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Talk:EP035

2010-12-14T23:06:53Z

MetagrossOwner: /* Guns in other episodes! */ new section

This episode continue to air in my homecountry, Brazil, and our dub is based on the 4Kids [[User:Haruka uzumaki|Haruka uzumaki]] 24 September 2007, 21:34

Umm... I don't think that there is swearing on here. I mean, a very good translator watched the raw of the episode and said that there wasn't any swearing in that episode at all, and the "Swears" in the subtitles were actually added in by the subbers.

[[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 10:39, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
:If you are indeed right, which I think you are we should remove that line. Besides cursing wouldn't be a good reason enough to ban the episode, the word hell or damn hardly offend anyone. Well, few I mean. And besides, PG animation wouldn't have any curse words anyway.
::If you wanna remove that line I say go for it. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 13:52, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
:::It was banned because of the guns, there is no bad words in it. [[User:Tesh|'''TESH''']][[User_talk:Tesh|'''IGIGAS''']] 13:53, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

== Was the episode really absolutely banned? ==

Based on the evidence that between EP034 and EP036, there was a Pokémon episode that aired in the state of Texas on UPN on Friday, 23 October 1998, I believe that 4Kids got away with the ban on EP035 and EP035 aired on KTXH. The reason is that EP034 played the Thursday PokéRap (starting with Articuno) and EP036 played the Monday PokéRap (starting with Electrode).-[[User:Mathexpressions|Mathexpressions]] 03:34, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
:Um yeah, it was pretty much banned. The episode that was aired was [[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]. If you're going by the American numbers, that would be episode 35 in America but 36 in Japan. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:39, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
::Now hold on a minute, there's something fishy about this. When I viewed the official sneak peek about Pokémon in the United States on YouTube, it specifically said that [[EP001]] would air on 7 September 1998, not 8 September. When the stations aired this sneak peek, they would air all the first 43 episodes of Pokémon, with [[EP038]] being skipped. I know because I have a video tape of 7 episodes of Pokémon, and I know the endings. I think the stations here were those of New York City, NY.-[[User:Mathexpressions|Mathexpressions]] 14:29, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

== This episode was not officially banned by 4Kids ==

This episode is now banned from all stations across the world except Japan, China, and South Korea, right? But at the time it was first aired, some US stations got away with airing the episode. And according to the posts of other people, this episode was aired in other languages anyway, with the gun scenes cut out (or not). KTXH aired the episode.--[[User:Mathexpressions|Mathexpressions]] 10:49, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
:The word "banned" does not appear at any point in this article. I seriously doubt that even some US stations got to air it because it simply wasn't among the episodes provided by 4Kids in the first place. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 11:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
::How do you know? In the US, "The Bridge Bike Gang" (the 36th episode) aired on Monday, not Friday, and that's why it played the Monday PokéRap. So if EP035 did not air on Friday, then which episode did? Hint: It's not EP036, and it aired on 23 October 1998. The air dates for the Pokémon episodes are obviously mistaken. I don't think they did that on purpose though. PS: 4Kids had to buy the tape for EP035 or else they could not make the PokéRap.--[[User:Mathexpressions|Mathexpressions]] 17:36, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

== More on the ban ==

Unlike [[EP038|Dennō Senshi Porygon]], this episode was not officially banned by the US government. And the [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon|sneak peek of Pokémon]] specifically said that [[EP001]] would air on September 7, not [[EP015]]. It did not say "sneak peek EPISODE of Pokémon". That's why some TV stations in the world got away with airing the episode. More information later. By the way, what was the original planned schedule for Pokémon in Japan?--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 01:27, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
:It's not part of my DVD Box Set, explain that please. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 01:31, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

== Why is a gun so bad ==

It seems kinda hypocritical to ban this episode because of a gun. The previous episode had Jenny point a gun directly at the three in the beginning scene, and in the squirtle squad episode a large group of people all pointed guns at Ash. All of this was left intact in the English version, so it doesn't make sense to skip this episode for that reason.[[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 05:56, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
:Those episode only had one minor scene where people pointed a gun at Ash. This guy did it repeatedly through out the episode and Team Rocket pointed a gun at the guy at one point. Also there was dynamite.
:But I do agree. It is pretty stupid for this to be banned when all of those cartoons from the olden times, except Disney cartoons, involved blowing one character's face off with a gun. Also, they still show the Tom and Jerry cartoons where Tom gets blown up, chopped into pieces, or shot, yet pointing a gun in an anime is bad and shouldn't be for children. Whatever... I don't understand American standards half the time. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:02, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

== Hey, I've got a question ==

Is it OK if I try to write an episode guide for this episode? [[User:DarkGiratina|DarkGiratina]] 07:45, December 8, 2008 (UTC)
:Why wouldn't it be okay? Feel free to edit and add however you want! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:49, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

== The Ban... not in Australia! ==

I live in Australia, and I'm sure I've seen this episode in English. Absolutely sure. I'll check soon to see if I have the ep on VHS... [[User:Joshy206|Joshy206]] 12:20, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
: I live in Australia too, And there is no way there is a dub version, $kids never dubbed this episode.--[[Charizard (Pokémon)|Force]] [[User:Force Fire|''Fire'']] [[User talk:Force Fire|''talk'']] 12:29, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

== It was dubbed. ==

According to various credible sources, including Serebii, three 4Kids VAs, Veronica Taylor (Ash), Rachael Lillis (Misty), and Maddie Blaustein (Meowth), all confirmed that this episode was indeed dubbed by 4Kids and is probably still locked away somewhere. Blaustein also confirmed that Electric Soldier Porygon was edited and dubbed, although there is no other confirmation.
[[User:Mattrd08|Mattrd08]] 20:14, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, it says that at the bottom of the page, under "Dub edits". '''~ overgrown[[User:Sol|s]][[User talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 20:15, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

== Ash's Tauros ==

I was wondering, how do we know that it was 30 Ash caught? The video I watched didn't say the number (at least the translation didn't include it). We see three Tauros being caught, and at the end we see the whole herd in Oak's lab. When was it made known that Ash has 30? [[User:Bulbajer|Bulbajer]] 17:34, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

== Guns in other episodes! ==

I seem to remember there being guns in an episode that had Officer Jenny training some Growlithe, with gun fire and everything! And also the fact that Team Rocket used bombs in an episode aswell doesn't exactly help to the factor. So why were these episodes not banned aswell?

Meloetta (Pokémon)

2010-12-06T21:03:19Z

MetagrossOwner: /* Trivia */

{{Unknown Pokémon}}
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jname=メロエッタ |
tmname=Meloetta |
size=180px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|meh-ro-et-ta}}}''</sc> |
species=Melody |
forme=2|
forme1=Voice Forme |
forme2=Step Forme |
typen=3 |
type1=Normal |
type2=Psychic |
type3=Fighting |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Serene Grace |
abilityd=Serene Grace |
ndex=648 |
udex=154 |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
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footnotes= |
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([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}} or {{2t|Normal|Fighting}} [[legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

Meloetta is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, but it is able to change forms by using {{m|Ancient Song}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|note value|quarter notes}} (♩) for its arms and hands, and pupil-less eyes resembling whole notes. It has a {{wp|third eye}} or a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a rabbit. Its ovular head seems to be 1/3 its body's height and about half its height in width. In its Voice Forme it has flowing, wavy green hair and light blue eyes. In its Step Forme it has {{wp|red hair|auburn hair}} that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In either Forme, its midriff and eyes match its hair.

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

===Special abilities===
According to artists in Unova, Meloetta's beautiful music and dance inspired many works of art, music and songs. This made the Pokémon popular towards music artists and dancers alike.

Meloetta is able to change forms when it uses the move {{m|Ancient Song}}, which changes its form from Voice Forme to its Step Forme, or vice versa. In its Voice Form, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Step Form, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon.

===Behavior===
In its Voice Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. While in its Step Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances.

===Habitat===

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==

===Major appearances===

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==


==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Normal
|type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|gen=5
|blackdex={{tt|とくしゅな　はっせいほうで　うたう　メロディは　きいた　ものの　かんじょうを　じざいに　あやつる。|It freely controls the emotions of anyone who hears the melodies sung in its unique vocalization.}}
|whitedex={{tt|メロエッタの　かなでる　メロディに　インスピレーションを　うけて　つくられた　めいきょくは　おおい。|There are many famous pieces of music that were created by taking inspiration from the melodies Meloetta plays.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal|
type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=Event (Future download)|
}}

====In side games====

===Held items===

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
===Base stats===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=collapsible|1=expandable}}"
|
=====Voice Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
type2=psychic |
HP= 100 |
Attack= 77 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 128 |
SpDef= 128 |
Speed= 90 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|1=collapsible|0=expandable}}"
|
=====Step Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=Normal|
type2=fighting|
HP= 100 |
Attack=128 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 77 |
SpDef= 77 |
Speed= 128}}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=collapsible|1=expandable}}"
|
====Voice Forme====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal |
type2=psychic |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|1=collapsible|0=expandable}}"
|
====Step Forme====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal |
type2=fighting |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Acrobat|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Ankle Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobat|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliation|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Cheer Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ancient Song|Normal|Special|75|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====Special moves====

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

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{Evobox/Formes
|disptype={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|sprite1=648
|name1=Meloetta
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Psychic
|forme1=Voice Forme
|loc1={{mcolor|Ancient Song|000000}}
|sprite2=648S
|type2-2=Fighting
|forme2=Step Forme
|loc2={{mcolor|Ancient Song|000000}}
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite
|type=Normal
|type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|gen=5
|gender=2formes
|ndex=648
|name=Meloetta
|forme1=S
}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[elemental type|type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as [[Form differences#Meloetta|Step Forme]] Meloetta.
* Step Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and [[base stat]] total of all {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Meloetta is one of three Legendaries which is {{type2|Normal}}. The other two being [[Regigigas]] and [[Arceus]] when it holds no plate. It is also the only legendary to be a dual typed Normal-type
===Origin===
Meloetta appears to be based on the {{wp|Muses}} of Greek Mythology, in particular {{wp|Terpsichore}}, the Muse of dance and chorus, and possibly {{wp|Euterpe}}, the Muse of music and poetry.

====Name origin====
Its name likely derives from "melody," or song, and "etta", a common suffix in female names. It may also possibly derive from the French song {{wp|Alouette (song)|Alouette}}.

==In other languages==


==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{event Pokémon}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Keldeo | next=Genesect | prevnum=647 | nextnum=649 | type=Normal | type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon with different forms]]
[[Category:Promotion-only Pokémon]]

[[fr:Meroetta]]
[[ja:メロエッタ]]

Meloetta (Pokémon)

2010-12-06T21:01:21Z

MetagrossOwner: /* Trivia */

{{Unknown Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Keldeo | next=Genesect | prevnum=647 | nextnum=649 | type=normal | type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}}}
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tmname=Meloetta |
size=180px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|meh-ro-et-ta}}}''</sc> |
species=Melody |
forme=2|
forme1=Voice Forme |
forme2=Step Forme |
typen=3 |
type1=Normal |
type2=Psychic |
type3=Fighting |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Serene Grace |
abilityd=Serene Grace |
ndex=648 |
udex=154 |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=14.3 |
weight-kg=6.5 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=No eggs|
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20|
expyield=270 |
lv100exp=1,250,000|
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evde={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0={{tt|0|1 in Step Forme}}|1={{tt|1|0 in Voice Forme}}}} |
evsa={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0={{tt|1|0 in Step Forme}}|1={{tt|0|1 in Voice Forme}}}} |
evsd={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0={{tt|1|0 in Step Forme}}|1={{tt|0|1 in Voice Forme}}}} |
evsp=1 |
color=White |
evspk=1|
catchrate=5 |
body=Unknown |
pokefordex= |
generation=5 |
footnotes= |
disptype={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}}}

([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}} or {{2t|Normal|Fighting}} [[legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

Meloetta is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, but it is able to change forms by using {{m|Ancient Song}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|note value|quarter notes}} (♩) for its arms and hands, and pupil-less eyes resembling whole notes. It has a {{wp|third eye}} or a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a rabbit. Its ovular head seems to be 1/3 its body's height and about half its height in width. In its Voice Forme it has flowing, wavy green hair and light blue eyes. In its Step Forme it has {{wp|red hair|auburn hair}} that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In either Forme, its midriff and eyes match its hair.

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

===Special abilities===
According to artists in Unova, Meloetta's beautiful music and dance inspired many works of art, music and songs. This made the Pokémon popular towards music artists and dancers alike.

Meloetta is able to change forms when it uses the move {{m|Ancient Song}}, which changes its form from Voice Forme to its Step Forme, or vice versa. In its Voice Form, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Step Form, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon.

===Behavior===
In its Voice Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. While in its Step Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances.

===Habitat===

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==

===Major appearances===

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==


==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Normal
|type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|gen=5
|blackdex={{tt|とくしゅな　はっせいほうで　うたう　メロディは　きいた　ものの　かんじょうを　じざいに　あやつる。|It freely controls the emotions of anyone who hears the melodies sung in its unique vocalization.}}
|whitedex={{tt|メロエッタの　かなでる　メロディに　インスピレーションを　うけて　つくられた　めいきょくは　おおい。|There are many famous pieces of music that were created by taking inspiration from the melodies Meloetta plays.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal|
type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=Event (Future download)|
}}

====In side games====

===Held items===

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
===Base stats===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=collapsible|1=expandable}}"
|
=====Voice Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
type2=psychic |
HP= 100 |
Attack= 77 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 128 |
SpDef= 128 |
Speed= 90 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|1=collapsible|0=expandable}}"
|
=====Step Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=Normal|
type2=fighting|
HP= 100 |
Attack=128 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 77 |
SpDef= 77 |
Speed= 128}}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=collapsible|1=expandable}}"
|
====Voice Forme====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal |
type2=psychic |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|1=collapsible|0=expandable}}"
|
====Step Forme====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal |
type2=fighting |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Acrobat|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Ankle Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobat|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliation|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Cheer Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0='''|1=''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=''|1='''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ancient Song|Normal|Special|75|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Meloetta|Normal|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}|5|5|form=yes}}

====Special moves====

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

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{Evobox/Formes
|disptype={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|sprite1=648
|name1=Meloetta
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Psychic
|forme1=Voice Forme
|loc1={{mcolor|Ancient Song|000000}}
|sprite2=648S
|type2-2=Fighting
|forme2=Step Forme
|loc2={{mcolor|Ancient Song|000000}}
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite
|type=Normal
|type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}
|gen=5
|gender=2formes
|ndex=648
|name=Meloetta
|forme1=S
}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[elemental type|type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as [[Form differences#Meloetta|Step Forme]] Meloetta.
* Step Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and [[base stat]] total of all {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Meloetta is one of three Legendaries which is {{type2|Normal}}. The other two being [[Regigigas]] and [[Arceus]] when it holds no plate
*It is also the only legendary to be a dual typed Normal-type
===Origin===
Meloetta appears to be based on the {{wp|Muses}} of Greek Mythology, in particular {{wp|Terpsichore}}, the Muse of dance and chorus, and possibly {{wp|Euterpe}}, the Muse of music and poetry.

====Name origin====
Its name likely derives from "melody," or song, and "etta", a common suffix in female names. It may also possibly derive from the French song {{wp|Alouette (song)|Alouette}}.

==In other languages==


==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{event Pokémon}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Keldeo | next=Genesect | prevnum=647 | nextnum=649 | type=Normal | type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}}}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon with different forms]]
[[Category:Promotion-only Pokémon]]

[[fr:Meroetta]]
[[ja:メロエッタ]]

Arceus (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Arceus | type={{arceustype}} | prev=Shaymin|prevnum=492 | next=Victini | nextnum=494 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Arceus |
jname=アルセウス |
tmname=Arceus |
image=493Arceus.png |
size=170px|
art=Pt |
pron=<sc>ar-siyuhs</sc> (pronunciation in PBR) |
ndex=493 |
opdex=221 |
typen=1 |
type1={{arceustype}} |
type2= |
species=Alpha |
height-ftin=10'06" |
height-m=3.2 |
weight-lbs=705.5 |
weight-kg=320.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Multitype |
abilityd=Multitype |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120|
evhp=3|
expyield=324 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
color=Gray |
catchrate=3 |
body= 08|
pokefordex=arceus |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type2|Normal}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. However, its type will change when it is holding one of sixteen items known as [[plates]] and can in reality be any type.

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was later revealed by the [[Pokémon.com|official site]] on August 3rd, 2009.

Arceus is also known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created [[Sinnoh]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon universe]], along with the [[lake guardians]] and [[creation trio]]. Arceus can only be found in the wild legitimately with the [[Azure Flute]], which has not yet been distributed [[Nintendo event|officially]] and can currently only be obtained by cheating. However, Arceus itself was once distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States from November 7 to November 15, 2009.

Arceus is the final Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] within [[Generation IV]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Arceus is an equine being similar to a {{wp|Qilin}} or {{wp|Centaur}}. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. It also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on Arceus's {{t|{{arceustype}}|current type}}. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration.

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

====Special abilities====
[[File:Arceus_Formes.gif|right|thumb|An animation displaying Arceus's different colorings while holding plates]]
According to legend, Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] region and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and the [[creation trio]]: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.

Arceus is {{a|Multitype|multifarious}}; it can change forms and types with the use of the special [[plate]]s.

Arceus is [[signature move|the only known]] Pokémon who can learn {{m|Judgment}}. Arceus can also use many attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Mew}}. Arceus is also the only non-Dragon-type Pokémon other than Smeargle who can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}, although it must become a {{type2|Dragon}} (by holding a {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}) in order to learn it.

According to the anime, its power can also bring back things that it once destroyed or make certain things vanish into thin air. Arceus also has the ability to halt time.

===Behavior===
While normally a kind, heroic and benevolent Pokémon, Arceus does not suffer fools gladly, and will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if angered.

===Habitat===
Arceus lives at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can only be accessed by use of the [[Azure Flute]] at [[Spear Pillar]]. However, in the [[M12|twelfth Pokémon movie]], it seems to live in a wide dimension of stars and galaxies.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental plates, but is seen in the games holding a Rowap Berry.

==In the anime==
[[File:Arceus movie 12.png|thumb|250px|right|{{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}} in the anime]]
{{an|Arceus}} made its debut in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was angry at the people of [[Michina Town]] for [[Damos]]'s unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so attempted to destroy the land. When Ash and his friends are teleported by {{an|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influence the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.

In ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', although Arceus is neither seen nor named, but the [[Red Chain]] is said to contain the power of 'The Original One'. Using the Red Chain, Cyrus takes control of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} by causing a red ring similar to the one surrounding Arceus's body to appear around their bodies.

Arceus makes a cameo in the opening ''[[The Greatest - Everyday!]]'' and ''[[We Will Carry On]]'', along with the [[creation trio]].

==In the manga==
[[Image:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Archer and all the forms of Arceus]]Arceus appears as a central character in the Movie 12 manga adaptation, reprising its role from the film. After Arceus saved the world from a meteor, [[Damos]] took care of it. It gave Damos the [[Jewel of Life]] to make the land of [[Michina]] rich and fertile. Damos then betrayed Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.

In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Gold}} and his team battle a wild Arceus in the opening pages of the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, and even [[Exbo]]'s powerful {{m|Blast Burn}} attack is unable to damage the incredible beast.

A few rounds later, it is revealed that it showed up in front of {{adv|Crystal}} and the [[Team Rocket]] Executives, and the former tried to catch it.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}
Arceus appears in the TCG in all nine {{TCG|elemental types}}, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides {{TCG|Basic Energy card}}s). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=arceus
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
|pearldex=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
|platinumdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
|hgssdex=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
|bwdex={{tt|なにも　ない　ばしょに　あった　タマゴのなかから　すがたを　あらわし　せかいを　うみだしたと　されている。|It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=arceus |
gen=4 |
dprarity= One |
dparea=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]) |
ptrarity= One |
ptarea=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]) |
hgrarity= One |
hgssarea=[[Poké Mart]] (Arceus event) |
bwrarity= One |
bwarea=[[Pokémon Global Link]] (event) |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Arceus
|ranger3=[[Air Fortress]] ([[Ranger Net]] mission) [[Light Temple]]
}}

A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}.

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type={{arceustype}}
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=arceus|
HP= 120 |
Attack= 120 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 120 |
SpDef= 120 |
Speed= 120 }}

===Pokéathlon stats===
{{main|Arceus (Pokémon)/Pokéathlon stats}}
{{:Arceus (Pokémon)/Pokéathlon stats/{{arceustype}}}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{main|Arceus (Pokémon)/Type effectiveness}}
{{:Arceus (Pokémon)/Type effectiveness/{{arceustype}}}}

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

{{learnlist/levelh|Arceus|arceus|arceus|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Judgment|Arceus|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Arceus|arceus|arceus|5|4|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Arceus|arceus|arceus|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Postpone|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15||}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
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{{learnlist/tmf|Arceus|Arceus|arceus|5|4|form=yes}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
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{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
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* A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Arceus can be tutored the move in that game
* A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Arceus cannot be tutored the move in that game
* '''Bold''' indicates a move that gets {{color2|000000|Same type attack bonus|STAB}} when used by Arceus
* ''Italic'' indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or {{color2|000000|Form differences|alternate form}} of Arceus
* Arceus must be holding the {{color2|000000|Plate#Draco Plate|Draco Plate}} when Draco Meteor is taught.
* Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations
|}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
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{{learnlist/event4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys "R" Us Arceus|Toys 'R' Us events]]|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Arceus|arceus|arceus|4|4|form=yes}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type={{Arceustype}} |
ndex=494 |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Normal |
assist3=Normal |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/0formes17}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=arceus|
gen=4|
gender=18formes|
ndex=493|
name=Arceus|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown.png|thumb|right|Normal-color sprite for {{type2|???}} Arceus]][[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown s.png|thumb|right|{{pkmn2|Shiny}} sprite for {{type2|???}} Arceus]]
*At level 80, Arceus is the second-highest level Pokémon available for capture, after the {{p|Magikarp}} in the [[Resort Area]] in {{game|Platinum}} (which can be caught at any level). However, the [[Azure Flute]] needed to encounter it has never been made officially available.
* Arceus's English name has had three different pronunciations. Before it was officially revealed, fans pronounced it as "AR-see-oos", as does [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. Then, a promotional trailer for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' pronounced it as "Ar-SAY-us". Its official pronunciation was then revealed in a [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag as "ARK-ee-us". Its original pronunciation is still in popular usage and isn't considered to be incorrect.
* Arceus's [[base stat]] total is 720, higher than any other Pokémon.
** In its base form, Arceus has the highest [[base stat]] in {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.
* All Generation IV games have sprites for Arceus using its Multitype ability with all 18 types, including {{type2|???}}. It is disputed whether the ???-type Arceus is obtainable, as there is no [[plate]] in the code that can be used for this. It is possible this sprite was programmed in to prevent game crashes caused by tampering with Arceus's type.
* Arceus's signature move, {{m|Judgment}}, is the only move that Arceus is guaranteed [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] for, as it is always the same type as Arceus itself. However, on the battle screen, Judgment is always displayed as a {{type2|Normal}} attack.
* Even though it is said that Arceus created the world with its thousand arms, it is not shown to have any arms at all, nor can it learn hand-based or arm-based moves.
* Holding the [[Toxic Plate]], Arceus is the only legendary {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon.
* {{m|Earth Power}} is the only move with a fixed base power, besides {{m|Judgment}}, that Arceus learns by level-up which can receive [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] with a plate attached.
* Arceus is the only event-exclusive [[trio master]], needing the [[Azure Flute]] to be encountered in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
** Furthermore, Arceus is the only trio master of two [[Lake guardians|different]] [[creation trio|trios]].
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to never officially receive a [[List of Pokémon by Diamond & Pearl Battle Pokédex number|DPBP number]]. {{p|Kadabra}}, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are #069 and #071, respectively.
* The ring around Arceus's body appears to have a malevolent counterpart in the embodiment of the [[Red Chain]], as a red version of it is shown to ring Dialga and Palkia around the middle when [[Cyrus]] takes control of them in [[DP152]].
* Arceus is one of three Pokémon that can learn all of the moves ever obtainable as [[HM]]s. The two others are {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Arceus is the one who is rumored to have prevented all Pokémon in the future from disappearing in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. Dialga explains that it "was no miracle" that they were saved, and that a "greater power" saved them all. Arceus is the leader of the creation trio, of which Dialga is a member.
*Arceus is one of 3 Legendary Pokémon; along with [[Meloetta]] and [[Regigigas]] that is {{type|Normal}}, however; seeing as it can change its type due to the elemental [[plates]], Arceus isn't considered to be a pure Normal-type, which makes Regigigas the only pure Normal-type Legendary.

===Origin===
Arceus is particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. The conception of the first god might be influenced from {{wp|Kunitokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who, according to {{wp|Shinto}} myth, summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. It may also be a reference to the Chinese mythical creature, the {{wp|Qilin}}. Its myth is nearly identical to that of the {{wp|Pangu}}, the Chinese creation deity. Arceus may also be inspired by (or a representation of) the bodhisattva {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's flavor text) or in a {{wp|Chenrezig|white four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Arceus's Normal form). Some inspiration may have come from a {{wp|horse}}, because of its Platinum sprite and attack movements in Pokémon Battle Revolution.

====Name origin====
Arceus's name may come from the words ''arch'' (highest) and ''deus'', which is Latin for ''god''. It may also have a root in the Latin word ''arcanus'', which means ''secret; sacred mystery''. Arceus's name may also come from the word ''archaic'' (ancient), which comes from the Greek ''arkhaios'', and is derived from the ancient Greek word for "beginning", ''arkhē''. It could have also come from the Latin word ''archetypus'' (original). Alternatively, Arceus's name can be seen as a portmanteau of ''Zeus'', the most powerful of Greek gods and ''arch'' (highest). Another theory may be the combination of Zeus and Ra spelled backwards. Zeus being the king of gods and ''Ra'' being the solar god and creator (albeit in different pantheons). Those two qualities are shared by the Pokémon. Also, Arceus can also be derived from ''aureus'' (golden), possibly referring to its hooves and wheel. Nevertheless, Arceus's name origin and possible theories have led fans to believe that Arceus may be in fact a {{wp|creator deity}} in Pokémon form. Arceus's name is pronounced with a soft "c" (or "s" sound) by the announcer in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]; in keeping with its probable name origin, it is pronounced with a hard "c" (or "k" sound) in television commercials and in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Arceus
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Arceus
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 아르세우스 ''Arceus''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 阿爾宙斯 ''Ā Ěr Zhòu Sī'' - Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also a portmanteau of 阿爾法 ''Ā'ěrfǎ'' ({{wp|Alpha}}) and 宙斯 ''Zhòusī'' ({{wp|Zeus}}).

==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (anime)]]
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Regigigas (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Regigigas |
jname=レジギガス |
tmname=Regigigas |
image=486Regigigas.png |
size=190px |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>''reh''-jee-''gi''-gas</sc> |
ndex=486 |
abrow=267 |
obrow=292 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Colossal |
height-ftin=12'02" |
height-m=3.7 |
weight-lbs=925.9 |
weight-kg=420.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Slow Start |
abilityd=Slow Start |
egggroupn=0 |
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egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120 |
evat=3|
expyield=220 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
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footnotes= }}
'''Regigigas''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レジギガス''' ''Regigigas'') is a {{type2|Normal}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. It is the [[trio master|master]] of [[Hoenn]]'s [[legendary golems]].

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

It comes to life only when {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} are gathered. Therefore, it requires the three to be in the player's [[party]] to awaken it within [[Snowpoint Temple]], where it sleeps. It still appears on the map if they are absent, but does not awaken and the player regards it as a statue.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Regigigas shares several traits with the [[Legendary golems|Regis]]. For instance, it has seven dot-like "eyes" arranged in a specific pattern. The braille pattern is Regigigas's way of showing emotion (red if angry, blue if sad, etc.). It has six spots that are apart from its eyes, which seem to be gemstones. These gemstones seem to represent the Regis, with the red gems representing {{p|Regirock}}, the blue gems representing {{p|Regice}} and the silver gems representing {{p|Registeel}}. It has a golem-like shape and is primarily white in coloration, possessing long arms, with three fairly human-like white fingers, and short legs. It has large yellow-colored bands on its shoulders and wrists, with a sloping section on its chest that appears to be its head also being yellow. Its body is covered in black stripes, and it has moss growing in its back and feet, which may indicate it has been asleep for a long time.
====Gender differences====
Regigigas is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
Regigigas's [[signature ability]] is {{a|Slow Start}}, which causes Regigigas's Attack and Speed to be halved the first five turns. According to its [[Pokédex]] entries, the legends say that its extremely high attack stat, combined with its colossal strength, enables it to move continents.

Regigigas is capable of communicating via telepathy.

Regigigas is also capable of controlling the [[legendary golems]], even if they already belong to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

===Behavior===
When Regigigas is disturbed on its slumber on [[Snowpoint Temple]], it goes on a rampage and shoots powerful {{m|Hyper Beam}}s. But when it is befriended, it is calm and gentle, as seen in [[DP129|Pillars of Friendship]].

===Habitat===
It resides in the [[Snowpoint Temple]], having done so for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. According to the [[braille]] in the [[Generation III]] games, it was sealed away in order to protect people, and three keys (the [[legendary golems]]) were created so that only one with the power of {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} would be able to catch it.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Regigigasanime.png|right|thumb|250px|Regigigas in the anime]]
Regigigas appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the movie, it lives in a temple in the mountains of [[Gracidea]]. It had been asleep for centuries, for so long that moss began to grow on its body. However, when [[Zero]] entered the [[Reverse World]] and began shattering pillars of ice within it, the glacier in front of Regigigas' temple suffered catastrophic explosions and began moving. This disturbed the great titan's slumber, rousing it into action.

When [[Dawn's Buneary]] and {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}} failed to stop the glacier with the help of a large group of wild Pokémon, Regigigas appeared in the command of a herd of dozens of {{p|Mamoswine}} and together, they began pushing on the glacier to hold it back. Though at first they managed to still its movement and move it back slightly, in the end they too failed. It was only when {{an|Giratina}} healed the broken ice pillars in the Reverse World that the glacier stopped. Regigigas returned to its temple at the end of the movie, where it is seen using {{m|Hyper Beam}} on [[Team Rocket]] during the credits.

Another Regigigas appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship]]'' at [[Snowpoint Temple]]. [[J]] wanted to steal it so it was rudely awakened by her. She shattered the pillars of ice, rock, and steel surrounding it and then she used her Salamence's {{m|Flamethrower}} on it. It went on a rampage after, using {{m|Hyper Beam}} on practically anything. It even used {{m|Confuse Ray}} to control [[Pyramid King Brandon]]'s set of [[legendary golems]] to help it. At the end of the episode, it healed Brandon and his golems using {{m|Hidden Power}} to restore them from their petrification. It was then taken back to the temple to return to its slumber.

A Regigigas appeared as part of Meowth's [[boss fantasy]] in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', alongside Giratina.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP129|Regigigas|Dawn's Pokédex|Regigigas, the Colossal Pokémon. According to legend, Regigigas has towed continents using ropes.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Regigigas Adventures.png|thumb|Regigigas in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga]]In [[Pokémon Adventures]], its silhoute was first seen inside the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in ''[[PS400|VS. Quagsire]]''.

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] captures {{TP|Hareta|Regigigas}} by persuading it to help him stop [[Team Galactic]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Regigigas, together with four {{p|Bronzong}} and four {{p|Hitmonlee}}, are the statues that came alive to battle the player in [[Aegis Cave]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=4
|dpdex=There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
|platinumdex=It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special {{p|Regice|ice mountain}}, {{p|Regirock|rocks}}, and {{p|Registeel|magma}}.
|hgssdex=It is believed to have shaped {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} out of clay, ice, and magma.
|bwdex={{tt|とくしゅな　ひょうざんや　がんせき　マグマから　じぶんの　すがたに　にた　ポケモンを　つくったと　いわれる。|It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=[[Snowpoint Temple]] (requires the [[legendary golems]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Snowpoint Temple]] (requires the [[legendary golems]]) |
hgssex=pal|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Normal
|md2=[[Aegis Cave]] (Regigigas Chamber)
|ranger2=[[Hippowdon Temple]]
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
|ranger3=[[Air Fortress]] [[Rand's House]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|Movie Regigigas|Movie|Japan|2008|100}}
{{eventAvail|TRU Regigigas|Toys "R" Us|United States|2009|100}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=normal
|event1=Custap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
HP= 110 |
Attack= 160 |
Defense=110 |
SpAtk= 80 |
SpDef= 110 |
Speed= 100 }}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dizzy Punch|Normal|Physical|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|75|Crush Grip|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|90|Heavy Bomber|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Knock Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliation|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Regigigas|normal|normal|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Regigigas|normal|normal|5|4}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Regigigas|Normal|Normal|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=486 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=100 |
iq=E |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Normal |
assist2=Normal |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It creates a shock wave with every step. It throws punches to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Normal |
assist3=Normal |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
browser3=It launches powerful beams and lets loose shock waves as it walks. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=486
|name1=Regigigas
|type1-1=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=486|
name=Regigigas|
}}

==Trivia==
* Due to {{a|Slow Start|its ability}} reducing its potential, Regigigas has more in common with {{p|Slaking}} than it does with other [[Legendary Pokémon|legendaries]]. They share the same base stat total of 670, the same base {{stat|Attack}} stat of 160, and [[ability|abilities]] that limit their power.
* Although it is thought to be unique, it is possible to see and fight another, under the ownership of {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} along with a {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Cresselia}} in the 49th consecutive battle in the Battle Tower. [[Riley]] uses one too, confirming that Regigigas is, like {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Shaymin}} and the other [[legendary golems]], a slightly more common legendary species than that of others.
* It is the only Pokémon who can learn TMs that cannot learn {{TM|17|Protect}} or {{TM|44|Rest}}. This is probably to prevent people from countering its own ability by avoiding damage or healing itself.
* Regigigas is the only one of the [[Legendary Golems|Regis]] not to have its type in its name. {{p|Regirock}} is a {{type2|Rock}}, {{p|Regice}} is an {{type2|Ice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} is {{type2|Steel}}.
** Regigigas is also the only one of the Regis that does not use the remix of the legendary golem battle theme in Platinum. Instead, it uses the legendary battle theme, much like in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* Regigigas is one of the few [[Trio master]]s to not be in the same generation as its trio, along with {{p|Lugia}}.
*Due to their [[Type|typings]], Regigigas and the other legendary golems all share a common weakness to {{type2|Fighting}} moves.
* Regigigas and {{p|Slaking}} have the highest [[base stats|base stat]] in {{stat|Attack}} of all {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon. They have the third highest attack of all Pokémon, after {{p|Deoxys}}'s Attack Forme and {{p|Rampardos}}.
* Despite being called the Colossal Pokémon, Regigigas is only the fourteenth tallest Pokémon and only the eighth heaviest.
* By hacking to obtain Cherish Balls, it is possible to trick the game into opening [[Rock Peak Ruins|Rock Peak]], [[Iceberg Ruins|Iceberg]], and [[Iron Ruins]]: by catching the in-game Regigigas in a Cherish Ball, the game thinks the Regigigas was obtained at a Nintendo event.
* An [[Nintendo Event|event]] Regigigas unlocks the [[Regi trio]] to be caught in normal gameplay in hidden caves across the Sinnoh region.
*Regigigas' strength is exaggerated in the legend that it towed the continents with ropes. However, in its first appearance in the movie Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Regigigas failed to push back a glacier even with the help of many Mamoswine, despite its legendary strength. This could be due to its {{a|Slow Start|ability}} though, as it has just awoken when it went to stop the glacier.
*"Regi" is latin for king or royalty and purple is considered the color of royalty. [[Shiny]] Regigigas are speculated to be colored purple to further relate Regigigas with these aspects.
*Regigigas holds the record for the lowest leveled legendary met in any Pokémon game, at Level 1. This makes it tied for the lowest level of all wild Pokémon with {{p|Magikarp}}, found at the [[Resort Area]] in Platinum by fishing (however, Magikarp found there can be of any level).
* Regigigas is one of 3 other Legendary Pokémon which is {{type2|Normal}}. The other two being [[Meloetta]] and [[Arceus]], when it holds no plate. It is also the only pure {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon, if Arceus is holding a plate.
===Origin===
This [[Pokémon]] is based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened.
====Name origin====
The first part of its name is ''Regi'', ''kings'' or ''to rule, govern or control'', or possibly ''regius'', ''royal''. The last part of its name, ''gigas'', means ''giant''. This means it is the King of the [[Legendary Golems|Giants]].

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: ''Regigigas''
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: ''Regigigas''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 레지기가스 ''Regigigas''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 雷吉奇卡斯 ''Léi Jí Qí Kǎ Sī'' - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

==External links==



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