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rowlet|Grass|Flying|7}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=722|num=707
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=5
|item=Meadow Plate
|cost=450
|skill=Grants lots of Coins
|recoverytime=4 hours
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+50%|rank2cost=7
|rank3desc=+140%|rank3cost=10
|rank4desc=+300%|rank4cost=19
|rank5desc=+500%|rank5cost=24
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=722
|walk=2
|hp=53
|attack=69
|defense=49
|speed=60
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|-
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|hatch=5 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Rowlet
|evocandy=25
|stamina=169
|attack=102
|defense=99
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Leafage}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
|special={{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}
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{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{grass color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0722Halloween.png|100px]]
|-
| Halloween costume
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|no1=0722
|name1=Rowlet
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 17}}
|no2=0723
|name2=Dartrix
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2a={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}} outside of {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no3a=0724
|name3a=Decidueye
|type1-3a=Grass
|type2-3a=Ghost
|evo2b={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Hisui Ribbon IX.png|40px|link=Hisui]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}} in {{color2|000|Hisui}}
|no3b=0724
|name3b=Decidueye
|art3b=0724Decidueye-Hisui
|type1-3b=Grass
|type2-3b=Fighting
|form3b=Hisuian Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=722|crop=52}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=722|crop=78|LAcrop=96}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0722}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|722|Rowlet}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Rowlet.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Rowlet]]=====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Rowlet in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It has a naive and relaxed personality and is rather inexperienced.

=====Other=====
In ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'', Ash temporarily caught a Rowlet while visiting a Sinnoh Fest in [[Canalave City]].

====Minor appearances====
A Rowlet briefly appeared alongside a {{p|Litten}} and {{p|Popplio}} in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Rowlet appeared in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', where it watched the {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Rowlet appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

Three Rowlet appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of students of [[Indigo Academy]]. Another appeared during a flashback.

A Rowlet appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

A Trainer's Rowlet appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM004|Rowlet|Rotom Pokédex|Rowlet, the Grass Quill Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Flying}} type. It stores energy during the day from photosynthesis. It swoops down without making a sound and unleashes a powerful kick without being noticed.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Rowlet briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Rowlet appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]''.

A Rowlet appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Rowlet briefly appeared playing with some children in ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Moon Rowlet Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Moon's Rowlet}}
{{adv|Moon}} once owned a Rowlet that first appeared in ''[[PASM02|The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl]]''. [[Professor Kukui]] allowed Moon to keep Rowlet after seeing how close the two had become after their first encounter. Prior to ''[[PASM26|Adventure in the Dark Dimension]]'', he evolved into {{p|Dartrix}} and later evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}} in ''[[PASM36|Regeneration!! The Power of the Sun and the Moon!]]''.

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Rowlet appeared in ''[[HOR01|Journey to a New Horizon]]'', under the ownership of [[Mana]]. It later fully evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}.

A Rowlet appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HOR03|Traveling Trainer Tokio]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Ash's Rowlet}}
Ash's Rowlet appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

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

==Other Appearances==

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Rowlet appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* Including those that gain a new [[type]] upon their first [[Evolution]], Rowlet is the only [[first partner Pokémon]] whose secondary typing does not remain the same throughout its evolutionary line, with both [[Alola]]n and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Decidueye}} losing the {{t|Flying}} type and gaining {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Fighting}}, respectively.
* Rowlet's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in a tweet of their trademark on April 17, 2016.<ref>https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/721918697921777664</ref>
* Rowlet and its evolved forms have several distinctions:
** They are the only {{type|Grass}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Flying}}.
** They are the only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VII]] to be in the Hisuian Pokédex.
** They are the only Grass-type first partner Pokémon family whose [[List of Pokémon by color|Pokédex color]] is not green. Instead, their Pokédex color is brown.

===Origin===
Rowlet is based on an {{wp|owl}}, sharing the most similarities with members of the {{wp|Barn-owl|Tytonidae}} family — species collectively known as "barn owls" that have heart-shaped faces and dark eyes. In particular, it closely resembles the {{wp|Barn owl|common barn owl}}, which was introduced to {{wp|Hawaii}}, the region which [[Alola]] was based on. Furthermore, Rowlet's {{t|Grass}} type might be a reference to {{wp|grass owl}}s or the local {{wp|Pueo|pueo owl}}, known for flying over grassy areas on the {{wp|Hawaiian Islands}}.

====Name origin====
Rowlet may be a combination of ''root'', ''round'', or ''arrow'', and ''owlet'' (a young owl).

Mokuroh may be a combination of 木 ''moku'' (wood) and 梟 ''fukurō'' (owl), and メンフクロウ ''menfukurō'' (barn owl).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Flying
|ja=モクロー ''Mokuroh''|jameaning=From {{tt|木 ''moku''|wood}} and {{tt|梟 ''fukurō''|owl}}
|fr=Brindibou|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|brindille|twig}}'' and ''{{tt|hibou|owl}}''
|es=Rowlet|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bauz|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Baum|tree}}'' and ''{{tt|Kauz|owl}}''
|it=Rowlet|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=나몰빼미 ''Namolppaemi''|komeaning=From {{tt|나무 ''namu''|tree}} and {{tt|올빼미 ''olppaemi''|owl}}
|zh_cmn=木木梟 / 木木枭 ''Mùmùxiāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|木 ''mù''|wood}} and {{tt|梟 / 枭 ''xiāo''|owl}}
|zh_yue=木木梟 ''Muhkmuhkhīu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|木 ''muhk''|wood}} and {{tt|梟 ''hīu''|owl}}
|hi=वुडलू ''Woodloo''|himeaning=From ''wood'' and {{tt|उल्लू ''ullū''|owl}}
|ru=Роулет ''Roulet''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โมคุโร ''Mokhuro''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==See also==
* [[Ash's Rowlet]]
* [[Moon's Rowlet]]
* [[Decidueye (UNITE)]]
* [[Toucannon's flock]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{First partner trios|Grass|Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0721|prev=Volcanion|nextnum=0723|next=Dartrix}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:First partner Pokémon|722]]

[[de:Bauz]]
[[es:Rowlet]]
[[fr:Brindibou]]
[[it:Rowlet]]
[[ja:モクロー]]
[[zh:木木枭]]

Litwick (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Litwick
|jname=ヒトモシ
|tmname=Hitomoshi
|ndex=0607
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|category=Candle
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=6.8
|weight-kg=3.1
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Flash Fire
|ability2=Flame Body
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|abilityold=Shadow Tag
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V{{tt|*|Litwick with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}} Hidden Ability
|abilitydcaption=Gen VI+
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Amorphous
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=55
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=190
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|body=05
|pokefordex=litwick
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|friendship=70
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'''Litwick''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヒトモシ''' ''Hitomoshi'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Lampent}} starting at [[level]] 41, which evolves into {{p|Chandelure}} when exposed to a [[Dusk Stone]].

==Biology==
[[File:Litwick extinguished.png|left|thumb|250px|A Litwick with its flame extinguished]]
Litwick is a small, {{wp|candle}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a purple flame atop its head, which is powered by life energy that it absorbs. Its body and two stubby arms are made primarily out of white wax. The folded, melted wax lays over its right eye and leaves only the bright yellow left eye visible. It has a small smile under a protruding upper lip.

Litwick pretends to guide people and Pokémon around by illuminating darkened areas. However, it is sucking away their life energy and leading them to the Ghost World. In the {{aniseries|BW}} episode ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'', the flame is shown to grow as it continually absorbs [[Death in the Pokémon world#Life-force|life energy]] and interferes with electronic devices such as [[Pokédex]]es.

===Evolution===
Litwick evolves into {{p|Lampent}}, which evolves into {{p|Chandelure}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|no1=0607
|name1=Litwick
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1=
|no2=0608
|name2=Lampent
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Fire
|evo2=
|no3=0609
|name3=Chandelure
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Fire}}</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]: A group of Litwick appears in [[Serene Village]], haunting the village school during summer vacation. The player, partner, and their classmates investigate the hauntings, only for {{p|Pancham}} and {{p|Shelmet}} to be kidnapped and taken to the [[Ancient Barrow]]. The rest of their classmates follow them to save them, confronting the four Litwick and a {{p|Solosis}} using an illusion to disguise itself as {{p|Giratina}}. After the Litwick have been defeated, they reveal that they were scaring villagers to feed off of their fear, having teamed up with Solosis to scare others more. The partner agrees to let them off the hook as long as they keep their scaring in moderation from now on and secretly also do helpful deeds in the process, which they agree to.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=113|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=190|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=065|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=287|reg2=Galar|num2=048|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=The flame on its head keeps its body slightly warm. This Pokémon takes lost children by the hand to guide them to the spirit world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=146|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when Litwick absorbs life-force from people or Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life-force of any who follow it.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Litwick SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Litwick in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|HP=50
|Attack=30
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=55
|Speed=20
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|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|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088-Alola|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089-Alola|Muk}}|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|coset=32
|conto={{p|Solosis}}, {{p|Pumpkaboo}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Ultra
|P1=I'm imagining a Pokémon trembling in terror… How exhilarating!
|P2=Oh dear… My fire is decreasing…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ghost
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=67
|defense=49
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|strong=[[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Litwick love {{p|Chandelure}}'s dance. They are worried that they may absorb someone's vital energy if they dance.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|HP=2
|atk=1
|def=2
|spd=1
|range=3
|move=Ember
|ability1=Flame Body
|ability2=Flash Fire
|ability3=Warm Blanket
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Lampent}} when its Attack is 84 or higher
|link=[[Maa]], [[Masanobu]], and [[Takatora]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607|num=65
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Astonish
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|swapper=Final Effort
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=607
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Litwick
|evocandy=25
|stamina=137
|attack=108
|defense=98
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Mystical Fire}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|no1=0607
|name1=Litwick
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 41}}
|no2=0608
|name2=Lampent
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Fire
|evo2={{Bag/s|Dusk Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Dusk Stone}}
|no3=0609
|name3=Chandelure
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=607}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=607|crop=68}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=607|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=607|crop=103}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0607}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|607|Litwick}}

==In animation==
[[File:Litwick anime.png|thumb|250px|Litwick in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Major appearances===
Four Litwick debuted in ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'', where they, along with a {{p|Lampent}}, tried to take {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} to the [[Ghost World]].

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', multiple Litwick were summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} in order to light up a dark cave for Ash. However, Hoopa summoned so many that it rudely awakened a group of {{p|Noivern}}, {{p|Noibat}}, {{p|Sableye}}, and {{p|Carbink}}.

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', the excavation {{OBP|leader|JN014}} used a Litwick in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}. It quickly retreated after Golurk managed to repel its {{m|Fire Spin}}. Litwick reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN038|Restore and Renew!]]''.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', twenty Litwick appeared as part of the [[Motostoke Stadium]], where [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] were tasked with putting their flame out and on respectively.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', a Litwick was mixed up with candles designed after them.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Litwick was living at the [[Nebel Plateau]]. It was close to the {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}} guarding Nebel Plateau, as well as a fellow resident, a {{p|Gulpin}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Litwick appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

Six Trainers' Litwick appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a Litwick was an illusion created by a {{p|Mismagius}}.

A Litwick appeared in ''[[JN056|Searching for Chivalry!]]'', under the ownership of [[Wikstrom]]. It provided light inside the [[Castle of Chivalry]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW026|Litwick|Ash's Pokédex|Litwick, the Candle Pokémon. Litwick appear to be helping to guide the way of people by illuminating areas that are darkened, but in reality they are actually leading them to the [[Ghost World]]. They feed off the life energy of [[Human|people]] and Pokémon, and use it as fuel for the flames on their heads.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ020|Litwick|Liko's Rotom Phone|Litwick, the Candle Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Fire}} type. Its flame is usually unlit, but it starts shining when Litwick absorbs life force from humans or other Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bianca Litwick Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Litwick in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
[[Monta]] owns a Litwick, which succeeded in weakening a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Kyurem}} enough for its Trainer to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

===Movie adaptations===
A Litwick appeared in the {{ma|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' as a resident of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Litwick appeared in ''[[PS478|Big City Battles]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Bianca}}. It was kidnapped by [[Team Plasma]]. However, it was saved after {{adv|Black}}, {{adv|White}}, [[Iris]], and [[Burgh]], located Team Plasma's hideout in [[Castelia City]] with the help of Black's {{p|Pignite}}, [[Nite]].

A Litwick liberated by [[Team Plasma]] appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Litwick, along with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, and {{me|Camerupt}}, has the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Litwick is tied with {{p|Yamask}} and {{p|Gimmighoul}} for the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. Likewise, Litwick ties with [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Darmanitan|Zen Mode Darmanitan]] for the lowest base Attack stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Litwick is tied with {{form|Castform|Sunny Form}} {{p|Castform}}, {{form|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}}, and {{p|Scorbunny}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] Fire-type Pokémon.
* Litwick is the only Fire-type {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon consisting of a head and a base}}.

===Origin===
Litwick is based on a {{wp|candle}} and the {{wp|hitodama}} or {{wp|will-o'-the-wisp}}s, especially the {{wp|Onibi}}, a Japanese atmospheric ghost light that sucks out the life force of those who come near it and are usually described as a blue flame.

====Name origin====
Litwick may be a combination of ''lit'', ''little'', ''{{wp|Candle wick|wick}}'', and possibly ''wicked''.

Hitomoshi may be derived from 火点し ''hi-tomoshi'', which literally means "lighting a lamp" but can also refer to a person who leads a funeral procession with a torch. The name can also be interpreted as 人燃し ''hito-moshi'' (to burn a man to death).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fire
|ja=ヒトモシ ''Hitomoshi''|jameaning=From {{tt|火点し ''hitomoshi''|lighting a lamp; person who leads a funeral procession with a torch}}
|fr=Funécire|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|funéraire|funerary}}'' and ''{{tt|cire|wax}}''
|es=Litwick|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Lichtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Licht|light}}'' and ''{{tt|Wichtel|gnome}}''
|it=Litwick|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=불켜미 ''Bulkyeomi''|komeaning=From {{tt|불 ''bul''|fire, light}}, {{tt|켜다 ''kyeoda''|to light a fire or lamp}}, and {{tt|～이 ''~i''|diminutive suffix }}
|zh_cmn=燭光靈 / 烛光灵 ''Zhúguānglíng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|燭光 / 烛光 ''zhúguāng''|candle light}} and {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}}
|zh_yue=燭光靈 ''Jūkgwōnglìhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|燭光 ''jūkgwōng''|candle light}} and {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}}
|hi=मोबाति ''Mobati''|himeaning=From {{tt|मोमबत्ती ''mombattī''|candle}} or {{tt|मोम ''mōm''|wax}} and {{tt|बाती ''bātī''|wick/fuse (of a candle)}}
|ru=Литвик ''Litvik''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮิโตโมชิ ''Hitomochi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

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


==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0606|prev=Beheeyem|nextnum=0608|next=Lampent}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Lichtel]]
[[es:Litwick]]
[[fr:Funécire]]
[[it:Litwick]]
[[ja:ヒトモシ]]
[[zh:烛光灵]]

Skeledirge (Pokémon)

2022-12-18T11:50:50Z

Maxivee: /* Origin */Added another possible origin

{{Unknown Pokémon}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=910|prev=Crocalor|nextnum=912|next=Quaxly}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Skeledirge
|jname=ラウドボーン
|jtranslit=Raudobōn
|tmname=Loudbone
|image=Skeledirge.png
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|category=Singer
|height-ftin=5'03"
|height-m=1.6
|weight-lbs=719.8
|weight-kg=326.5
|abilityn=2
|ability1=Blaze
|ability2=
|abilityd=Unaware
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=0
|evsa=3
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=265
|lv100exp=1059860
|gendercode=31
|color=Red
|catchrate=45
|body=Unknown
|pokefordex=skeledirge
|generation=9
|friendship=50
}}
'''Skeledirge''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラウドボーン''' ''Loudbone'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Crocalor}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Fuecoco}}.

==Biology==
Skeledirge is a large, red, crocodilian Pokémon covered in rectangular scales. Its belly is angular and has a white coloration flanked by black stripes on either side, resembling an open suit jacket and dress shirt. It also has various white-colored patterns on its head, lower jaw, neck, back, shoulders, arms, legs, and the cylindrical tip of its tail. The white coloration on the top of its head resembles a {{wp|lute}}. Skeledirge has three black claws on each foot, and although it usually walks on all fours, it is capable of standing on its hind legs.

Skeledirge's head is delineated with a black circular shape at the top. It has black eyes with yellow irises and red eyelids, serrated jaws with purple insides, and various square and triangular patterns that come in red, orange, yellow, and purple. A wreath of solid orange-and-yellow fire energy emerges from the back of Skeledirge's jaws, which circles around its head.

There is an orange fiery bird resting on top of Skeledirge's head. This bird is spherical, with a yellow face, white eyes, a short crest and tail, and a singular tiny pointed "foot" it balances itself on. It is said that the bird was born when the egg-shaped fireball Skeledirge had as a {{p|Crocalor}} gained a soul. The bird can sometimes be seen pecking at Skeledirge's jaws.

In battle, Skeledirge unleashes flames that exceed the temperature of 5,400 °F (3,000 °C). As seen during its [[signature move]] {{m|Torch Song}}, when Skeledirge sings, the fiery bird transforms into a microphone-like shape, with its "foot" growing much longer towards the ground. Then, the bird powers up with the singing, gains fiery wings, and flies towards its enemy. Skeledirge's singing can be gentle and soothe the souls of all who hears it.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Skeledirge (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=6}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over {{tt|5,400 degrees Fahrenheit|3,000 degrees Celsius}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|0px}} border-radius: 5px; border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Skeledirge SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Skeledirge in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Crocalor}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|HP=104
|Attack=75
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=110
|SpDef=75
|Speed=66
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}
{{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|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Torch Song|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM144|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM153|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{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/tmf/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|Fuecoco|Fuecoco||Crocalor|Crocalor||Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Skeledirge|Fire|Ghost|9}}

===Side game data===
===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|no1=
|name1=Fuecoco
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=
|name2=Crocalor
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=
|name3=Skeledirge
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Ghost
}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
* Skeledirge is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]], weighing 719.8 lbs (326.5 kg).

===Origin===
Skeledirge and the fiery bird on its head may be based on a {{wp|Nile crocodile}} and its supposed cleaning symbiosis with the {{wp|Egyptian plover}}. The location of the bird might also be inspired by the bulbous protuberance at the tip of male {{wp|gharial}}s' snouts, which enables them to produce certain sounds.

Skeledirge's "suited" appearance and general behavior resemble a singer, such as those in {{wp|rock music}}, {{wp|mariachi}}, or {{wp|opera}}. It being a Ghost type crocodile could be a reference to all the crocodile-related ghost stories present in {{wp|Folklore of Spain|Spanish folklore}}, such as the catalonian {{wp|Cocollona}}, the Lizard of Magdalena from {{wp|Province of Jaén (Spain)|Jaén}}, or the ''Drac de Na Coca'', whose body can be found on display in {{wp|Palma de Mallorca}}, from which the skeletal appearance of Skeledirge may take inspiration, due to the similar exposed skull in both.

Its overall design may also be inspired by the {{wp|Día de Muertos}} holiday, with its face resembling a {{wp|Calavera}}, and the fire energy around its neck resembling {{wp|Tagetes erecta|Mexican marigolds}} put on display to honor the dead. Its colorful look may be based on {{wp|alebrije}}, a form of Mexican sculpture art depicting fantastical creatures in brightly colored patterns; or the mosaic works of art by {{wp|Antoni Gaudí}} such as the salamander statue dubbed "El Drac" (lit. "The Dragon"), located in {{wp|Park Güell}}, {{wp|Barcelona}}. It may also be based on the monster {{wp|Coco (mythology)|Coco}}.

====Name origin====
Skeledirge may be a combination of ''skeleton'' and ''{{wp|dirge}}'' (a type of song or hymn performed in mourning, such as during funerals).

Loudbone may be a combination of ''loud'' or ''{{wp|laúd}}'' (Spanish lute, a musical instrument) and ''bone''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Ghost
|ja=ラウドボーン ''Loudbone''|jameaning=From ''loud'', ''{{wp|laúd|{{tt|laúd|Spanish lute}}}}'', and ''bone''
|fr=Flâmigator|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|flamme|flame}}'', ''{{tt|âme|soul}}'', and ''alligator''
|es=Skeledirge|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skelokrok|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skelett|skeleton}}'' and ''{{tt|Krokodil|crocodile}}''
|it=Skeledirge|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=라우드본 ''Raudeubon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=骨紋驚聲鱷 / 骨纹惊声鳄 ''Gǔwénjùshēng'è''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|骨紋 / 骨纹 ''gǔwén''|bone-patterned}}, {{tt|巨聲 / 巨声 ''jùshēng''|loud sound}}, and {{tt|鱷魚 / 鳄魚 ''èyú''|crocodile; alligator}}
|zh_yue=骨紋驚聲鱷 ''Gwātmàhngeuihsēngngohk''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|骨紋 ''gwāt''|bone-patterned}}, {{tt|巨聲 ''geuihsēng''|loud sound}}, and {{tt|鱷魚 ''ngohkyùh''|crocodile; alligator}}}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=|prev=Crocalor|nextnum=|next=Quaxly}}
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