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Nihil Light (move)

2026-05-11T16:45:06Z

Nepepper: /* Intro */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=920
|name=Nihil Light
|jname=無に帰す光
|jtrans=Light That Ends in Nothingness
|jtranslit=Mu ni Kisu Hikari
|gameimage=Nihil Light ZA.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Dragon
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=200
|accuracy=100
|gen=IX
|touches=no
|protect=true
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=adjacentfoes
|footnotes=The PP, range, and accuracy values are in the game data but have no effect in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
}}

'''Nihil Light''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|無|む}}に{{ruby|帰|き}}す{{ruby|光|ひかり}}''' ''Light That Ends in Nothingness'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Dragon}} [[move]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. It is the [[signature move]] of [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Zygarde}} and an upgraded version of its other signature move, {{m|Core Enforcer}}.

==Effect==
===Generation IX===
Nihil Light deals damage and ignores any [[stat]] changes affecting its targets. It also bypasses {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s immunity to {{type|Dragon}} [[move]]s, dealing neutral damage; if used on a dual-type Pokémon that has Fairy as one of its types, the damage calculation will take into account only the other type (e.g., a Fairy/Dragon Pokémon will be treated only as Dragon-type, and thus Nihil Light will be super effective).

====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Dragon
|damagecategory=Special
|power=200
|cooldown=15
|charge-time=1
|effect=Ignores the Fairy-type's normal immunity to Dragon-type moves}}

===Type effectiveness===
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|-
!style="background-color:#{{Dragon color light}};{{roundytop|10px}};font-size=90%"colspan=3|Offensive properties of Nihil Light
|-
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|Super effective (×2):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=34%|Not very effective (×½):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|No effect (×0):
|-
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybl|10px}}"height=60px|{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF"|{{TypeIcon|Steel}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybr|10px}}"|None
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|dragon}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by unleashing a powerful light that defies all laws of nature, striking even Fairy types and ignoring any stat changes affecting its targets.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===Special move===
If {{p|Zygarde}} Complete Forme knows {{m|Core Enforcer}}, for the duration that it is [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] into Mega Zygarde, Core Enforcer will become Nihil Light.

{{Movehead/Special|Dragon|3=1}}
{{Moveentry/1|0718|formsig=M|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Mega Zygarde|[[Zygardite]]{{sup/9|ZA}}||STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Dragon|1}}


==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=dragon|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks by unleashing a powerful light that defies all laws of nature.|image1=White Zygarde Nihil Light.png|image1p=Mega Zygarde}}
{{movep|type=dragon|ms=0718M|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Mega Zygarde aims its cannon forward, and its muzzle glows in "X", "Y", and "Z" patterns before opening up. Then, it fires a massive beam of pink energy with white hexagonal patterns from its cannon at the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=dragon|user=White Zygarde|user1=Amethio's Zygarde|startcode=HZ136|startname=HZ136|notes=Debut}}


==Trivia==
* ''Nihil'' is Latin for "nothing". Altogether, the move's name may be a corruption of "annihilate".
* Nihil Light is the last [[Generation IX]] [[move]] in [[List of moves|index number order]].
* Nihil Light is the only new move introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. However, {{m|Light of Ruin}} became legitimately obtainable in Legends: Z-A, having been impossible to obtain previously.
** It is also the only move to be exclusive to a [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon.
* Nihil Light is tied with a {{m|Devastating Drake}} based on {{m|Roar of Time}} for the highest base [[power]] of all {{type|Dragon}} moves.
* [[Lysandre|L]] mentions to the {{player}} that seeing Mega {{p|Zygarde}} use Nihil Light reminded him of [[Z-Move]]s.<ref>[[Lysandre|L]]: ''"And now that I think of it... The moves that Zygarde used when it Mega Evolved—they reminded me of Z-Moves, like those used in the [[Alola]] [[region]]."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref>
** The Japanese name of Nihil Light uses {{wp|kanji}}, which is similar to some Z-Moves.
** This move is similar to {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}} specifically, which can be only used after {{p|Necrozma}} undergoes [[Ultra Burst]], much like how Zygarde needs to Mega Evolve in order to use Nihil Light.

==References==
<references />
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Dragon color}}|bordercolor={{Dragon color dark}}
|zh_cmn=歸無之光 / 归无之光 ''{{tt|Guī Wú zhī Guāng|Light That Returns to Nothing}}''
|zh_yue=歸無之光 ''{{tt|Gwāi Mòuh jī Gwōng|Light That Returns to Nothing}}''
|fr=Lux Nihilum
|de=Tilgungslicht
|it=Tabula Laser
|ko=니힐레이저 ''Nihil Laser''
|es=Luz Devastadora
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]
[[Category:Moves that have special type effectiveness properties]]

[[de:Tilgungslicht]]
[[es:Luz Devastadora]]
[[fr:Lux Nihilum]]
[[it:Tabula Laser]]
[[ja:無に帰す光]]
[[zh:归无之光（招式）]]

Blaziken (Destined Rivals 42)

2026-04-20T08:49:47Z

Nepepper: Translated Gouka Renkyaku (業火連脚).

{{PokémoncardInfobox
|cardname=Blaziken
|jname=バシャーモ
|jtrans=Bursyamo
|image=BlazikenDestinedRivals42.jpg
|caption=Regular print Illus. [[Kazumasa Yasukuni]]
|reprints=2
|reprint1=BlazikenDestinedRivals192.jpg
|recaption1={{TCG|Illustration rare}} print Illus. [[kodama]]
|species=Blaziken
|evostage=Stage 2
|evoicon=256
|evospecies=Combusken
|evoname=Combusken
|type=Fire
|hp=170
|weakness=Water
|retreatcost=2
}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Fire|expansion={{TCG|Destined Rivals}}|rarity={{rar|Rare}}|cardno=042/182|jpexpansion={{TCG|Glory of the Rocket Gang}}|jprarity={{rar|R}}|jpcardno=020/098}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Fire|expansion={{TCG|Destined Rivals}}|rarity={{rar|Illustration Rare}}|cardno=192/182|jpexpansion={{TCG|Glory of the Rocket Gang}}|jprarity={{rar|AR}}|jpcardno=101/098}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Fire|species=Blaziken}}

'''Blaziken''' (Japanese: '''バシャーモ''' ''Bursyamo'') is a {{ct|Fire}} Stage 2 Pokémon card. It is part of the {{TCG|Destined Rivals}} expansion.

==Card text==
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
|type=Fire
|cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}
|name=Heat Blast
|jname=ヒートブラスト
|jtrans=Heat Blast
|damage=70
|effect=
}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
|type=Fire
|cost={{e|Fire}}{{e|Fire}}{{e|Colorless}}
|name=Inferno Kick Flurry
|jname=ごうかれんきゃく
|jtrans=Hellfire Series of Kicks
|damage=120
|effect=Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. This attack also does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. ''(Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)''
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}

===Pokédex data===
{{Carddex
|type=Fire
|name=Blaziken
|species=Blaze
|ndex=0257
|height=6'3"
|jheight=1.9
|weight=114.6
|jweight=52.0
|dex=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.
|jdex=強敵に出会うと手首から炎を噴き出す。ジャンプでビルを跳び越す脚力。
}}

==Release information==
This card was included as a Regular card and a {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} {{TCG|illustration rare}} card in the {{TCG|Destined Rivals}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Glory of the Rocket Gang}} expansion. The Regular print features artwork by [[Kazumasa Yasukuni]], while the Full Art illustration rare print features artwork by [[kodama]].

===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery
|type=Fire
|image1=BlazikenDestinedRivals42.jpg
|caption1=Regular print Illus. [[Kazumasa Yasukuni]]
|image2=BlazikenDestinedRivals192.jpg
|caption2={{TCG|Illustration rare}} print Illus. [[kodama]]
}}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
'''Heat Blast''' is an attack that first appeared on {{TCG ID|Latias Half Deck|Latias|4}} from the {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}. This card's [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{g|Scarlet}}.

{{Project TCG notice}}

[[Category:Destined Rivals cards]]
[[Category:Glory of the Rocket Gang cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Kazumasa Yasukuni]]
[[Category:Illus. by kodama]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Secret cards]]
[[Category:Full Art cards]]

[[de:Lohgock (Ewige Rivalen 042)]]
[[fr:Braségali (Écarlate et Violet Rivalités Destinées 042)]]
[[it:Blaziken (Rivali Predestinati 42)]]
[[ja:バシャーモ (SV10)]]
[[zh:火焰雞（SV10）]]

User talk:Platybus

2026-03-22T23:19:42Z

Nepepper: /* Re:"Pokémon X and Y" in European Spanish */ Reply

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==Re:"Pokémon X and Y" in European Spanish==
Hey there, Platybus!

Honestly, I don't remember where I pulled that one from, but if I had to guess it would be purely conjectural based on my Spanish (I'm not a native speaker, but alas I've had quite the interactions over time). Nonetheless, as for official sources all I can give you is [https://www.pokemon.com/es/videojuegos-pokemon/pokemon-x-y-pokemon-y this], though it uses 'Pokémon' before 'Y'... Sorry if I wasn't of much help.

Have a rest of a great day!

[[User:Nepepper|Nepepper]] ([[User talk:Nepepper|talk]]) 18:11, 22 March 2026 (UTC).

:Alright, could you update me when you find whether it's 'e' or 'y', please? I'm now invested in this LOL.
:Thanks in advance!
:[[User:Nepepper|Nepepper]] ([[User talk:Nepepper|talk]]) 23:19, 22 March 2026 (UTC).

User talk:Platybus

2026-03-22T18:11:11Z

Nepepper:

Extreme Speed (move)

2026-03-08T01:38:07Z

Nepepper:

{{MoveInfobox
|n=245
|name=Extreme Speed
|jname=しんそく
|jtrans=God Speed
|jtranslit=Shinsoku
|gameimage=Extreme Speed IX.png
|gameimage2=Extreme Speed IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=5
|maxpp=8
|power=80
|accuracy=100
|priority={{tt|+2|+1 in Generations II-IV}}
|gen=II
|category=Cool
|appeal=3
|jam=0
|cdesc=The next appeal can be made earlier next turn.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.
|appeal6=3
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Extreme Speed''' (Japanese: '''しんそく''' ''God Speed''), formatted as '''ExtremeSpeed''' prior to [[Pokémon X and Y]], is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Pokémon Crystal Version]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Arcanine}}.

==Effect==
===Generation II to IV===
ExtremeSpeed inflicts damage. It has a [[priority]] of +1, so is used before all moves that do not have increased priority.

===Generation V onwards===
Extreme Speed now has +2 priority.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
Like all other moves that previously possessed priority, Extreme Speed causes the user to dash forward to make damaging contact with the target (although terrain may interfere with doing so). During the dash, the user is intangible and will ignore projectiles and [[entry hazards]] that they pass through.{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Physical
|power=65
|cooldown=3
|charge-time=0
}}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|An attack that always strikes first. It can be learned by only a few {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|A powerful first-strike move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|An extremely fast and powerful attack.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A blindingly speedy charge attack that always goes before any other.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user charges the foe at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user charges the target at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by charging into targets with blinding speed.}}
|}
|}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/10|0059|Arcanine|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|50|49|39|39{{sup/5|BW}} 34{{sup/5|B2W2}}|34|34|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}| {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/10|0059|formsig=H|Arcanine|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form|||||||||{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/10|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|50}}
{{Moveentry/10|0148|Dragonair|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|50}}
{{Moveentry/10|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|1|50}}
{{Moveentry/10|0243|Raikou|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/10|0244|Entei|type=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/10|0245|Suicune|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/10|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||60|60{{sup/4|DPPt}} 75{{sup/4|HGSS}}|75|75{{sup/6|XY}} 45{{sup/6|ORAS}}|45|27|27|27|27}}
{{Moveentry/10|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Speed Forme||50|97|97|97{{sup/6|XY}} 73{{sup/6|ORAS}}|73||73|73}}
{{Moveentry/10|0448|Lucario|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|2|Field|Human-Like|||51|65|1, 65|65|56|56|56|45}}
{{Moveentry/10|0468|Togekiss|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|||1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/10|0493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||40|40|40|40||40|40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/10|0718|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||||88|−|−|||70}}
{{Moveentry/10|0894|Regieleki|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||30||30}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|10}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|Egg Move|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4g={{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Prior to Generation VIII, Breed from special or event move}}
{{Moveentry/7|0263|Zigzagoon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|8}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|[[Dragon's Den]] - {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}}'s Quiz{{sup/2|C}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0263|Zigzagoon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] - {{DL|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Zigzagoon Egg}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|[[Dragon's Den]] - {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}}'s Quiz{{sup/4|HGSS}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|form=Speed Forme|note=Lv. 50}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0718|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Zygarde Cube]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0263|Zigzagoon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Regina's Zigzagoon]] ([[The Isle of Armor]])|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0243|Raikou|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Raikou|Shiny Crown Raikou]] {{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Shinsegae Raikou}} [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Raikou|Korean Crown Raikou]] {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Raikou}} [[Winter 2011 Raikou]]}}
{{Moveentry/1|0244|Entei|type=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Entei|Shiny Crown Entei]] {{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Shinsegae Entei}} [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Entei|Korean Crown Entei]] {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Entei}} [[Winter 2011 Entei]]}}
{{Moveentry/1|0245|Suicune|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune|Shiny Crown Suicune]] [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Suicune|Korean Crown Suicune]] {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Suicune}} [[Winter 2011 Suicune]]}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|10th Movie Deoxys}} {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Deoxys}} {{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Nintendo of Korea Deoxys}}|note=Lv. 50|form=Normal Forme}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dragonite|Strongest Class Single Battle Pokémon]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#ExtremeSpeed Dragonite|English Global Link]]}}
{{Moveentry/1|0649|Genesect|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Cinema Genesect]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VI]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|{{DL|List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|GameStop Dragonite}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0264|Linoone|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Jump Festa 2015 Linoone}} {{DL|List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|2015 Korean World Championship Series Linoone}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0718|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
{{MDMoveheader|type=normal}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=16|pp=12|acc=88%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=16|pp=12|acc=88%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=16|pp=12|acc=88%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=15|powmax=50|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=75%|accmax=98%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=normal|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

===[[Super Smash Bros.]] series===
{{SSB|Lucario}} uses {{sbw|Extreme Speed}} as its up special. When activated, Lucario performs a quick dash. Moving in different directions alters which directions Lucario will move.

In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], this move did no damage and moved at a set distance. In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], in addition to doing damage, as Lucario builds up more [[aura]], the move travels farther and does more damage.

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Extreme Speed|type=Normal
|stars=4
|pow=18.02177
|charge=0.78
|range=Dash
|hits=3
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=None}}

==={{g|UNITE}}===
In Pokémon UNITE, Extreme Speed is {{p|Dragonite}}'s and {{p|Lucario}}'s first move.

Dragonite can obtain the move by evolving into {{p|Dragonair}} at level 5 and upgrading {{m|Twister}} into it instead of {{m|Dragon Dance}}. The user dashes toward the designated enemy, damaging and slowing all enemies in a small radius around the target upon impact, throwing the primary target and shoving others away. Using this move resets the cooldown of Multiscale. At level 11, this move also negates any movement speed decrease the user may have before the move is used.

Lucario can obtain the move by reaching level 5 and upgrading {{m|Quick Attack}} into it instead of {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. The user dashes forward, damaging all enemies hit and healing the user for each enemy hit. The first enemy hit will reset the cooldown of Extreme Speed. This effect cannot occur on the same target more than once every 10 seconds. Attacking immediately after the dash will perform a unique attack in an area dealing 75% Atk and can critically hit. At level 11, the move increases the user's Attack by 15% for a short period of time after use.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on a target up to two tiles ahead.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえる２マスまでとどく|Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]|A dash through the air that can be steered with (joystick).{{tt|*|Super Smash Bros. for 3DS manual}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}} {{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|It damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away.}}
{{movedescentry|[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]|Dashes through the air and attacks at the end. Can swerve midflight with directional input. {{tt|*|Ultimate's Move List}}}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges at the target at blinding speed.|image1=Red Genesect ExtremeSpeed.png|image1p=Genesect|image2=Kukui Lucario Extreme Speed.png|image2p=Lucario|image3=May Munchlax Metronome Arcanine ExtremeSpeed.png|image3p=Arcanine and Muchlax|image4=Goh Regieleki Extreme Speed.png|image4p=Regieleki}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=059|pkmn=Arcanine|method=Arcanine runs so fast that its legs become a blur; or, Arcanine becomes surrounded by white energy as it charges into the opponent at blinding speed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ramona|user1=Ramona's Arcanine|startcode=EP190|startname=The Stolen Stones!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Keegan|user1=Keegan's Arcky|startcode=EP190|startname=The Stolen Stones!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Arcanine (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Arcanine|startcode=AG139|startname=On Cloud Arcanine}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tucker|user1=Tucker's Arcanine|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactics Theatrics!!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Diana|user1=Diana's Arcanine|startcode=HZ032|startname=Lapras's Feelings for its Friends}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax becomes surrounded in a white and clear aura and it can run extremely fast.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Munchlax|startcode=AG139|startname=On Cloud Arcanine|notes=Used via {{mcolor|Metronome|000}}}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=649|pkmn=Genesect|method=Genesect folds into its High-Speed Flight Form and charges at its opponent at blinding speed. A red aura surrounds it and streams behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Genesect Army|user1=Red Genesect|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened|note=Game event-exclusive move}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=718T|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Zygarde 10% Forme's body becomes outlined in a light-green aura and then it charges at the opponent at blinding speed, leaving a green trail of energy behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Z2|startcode=XY107|startname=An Explosive Operation!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Squishy|startcode=XY139|startname=Facing the Needs of the Many!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=718|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Zygarde 50% Forme's body becomes outlined in a light-green aura and then it charges at the opponent at blinding speed, leaving a green trail of energy behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Z2|startcode=XY107|startname=An Explosive Operation!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Squishy|startcode=XY133|startname=Coming Apart at the Dreams!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=718C|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Zygarde Complete Forme's body becomes outlined in a light-green aura and then it charges at the opponent at blinding speed, leaving a green trail of energy behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Squishy|startcode=XY136|startname=Forming a More Perfect Union!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Z2|startcode=XY136|startname=Forming a More Perfect Union!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=448|pkmn=Lucario|method=Lucario's body becomes surrounded in a green aura and it charges at the opponent at blinding speed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Professor Kukui (anime)|user1=Professor Kukui's Lucario|startcode=SM143|startname=Fiery Surprises!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=894|pkmn=Regieleki|method=Regieleki charges at the opponent at blinding speed and hits them with its arms.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Goh|user1=Goh's Regieleki|startcode=JN113|startname=Chasing to the Finish!}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges the foe at blinding speed.|image1=May Rayquaza Extreme Speed Evolutions.png|image1p=Rayquaza}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=384|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza's body becomes surrounded in a green aura and it charges at the opponent at a high speed.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=May (game)|user1=May's Rayquaza|startcode=PE06|startname=The Wish|notes=Debut}}

==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges quickly.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=649|pkmn=Genesect|method=Genesect glides in the air and charges very quickly.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Genesect Army|user1=Red Genesect|startcode=Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened|notes=Debut Game event-exclusive move}}

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges at the opponent at a high speed and slams into them.|image1=Archy ExtremeSpeed.png|image1p=Arcanine}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=059|pkmn=Arcanine|method=Arcanine charges at a high speed and slams into the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Archy|user1=Crystal's Archy|startcode=PS117|startname=Slugging it Out with Slugma|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genII=ExtremeSpeed II
|genIII=ExtremeSpeed III
|genIV=ExtremeSpeed DPPt
|HGSS=ExtremeSpeed HGSS
}}
{{movegen
|type=Normal
|BW=ExtremeSpeed BW
|B2W2=ExtremeSpeed B2W2
|genVI=Extreme Speed VI
|genVII=Extreme Speed VII
|genVII2=Extreme Speed VII 2
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Normal
|genVIII=Extreme Speed VIII
|genVIII2=Extreme Speed VIII 2
|ZA=Extreme Speed ZA
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=ExtremeSpeed Stad2
|Colo=ExtremeSpeed Colo
|XD=ExtremeSpeed XD
|PBR=ExtremeSpeed PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=ExtremeSpeed PMD RB
|PMDTDS=ExtremeSpeed PMD TDS
|PSMD=Extreme Speed PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* Extreme Speed's in-game descriptions erroneously state that it goes before any other move. This trait is shared with {{m|Baby-Doll Eyes}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, and {{m|Water Shuriken}}.
* Although it is a {{type|Normal}} move, only {{p|Arceus|one}} Normal-type Pokémon can learn this move by leveling up, not counting {{p|Togekiss}} which was {{type|Normal}} prior to [[Generation VI]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=神速 ''{{tt|Sàhnchūk|Amazing Speed}}''
|zh_cmn=神速 ''{{tt|Shénsù|Amazing Speed}}''
|fi=Huippunopeus
|fr=Vitesse Extrême{{gen|VI}}+ {{tt|Vit.|Vitesse}}Extrême{{gen|II}}–{{gen|V}}
|de=Turbotempo
|el=ΝιτροΜπούκαλο ''NitroMpoúkalo''
|it=Extrarapido
|ko=신속 ''{{tt|Sinsok|Swiftness}}''
|pl=Ekstraszybkość
|pt_br=Velocidade Extrema
|pt_eu=Impulsão Veloz
|es_la=Velocidad Extrema{{tt|*|In-battle messages, animated series}} Veloc. Extrema{{tt|*|Move selection}}
|es_eu=Velocidad Extrema{{gen|VIII}}+{{tt|*|In-battle messages only, still abbreviated otherwise}} {{tt|Veloc.|Velocidad}} Extrema{{gen|VI}}–{{gen|VII}} {{tt|Vel.|Velocidad}} Extrema{{gen|II}}–{{gen|V}}
|sr=Ekstremna brzina
|tr=Aşırı Hız
|vi=Thần Tốc
}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Turbotempo]]
[[es:Velocidad extrema]]
[[fr:Vitesse Extrême]]
[[it:Extrarapido]]
[[ja:しんそく]]
[[zh:神速（招式）]]

Kitt

2026-02-28T10:31:25Z

Nepepper: No idea what her dub name is meant to convey.

{{incomplete}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{blue color light}}
|corecolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|name=Kitt
|jname=ルッコラ
|tmname=Rukkora
|image=Champions Kitt.png
|size=170px
|caption=Kitt in [[Pokémon Champions]]
|gender=Female
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Blonde
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{red color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Champions}}
}}
|}
'''Kitt''' (Japanese: '''ルッコラ''' ''Rukkora'') is rancher who will help the player at [[Roster Ranch]] in [[Pokémon Champions]].

==Names==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{blue color light}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color dark}}"
|-
!style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Language
!style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Name
!style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ルッコラ ''Rukkora''
|From ''rucola'', a loan word from Italian meaning ''{{wp|Eruca sativa|arugula}}''
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Champions characters]]

Quilladin (Pokémon)

2026-01-28T00:56:26Z

Nepepper: /* Name origin */I'm sure that link used to be for animal quills, but now it just redirected to writing quills

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Quilladin}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0650|prev=Chespin|nextnum=0652|next=Chesnaught|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Quilladin}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Quilladin
|jname=ハリボーグ
|jtranslit=Haribōgu
|tmname=Hariborg
|category=Spiny Armor
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Overgrow
|abilityd=Bulletproof
|ndex=0651
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=63.9
|weight-kg=29.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|expyield=142
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|gendercode=31
|eggcycles=20
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=06
|pokefordex=quilladin
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Quilladin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハリボーグ''' ''Hariborg'') is a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Chespin}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Chesnaught}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Quilladin is a bipedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some plantlike features. Most of its body is covered by a green, armor-like shell similar to a {{wp|chestnut}}. The shell covers everything except its face, lower body and legs, and the undersides of its arms. The visible parts of its body are dark brown, except for its lighter face. The face has dark, oval eyes, a small, pink nose on a pointed snout, a dark brown, sideways triangle on each cheek, rodent-like incisors, and a three-pointed patch of dark brown fur on its forehead. On either side of its head is a large, ear-like spike with reddish tips. Its tail also has a reddish tip. Its shell is banded over its arms and on its back, and the fur on its lower body creates a three-pointed pattern on its front. Quilladin has three white, clawed digits on its hands and two on its feet.

Quilladin is not aggressive and never starts fights, although it is known to exercise its lower body by running into other Quilladin.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160224014849/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/starters/ | Starter Pokémon (Archived)]</ref> When it is forced to defend itself, it relies on its shell to deflect attacks, before counterattacking with its sharp quills. The shell of Quilladin is both sturdy and heavy, which naturally strengthens the lower body of Quilladin. A Quilladin's tackle is powerful enough to send a trailer flying. Due to this body, Quilladin is immune to pain, not even violent collisions will faze it.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Quilladin and its evolutionary relatives were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Bulletproof}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Quilladin evolves from {{p|Chespin}} and evolves into {{p|Chesnaught}}.

(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=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/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=002|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators' attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won't start fights.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators' attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won't start fights.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=210|reg4=Lumiose|num4=214|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It’s protected by a sturdy shell. The shell is also very heavy, which naturally strengthens Quilladin’s lower body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It can send a trailer flying with a tackle. It’s numb to pain, so even violent collisions don’t faze it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won't start fights.}}
|}
|}
{{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 Quilladin SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Quilladin 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=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Grass-type Safari|Grass]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Chespin}}}}
{{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=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Chespin}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Chespin}}}}
|}
|}
{{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, Entrance Boss)}}
|}
|}
{{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=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 187]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=grass
|HP= 61
|Attack= 78
|Defense=95
|SpAtk= 56
|SpDef= 58
|Speed= 57
}}

===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===
Quilladin is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Quilladin|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|20|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|53|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|5|8|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Rollout|Rock|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|11|14|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Quilladin|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|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{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|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{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|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{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|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM088|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Quilladin|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|TM090}}{{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|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Quilladin|Grass|Grass|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=651
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Frogadier}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=No, I'm not horizontally challenged. I'm well built.
|P2=This may be daunting, but let's do our best!
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=651
|walk=1.67
|hp=51
|attack=74
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=651
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=651|num=170
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Grass
| ndex = 651
| buddy = 3
| candy = Chespin
| evocandy = 100
| stamina = 156
| attack = 146
| defense = 156
| fast = {{m|Low Kick}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
| special = {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{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]]
| egg = N/A
}}
|}

===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=651|crop=74}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=651|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0651}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|651|Quilladin}}

==In animation==
[[File:Quilladin anime.png|thumb|250px|Quilladin in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
Quilladin physically debuted in ''[[XY095|Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!]]'', where it developed a crush on [[Serena's Eevee]] before being rejected. It then tried its luck on a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Flareon}} with no success.

===Minor appearances===
Quilladin debuted in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', where it was seen on a [[Pokévision]] video icon.

A Quilladin appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', when it evolved from Chespin and then into Chesnaught. Two Quilladin appeared in the movie proper, one during a flashback, where both were seen as residents of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Quilladin was used in a battle against {{an|Korrina}}, only to be defeated by her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}.

A Trainer's Quilladin appeared in ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', during a flashback.

A Student's Quilladin appeared in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY095|Quilladin|Ash's Pokédex|Quilladin, the Spiny Armor Pokémon and the evolved form of Chespin. The hard shell covering Quilladin's body is so tough, a direct hit from a large truck wouldn't even dent it. Quilladin uses this shell to deflect foes' attacks, and it strikes back with its sharp quills.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:X Marisso Quilladin.png|thumb|200px|Quilladin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
A Quilladin appears as a Pokémon card played by [[Hiroshi Uratane|Hiroshi]].

===Movie adaptations===
A Quilladin 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===
{{main|Marisso}}
In ''[[PS577|Quilladin Stands]]'', {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[nickname]]d Marisso, evolved into a Quilladin.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==

===Origin===
Quilladin seems to be based on a {{wp|hedgehog}} combined with a {{wp|chestnut}}. It may also draw inspiration from "armored" mammals such as {{wp|pangolins}}, {{wp|armadillos}}, and {{wp|glyptodonts}}. Its bulky, rotund appearance is possibly a reference to the {{wp|calybium and cupule}} that protect the nuts of chestnut trees.

====Name origin====
Quilladin may be a combination of ''{{wp|Spine (zoology)|quill}}'' and ''{{wp|paladin}}''.

Hariborg may be a combination of 蝟 ''harinezumi'' (hedgehog), 防具 ''bōgu'' (armor), and ''bogue'' (French for chestnut shell).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Grass
|ja=ハリボーグ ''Hariborg''|jameaning=From {{tt|蝟 ''harinezumi''|hedgehog}}, {{tt|防具 ''bōgu''|armor}}, and ''{{tt|bogue|French for chestnut shell}}''
|fr=Boguérisse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bogue|chestnut shell}}'' and ''{{tt|hérisson|hedgehog}}''
|es=Quilladin|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Igastarnish|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Igel|hedgehog}}'', ''{{tt|Kastanie|chestnut}}'', and ''{{tt|Harnisch|armor}}''
|it=Quilladin|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=도치보구 ''Dochibogu''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}} and partial transcription of the Japanese name
|zh_cmn=胖胖哈力 ''Pàngpànghālì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|胖胖 ''pàngpàng''|plump}} and {{tt|哈力栗 ''Hālìlì''|Chespin}}
|zh_yue=胖胖哈力 ''Buhnbuhnhālihk''{{tt|*|Games}} 肥仔哈力 ''Fèihjíhālihk''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|胖胖 ''buhnbuhn''|plump}} and {{tt|哈力栗 ''Hālihkleuht''|Chespin}} From {{tt|肥仔 ''fèihjí''|fatty}} and {{tt|哈力馬龍 ''Hālihkmáhlùhng''|Chespin}}
|hi=डिफ़ेंडल ''Defendle''|himeaning=From ''defend'' and ''needle''
|ru=Квилладин ''Kvilladin''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮาริบอร์ก ''Haribok''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Marisso]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0650|prev=Chespin|nextnum=0652|next=Chesnaught}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Igastarnish]]
[[es:Quilladin]]
[[fr:Boguérisse]]
[[it:Quilladin]]
[[ja:ハリボーグ]]
[[zh:胖胖哈力]]

Frenzy Plant (move)

2026-01-10T20:58:06Z

Nepepper: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=338
|name=Frenzy Plant
|jname=ハードプラント
|jtrans=Hard Plant
|jtranslit=Hādo Puranto
|gameimage=Frenzy Plant IX.png
|gameimage2=Frenzy Plant IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Grass
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=5
|maxpp=8
|power=150
|accuracy=90
|bdesc=The user must rest on the next turn. No other added effects.
|gen=III
|mtfl=yes
|mtdp=yes
|mtpt=yes
|mths=yes
|mtbw=yes
|mtb2w2=yes
|mtxy=yes
|mtoras=yes
|mtsm=yes
|mtusum=yes
|mtswsh=yes
|mtbdsp=yes
|na=no
|category=Cool
|appeal=4
|jam=4
|cdesc=Jams the others, and misses one turn of appeals.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
|appeal6=4
|jam6=4
|cdesc6=Startles all other Pokémon. User cannot act in the next turn.
|pokefordex=Frenzy%20Plant
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|flag7=no
|flag8=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
|tm9=yes
|tm#9=155
|tmza=yes
|tm#za=160
|footnotes=
}}

'''Frenzy Plant''' (Japanese: '''ハードプラント''' ''Hard Plant'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Grass}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is [[TM155]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} and [[TM160]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

Along with {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, Frenzy Plant is one of the ultimate moves. All fully evolved Grass-type [[first partner Pokémon]] can learn this move.

==Effect==
Frenzy Plant inflicts damage and then forces the user to [[recharge]] during the next turn. Unless this attack misses, the user will always have to recharge.

Frenzy Plant can be used as the second move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if {{m|Growth}} was used in the previous turn.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Grass}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The foe is hit with an enormous branch. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by slamming targets with the roots of an enormous tree. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[TM]]/[[Move Tutor]]===
Various Move Tutors will teach Frenzy Plant to a fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]]. From [[Generation III]] to {{gen|VII}}, the Pokémon also needs a maximized [[friendship]] rating. The Move Tutors are:
* {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}: an elderly woman on [[Cape Brink]].
* {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}: an elderly man on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}.
* {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}: an elderly man in the [[Move Deleter]]/[[Move Reminder]]'s house in [[Blackthorn City]].
* {{gameabbrev5|BW}}: a {{tc|Roughneck}} in a house on {{rt|13|Unova}}.
* {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}: a man outside the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] building.
* {{gameabbrev6|XY}}: a man in the southwestern house in [[Snowbelle City]].
* {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}: a man in the southeast of [[Mauville City]]'s first floor.
* {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}: a man on the second level of [[Hau'oli City]]'s mall.
* {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}: a man in a park in [[Wyndon]].

{{Movehead/TMGames|Grass|g1=none|g2=none
|g3tm=tutor|g3g={{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|g4tm=tutor
|g5tm=tutor
|g6tm=tutor
|g7=1|g7tm=tutor|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|g8=2|g8tm-1=tutor|g8g-1={{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|g8tm-2=tutor|g8g-2={{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|g9=2|g9tm-1=155|g9tm-2=160}}
{{Moveentry/9|0003|Venusaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0154|Meganium|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0254|Sceptile|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0389|Torterra|type=Grass|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Grass||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0497|Serperior|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||✔|✔|✔|||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0652|Chesnaught|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|||✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0724|Decidueye|type=Grass|type2=Ghost|1|Flying|Flying|||||✔|✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0724|formsig=H|Decidueye|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|Flying|Flying|form=Hisuian Form||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0812|Rillaboom|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass||||||✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0908|Meowscarada|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|9}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|[[Mt. Battle]] {{DL|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Chikorita}}{{sup/ss|XD}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Sticker Promotional Egg Bulbasaur]] [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur]]|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
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Frenzy Plant inflicts damage. If the move hits the target successfully, the user is inflicted with the {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|recoil}} status condition for 1 turn (prior to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Gates to Infinity]], this move inflicted the {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Paused}} status condition), preventing them from acting on the next turn.

Since Frenzy Plant is exclusively a tutor move in main series, it is taught differently in Mystery Dungeon:
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], {{p|Venusaur}} will attempt to learn Frenzy Plant at level 99 if it has at least 333 [[IQ]] points. If this requirement is not met until after reaching level 99, Frenzy Plant can be relearned at the {{DL|Pokémon Square|Gulpin Link Shop}}.
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], an eligible Pokémon will attempt to learn Frenzy Plant at level 72 if it has at least 300 [[IQ]] points. If this requirement is not met until after level 72, Frenzy Plant can be relearned at {{DL|Treasure Town|Electivire Link Shop}}.
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], {{p|Snivy}} can be taught Frenzy Plant via special TM available once [[Pokémon Paradise]] reaches Perfect Rank.
*In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, the move can be taught at [[Hawlucha's Slam School]] by paying [[File:Poké currency.png|link=Poké]]11,000
*In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}, the move can be taught at [[Gulpin Link Shop]] after completing the main story.

{{MDMoveheader|type=grass}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=30|pp=10|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TD|pow=30|pp=6|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=S|pow=45|pp=6|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=45|pp=6|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=60|powmax=99|pp=13|ppmax=50|acc=80%|accmax=98%|range=Entire room|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=40|powmax=50|pp=10|ppmax=30|acc=80%|accmax=98%|range=Entire room|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=grass|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=
|move=Frenzy Plant
|type=Grass
|pow=100
|energy=50
|duration=2.6
|damage_window=2.145 - 2.55
|pow_trainer=100
|energy_trainer=45
|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/GO|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/GO|0254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/GO|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/GO|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/GO|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/GO|0812|Rillaboom}}{{MSP/GO|0908|Meowscarada}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Frenzy Plant|type=Grass
|image=no
|stars=5
|pow=144.2882
|charge=1.62
|range=Arc (wide)
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=None}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{grass color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; text-align:center; width:80%"
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! Move gauge cost
! MP (uses)
! Base {{color2|000|power}}
! Max {{color2|000|power}}
! {{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! Target
! Effect tag
! Description
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Playable {{color2|000|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|Frenzy Plant
{{statustable|Special}}
|4
|—
|178
|213
|90%
|An opponent
|—
|No additional effect.
|{{sync|Leaf|Venusaur|sygna=y}}<hr>{{sync|Volo|Togepi}} (via Masterful {{m|Metronome}}; small chance)
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
! colspan=12 |{{color2|000|Buddy move}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|Giga Frenzy Plant
{{statustable|Special}}
|2
|—
|180
|216
|100%
|All opponents
|—
|'''Activation Condition:''' When the field of play's terrain turns into Grassy Terrain.

'''Deactivation Condition:''' When the field of play's terrain is no longer Grassy Terrain.

Lowers the target's Sp. Def by 2 stat ranks. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets.
|{{sync|Red|Venusaur}}
|- style="background:#{{grass color dark}}"
! colspan=12 |{{color2|fff|Sync move}}
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
! Name
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! colspan=2 | State
! Base {{color2|000|power}}
! Max {{color2|000|power}}
! colspan=2 | Target
! Effect tag
! Description
! Playable {{color2|000|sync pair}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Tenacious Frenzy Plant
| rowspan=3 align="center" style="background:#{{special color}}"|{{color2|{{special textcolor}}|Special move|Special}}
| colspan=2 | Default
| 160
| 192
| colspan=2 rowspan=3 | An opponent
| rowspan=3 | —
| rowspan=2 | Become Mega Venusaur until the end of battle. This attack's power increases when the target is poisoned or badly poisoned.
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{sync|Leaf|Venusaur|sygna=y}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! colspan=2 | 6★ EX
! rowspan=2 | 240
! rowspan=2 | 288
|- style="background:#fff"
! colspan=2 | 6★ EX with EX role
! The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
|}

===Description===
{{movedesc|Grass}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. However, it also inflicts the Paused status on the user, making it incapable of action.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target, but it also afflicts the user with a Paused status. A Pokémon with the Paused status is incapable of action.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかしじぶんがようすみじょうたいになってしまうようすみじょうたいのポケモンはこうどうできない|Inflicts damage on the target, but it also afflicts the user with a Paused status. A Pokémon with the Paused status is incapable of action}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It damages enemies in the same room. But it causes the Recoil status condition, which prevents you from doing anything on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages enemies in the same room, but it also makes you recoil, which prevents you from doing anything on the next turn.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree.|image1=Paul Torterra Frenzy Plant 2.png|image1p=Torterra|image2=Trip Serperior Frenzy Plant 1.png|image3=Jeremy Venusaur Frenzy Plant.png|image3p=Venusaur|image2p=Serperior|image4=Sawyer Sceptile Frenzy Plant.png|image4p=Sceptile}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=003|pkmn=Venusaur|method=Venusaur's body becomes surrounded by a light green aura and it stomps on the ground. Giant, spiky roots then come out of the ground and strike the opponent. After using the move, Venusaur becomes unable to move for a while.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Jeremy (AG151)|user1=Jeremy's Venusaur|startcode=AG151|startname=Weekend Warrior|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Venusaur|startcode=AG180|startname=May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=389|pkmn=Torterra|method=Torterra's body becomes outlined in a green aura and it slams its front legs into the ground. Giant, spiky roots then come out of the ground and strike the opponent. After using the move, Torterra becomes unable to move for a while; or, the roots of the tree on Torterra's back extend, and Torterra strikes the opponent with them.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Paul's Torterra|startcode=DP040|startname=Top-Down Training!}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Ash's Torterra|startcode=JN143|startname=Ride, Lapras, Ride!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior's body becomes outlined in a green aura. It then sticks its tail in the ground and makes giant, spiky roots come out of the ground and strike the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Trip's Serperior|startcode=BW091|startname=Battling Authority Once Again!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=254|pkmn=Sceptile|method=Sceptile sticks its hands in the ground and makes giant roots come out of the ground and strike the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Sawyer's Sceptile|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=254M|pkmn=Sceptile|method=Mega Sceptile slams its hands together and sticks them into the ground, causing giant roots to come out of the ground and strike the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Sawyer's Sceptile|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks the opponent with giant roots from the ground.|image1=Rosa Serperior Frenzy Plant B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior lets out a cry, causing multiple giant, brown roots to grow out of the ground and slam into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user releases two powerful roots from its body at the opponent.|image1=Megaree Frenzy Plant.png|image1p=Meganium|image2=Megaree Emerald Sceptile Frenzy Plant.png|image2p=Sceptile|image3=Saur Frenzy Plant.png|image3p=Venusaur}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=003|pkmn=Venusaur|method=Venusaur's body becomes surrounded in an aura and it releases two energy beams from the sides of the flower on its back at the opponent. The beams twist around each other as they fire at the opponent. Eventually, the energy around the beams fades into two giant roots with large thorns on them, or two powerful and large vines come out of underneath the leaves on Venusaur's back and hit the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS276|startname=My, My, My Mimic|notes=Debut First mentioned in ''{{color2|000|PS274|Double Dealing with Deoxys}}'' Mastered in ''{{color2|000|PS284|Red, Green, Blue and Mewtwo Too}}''}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=154|pkmn=Meganium|method=Meganium releases two beams of energy from in between the flower on its neck and its skin at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Megaree|user1=Crystal's Megaree|startcode=PS335|startname=The Final Battle VIII|notes=First mentioned in ''{{color2|000|PS330|The Final Battle III}}''}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=254|pkmn=Sceptile|method=Sceptile turns around and releases one beam of energy from each seed on its back at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=Emerald's Sceptile|startcode=PS335|startname=The Final Battle VIII|notes=First mentioned in ''{{color2|000|PS332|The Final Battle V}}'' Sceptile {{color2|000|Manga move errors|could not legally learn}} Frenzy Plant {{color2|000|Generation III|at the time}}}}

===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree.|image1=Monta Serperior Frenzy Plant.png|image1p=Serperior}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior jumps on the ground, causing it to shake. Afterwards, roots come out of the ground and strike the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=Monta's Serperior|startcode=PBW7|startname=Victini - A New Friend!|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{movegen
|type=Grass
|genIII=Frenzy Plant III
|genIV=Frenzy Plant IV
|genV=Frenzy Plant V
|genVI=Frenzy Plant VI
|genVI2=Frenzy Plant VI 2
}}
{{movegen
|type=Grass
|genVII=Frenzy Plant VII
|genVII2=Frenzy Plant VII 2
|genVIII=Frenzy Plant VIII
|genVIII2=Frenzy Plant VIII 2
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Grass
|Colo=Frenzy Plant Colo
|XD=Frenzy Plant XD
|PBR=Frenzy Plant PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Grass
|PMDRB=Frenzy Plant PMD RB
|PMDTDS=Frenzy Plant PMD TDS
|PMDGTI=Frenzy Plant PMD GTI 2
|PSMD=Frenzy Plant PSMD 2
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Grass
|Masters=Frenzy Plant Masters
}}

==Trivia==
* In the American and European region releases of {{g|Colosseum}}, this move was erroneously named '''Solid Plant''', which is more aligned with its original Japanese name.
* Frenzy Plant is tied with {{m|Chloroblast}} for the highest base [[power]] of all {{type|Grass}} attacks, excluding [[Z-Move]]s, [[Max Move]]s, and [[G-Max Move]]s.
** A {{m|Bloom Doom}} based on Frenzy Plant has the highest base power of all Grass-type moves.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{grass color light}}
|zh_yue=瘋狂植物 ''{{tt|Fūngkòhng Jihkmaht|Frenzy Plant}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 瘋狂機器 ''{{tt|Fūngkòhng Gēihei|Frenzy Machine}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=瘋狂植物 / 疯狂植物 ''{{tt|Fēngkuáng Zhíwù|Frenzy Plant}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 瘋狂機器 ''{{tt|Fēngkuáng Jīqì|Frenzy Machine}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|nl=Woekerplant
|fr=Végé-Attaque{{gen|VIII}}+ Végé-Attak{{gen|III}}–{{gen|VII}}
|de=Flora-Statue{{gen|VII}}+ Fauna-Statue{{gen|III}}–{{gen|VI}}
|el=Φρενώδης Βλάστηση ''Frendódis Vlástisi''
|hi=फ़्रेन्ज़ी प्लांट ''Frenzy Plant'' {{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} जंगली पोधा ''{{tt|Jungli Podha|Wild Plant}}''
|id=Hard Plant
|it=Radicalbero
|ko=하드플랜트 {{tt|''Hadeupeullaenteu''|Hard Plant}}
|pl=Roślinna Furia{{tt|*|DP100-present}} Atak Roślin{{tt|*|DP040}}
|pt_br=Planta Mortal ({{pkmn|GO}}, [[DP040]]–present, manga) Planta de Fúria ([[AG151]])
|pt_eu=Planta Furiosa ([[DP040]]–present) Fúria de Plantas ([[AG151]])
|ro=Planta Furioasă
|ru=Ярость Леса ''{{tt|Yarost' Lesa|Fury of the Forest}}''
|sr=Luda biljka
|es_la=Planta Feroz (games, [[BW091]]–present) Planta Loca ([[AG151]]–[[DP132]])
|es_eu=Planta Feroz
|th=ฮาร์ดแพลนท์ ''Hard Plant''
|tr=Çılgın Bitki
|vi=Thực Vật Cuồng Loạn
}}

{{Hyper Beam|Grass}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Moves that can jam]]
[[Category:Moves that require recharging]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Flora-Statue]]
[[es:Planta feroz]]
[[fr:Végé-Attaque]]
[[it:Radicalbero]]
[[ja:ハードプラント]]
[[zh:疯狂植物（招式）]]

Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-12-21T12:49:29Z

Nepepper: /* In other languages */fckn mobile, sorry folks

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Torkoal}}
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|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Torkoal
|jname=コータス
|jtranslit=Kōtasu
|tmname=Cotoise
|ndex=0324
|type1=Fire
|category=Coal
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=177.3
|weight-kg=80.4
|abilityn=d
|ability1=White Smoke
|ability2=Drought
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII+}}
|abilityd=Shell Armor
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=165
|oldexp=161
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=90
|body=08
|pokefordex=torkoal
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=105|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=096|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=110}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=223|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=287|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=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=300|reg2=Galar|num2=173|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Torkoal SM.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Torkoal SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Torkoal SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Torkoal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Fiery Path]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Fiery Path]], {{OBP|Magma Hideout|Jagged Pass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal|All|Online|50|July 18 to 19, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Sakurai's Torkoal}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
Torkoal is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|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|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|walk=1.55
|hp=53
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|Pad=Torkoal are hanging around the [[Lava Zone]]. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is {{p|Rhyperior}}'s Bumper Burn.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|num=269
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quake
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Torkoal
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=151
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324|pdex=148
|dex=The flames burning inside Torkoal’s shell are its life-force. It lives near [[Fireflow Volcano|the lava lake]] because the heat keeps its flames strong and healthy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0324
|name1=Torkoal
|type1-1=Fire}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=324|crop=78}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=324|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=324}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0324}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|324|Torkoal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

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

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Torkoal, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (''Chelonoidis carbonarius'') — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}'s top or its gas burner. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal'', and an homophone of ''kotatsu'', a Japanese heating table which was traditionally powered by coal.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise'', homophonous with ''kotatsu''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

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Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-12-21T12:48:21Z

Nepepper: Explained the kotatsu pipeline in its talk page. Idk how to add Wikipedia links here sooo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotatsu

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Torkoal
|jname=コータス
|jtranslit=Kōtasu
|tmname=Cotoise
|ndex=0324
|type1=Fire
|category=Coal
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=177.3
|weight-kg=80.4
|abilityn=d
|ability1=White Smoke
|ability2=Drought
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII+}}
|abilityd=Shell Armor
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=165
|oldexp=161
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=90
|body=08
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|generation=3
|friendship=70
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'''Torkoal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コータス''' ''Cotoise'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Torkoal Tory.png|thumb|left|250px|Torkoal blowing smoke]]
Torkoal is a {{wp|tortoise}}-like, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.

Torkoal lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and volcanic areas}}, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to {{a|Shell Armor|shield it}} from [[Critical hit|critical blows]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], {{a|White Smoke}} is its [[Signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Old wise {{mdc|Torkoal|2}} is the town elder and the Pokémon in charge of the [[Hot Spring]]. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the [[Hidden Land]] and visits [[Wigglytuff's Guild]] to tell them what he remembers and confirms that the [[Relic Fragment]] is the key to visiting the Hidden Land.
{{endspoilers}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this {{ScPkmn}} spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Torkoal</sc> generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this {{ScPkmn}} burns more coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=096|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=110}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|num1=150|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=86}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=70
|Attack=85
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=70
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2}}

===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}}

===Learnset===
Torkoal is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{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|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|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|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{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|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 28|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[West Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Torkoal|Fire|Fire|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=8.1
|area=Crater
|P1=I have coal burning inside my belly.
|P2=Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves...
|PL=There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Larvesta}}
|recruitment=Find Torkoal's precious belonging
|P1=I can't bathe in a [[Hot Spring|hot spring]], so I take a bedrock bath instead.
|P2=Huh? Am I seeing something...?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=9
|MinEXP=77
|MaxEXP=111
|num=143
|browser=When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Magma Flow
|fieldpower=-
|num=224
|browser=It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|walk=1.55
|hp=53
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|Pad=Torkoal are hanging around the [[Lava Zone]]. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is {{p|Rhyperior}}'s Bumper Burn.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=324|num=269
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quake
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Torkoal
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=151
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=324|pdex=148
|dex=The flames burning inside Torkoal’s shell are its life-force. It lives near [[Fireflow Volcano|the lava lake]] because the heat keeps its flames strong and healthy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0324
|name1=Torkoal
|type1-1=Fire}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=324}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=324|crop=78}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=324|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=324}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0324}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|324|Torkoal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Shell Sage Torkoal.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Torkoal]]=====
In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Torkoal after helping it defeat a {{p|Steelix}} that was picking on it in the [[Valley of Steel]].

=====Other=====
Torkoal debuted in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flannery]]. She used it in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, during which it defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Treecko}} before losing to {{AP|Corphish}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' and ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]]. It took part in a race with {{TRT}}'s {{p|Chewtle}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', a fantasy during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} featured a Torkoal.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]]'s Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.

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

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Torkoal provided heat for {{an|Mallow}} so she could cook food at [[Oranguru's place]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG055|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG058|Torkoal|Ash's Pokédex|Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Torkoal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Flannery]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Torkoal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Torkoal}}
{{Ash}} owns a Torkoal in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of [[Manabu Kadoo]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]'', a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the [[Team Magma]] {{tc|Magma Admin|admin}} [[Tabitha]], who trusts him enough to have him hold the [[Blue Orb]] while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Torkoal, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.

A Torkoal appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.

[[Mela]]'s Torkoal appeared in [[PASV15]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Torkoal appeared in [[BET5]].

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

==Trivia==
* Torkoal is tied with {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{me|Camerupt}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Torkoal shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rolycoly}}, {{p|Carkol}}, and {{p|Coalossal}}. They are all known as the Coal Pokémon.

===Origin===
Torkoal appears to be based on a {{wp|tortoise}}. It may be based specifically on a {{wp|red-footed tortoise}} (''Chelonoidis carbonarius'') — the species name ''carbonarius'' means 'coal-like', referring to its resemblance to a lump of burning {{wp|coal}}, similar to Torkoal's shell.

Torkoal's shell may also be inspired by dome-shaped rustic {{wp|kiln}}s utilized to produce charcoal, or by certain types of cooking {{wp|oven}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|kitchen stove}}'s top or its gas burner. Alternatively, it may draw inspiration from a {{wp|censer}} or the {{wp|firebox}} of a {{wp|steam engine}}, as hinted by its former {{a|White Smoke|signature ability}}.

====Name origin====
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of ''tortoise'' and ''coal'', and an homophone of ''kotatsu'', a Japanese heating table which was traditionally powered by coal.

==Other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=コータス ''Cotoise''|jameaning=From ''coal'' and ''tortoise'', homophonous with ''kotatsu''
|fr=Chartor|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|charbon|coal}}'' and ''{{tt|tortue|tortoise}}''
|es=Torkoal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Qurtel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Qualm|smoke}}'' and ''turtle''
|it=Torkoal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=코터스 ''Kotas''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=煤炭龜 / 煤炭龟 ''Méitàngūi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''méitàn''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''gūi''|tortoise}}
|zh_yue=煤炭龜 ''Mùihtaangwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|煤炭 ''mùihtaan''|coal}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|tortoise}}
|hi=कोयटॉइस ''Koytoise''|himeaning=From {{tt|कोयला ''koyla''|coal}} and ''tortoise''
|ru=Торкол ''Torkol''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคทอยซ์ ''Khothoi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Torkoal]]
* [[Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0323|prev=Camerupt|nextnum=0325|next=Spoink}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Qurtel]]
[[es:Torkoal]]
[[fr:Chartor]]
[[it:Torkoal]]
[[ja:コータス]]
[[zh:煤炭龟]]

Isle of Armor

2025-12-09T13:21:21Z

Nepepper:

{{search|location in the [[Galar]] region|the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|expansion]] for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]|The Isle of Armor}}
----
{{RegionInfobox
|region=no
|regioncolor=Isle of Armor
|name=Isle of Armor
|jname=ヨロイ島
|tmname=Armor Island
|image=Isle of Armor artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Artwork of the Isle of Armor from {{g|Sword and Shield}}
|introduction={{g|Sword and Shield}} ([[The Isle of Armor]])
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|games={{g|Sword and Shield}} ([[The Isle of Armor]])
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]
|series=''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]''
}}
The '''Isle of Armor''' (Japanese: '''ヨロイ{{tt|島|じま}}''' ''Armor Island'') is a large island in the [[Galar]] [[region]] featured in [[The Isle of Armor]] [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|expansion]]. It is located off the east coast of mainland Galar, close to [[Spikemuth]].

The Isle was once uninhabited and nameless, until it was bought and named by [[Mustard]], who established his [[Master Dojo]] there to teach {{pkmn|Trainer}}s about [[Pokémon battle]]s. The island is also home to 110 [[Pokémon (species)|species]] of Pokémon not found on the mainland, which are documented in the [[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]].

==Design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
The Isle of Armor is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, a British {{wp|Crown Dependencies|crown dependency}}.<ref>https://twitter.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1216731889920368643</ref> Like Galar proper, the orientation of the Isle of Armor is rotated 180° compared to real-world {{wp|British Islands}}; thus, the landmass is located to the right of Galar. [[Honeycalm Island]] may be based on the {{wp|Calf of Man}}, while some islets surrounding the Isle of Armor bear resemblance to {{wp|Chicken Rock}}, the Burroo (also known as 'the Drinking Dragon'), and other notable rock formations in the {{wp|Irish Sea}}.

The plot of the Isle of Armor is in accordance with the theme of "strength", and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest. The presence of the oriental-themed [[Master Dojo]] could be a reference to the popularity of martial arts, particularly {{wp|Wing Chun}} and {{wp|Karate}}, in real-life Britain in the 2010s.

The thematic color of [[The Isle of Armor]] matches the {{wp|Jacobaea vulgaris|ragwort}}, national flower of the Isle of Man, locally known as ''cushag'' in {{wp|Manx language|Manx Gaelic}}.

== History ==

=== Prehistory ===
32 years prior to {{G|Sword and Shield}}, [[Mustard]] loses his position as [[Galar]]'s [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] after the [[Death in the Pokémon world|death]] of his Pokémon partner, retiring from the [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] as a result, afterwards, he started traveling around the world. At an unknown point later, he returned to Galar, bought an island and named it the Isle of Armor, where he founded the [[Master Dojo]].

=== Contemporary history ===

==== {{G|Sword and Shield}} ====

===== [[The Isle of Armor]] =====
Victor/Gloria travels to the Isle of Armor and becomes an apprentice in the local [[Master Dojo]], run by [[Mustard]]. They also develop a new [[Rival|rivalry]] with a Gym Leader-in-training and fellow apprentice named [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}. Victor/Gloria enrolls and takes part in a series of trials, first chasing a trio of fast Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}}, searching for Max Mushrooms, and having a final showdown with Klara/Avery. In doing so, Victor/Gloria proves to be Mustard's best student since [[Leon]], as claimed by Mustard himself. As a reward for completing Mustard's trials, they are given a {{p|Kubfu}} as a companion to raise, with the goal of raising it into a great {{p|Urshifu}}. After developing a strong bond with {{p|Kubfu}}, Victor/Gloria heads to the [[Tower of Darkness]] or the [[Tower of Waters]], and completes a rite of passage to ultimately earn the right to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu. After Victor/Gloria become Champion of Galar, they are tasked by Mustard to find [[Max Honey]] for Urshifu to achieve [[Gigantamax]] transformation, and work alongside Hop to find it. Once Urshifu has achieved the ability to Gigantamax, Victor/Gloria have a final showdown with Mustard, who now holds nothing back, and prevails. Mustard congratulates them, and tells them to be ready for [[Galarian Star Tournament|what's to come]].

==Geography==
===Weather===
The [[weather]] on the Isle of Armor varies between areas, and each area changes weather when the date changes. The weather determines which [[wild Pokémon]] can appear, and it may cause certain weather conditions and [[terrain]] to appear in battle. The only kinds of weather not present on the Isle of Armor are Snow and Blizzard. Special dates listed below are known dates where the entire region will be forced to have the exact same weather condition.

{| class="roundy c sortable" style="margin:auto; border: 5px solid #{{Isle of Armor color dark}}; background:#{{Isle of Armor color}}" cellspacing=1
|- style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}"
! class=unsortable style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Icon
! Weather
! Common Pokémon
! Effect in battle
! Prerequisite
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Special dates
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{clear color light}}" | [[File:Clear icon SwSh.png|30px|Clear]]
| Clear (はれ)
| {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Flying}}
| —
| —
| March 15th September 15th
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{cloudy color light}}" | [[File:Cloudy icon SwSh.png|30px|Cloudy]]
| Cloudy (くもり)
| {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Poison}}, {{t|Dark}}
| —
| —
| February 15th November 15th
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{Rain color light}}" | [[File:Rain icon SwSh.png|30px|Rain]]
| Rain (あめ)
| {{t|Water}}, {{t|Bug}}
| [[Rain]]
| —
| April 15th June 15th {{wp|Christmas|December 25th}}
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{Thunderstorm color light}}" | [[File:Thunderstorm icon SwSh.png|30px|Thunderstorm]]
| Thunderstorm ({{tt|豪雨|ごうう}})
| {{t|Water}}, {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Dragon}}
| [[Rain]], {{m|Electric Terrain}}
| —
| July 15th August 15th
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{Harsh sunlight color light}}" | [[File:Harsh sunlight icon SwSh.png|30px|Harsh sunlight]]
| Harsh sunlight (ひでり)
| {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ground}}
| [[Harsh sunlight]]
| —
| May 15th December 15th
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{Sandstorm color light}}" | [[File:Sandstorm icon SwSh.png|30px|Sandstorm]]
| Sandstorm ({{tt|砂嵐|すなあらし}})
| {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}
| {{weather|Sandstorm}}
| Visit [[Hammerlocke]]
| —
|-
! style="background: #{{Fog color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Fog icon SwSh.png|30px|Fog]]
| style="background: #fff" | Fog ({{tt|霧|きり}})
| style="background: #fff" | {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, {{t|Fairy}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{m|Misty Terrain}}
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | January 15th October 15th
|}

====Prerequisites====
{{main|Wild Area#Prerequisites|Wild Area → Weather → Prerequisites}}

===Notable locations===
[[File:Galar Isle of Armor SwSh.png|thumb|250px|An overview of the Isle of Armor]]
As with the [[Wild Area]] on the mainland, the Isle of Armor is composed of many subareas.

* [[Fields of Honor]]
** [[Master Dojo]]
* [[Soothing Wetlands]]
* [[Forest of Focus]]
* [[Challenge Beach]]
** [[Tower of Waters]]
* [[Brawlers' Cave]]
* [[Challenge Road]]
** [[Tower of Darkness]]
* [[Courageous Cavern]]
* [[Loop Lagoon]]
* [[Training Lowlands]]
* [[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
* [[Potbottom Desert]]
* [[Workout Sea]]
* [[Stepping-Stone Sea]]
* [[Insular Sea]]
* [[Honeycalm Sea]]
* [[Honeycalm Island]]

===Items===
{{main|Wild Area#Gifts from other players|Wild Area → Items → Gifts from other players}}

==Digging Ma and Digging Pa==
Digging Ma is the mother of the [[Digging Duo]]. She has the appearance of a female {{tc|Worker}}. When the player encounters her, she'll offer one piece of [[Armorite Ore]]. In exchange for that piece, she can dig up more Armorite Ore until the player asks her to stop or until her shovel randomly breaks. If the player asks her to stop, she will reward all the pieces of Armorite Ore dug up, including the initial one, but if her shovel breaks, the player will not receive any of the Armorite Ore from that session; however, occasionally, after her shovel breaks, she may be able to dig up more Armorite Ore instead. After this exchange, Digging Ma will relocate to another area on the island.

The Digging Pa is the father of the Digging Duo, and he always appears in the Training Lowlands just outside Warm-Up Tunnel. In exchange for seven pieces of Armorite Ore, he will dig for [[Watt]]s. Each time he digs, he will dig up between 800 and 8000 Watts. Similar to the Digging Duo, there is no risk in asking him to keep digging, as if he runs out of energy and finishes digging, the player will get all the Watts he dug up.

==In animation==
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
The Isle of Armor appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', where [[Leon]] visited the [[Master Dojo]] to bring [[Mustard]] an invitation to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Isle of Armor Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Isle of Armor in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
The Isle of Armor was first mentioned in ''[[PASS30|Oh My!! The Disappearance of Henry]]''. Following the disappearance of {{Henry}} and the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]] after the battle against {{p|Eternatus}}, {{Casey}} was able to figure out that one of the artifacts had wound up at the Isle of Armor, though she was unsure if Henry was there too or at the [[Crown Tundra]].

In ''[[PASS31|Flutter!! Tickets to a New Land]]'', Casey and [[Marvin]] traveled to the Isle of Armor in order to look for Henry. Meanwhile, Henry was found from the [[Soothing Wetlands]] by [[Avery]] and [[Klara]], who brought him to the [[Master Dojo]] to be cured of the poison that was ailing him. After reuniting, Henry and Casey became unofficial apprentices at the dojo, with [[Mustard]] entrusting Henry with a {{TP|Mustard|Kubfu}} and telling him to train it while he and Casey simultaneously continued their search for the Rusted Sword and Shield. In ''[[PASS37|Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield]]'', Henry completed his training and succeeded in recovering the Rusted Shield, though in the process, an encounter with {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} resulted in [[Hop]] being transported to the Isle of Armor, while Henry wound up at the Crown Tundra.

In ''[[PASS40|Rumble!! The Darkest Day Returns]]'', the [[Darkest Day]] started again. While the previous incident had not affected the Isle of Armor, this time, the cataclysm was widespread enough to also affect the island and cause Pokémon on it to start [[Dynamax]]ing. Learning that Henry had managed to find the Rusted Sword at the Crown Tundra, Casey, Hop, and Marvin headed back to the mainland to reunite with him. While the [[Flying Taxi]] was out of service due to the cataclysm, the group was picked up by [[Raihan]], [[Melony]], [[Leon]], and [[Bea]], while Mustard assured them that the island had strong enough {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for the people of the Master Dojo to survive through the Darkest Day.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Isle of Armor color light}}|bordercolor={{Isle of Armor color dark}}
|zh_yue=鎧島 ''{{tt|Hói Dóu|Armor Island}}''
|zh_cmn=鎧島 / 铠岛 ''{{tt|Kǎi Dǎo|Armor Island}}''
|fr=Isolarmure
|de=Rüstungsinsel
|hi=आइलैंड ऑफ़ आर्मर ''Island of Armor''
|it=Isola dell'Armatura
|ko=갑옷섬 ''{{tt|Gabot Seom|Armor Island}}''
|ru=Бронированный Остров ''Bronirovannyy Ostrov''{{tt|*|Official website}} Остров доспехов ''Ostrov dospekhov''{{tt|*|Press release}}
|es=Isla de la Armadura
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Regions|Isle of Armor}}
{{Galar}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

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[[Category:Isle of Armor|*]]
[[Category:Islands]]

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Faba

2025-11-16T21:24:27Z

Nepepper: Shibuchou (支部長) can be translated as "Branch Chief"...

{{Character Infobox
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|jname=ザオボー
|tmname=Sauboh
|jtranslit=Zaobō
|image=Sun Moon Faba.png
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|eyes=Blue
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|hometown=Unknown
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|trainer=Aether Branch Chief {{tc|Aether Foundation}}
|enva=Alexander Gross<ref name="Alexander Gross">[https://alexgvo.com/ Alexander Gross' Website]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Hiroshi Yanaka ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
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|specalty={{t|Psychic}}-types
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|rank=Member
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|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''
|counterpart=[[Faba (anime)]]
|enva=[[Daniel J. Edwards]] ([[SM043]]-[[SM132]]) Unknown ([[SM137]]-[[SM146]]) Kaiji Tang ([[JN112]])
|jpva=[[Mitsuaki Madono]]
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|color={{grass color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]''
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|}

'''Faba''' (Japanese: '''ザオボー''' ''Sauboh'') is a character introduced in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. He works at the [[Aether Foundation]]. He is the {{cat|Trainers with unique classes|only character}} in the {{pkmn|games}} to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Aether Branch Chief''' (Japanese: '''エーテルしぶちょう''' ''Aether Branch Chief''). He specializes in the {{t|Psychic}} type.

==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
Faba is a character first introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. He is identified by his signature sunglasses, and is very proud of his position in the Foundation. He sometimes refers to himself as the Aether Foundation's last line of defense. As Aether's branch chief, he takes on the role of helping direct projects and programs within the foundation, specifically those on [[Aether Paradise]]. Faba is a character who comes off as extremely prideful and arrogant, often gloating about his position and success, making it clear that he is above or below other people. He openly states he hates dealing and talking with children, often berating, belittling or even insulting children in front of him, including the {{player}}. Faba also admits to lying (or as he calls it, massaging the truth) in order to protect his position as a person. He has a habit of curling his beard.

Like [[Wicke]], he is a branch chief within the Aether Foundation, with their superior being Aether's president, [[Lusamine]]. Despite the fact that Lusamine is his superior, he has a tendency to either mislead or withhold valuable information from her. Prior to the events of the games, he succeeded an unknown predecessor as Branch Chief. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is a member of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], being one of their lower members to take over the Aether Foundation. After Episode RR is completed, he is demoted to the position of intern at the Aether Foundation.

Under the alias "'''F'''" (Japanese: '''S'''), Faba maintains a blog that he uses to post comments about his job and his beliefs on various subjects.

===Appearance===
[[File:Faba SM concept art.png|thumb|right|Faba's concept artwork for [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]]]
Faba is a tall and lanky adult man. Faba's short hair curls upward towards the top of his head. He has a receeding hairline with rounded sideburns passing just below his ears. Faba's beard just covers his chin and is long enough to be curled and played with. Faba has long thick eyebrows that rest above his smaller droopy eyes with black rings towards the outer sides. his irises are blue and circular. Faba wears a pair of large bean-shaped sunglasses that are only compromised of green-tinted lenses. These thick glasses cover not only his eyes but also his eye brows and cruve around his face, reaching his sideburns. The glasses are only supported by his long triangular nose.

Faba's outfit matches the rest of the [[Aether Foundation]]'s, being more unique giving a sign of importance and status. Like [[Wicke]] and [[Lusamine]], Faba has a specific color as a highlight among the white and gold, having a lime-green color motif complimenting the other two's pink and yellow. Faba's large white jacket covers a majority of his body, wrapping around the front arms, and hands. the collar is also large and folds outwards towards his chest and back of the neck. He has a singular gold button on the front that he can use to take off his jacket. An all gold Aether pin is on the front of his back collar. A golden diamond is on each of his shoulders and green cuffs from his wrists reach up to his elbows. He has two golden U-shaped pockets going up to down on both sides of his jacket. Underneath, he wears a green shirt that wraps around his neck. Faba's boots are worn like pants, reaching past his jacket. Golden soles with short heels reach upwards his leg in another diamond shape. The boost are long and bend his toes upward. Two straps on each foot are button together by golden buttons on each side of the rounded straps.

===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
{{spoilers}}
====Background and pre-game====
'''Website blurb:''' ''The Aether Foundation branch chief sports green sunglasses. They’re his signature accessory! He seems very proud of his position as branch chief.''

In the [[Generation VII]] titles, the player can read Faba's blog posts which cna be viewed on a computer found in [[Aether Paradise]]'s Secret Lab A, where the [[Silvally (Pokémon)|Type: Full]] specimens were created. One reveals that he developed the [[Beast Ball]]s after taking the project over from his predecessor. Another reveals that he designed the control mask technology that would later be used on {{p|Type: Null}} following the failure of the {{a|RKS System}} initialization tests, as a precaution in case such an event took place. This project of creating the helmet was made public. After his [[Lusamine|superior]]'s [[Gladion|family]] had stolen one of the [[Gladion's Silvally|test subjects]], he became prepared to give any information to protect his position, even if it meant lying.

====Main game====
The {{player}} first meets Faba on [[Akala Island]] at [[Memorial Hill]] on their way to the [[Ruins of Life]]. Trying to get a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} to stop harassing a {{p|Slowpoke}}, Faba asks for the player's assistance. After defeating the Grunt, Faba, thankful for the player's help invites them and [[Hau]] to visit the [[Hano Grand Resort]] after they finish their [[island challenge|grand trial]] with [[Olivia]]. Hau reminds the player about visit with the Aether Foundation, worrying [[Lillie]], who avoids going with the two. Upon arriving, Faba invites the player and Hau, to man-made island of [[Aether Paradise]] for a tour and brings them by boat, leaving the two with [[Wicke]].

During the invasion on Aether Paradise, Faba reappears to stop the player, Hau, and [[Gladion]] as they storm the foundation's headquarters for the kidnapped [[Lillie]]. Gladion demands that Faba tell him what the foundation is planning, but Faba refuses, taunting Gladion about his past, before battling the player. Faba is defeated and concedes, granting the player's group clearance to the second basement floor, where he claims they will find {{p|Cosmog}}. This, however, turns out to be a lie spun by Faba to give himself time to call in reinforcements and strengthen his Pokémon team. By the time the player's group attempts to head towards [[Lusamine]]'s quarters, Faba has returned with three {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s by his side. He reveals he has the key to the way forward in his hands, a plan which Hau calls into question, frustrating the chief. After defeating two of the employees alongside Gladion, the player has a [[Multi Battle]] with Faba and the remaining employee, with Hau as their partner. Defeated, Faba is forced to relent, and gives the keys to Hau, who unlocks the way forward.

====Post-game====
After becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}, it is revealed that Faba was demoted. Humbled by recent events, Faba is determined to become a new man by integrating himself with the rank and file. Faba requests another battle with the player, and upon defeat, gives the player a [[Dubious Disc]]. After that, he will linger in the lobby of Lusamine's mansion on Aether Paradise.

Faba is one of the possible {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who will [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|challenge the player]] for the title of Champion at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. He always appears on the first day of each month.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Faba's role is virtually the same as in Sun and Moon, with only minor changes happening throughout the main story, including an encounter at [[Ula'ula Meadow]]. A major expansion to his role happens during the post-game in [[Episode RR]], where he teams up with [[Team Rainbow Rocket]] during their takeover of [[Aether Paradise]], intending to use their success as a stepping stone to further his own career. He later attempts to stop the player and [[Lillie]] from entering [[Team Rocket's Castle]], only to be defeated. He leaves afterwards, but not before warning the two about the people [[Giovanni]] brought with him from [[Pokémon multiverse|other worlds]]. He is not seen again until after Giovanni's defeat, where he attempts to cover his involvement in the incident, but ends up giving away his true intentions in the process. As a result, Faba is demoted to intern, much to his humiliation. He also no longer appears in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles, with [[Lusamine]] appearing in his place.

===Pokémon===
Faba's Pokémon are kept in [[Ultra Ball]]s.

====Pokémon Sun and Moon====
=====First battle=====
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| pokemon = 1
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{{Pokémon
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| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Disable | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Nightmare | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
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| t-border = {{grass color}}
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| classlink = Faba
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| pokemon = 3
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| name2 = {{tccolor|Aether Foundation Employee|000|Employee}}
| pokemon2 = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0080
| pokemon = Slowbro
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Yawn | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Amnesia | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Headbutt | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0779
| pokemon = Bruxish
| gender = maleR
| level = 39
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Strong Jaw
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Psychic Fangs | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 40
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Disable | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Nightmare | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2 = {{white color}}}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0166
| pokemon = Ledian
| gender = male
| level = 38
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| move1 = Light Screen | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Reflect | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Air Slash | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bug Buzz | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Rematches=====
Faba uses this team both in the one-time battle at Aether Paradise and in the [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles at the {{al|Pokémon League}}.

{{Party
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| border = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{grass color light}}
| sprite = VSFaba.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}14,640
| class = Aether Foundation
| name = Faba
| location = Aether Paradise
| location2 = Pokémon League (Alola)
| location2name = Pokémon League
| game = SM
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0080
| pokemon = Slowbro
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Own Tempo
| move1 = Yawn | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Amnesia | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Ice Beam | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0779
| pokemon = Bruxish
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Strong Jaw
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psychic Fangs | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Crunch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Screech | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0026
| pokemon = Raichu
| form = -Alola
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Surge Surfer
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Thunderbolt | move2type = Electric | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Nuzzle | move4type = Electric | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0065
| pokemon = Alakazam
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Synchronize
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psyshock | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Disable | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Dazzling Gleam | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Dream Eater | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
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| border = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{grass color light}}
| sprite = VSFaba.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}5,160
| class = Aether Branch Chief
| classlink = Faba
| name = Faba
| location = Aether Paradise
| game = USUM
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Disable | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Nightmare | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
{{Party/2
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| bordercolor = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{white color}}
| location = Aether Paradise
| game = USUM
| prize = {{pdollar}}7,416
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| t-border = {{grass color}}
| sprite = VSFaba.png
| size = 150px
| class = Aether Branch Chief
| classlink = Faba
| name = Faba
| pokemon = 3
| t-background2 = {{white color}}
| t-border2 = {{white color dark}}
| sprite2 = VSAether Foundation Employee M.png
| size2 = 150px
| class2 = Aether Foundation
| classlink2 = Aether Foundation Employee (Trainer class)
| name2 = {{tccolor|Aether Foundation Employee|000|Employee}}
| pokemon2 = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0344
| pokemon = Claydol
| gender = none
| level = 44
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Earth Power | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Extrasensory | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ancient Power | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Grass Knot | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0779
| pokemon = Bruxish
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Strong Jaw
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Psychic Fangs | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Waterfall | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 45
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Nightmare | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2 = {{white color}}}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0166
| pokemon = Ledian
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Swarm
| move1 = Light Screen | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Reflect | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Air Slash | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bug Buzz | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0247
| pokemon = Pupitar
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Shed Skin
| move1 = Snarl | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Third battle=====
{{Party/2
| background = {{white color light}}
| bordercolor = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{white color}}
| location = Aether Paradise
| game = USUM
| prize = {{pdollar}}10,488
| t-background = {{grass color light}}
| t-border = {{grass color}}
| sprite = VSFaba.png
| size = 150px
| class = Aether Branch Chief
| classlink = Faba
| name = Faba
| pokemon = 3
| t-background2 = {{white color}}
| t-border2 = {{white color dark}}
| sprite2 = VSAether Foundation Employee M.png
| size2 = 150px
| class2 = Aether Foundation
| classlink2 = Aether Foundation Employee (Trainer class)
| name2 = {{tccolor|Aether Foundation Employee|000|Employee}}
| pokemon2 = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0344
| pokemon = Claydol
| gender = none
| level = 63
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Earth Power | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Extrasensory | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ancient Power | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Grass Knot | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0779
| pokemon = Bruxish
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Strong Jaw
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Psychic Fangs | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Waterfall | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Dream Eater | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2 = {{white color}}}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0210
| pokemon = Granbull
| gender = female
| level = 61
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Snarl | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0560
| pokemon = Scrafty
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Snarl | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0756
| pokemon = Shiinotic
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fairy
| ability = Effect Spore
| move1 = Spore | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Fourth battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{white color light}}
| border = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{grass color light}}
| sprite = VSFaba.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}15,120
| class = Aether Foundation
| name = Faba
| location = Aether Paradise
| game = USUM
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0344
| pokemon = Claydol
| gender =
| level = 63
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Earth Power | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Extrasensory | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ancient Power | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Grass Knot | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0779
| pokemon = Bruxish
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Strong Jaw
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psychic Fangs | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Crunch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Screech | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0026
| pokemon = Raichu
| form = -Alola
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Surge Surfer
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Thunderbolt | move2type = Electric | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Nuzzle | move4type = Electric | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0065
| pokemon = Alakazam
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Synchronize
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psyshock | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Disable | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Dazzling Gleam | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hypnosis | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Dream Eater | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===

Faba appears as an [[Non-player character|NPC]] during the [[Villain Arc]] and the [[costume event]] [[Trouble at the Alola Fair]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====Concept art====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{day color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}}" |[[File:Faba SM concept art.png|350px]]
|-
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}} by {{color2|000|take}}
|}

====Game assets====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{day color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:SM Ending Screen 11.png|400px]]
|-
| Ending screenshot with the {{color2|000|Aether Foundation}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{day color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr SM Faba.png|124px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:VSFaba.png|200px]]
|-
| High-poly model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
|-
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:300px"| [[File:Faba SM OD.png|120px]]
|-
|colspan=2 |Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Faba/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Faba anime.png|thumb|250px|Faba in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
{{main|Faba (anime)}}
Faba is a recurring character in {{aniseries|SM}}. He works at the [[Aether Foundation]]. At first, Faba acted antagonistically towards {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}}, in particular {{an|Lillie}}, but he went on to become an ally as the group dealt with the {{an|Ultra Beasts}}.

===GOTCHA!===
Faba briefly appeared as a silhouette among several other antagonists in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Faba Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Faba in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
Faba debuted in ''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]''. After an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} reported a group of people were rescued at sea, Faba and [[Wicke]] went down to meet the victims. There, they met {{adv|Moon}}, [[Professor Kukui]], and [[Professor Burnet]]. Faba revealed the three were taken to [[Aether Paradise]] and offered to give a tour of the place. After learning the [[Akala Island]] [[Trial Captain]]s were heading to [[Po Town]] to deal with [[Team Skull]], Faba rushed to inform [[Lusamine]] of the situation, fearing Team Skull's downfall would ruin their plans.

In ''[[PASM22|The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu]]'', Faba led a group of Employees to [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. After arriving, Faba sent some Employees to capture [[Hapu]], the newly appointed [[Island kahuna|kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]], while he and the others headed to the [[Poni Altar]]. Faba was approached by [[Plumeria]], who demanded that he tell her where [[Guzma]] was taken to after being kidnapped by {{p|Nihilego}}. When Faba feigning ignorance, Plumeria revealed she had a {{p|Cosmoem}} that evolved from the {{p|Cosmog}} Guzma received from the Aether Foundation. Faba tried to take Cosmoem by attacking Plumeria, but his {{p|Hypno}} was defeated by her {{p|Salazzle}}. Immediately after, Faba was attacked by Moon and [[Anabel]], a member of the [[International Police]]. Worried his plans could be jeopardized, Faba had the Employees with him battle Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria so he could sneak off while the others were distracted.

In ''[[PASM24|Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar]]'', Faba saw the Cosmoem fly out of Plumeria's hands and meet with [[Nebby]], another Cosmoem. Faba pursued the Protostar Pokémon and concluded they were related to {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he wanted to use to take over the Aether Foundation. Noticing that Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria had been following him, Faba and the Employees battled them. Faba promised to help Plumeria find Guzma if she helped him take over the Aether Foundation.

In ''[[PASM25|Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun]]'', after being cornered by Anabel, [[Gladion]], [[Lillie]], and Hapu, Faba was captured and taken to Poni Altar. While the others fought invading [[Ultra Beast]]s, {{adv|Sun}} confronted Faba, demanding that he return the island the Aether Foundation took from his deceased [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]] five years ago. Faba revealed the island had already been converted into Aether Paradise, so Sun wouldn't be able to buy back the island even if he collected the proper amount of money. Afterward, Sun was pulled into a wormhole by a {{p|Necrozma}} that appeared from a wormhole.
[[File:Cent confronting Faba.png|thumb|200px|left|Faba being confronted by [[Cent]]]]
In ''[[PASM26|Adventure in the Dark Dimension]]'', it was revealed that Faba managed to escape after being freed by an Employee. Six months later, he had successfully taken over the Aether Foundation, running it like a dictatorship. At some point, he met [[Ryuki]], a self-proclaimed battling superstar that came to Alola in hopes of fighting the Ultra Beasts. Ryuki was hired by Faba, who agreed to help him in exchange for his services.

In ''[[PASM31|Ray of Light!! Through the Crack in the Sky!]]'', Faba was informed by an Employee that Lusamine had returned to Alola from [[Ultra Space]]. Concerned that she may have managed to capture Necrozma, Faba requested Plumeria's assistance in fighting Lusamine. He sent Ryuki to [[Mount Lanakila]] and take Moon back with him to Aether Paradise, where she was locked in a cell. Disguised as Moon, Plumeria went to Mount Lanakila in order to assassinate an injured Lusamine. As he gleefully watched Plumeria's attack, Faba was approached by Gladion and Moon, who told him that his plans were over. Faba tricked Ryuki into battling Gladion and Moon, claiming that they were in the way of his goal of facing the Ultra Beasts.

While Ryuki kept the others busy, Faba attempted to flee Aether Paradise and escape to another [[region]]. He was attacked by Sun's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}, [[Cent]], who aimed to make Faba pay for his crimes. Desperately begging for his own safety, Faba pleaded with Cent, promising to return the island he took from Sun's great-grandfather. Faba's intense fear attracted several {{p|Nihilego}} that emerged from a nearby wormhole. Cent was forced to watch as Faba was dragged into the wormhole, his fear turning into happiness as he was affected by the Nihilego's neurotoxins.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Faba
|pkmn=Hypno
|type1=Psychic
|img=Faba Hypno Adventures.png
|img_size=120px
|epnum=PASM15
|epname=Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"
|desc={{p|Hypno}} is Faba's first known Pokémon. It was first used to threaten an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} for not calling Faba by his proper title of Branch Chief. Later at [[Vast Poni Canyon]], it was used to torture [[Plumeria]] in order to have her release the {{p|Cosmoem}} in her possession, only to be defeated by Plumeria's {{p|Salazzle}}.

None of Hypno's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Faba
|pkmn=Claydol
|type1=Ground
|type2=Psychic
|img=Faba Claydol Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM24
|epname=Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar
|desc={{p|Claydol}} is Faba's second known Pokémon. It was first used to escape from {{adv|Moon}} and [[Anabel]] and escape to the Poni Altar.

None of Claydol's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Faba
|pkmn=Bruxish
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|img=Faba Bruxish Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM24
|epname=Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar
|desc={{p|Bruxish}} is Faba's third known Pokémon. It was first used to attack from {{adv|Moon}}, [[Anabel]], and [[Plumeria]] in order to prevent them from following after him to the Poni Altar.

None of Bruxish's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:FabaLostThunder208.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Faba]]
{{main|Faba (Lost Thunder 173)}}
'''Faba''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese SM Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Super-Burst Impact}} expansion before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Lost Thunder}} expansion, with the background artwork by [[take]]. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}} in Super-Burst Impact and Lost Thunder, with an illustration by the same artist. It allows the player to choose a Pokémon Tool or Special Energy card attached to 1 of the opponent's Pokémon, or any Stadium card in play, and to put it in the Lost Zone.
{{-}}

==Names==
The Japanese names of all important members of the [[Aether Foundation]] and the members of [[Lusamine]]'s family are based on German words for plants.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color light}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ザオボー ''Sauboh''
| From ''Saubohne'' (German for {{wp|Vicia faba|faba bean}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Faba
| From ''faba bean''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Fabian
| From ''Vicia faba'' (scientific name of the faba bean)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Fabio
| From ''Vicia faba'' (scientific name of the faba bean)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Saubohne
| From ''Saubohne'' (German for faba bean)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Vicio
| From ''Vicia faba'' (scientific name of the faba bean)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 자우보 ''Jaubo''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 扎奧博 / 扎奥博 ''Zhā'àobó''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 扎奧博 ''Jaat'oubok''
| Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Fábio
| From ''Vicia faba'' (faba bean)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Фаба ''Faba''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เซาโบ ''Sauboh''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

''Aether Branch Chief''
{{langtable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{grass color light}}
|zh_yue=以太分部長 ''{{tt|Yíhtaai Fānbouhjéung|Aether Branch Chief}}''
|zh_cmn=以太分部長 / 以太分部长 ''{{tt|Yǐtài Fēnbùzhǎng|Aether Branch Chief}}''
|cs=Šéf odnože Aether Foundation
|da=Branchechef på Aether-stiftelsen
|nl=Afdelingshoofd van de Aether Foundation
|fi=Aether-säätiön toimialajohtaja
|fr=Directeur d'Æther
|de=Æther-Regionalleiter
|hu=Aether Alapítvány osztályvezető
|it=Capo Filiale Æther
|ko=에테르지부장 {{tt|''Etereu Jibujang''|Aether Department Head}}
|no=Regionsleder i Aether
|pt_br=Diretor da Fundação Aether
|es=Director Æther
|sv=Filialchef på Aether Foundation
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Aether Foundation}}
{{Team Rainbow Rocket}}
{{TrainerNav|white|alola=yes}}{{Masterscharacters|white}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Sun and Moon characters]]
[[Category:Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon characters]]
[[Category:Masters EX characters]]
[[Category:Members of Team Rainbow Rocket]]
[[Category:Psychic-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]

[[de:Fabian]]
[[es:Fabio]]
[[fr:Saubohne]]
[[it:Vicio]]
[[ja:ザオボー]]
[[zh:扎奧博]]

Poipole (Extradimensional Crisis 44)

2025-11-12T20:39:12Z

Nepepper: /* Card text */

{{TCG Card Infobox/Pokémon/Pocket
|en name=Poipole
|ja name=ベベノム
|trans name=Bevenom
|species=Poipole
|type=Darkness
|image set=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=PoipoleExtradimensionalCrisis44.png|illustrator=Shin Nagasawa|tab caption=Common}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=PoipolePromo-A82.png|illustrator=Megumi Mizutani|tab caption=Promo}}
|hp=60
|weakness=Fighting
|retreat cost=1
|evo stage=Basic
|expansions=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Extradimensional Crisis}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=044/069|pack=Any|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=1}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Promo-A}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=082/P-A}}
}}

'''Poipole''' (Japanese: '''ベベノム''' ''Bevenom'') is a {{ct|Darkness}} Basic Pokémon card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]. It was first released as part of the {{TCGP|Extradimensional Crisis}} expansion.

==Card text==
{{Cardtext/Header/Pocket|type=Darkness}}
{{Cardtext/UltraBeast/Pocket}}
{{Cardtext/Attack/Pocket
|type=Darkness
|cost={{e|Darkness}}
|name=2-Step
|jname=ツーステップ
|jtrans=Two-Step
|damage=20×
|effect=Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}

===Pokédex data===
{{Carddex/Pocket
|type=Darkness
|name=Poipole
|category=Poison Pin
|ndex=0803
|height=2'
|jheight=0.6
|weight=4
|jweight=1.8
|dex=This Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world.
|jdex=異世界においては旅立ちのパートナーに選ばれるほど親しまれているウルトラビースト。
}}

==Release information==
The {{TCGP|Promo-A}} print of this card was available via special wonder picks during the Ultra Necrozma [[Wonder Pick Event (Ultra Necrozma)|Wonder Pick Event]], which ran from June 12 to 22, 2025.

===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery
|type=Darkness
|image1=PoipoleExtradimensionalCrisis44.png
|caption1=Common card Illus. [[Shin Nagasawa]]
|image2=PoipolePromo-A82.png
|caption2=Promo card Illus. [[Megumi Mizutani]]
}}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
*This card's {{TCGP|Extradimensional Crisis}} illustration was first featured on {{TCG ID|Unified Minds|Poipole|102}} from the {{TCG|Unified Minds}} expansion.
*This card's {{TCGP|Promo-A}} illustration was first featured on {{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Poipole|55}} from the {{TCG|Forbidden Light}} expansion.
*The '''2-Step''' attack is named after {{wp|2-step garage}}, a genre of music. It may be a reference to {{p|Poipole}} being part of a two-stage evolutionary line, unlike all other [[Ultra Beast]]s.
*This card's [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{g|Ultra Sun}}.

{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG|video games about the TCG.}}

[[de:Venicro (Dimensionale Krise 044)]]
[[es:Poipole (Crisis Dimensional TCG Pocket)]]
[[fr:Vémini (Crise Interdimensionnelle 044)]]
[[it:Poipole (Crisi Ultradimensionale 44)]]
[[ja:ベベノム (ポケポケ A3a)]]
[[zh:毒贝比（A3a）]]

Cresselia ex (Promo-A 37)

2025-11-12T20:29:17Z

Nepepper: /* Card text */

{{TCG Card Infobox/Pokémon/Pocket
|en name=Cresselia {{TCGP Icon|ex}}
|ja name=クレセリア{{TCGP Icon|ex}}
|trans name=Cresselia {{TCGP Icon|ex}}
|species=Cresselia
|type=Psychic
|image=CresseliaexPromo-A37.png
|illustrator=PLANETA Mochizuki
|hp=140
|weakness=Darkness
|retreat cost=2
|evo stage=Basic
|expansions=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Promo-A}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=037/P-A|pack=Vol. 4}}
}}

'''Cresselia ex''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアex''' ''Cresselia ex'') is a {{ct|Psychic}} Basic {{TCGP|Pokémon ex}} card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]. It is part of the {{TCGP|Promo-A}} series of cards.

==Card text==
{{Cardtext/Header/Pocket|type=Psychic}}
{{Cardtext/Ability/Pocket
|type=Psychic
|name=Lunar Plumage
|jname=みかづきのはごろも
|jtrans=Crescent Moon Plumage
|effect=Whenever you attach a {{e|Psychic}} Energy from your Energy Zone to this Pokémon, heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
}}
{{Cardtext/Attack/Pocket
|type=Psychic
|cost={{e|Psychic}}{{e|Psychic}}{{e|Colorless}}
|name=Psychic Flash
|jname=サイコフラッシュ
|jtrans=Psycho Flash
|damage=80
|effect=
}}
{{Cardtext/Pocket ex
|type=Psychic
|ndex=0488
|name=Cresselia
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}

==Release information==
This card was one of five cards that could be pulled from Promo-A Vol. 4 packs; these were made available as part of the [[Cresselia ex Drop Event]], which ran from February 3 to 17, 2025.

==Trivia==
===Origin===
*'''Psychic Flash''' is an attack that first appeared on {{TCG ID|Stellar Crown|Espathra|69}} from the {{TCG|Stellar Crown}} expansion.

{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG|video games about the TCG.}}

[[de:Cresselia-ex (PROMO-A 037)]]
[[es:Cresselia ex (Promo-A 37 TCG Pocket)]]
[[fr:Cresselia-ex (Promo-A 037)]]
[[it:Cresselia-ex (Promo-A 37)]]
[[ja:クレセリアex (ポケポケ P-A)]]
[[zh:克雷色利亞ex（P-A）]]

Mega Absol ex (Mega Rising 151)

2025-11-12T20:25:24Z

Nepepper: https://gamewith.jp/pokemon-tcg-pocket/525997

{{TCGP Unreleased|Promo-B}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Pokémon/Pocket
|en name=Mega Absol {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|ja name=メガアブソル{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|trans name=Mega Absol {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|species=Absol
|type=Darkness
|image set=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=MegaAbsolexMegaRising151.png|illustrator=PLANETA CG Works|tab caption=Double Rare}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=MegaAbsolexMegaRising262.png|illustrator=PLANETA CG Works|tab caption=Super Rare}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=MegaAbsolexMegaRising280.png|illustrator=kawayoo|tab caption=Special Illustration Rare}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Tabbed Image/Pocket|image=MegaAbsolexPromo-B9.png|illustrator=PLANETA CG Works|tab caption=Promo}}
|hp=170
|weakness=Grass
|retreat cost=1
|evo stage=Basic
|expansions=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Mega Rising}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=151/226|pack=Mega Gyarados|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=262/226|pack=Mega Gyarados|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=280/226|pack=Mega Gyarados|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Promo-B}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|number=009/P-B}}
}}

'''Mega Absol ex''' (Japanese: '''メガアブソルex''' ''Mega Absol ex'') is a {{ct|Darkness}} Basic {{TCGP|Mega Evolution Pokémon ex}} card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]. It is part of the {{TCGP|Mega Rising}} expansion.

==Card text==
{{Cardtext/Header/Pocket|type=Darkness}}
{{Cardtext/Mega Species/Pocket|Absol}}
{{Cardtext/Attack/Pocket
|type=Darkness
|cost={{e|Darkness}}{{e|Darkness}}
|name=Darkness Claw
|jname=ダークネスクロー
|jtrans=Darkness Claw
|damage=80
|effect=Your opponent reveals their hand. Choose a {{TCGP|Supporter card}} you find there and discard it.
}}
{{Cardtext/Mega ex/Pocket
|type=Darkness
|ndex=0359
|name=Absol
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}

===Pokédex data===
{{Carddex/Pocket
|type=Darkness
|name=Absol
|category=Disaster
|ndex=0359
|height=3'11"
|jheight=1.2
|weight=108.0
|jweight=49.0
|dex=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.
|jdex=メガシンカのエネルギーがみなぎり全身の体毛が逆立つ。翼ではないので飛べはしない。
}}

==Release information==
The {{TCGP|Promo-B}} print of this card was available from December 1 to 31, 2025 as a login reward from the monthly {{DL|Mission (TCG Pocket)|Premium Missions}}.
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery
|type=Darkness
|image1=MegaAbsolexMegaRising151.png
|caption1=Double rare card Illus. [[PLANETA CG Works]]
|image2=MegaAbsolexMegaRising262.png
|caption2=Super rare card Illus. [[PLANETA CG Works]]
|image3=MegaAbsolexMegaRising280.png
|caption3=Special illustration rare card Illus. [[kawayoo]]
|image4=MegaAbsolexPromo-B9.png
|caption4={{TCGP|Promo-B}} card Illus. [[PLANETA CG Works]]
}}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
*This card features [[Mega]] {{p|Absol}}.
*This card's [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{g|Moon}}.

{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG|video games about the TCG.}}

[[de:Mega-Absol-ex (Mega-Aufstieg 151)]]
[[es:Mega-Absol ex (Megaascenso TCG Pocket)]]
[[fr:Méga-Absol-ex (Méga-Ascension 151)]]
[[it:Mega Absol-ex (Mega Ascesa 151)]]
[[ja:メガアブソルex (ポケポケ B1)]]
[[zh:超级阿勃梭鲁ex（B1）]]

Mega Pidgeot ex (Promo-B 6)

2025-11-12T20:21:11Z

Nepepper: https://gamewith.jp/pokemon-tcg-pocket/528921

{{TCGP Unreleased}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Pokémon/Pocket
|en name=Mega Pidgeot {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|ja name=メガピジョット{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|trans name=Mega Pigeot {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}
|species=Pidgeot
|type=Colorless
|image=MegaPidgeotexPromo-B6.png
|illustrator=PLANETA CG Works
|hp=210
|weakness=Lightning
|retreat cost=2
|evo stage=Stage 2
|prevo name=Pidgeotto
|expansions=
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Header/Pocket|Promo-B}}
{{TCG Card Infobox/Expansion Entry/Pocket|pack=Vol. 1|number=006/P-B}}
}}

'''Mega Pidgeot ex''' (Japanese: '''メガピジョットex''' ''Mega Pigeot ex'') is a {{ct|Colorless}} Stage 2 {{TCGP|Mega Evolution Pokémon ex}} card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]. It is part of the {{TCGP|Promo-B}} series of cards.

==Card text==
{{Cardtext/Header/Pocket|type=Colorless}}
{{Cardtext/Mega Species/Pocket|Pidgeot}}
{{Cardtext/Attack/Pocket
|type=Colorless
|cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}
|name=Giant Twister
|jname=ジャイアントツイスター
|jtrans=Giant Twister
|damage=100
|effect=Flip 3 coins. For each heads, discard a random Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. If all of them are tails, this attack does nothing.
}}
{{Cardtext/Mega ex/Pocket
|type=Colorless
|ndex=0018
|name=Pidgeot
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}

==Release information==
This card was one of five cards that could be pulled from Promo-B Vol. 1 packs; these were made available as part of the [[Mega Pidgeot ex Drop Event]], which ran from November 18 to 28, 2025.

===Gallery===

==Trivia==
===Origin===
*This card features [[Mega]] {{p|Pidgeot}}.

{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG|video games about the TCG.}}

[[de:Mega-Tauboss-ex (PROMO-B 006)]]
[[es:Mega-Pidgeot ex (Promo-B 6 TCG Pocket)]]
[[fr:Méga-Roucarnage-ex (Promo-B 006)]]
[[ja:メガピジョットex (ポケポケ P-B)]]

Forretress (Pokémon)

2025-09-08T21:48:49Z

Nepepper: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Forretress}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0204|prev=Pineco|nextnum=0206|next=Dunsparce|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Forretress}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Forretress
|jname=フォレトス
|jtranslit=Foretosu
|tmname=Foretos
|ndex=0205
|typebox=1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|category=Bagworm
|height-ftin=3'11″
|height-m=1.2
|weight-lbs=277.3
|weight-kg=125.8
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Sturdy
|abilityd=Overcoat
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=163
|oldexp=118
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=75
|body=01
|pokefordex=forretress
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Forretress''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォレトス''' ''Foretos'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Pineco}} starting at [[level]] 31.

==Biology==
Forretress is a large, spherical {{wp|insect|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no visible limbs. The upper and lower halves of its body are capped by bumpy steel plates, giving it a {{a|Sturdy|strong defense}} against opponents. The outer plates have zigzagging ridges that open along its back and front, revealing its smooth, red inner shell. The inner shell is punctuated by four cylindrical spikes, each tapering to an open point. Between the spikes, the inner shell opens along a straight line to reveal Forretress's eyes, which are round with large pupils. Whatever else lies inside its shell is unknown.

Forretress can defend itself from enemies by shooting out pieces of its outer shell, as a conditioned reflex rather than a conscious effort. It opens its shell to capture prey, but this happens so quickly that its interior body cannot be seen. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical and temperate forests}}, attaching itself immovably to tree trunks. As shown in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Forretress is capable of levitation.

===Evolution===
Forretress evolves from {{p|Pineco}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0204
|name1=Pineco
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1=
|no2=0205
|name2=Forretress
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Steel}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: Forretress may appear during {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|training}}. As part of the "Forretress Push" training session, the player's Magikarp pushes it to earn JP.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=094}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. ''(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>Forretress</sc> conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the {{ScPkmn}} is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It keeps itself inside its steel shell. The shell is opened when it is catching prey, but it is so quick that the shell's inside cannot be seen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=094}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=269|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.}}
|}
|}
{{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=It is encased in a steel shell. Forretress's eyes peer out, but what lies within this Pokémon's shell is unknown.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=259|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It’s usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Forretress USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Forretress SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Forretress in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Forretress in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|HP=75
|Attack=90
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=60
|Speed=40}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=0
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=400
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
|gen5dark=yes
|olddark=½
|gen5ghost=yes
|oldghost2=½}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{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|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10||'''}}
{{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|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|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|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/H|0541|Swadloon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Power Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|TM032}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Bug Egg Group can learn Swift via level-up. However, the move is available via TM032 and can be passed down from the Venonat line, the Scyther line, the Yanma line, the Pineco line, the Gligar line, Masquerain, Volbeat, Vibrava, Flygon, the Joltik line, Vivillon, Vikavolt, the Cutiefly line, and Frosmoth, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}

===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
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|no2=0205
|name2=Forretress
|type1-2=Bug
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Brock Forretress.png|thumb|250px|Forretress in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Brock's Forretress]]====
Forretress debuted in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where {{an|Brock}}'s Pineco [[Evolution|evolved]] into one in order to save him and a group of Pokémon at a hot spring from {{TRT}}. When Brock went to [[Hoenn]], the only Pokémon he brought with him was his Forretress. Brock later left Forretress at home when he headed to [[Sinnoh]].

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Brock's demonstration featured a Forretress evolving from a Pineco.

In ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Forretress competed in the {{ci|Slateport}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', a Forretress was affected by [[Team Galactic]]'s meddling on [[Iron Island]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP259|Forretress|Ash's Pokédex|Forretress, the Bagworm Pokémon. Forretress is the evolved form of {{p|Pineco}}. Its entire body is covered in a steel-hard shell.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Janine Forretress Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Forretress in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Forretress debuted in ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Association]]. {{adv|Red}} had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym Leader]].

A Forretress was seen in ''[[PS136|Crossing Crobat]]'', under the ownership of [[Janine]]. She used it to escape from the security guards with its {{m|Spikes}} after she tried to steal a [[Big Pearl]] from the Goldenrod Museum as a security test.

A Forretress appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

[[Carr]] has many Forretress, which first appeared in ''[[PS277|A Beastly Cold Reception]]''. He often orders an {{m|Explosion}} attack to destroy the surroundings. Near the end of the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, he has ten of them nearly detonate the [[Team Rocket airship]] after realizing that {{adv|Giovanni}} had planned to use the Three Beasts as pawns to reunite with {{adv|Silver|his son}}.

In ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', a Forretress was used by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} that was challenging the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}.

Multiple Forretress appeared in a picture in ''[[PS600|Gorebyss Changes Color]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Forretress appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Forretress and its {{p|Pineco|pre-Evolution}} share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Burmy}} and {{p|Wormadam}}. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.
* Forretress is the first original {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]], as {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton|its Evolution}} were not Steel-types in [[Generation I]].
* Forretress's {{v2|Crystal}} still sprite is different from that of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in [[Generation II]].
* In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, its Poké Assist is shown to be Steel in the capture screen, but turns out to be Normal after the capture.
*Forretress could always learn {{m|Swift}} as an [[Egg Move]], but oddly could not learn it via [[TM]] or [[Move Tutor]] until [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

===Origin===
Forretress may be based on a {{wp|bagworm}}, possibly one inhabiting a discarded shell of a {{wp|Aesculus|horse chestnut}} or a {{wp|walnut}}, though it resultingly resembles {{wp|bivalve}}s such as {{wp|giant clam}}s, as they share a two-half shell structure. Before {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} depicted it levitating, Forretress's primary means of locomotion was hopping, which is similar to the {{wp|Mexican jumping bean}}, a nut pod which appears to jump because it contains a writhing bug larva. Following {{p|Pineco}}'s {{wp|weaponry}} theme, Forretress seems be based on {{wp|gun turret}}s, {{wp|bomb}}s, {{wp|cannon}}s and {{wp|cannonballs}}, and {{wp|fortress}}es. The tube-shaped cannons around it resemble the siphons in {{wp|siphon (insect anatomy)|insects}} and {{wp|siphon (mollusc)|molluscs}}.

====Name origin====
Forretress and Foretos may be a combination of ''forest'', ''fortress'', and possibly ''ferro'' (Portuguese for steel) and ''turret''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Steel
|ja=フォレトス ''Foretos''|jameaning=From ''forest'', ''fortress'', and possibly ''turret''
|fr=Foretress|frmeaning=Similar to English name
|es=Forretress|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Forstellka|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Forst|forest}}'' and ''{{tt|Kastell|castle}}''
|it=Forretress|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=쏘콘 ''Ssokon''|komeaning=From {{tt|쏘다 ''ssoda''|to shoot}}, {{tt|소나무 ''sonamu''|pine tree}}, and ''pine cone''
|zh_cmn=佛烈托斯 ''Fúliètuōsī''{{tt|*|Games, later animated series}}{{specify|check tooltip: which animated episodes/seasons/series?}} 佛烈託斯 ''Fúliètuōsī''{{tt|*|Early animated series (Taiwan)}}{{specify|check tooltip: which episodes/seasons/series?}}|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=佛烈托斯 ''Fahtlihttoksī''{{tt|*|Games, later animated series}}{{specify|check tooltip: which animated episodes/seasons/series?}} 佛烈託斯 ''Fahtlihttoksī''{{tt|*|Early animated series}}{{specify|check tooltip: which episodes/seasons/series?}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=जंकिला ''Junkila''|himeaning=From {{tt|जंगल ''Jungle''|Jungle/Forest}} and {{tt|किला ''Kila''|Castle/Fort/Fortress}}
|ru=Форетресс ''Forretress''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟอเรทอส ''Forethot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Forretress]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]

==External links==

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Arceus (Pokémon)

2025-08-05T19:51:55Z

Nepepper: The pun is that it's Sinnoh (シンオウ) + Ou-sama (王様), hence 'Sinn'ou-sama.' Since this wiki does standard romanizations, it should be rendered as 'Sinn'ō-sama.'

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|jname=アルセウス
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|ndex=0493
|type1=Normal
|category=Alpha
|height-ftin=10'06"
|height-m=3.2
|weight-lbs=705.5
|weight-kg=320.0
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|ability1=Multitype
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
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|eggcycles=120
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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

Arceus is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. Its [[signature Ability]], {{a|Multitype}}, allows it to [[Type change|change its type]] and [[#Form data|form]] when holding a [[Plate]] or a [[type]]-specific [[Z-Crystal]], while its [[signature move]], {{m|Judgment}}, is a powerful attack that changes its type to match the Plate or Z-Crystal Arceus is holding.

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009. Arceus plays a central role in ''{{g|Legends: Arceus}}'', serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

Arceus created the [[Pokémon of Myth]] and the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. Known as the '''Original One''' (Japanese: '''そのもの''' ''Sono mono'', "the very being"), Arceus was worshiped in ancient times by the people of [[Hisui]] under the name '''Almighty Sinnoh''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{Ruby|様|さま}}''' ''Sinn'ō-sama'').

==Biology==
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|The unnamed form Arceus takes in [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|its realm]]]]
In its {{type|Normal}} form, Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern also appears on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. Its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its long mane juts away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes, red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, which points 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. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also has four green jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly continues past its waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is similar to its mane in terms of shape and coloration. Despite its quadruped appearance, Arceus is capable of flight.

According to legend, it shaped the [[Pokémon universe]] using its 1,000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as the "Original One" in myths and legends and is generally considered one of the strongest Pokémon. Arceus is believed to be the creator of the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Ransei]] [[region]]s, the [[Pokémon world]], and possibly, even the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. It also created the {{pkmn|egg}}s from which the [[Pokémon of Myth]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, hatched, as well as another egg from which the [[lake guardians]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, hatched. It could also recreate these eggs if it wanted to. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the longest-lived Pokémon species, if not the oldest Pokémon in existence. In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus is portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and overturning the very laws of nature. In the same movie, it is said to "feed" off the energy of its Plates.
[[File:Arceus creating Giratina.png|thumb|250px|right|Arceus recreating the {{pkmn|egg}} of one of the [[Pokémon of Myth]] in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
Arceus does not suffer fools gladly and will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. It can release {{m|Judgment|countless shots of light}} that disintegrate the landscape around it. Arceus can change its [[type]] at will to adapt to a situation through the use of its [[Plate]]s or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]s. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm, which is implied to be its physical form—only a piece of its whole being—while its true form is unknown and incomprehensible.

Arceus was known to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times, protecting the world from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion to those who treated it with kindness. In modern times, Arceus continues to watch over the world and wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it only gives hints on how to solve problems instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light, making them bigger and more powerful, as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|ride Pokémon}} worshiped by the people of [[Hisui]].

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus transformed a normal cellphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[Sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] is blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]]. In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], Arceus created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a desolate land into a rich and fertile one.

Like the Pokémon it created, Arceus also resides in another dimension, a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond time and space]] itself. There, it appears in a form made of golden light, shaped like the silhouette of its normal appearance. This could possibly be its true form. It was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of human speech]], stating that "Arceus" is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The ancient Sinnoh people worshiped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh," "great Sinnoh," and "might of Sinnoh," with the term "Sinnoh" later on becoming the name of the [[region]]. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worshipped it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} respectively for Arceus. In ancient myths, it is said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

In [[Alola]], the [[Aether Foundation]] used Arceus's data, collected from myths and legends from [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]], during the [[Beast killer project]] to create the [[artificial Pokémon]] {{P|Silvally|Type: Full}}. Equipped with the {{A|RKS System}}, an {{a|RKS System|Ability}} similar to Arceus's {{A|Multitype}}, it was developed to protect Alola from [[Ultra Beast|Ultra Beasts]]. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, and Type: Full's ability was sealed with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed {{p|Type: Null}}.

Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]'s signature moves ({{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].

Thanks to its [[Ability]], Arceus is capable of changing its form and [[type]] according to the [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]] that it wields; its eyes, underbelly, face, hooves, snout, gems, and cross-like wheel all change color to match its current type.
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fairy|Arceus|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|}}
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] region and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. Throughout the game, Arceus occasionally communicates with and assists the player via the [[Arc Phone]].
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously named [[Arceus Arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
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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|num3=238}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]{{tt|*|Never officially distributed}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl#Arceus|Only one]]) [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]{{tt|*|Never officially distributed}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl#Arceus|Only one]]) [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]] [[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Arceus|Only one]]{{tt|*|Requires save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with all 27 main story missions completed}})Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Arceus|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event item]] that was never distributed, although the text seen when receiving the 20th Anniversary Arceus states that Arceus could first be obtained in Diamond and Pearl in the Hall of Origin.

====In side games====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Light Temple]] [[Sky Fortress]] ([[Ranger Net]] mission)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|The Legend of Ransei}}, cannot be kept) [[Aurora]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] (Reward)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 5|Distortion Island: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Special Boss; '''Type changes in a set order daily''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 15]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final, [[Entei Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde 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=Event: ''[[Ultra Challenge|Arceus Arrives]]'' Event: ''[[Ultra Challenge|Arceus Appears]]''}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

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

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Korean region|Online|100|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|American region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Spanish|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Silk Scarf|event2type=None|event2rar=???
}}

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

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====No [[Plate]] equipped=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

=====With a [[Plate]] equipped=====
'''With [[Fist Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Sky Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Flying
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Toxic Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Earth Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Stone Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Rock
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Insect Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Spooky Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Iron Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Steel
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Flame Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Splash Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Meadow Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Grass
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Zap Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Mind Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Icicle Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ice
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Draco Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dragon
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

'''With [[Dread Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

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

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|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|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|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|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|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|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{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|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|coset=N/A
|conto=N/A
|recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides.
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=None
|fieldp=Tackle
|num=S-006
|pastnum=221
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|HP=5
|atk=4
|def=5
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274
|min=90
|max=150
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Double Normal
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=237
|attack=238
|defense=238
|fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy-type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form).

[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]]
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|No Plate [[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}} No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fighting|Arceus|Fighting|Fighting|Fighting|[[File:Bag Fist Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fist Plate}} [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fightinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Sky Plate}} [[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Toxic Plate}} [[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Earth Plate}} [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Stone Plate}} [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Insect Plate}} [[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Spooky Plate}} [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Iron Plate}} [[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flame Plate}} [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Splash Plate}} [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Meadow Plate}} [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Electric|Arceus|Electric|Electric|Electric|[[File:Bag Zap Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Zap Plate}} [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Electrium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Psychic|Arceus|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|[[File:Bag Mind Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Mind Plate}} [[File:Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Psychium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ice|Arceus|Ice|Ice|Ice|[[File:Bag Icicle Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icicle Plate}} [[File:Dream Icium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dragon|Arceus|Dragon|Dragon|Dragon|[[File:Bag Draco Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Draco Plate}} [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dragonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|[[File:Bag Dread Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dread Plate}} [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Darkinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fairy|Arceus|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|[[File:Bag Pixie Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Pixie Plate}} [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fairium Z}}}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0493
|name1=Arceus
|type1-1=Normal}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=493}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=493}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=493|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=493|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=493|LAcrop=169}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0493}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|493|Arceus}}

==In animation==
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]=====
Arceus debuted 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 it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus would stop its destruction.

=====Other=====
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.

Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]].

====Minor appearances====
Arceus made its animated series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle.

<gallery>
Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus
Arceus Ghost Type.png|{{type|Ghost}} Arceus
Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus
</gallery>

===GOTCHA!===
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. 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 Town]] rich and fertile. Damos then "betrayed" Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Arceus (Adventures)}}
In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}
Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Dragon}} and {{TCG|Fairy}}. Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set, which were printed with a rule that allows players to have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.

====Trophy information====
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.

''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==

* Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref>
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]].
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] 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.
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] via a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
* According to the {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories.
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System.
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]]
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that is described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon.
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], Arceus has sometimes been [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event of {{g|Masters EX}}.
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> On the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref>
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]], as nothing is weak to Normal.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to narrate the introduction for a [[core series]] game.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]].
* Arceus was the only Pokémon first introduced during the DPt era of the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In the international TCG, Arceus and [[Shaymin (TCG)|Shaymin]] were both introduced in the Platinum series. 
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings.
* Arceus's {{Type|Fairy}} form is the only Pokémon introduced after [[Generation IV]] to exist in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is the only Pokémon that can be registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] and have a [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)#Research level|research level]] of 0 at the same time.

===Origin===
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bovine idols— particularly {{wp|Apis (deity)|Apis}}—but its general anatomy may also be similar to equine idols. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after ordinary creatures—such as those from the {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}} or {{wp|Giraffidae}} families—or fantastical and mythical creatures—such as the polymeliac {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} and {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|qilin}}, or the {{wp|longma}}.

The arc on its back may be inspired by the {{wp|Dharmachakra}}, or the {{wp|Bhavacakra}}, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}. It also resembles a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a form of religious iconography used by many religions to indicate holy, divine, or sacred figures; it has at various periods also been used in imagery of rulers, heroes, and saints.

The conception of the first god might be influenced by the {{wp|Shinto}} gods {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. Its myth is nearly identical to the {{wp|world egg}}, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the {{wp|bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, has polymelia and is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's [[Pokédex]] entry) or in a {{wp|Avalokiteśvara#Tibetan Buddhist beliefs|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to {{type|Normal}} Arceus).

====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
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|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}}
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}}
|el=Αρκέους ''Arkéous''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์เซอุส ''Ase-ut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus/ Normal-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex

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Bond Phenomenon

2025-07-23T16:56:22Z

Nepepper: /* Intro */

[[File:Ash Greninja Lumiose Conference.png|250px|thumb|{{Ash}} and his {{AP|Greninja}} have perfected the transformation]]
The '''Bond Phenomenon''' (Japanese: '''キズナ{{Ruby|現象|げんしょう}}''' ''Bond Phenomenon'') is a transformation affecting {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that was introduced in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It is said to have some connection to the Pokémon's hidden potential, similar to Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion.

Unlike [[Mega Evolution]] or [[Primal Reversion]], the transformation does not require any specific [[item]]s for either the {{pkmn|Trainer}} or the Pokémon, though in the games it requires the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}}. The only known Pokémon able to undergo this transformation is {{p|Greninja}}, whose {{fd|Greninja|alternate form}} is referred to as '''Ash-Greninja''' (Japanese: '''サトシゲッコウガ''' ''Satoshi Gekkouga''). In this form, its strength increases and it gains the ability to form large {{m|Water Shuriken}}s on its back, which it can use in battle to great effect.

==Pokémon capable of Bond Phenomenon==
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! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background: #{{Water color light}}" | Before Bond Phenomenon
! colspan=3 style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | After Bond Phenomenon
|- style="background: #{{Water color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Greninja}}
| [[File:658Greninja.png|100px|Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Battle Bond}}
| [[File:658Greninja-Ash.png|100px|Ash-Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Battle Bond}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{Water color light}}" colspan=7 |
|}

==In the core series games==
{{main|Greninja (Pokémon)#Form data|Greninja (Pokémon) → Form data}}
Bond Phenomenon made its [[core series]] debut in the form of a {{p|Greninja}} that can be transferred to {{g|Sun and Moon}} from the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version|Special Demo Version]]. This unique Greninja possesses the {{a|Battle Bond}} [[Ability]], which triggers the transformation into Ash-Greninja after the opposing Pokémon has [[Fainting|fainted]] and increases the [[power]] of {{m|Water Shuriken}} by approximately 33% (or more accurately, by a factor of 5448/4096). In addition, the base Battle Bond Greninja, before transforming, are treated as an alternate form separate from Greninja with {{a|Torrent}} or {{a|Protean}}. As of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Battle Bond no longer transforms Greninja into Ash-Greninja, currently making the form exclusive to [[Generation]] {{gen|VII}}.

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===Base stats===
====Generation VII====
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|type2=Dark
|HP=72
|Attack=145
|Defense=67
|SpAtk=153
|SpDef=71
|Speed=132
|nocat=yes}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Tretta]]===
{{sectionstub}}

===[[Pokémon Shuffle]]===
{{sectionstub}}

===[[Pokémon Picross]]===
{{sectionstub}}

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
During {{SSB|Greninja}}'s [[Final Smash]], it temporarily transforms into Ash-Greninja while performing '''{{sbw|Secret Ninja Attack}}'''.

==In animation==
[[File:Ash and Greninja Bond Phenomenon.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Greninja activating the Bond Phenomenon]]
[[File:Ninja Village's Hero Greninja.png|thumb|left|250px|Depiction from the [[Ninja Village]] of a Greninja who achieved the transformation]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, the Bond Phenomenon may be achieved when the [[Friendship|trust]] between a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} reaches its maximum. While a Pokémon and Trainer are using this form, the Trainer shares the Pokémon's pain in the same place the Pokémon was dealt [[damage]]. The Trainer can also share the Pokémon's point of view. If the form is not mastered, the Trainer and Pokémon can pass out from exhaustion.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
In ''[[XY99|The Legend of the Ninja Hero! ]]'', a Greninja in its Battle Bond form is shown on a shrine in the [[Ninja Village]].

The Bond Phenomenon makes its first proper appearance in ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', in which {{Ash}}'s {{p|Frogadier}} [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{AP|Greninja}} and assumed the Ash-Greninja form. However, the transformation would not be addressed by name until ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', in which {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, after researching the matter, reported his results to Ash and {{ashfr}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Ash described that his ability to become one with Greninja felt similar to {{AP|Lucario}}'s [[Aura]]. Flashbacks to scenes that featured Ash-Greninja are changed to feature regular Greninja instead.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pokémon JNM.png|thumb|250px|Greninja in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In the Japan Mini-volume 6 for the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}, {{adv|Y}}'s {{p|Greninja}}, [[Croaky]], was revealed to have Battle Bond as his Ability.

===Pokémon Journeys===
Ash's Greninja appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'', where it was seen in its Ash-Greninja form.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form is featured as a [[XY Black Star Promos (TCG)|Promotional]] {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Pokémon}}{{EX}} card.

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{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=牽絆現象 / 牵绊现象 ''{{tt|Qiānbàn Xiànxiàng|Bond Phenomenon}}''
|da=Båndfenomen
|nl=Vertrouwensbandfenomeen
|fi=Sideilmiö
|fr=Phénomène de Synergie
|de=Freundschaftsphänomen
|it=Effetto Sintonia
|ko=유대현상 ''{{tt|Yudae Hyeonsang|Bond Phenomenon}}''
|no=Båndfenomen
|pl=Zjawisko Więzi
|pt_br=Fenômeno Vincular
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|ru=Узы доверия ''Uzy doveriya''
|es_la=Sinergia afectiva
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|sv=Bandfenomen
|tr=Bağ Fenomeni
|vi=Hiện tượng Kết nối
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==Related articles==
* {{a|Battle Bond}}
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Primal Reversion]]

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Eviolite

2025-07-02T17:58:48Z

Nepepper: /* Trivia */

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The '''Eviolite''' (Japanese: '''しんかのきせき''' ''Evolution Stone'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It boosts the {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} of a Pokémon that holds it if the holder is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
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{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}2,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}50,000|{{pdollar}}12,500}}
|}
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===Effect===
If held by a Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]], raises its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} by 50%.

The Eviolite only affects Pokémon if their [[form]] and species has non-zero value in their "personal data", (internal data that determines the basic traits of any given Pokémon), for an Evolution method, regardless of whether that Evolution method is legitimately accessible.

While this functions as expected for most species/forms, there are some notable unusual cases such as instances where an Evolution method "exists" but isn't accessible, as well as some hardcoded exclusions:
* If only the [[regional form]] of a species can evolve, only the regional form is affected by the Eviolite.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829649548261892393</ref>
* {{p|Meltan}} is not affected by the Eviolite, because it cannot evolve in the [[core series]] games, only capable of evolving while in {{g|GO}}.
* It does not affect [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], or Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, as those specific forms have no Evolution method coded, even if the base species is capable of evolving.
* It does not affect {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, or {{p|Eevee}} while they have the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}, as they are hardcoded not to evolve unless the Gigantamax Factor is removed via [[Max Soup]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829649232938287493</ref>
* It does affect [[male]] {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Salandit}}, despite only female Combee/Salandit being capable of Evolution, (as they are the same species and form as their female counterparts and therefore share the "non-zero Evolution value" in their personal data).
* It still affects certain Pokémon that are capable of Evolution, even if it is/was not currently possible to meet the requirements for their Evolution.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829650159619445177</ref>
** In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} was affected by Eviolite before the [[Galarica Cuff]] or [[Galarica Wreath]] were made available via the [[Isle of Armor]] and [[Crown Tundra]] DLCs, respectively.
** In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it affects {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Stantler}} despite their Evolution methods being inaccessible within Scarlet and Violet. {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Qwilfish}} was also similarly affected for the same reason before The Indigo Disk added its evolutionary method into {{p|Overqwil}}.
** {{p|Dipplin}} was affected even before {{p|Hydrapple}} was introduced in the following [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC.
*If held by a {{m|transform}}ed Pokémon, the boost is based on its original species, not the species it is transformed into.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A mysterious evolutionary lump. When held, it raises the Defense and Sp. Def of a Pokémon that can still evolve.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A mysterious Evolutionary lump. When held by a Pokémon that can still evolve, it raises both Defense and Sp. Def.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A mysterious evolutionary lump. When held by a Pokémon that can still evolve, it raises both Defense and Sp. Def.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. This mysterious evolutionary lump boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats when held by a Pokémon that can still evolve.}}
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===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Castelia City]]
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|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Castelia City]]
| Transfer from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}
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| {{gameabbrevss|PDR}}
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| [[Dream Cloud]]s (Simulator γ)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Shalour City]]
| [[Pokémon Village]] ({{DL|Ambush encounter|shaking trash cans}}){{dotw|Th}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]]
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Ballonlea]] [[#Distribution|Event]]
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| [[Cram-o-matic]] ({{t|Rock}}: 102–110)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[South Province (Area Five)]] (from a [[Pokémon League representative]] after defeating 7 {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the area)
| [[Delibird Presents]] ([[Mesagoza]] Branch, after completing the main storyline)
|}
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====Distribution====
=====As a [[held item]]=====
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| {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Players Cup Porygon2}}
| All
| August 22 to 31, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Jirawiwat Thitasiri's Clefairy}}
| All
| June 18 to 19, 2022
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Nils Dunlop's Porygon2}}
| All
| June 7 to 10, 2024
|}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}" width=96px; height=96px"| [[File:Bag Eviolite SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In ''[[PBW4|Challenge the Battle Subway!]]'', an Eviolite was held by [[Monta]]'s {{p|Boldore}}.

==In the TCG==
[[File:EviolitePlasmaStorm122.jpg|thumb|200px|Eviolite]]
{{main|Eviolite (Noble Victories 91)}}
'''Eviolite''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era) in the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} expansion. When this {{TCG|Trainer card}} is attached to a Basic Pokémon, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20, after applying Weakness and Resistance.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Eviolite's name may be derived from ''evolution'' and the ''-ite'' suffix found in the names of many minerals.
*Eviolite's Japanese name is a pun as しんかのきせき (''Shinka no Kiseki'') can mean either "Evolution Stone" or "Evolution Miracle."

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=進化奇石 ''{{tt|Jeunfa Kèihsehk|Evolution Magical Stone}}''
|zh_cmn=進化奇石 / 进化奇石 ''{{tt|Jìnhuà Qíshí|Evolution Magical Stone}}''
|fr=Évoluroc
|de=Evolith
|it=Evolcondensa
|ko=진화의 휘석 ''Jinhwa-yi Hwiseok''
|pt_br=Eviolite
|ru=Уменьшение ''Umen'sheniye''
|es=Mineral Evol
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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Talk:Torkoal (Pokémon)

2025-06-17T12:04:06Z

Nepepper:

He has a Charcoal in XY in the wild. Wondering what the code to add XY to the held items table is.

Wouldn't Torkoal be a Red-footed tortoise (Jabuti)? Or is it just a regular tortoise? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:KurowaSanCKurowaSan]] ([[User talk:KurowaSan|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/KurowaSan|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It is a regular tortoise. It's red because it's a Fire-type. A green tortoise wouldn't look like it can breath fire. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:08, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Can someone edit the move tutor part to add back the move {{m|Earth Power}}? I just test it today and found it is complatible in Platinum(as serebii said it can't but smogon said it can, it made me so confused so I just caught one to test it) -- [[User:Chungkingpun|ChungKingPun]] 10:59, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

=="Kotatsu" name origin==

It came into my notice that Torkoal's Japanese name, Cotoise or Kohtasu (コータス), sounds oddly like "kotatsu," which is a Japanese heating table that used to have charcoal as its main source before it became electricity.

Looking at this Pokémon and the region it's based on, I'd pretty much say it's also named after kotatsu since they also kinda look like turtle shells. I would edit it in, but I don't want to go on an edit war. I'm not expecting an immediate response since, well, it's Torkoal we're talking about, but what do you think?

[[User:Nepepper|Nepepper]] ([[User talk:Nepepper|talk]]) 13:13, 31 October 2024 (UTC).

:Update, Torkoal is the goat, I don't know why I hated on it.

:[[User:Nepepper|Nepepper]] ([[User talk:Nepepper|talk]]) 12:04, 17 June 2025 (UTC).

Larry

2025-06-17T12:01:59Z

Nepepper: /* Trivia */

{{samename|Pokémon Ranger character|Larry (Ranger)}}
{{samename|{{aniseries|BW}} character with the Japanese name of Larry|Ridley}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{normal color}}
|corecolor={{flying color light}}
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|name=Larry
|jname=アオキ
|tmname=Aoki
|sloganline=The Exceptional Everyman
|image=Scarlet Violet Larry.png
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
|size=150px
|hometown=[[Medali]]
|region=[[Paldea]]
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>In the [[PPW04|fourth episode]] of [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]], [[Iono]] states that Larry has been part of the Pokémon League for 25 years.</ref>
|gender=Male
|hair=Black with gray highlights
|eyes=Black
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{flying color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, Violet}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Larry (Masters)]]
|enva=Yong Yea ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=[[Kenyu Horiuchi]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]], [[Elite Four]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{flying color light}}
|member=[[Paldea League]]
|rank=Gym Leader, Elite Four
|domain=[[Medali Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Normal}}
|specialty={{t|Normal}} types (Gym Leader) {{t|Flying}} types (Elite Four)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{flying color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]'' 
|debut=''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'' ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]) ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'' ([[Pokémon: Paldean Winds|PW]])
|enva=Ben Diskin
|jpva=Kosuke Toriumi
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{flying color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASV17|Emergence! Lurking Steel Titan!!]]''
}}
|}

'''Larry''' (Japanese: '''アオキ''' ''Aoki'') is a businessman who works for the [[Paldea]] [[region]]'s [[Pokémon League]], where he serves as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Medali]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Medali Gym]], and a member of Paldea's [[Elite Four]]. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as a Gym Leader and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon as an Elite Four member.

==In the core series games==

===Appearance===
Larry is depicted as a tall, middle-aged man of average build. His most unique features belong to his face, with prominent cheekbones, grey eyes in the shape of squares (alongside his pupils), square gray eyebrows, and black hair with numerous gray quiffs shooting off from it.

Larry wears a light black suit, consisting of a blazer, trousers and formal shoes. Beneath his suit is a gray long-sleeve button-downed shirt with a pale-blue tie with a cloud outline pattern, referencing his specialization as an Elite Four member.

As with every other member of the Elite Four of Paldea, Larry wears black gloves with the logo of Paldea's Pokémon League, which resembles a white compass, upon them.

Larry is always seen holding a black briefcase, which he puts down before battles.

===Challenging the Medali Gym===
Medali Gym Leader: Larry

(AKA the Exceptional Everyman)

"This Normal-type user is the middle of the pack when it comes to Gym Leaders. He has a day job helping run the {{pal|Pokémon League}}, where he is not the best rated worker. He loves to eat."

===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
'''Website Blurb:''' ''This Normal-type Gym Leader is also a businessman, and he’s not very motivated. When he gets lost in thought, he becomes so still that onlookers begin to worry.''

Larry is a serious, brooding man who works for Paldea's [[Pokémon League]] under [[Geeta]], who assigned him the roles of both a Gym Leader and Elite Four member. He also works as a businessman on top of his Pokémon League duties. In [[The Indigo Disk]], it is revealed through his conversation with [[Ryme]], that Larry was in charge of redesigning the [[Montenevera Gym|Montenevera battle court]]. He is often unmotivated, and becomes unsettlingly still whenever he is lost in thought, much to the worry of people nearby.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/characters/larry/ Larry — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> According to [[Iono]] in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]], Larry has been a member of the Paldea League for 25 years.

He uses Normal-type Pokémon at his Gym because he feels they reflect his ordinary image. In addition to the Gym Badge, Larry gives out {{TM|025|Facade}} when defeated. During the Champion Assessment, he is the third Elite Four member to be faced and uses a team of Flying-type Pokémon per Geeta's request, much to his dismay.

Outside of his Pokémon League duties, he is known for his fixation with food, and regularly visits the Treasure Eatery of Medali, which also serves as the arena for his Gym battles.

===The Indigo Disk===
After completing the main story, Larry can be invited to [[Unova]]'s [[Blueberry Academy]] as a special coach. When challenged to a [[rematch]], he battles as a Gym Leader, though he retains some Flying-type Pokémon from his team when battled as one of the Elite Four.

Larry may converse with other Trainers present in the [[League Club Room]].

==Pokémon==
As a Gym Leader, Larry's team consists of {{t|Normal}} types, while he uses {{t|Flying}} types as an Elite Four member. In the rematch with him at the [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[League Club Room]], his team will be made up of both Normal and Flying types. His signature Pokémon is {{p|Staraptor}}.

===Pokémon===
====Gym battle====
Larry will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Staraptor}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=VSLarry.png
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|prize={{PDollar}}6,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Larry
|game=SV
|location=Medali Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=775
|pokemon=Komala
|level=35
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Comatose
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|move3=Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|level=35
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Glare|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|level=36
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|tera=Normal
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Champion Assessment====
Larry will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Flamigo}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
|color={{flying color}}
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|headcolor={{flying color light}}
|sprite=VSLarry 2.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}12,720
|class2=of the Elite Four
|classlink2=Elite Four
|name=Larry
|game=SV
|location=Pokémon League (Paldea)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=357
|pokemon=Tropius
|level=59
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Flying
|ability=Chlorophyll
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Solar Beam|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dragon Pulse|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sunny Day|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=741
|pokemon=Oricorio
|form=-Pom-Pom
|level=59
|gender=female
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|ability=Dancer
|move1=Revelation Dance|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Teeter Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Icy Wind|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=334
|pokemon=Altaria
|level=59
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|level=59
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=973
|pokemon=Flamigo
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Flying|type2=Fighting
|tera=Flying
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Brave Bird|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Throat Chop|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Liquidation|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Rematch]]====
Larry will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Staraptor}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
|color={{normal color}}
|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=VSLarry.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}11,880
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Larry
|game=SV
|location=Medali Gym
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=916
|pokemon=Oinkologne
|level=65
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bullet Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=775
|pokemon=Komala
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Comatose
|move1=Yawn|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wood Hammer|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=628
|pokemon=Braviary
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Brave Bird|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crush Claw|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{normal color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|tera=Normal
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[League Club Room]]====
Larry will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Staraptor}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
|color={{normal color}}
|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|headcolor={{flying color light}}
|sprite=VSLarry.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,920
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Larry
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=916
|pokemon=Oinkologne
|form=-Female
|gender=female
|level=82
|type1=Normal
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Trailblaze|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Play Rough|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Normal
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Raging Bull|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Glare|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{normal color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=334
|pokemon=Altaria
|gender=female
|level=82
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dual Wingbeat|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=973
|pokemon=Flamigo
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Flying
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Brave Bird|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Throat Chop|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Liquidation|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|level=83
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|tera=Normal
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Larry in the League Club Room, he will trade a Dudunsparce to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{G9event/head
|ndex=0982
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|form=Two-Segment Form
|gender=m
|level=35
|teratype=Flying
|type=Normal
|ot=Larry
|id=766634
|ability=Serene Grace
|nature=Relaxed
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Drill Run|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hyper Drill|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Larry (Masters)}}
Larry forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Dudunsparce}} and {{p|Oinkologne}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Larry became a playable sync pair on June 14, 2024.

{{PairDex/h|Normal}}
{{PairDex|205|Larry|trainerlink=Larry (Masters)#Dudunsparce|trainerimg=Larry|0982|Dudunsparce|gender=male|buddy=yes|form={{Form|Dudunsparce|Two-Segment Form}}|Normal|Fighting|Sprint|exrole=Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|205|Larry|trainerlink=Larry (Masters)#Oinkologne|trainerimg=Larry|0916 f|Oinkologne|gender=female|form=[[List of Pokémon with gender differences|Female]]|Normal|Fighting|Support|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Larry/Quotes}}

==Gallery==
===Core series game artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:Larry_concept_art.jpg|x250px]]
|- style="color:#000"
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art
|}

===Core series game assets===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing a full model with the grey tie}}
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}; color:#000"
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:LCR Larry icon.png|x150px]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:LCR Larry icon large.png|x150px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|League Club Room|Special Coach}} icon
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|League Club Room|Special Coach}} sprite
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mdl Larry Gym SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSLarry.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mdl Larry SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSLarry 2.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (Medali Gym and Blueberry Academy)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at Medali Gym and Blueberry Academy)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (Pokémon League)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at the Pokémon League)
|}

===Animation===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Larry HZ.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Larry Anime Expression Sheet.png|x200px]]
|-
| ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' artwork
| ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' concept art
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Horizons Larry concept art.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Larry Summer Festival 2024.png|center|frameless|300x300px]]
|-
| ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' concept art
|Larry Summer Festival 2024
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Larry Staraptor.png|center|frameless|347x347px]]
|
|-
|Eyecatch
|
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Larry anime.png|250px|thumb|Larry in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Larry debuted in a flashback in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', where he was seen eating at the [[Treasure Eatery]] while [[Friede]] met with [[Lucca]] there.

He physically debuted in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', where he and the other members of the [[Elite Four]] watched [[Liko]]'s battle against [[Ann]] at [[Naranja Academy]].

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Larry battled [[Coral]] and [[Kofu]] as part of the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]], only for Coral to have her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, knocking out all of their Pokémon and leaving Larry the winner by default.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', Larry was assigned as [[Dot]]'s next challenge for the [[Tera Training]] course.

In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Larry appeared during the reopening of the new menu at [[Anything Goes Café]]. After the meal, he left without attracting much attention, but was noticed by Dot when he left.

In ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'', Larry was Dot's opponent for her second Terastal battle, where he used both his {{p|Staraptor}} and {{p|Dudunsparce}} against Dot's {{p|Quaxly}} and {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}. Even after Dot's Quaxly evolved into {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and put up a great fight by {{Tera}}stallizing, Larry was still able to win by Terastallizing his Staraptor in turn and exploiting Quaxwell's paralysis. Despite her loss, Larry still approved Dot for her opportunistic use of Terastallization. Afterwards, when Dot and her friends ate some [[rice ball]]s at the Treasure Eatery, Larry was forced to pay their bill, much to his dismay.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Larry was seen talking with [[Geeta]] and [[Ryme]] during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] taking place. In the [[HZ067|next episode]], Larry watched Liko and Roy's battle with Ryme in the audience. After the tournament, Larry exchanged nods with Dot before leaving.

Larry appeared again in [[HZ079]], when the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] appeared at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} asking for permission to go to [[Area Zero]], Larry appeared along with the other members of the Elite Four. Later, Larry watched Liko, Roy, and Dot's battle against Geeta along with the others present.
{{-}}

====Character====
Larry has a very brooding, serious, stoic and calm personality, rarely showing much emotions both in and out of battling. He prefers the simple things in life, including simple but delicious foods. This simple, stoic and calm nature befits him as a Normal-Type user, and he even tells his opponents not to underestimate Normal-type Pokemon in battle. Regarding food, Larry is a massive foodie much like in the video games. He loves going to various restaurants to eat and has a hearty appetite. He is also generous enough to treat other people for a meal, like with Liko, Roy and Dot, though he was dismayed upon having to pay the whole bill.

In battle, Larry is calm and focused as ever, calmly analyzing his opponents movements and not giving their Pokemon much time to recover, capitalizing on opportunities and status conditions to exploit his opponent's weaknesses. His strength is shown simply by being both a Gym Leader and Elite Four member at the same time, just like in the video games. Larry is humble in victory and even passed Dot for her battle tactics and improved skills despite her losing, showcasing his judge of a person's skills.
{{-}}

====Pokémon====
Similar to the games, Larry uses two completely different teams of Pokémon, one team for challenges as a Gym Leader and another for battles as an Elite Four member.

This listing is of Larry's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

=====As a Gym Leader=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Dudunsparce
|type1=Normal
|img=Larry Dudunsparce.png
|epnum=HZ059
|epname=Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Dudunsparce}} is Larry's third known Pokémon. It was used during Dot's [[Tera Training]] test, where it faced both {{p|Quaxly}} and {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}. It was able to gain the upper hand on Quaxly when it {{status|paralyzed}} him with Glare. It then battled Tinkatink before being recalled in favor of Staraptor after their attacks seemed evenly matched.

Dudunsparce's known moves are {{m|Glare}}, {{m|Boomburst}}, and {{m|Hyper Drill}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Staraptor
|tera=Normal
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Larry Staraptor.png
|cap=Larry's Staraptor
|img2=Larry Staraptor Terastal.png
|cap2=Larry's Terastallized Staraptor
|epnum=HZ059
|epname=Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} is Larry's fourth known Pokémon and his ace. It was used to battle {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}} and {{p|Quaxly}} during [[Dot]]'s [[Tera Training]] test battle, where it was swapped in to replace Dudunsparce and quickly defeated Tinkatink. Despite receiving major damage from Dot's newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}, it was still able to defeat him after {{Tera}}stallizing while Quaxwell was immobilized by {{status|paralysis}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Air Slash}}, and {{m|Facade}}.}}

=====As an Elite Four member=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Flamigo
|type1=Flying
|type2=Fighting
|img=Larry Flamigo Oricorio.png
|epnum=HZ055
|epname=Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flamigo}} is Larry's first known Pokémon. It was used alongside {{p|Oricorio}} in his battle against [[Coral]] and [[Kofu]], only to be defeated when Coral's {{p|Glalie}} used {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

None of Flamigo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Oricorio
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Larry Flamigo Oricorio.png
|epnum=HZ055
|epname=Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Oricorio}} is Larry's second known Pokémon. It was used alongside {{p|Flamigo}} in his battle against [[Coral]] and [[Kofu]], only to be defeated when Coral's {{p|Glalie}} used {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

None of Oricorio's moves are known.}}
=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Larry Rotom Phone.png|size=250px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{normal color light}}
| bordercolor = {{normal color}}
| ja = 鳥海浩輔 ''Kosuke Toriumi''
| en = Ben Diskin
| he = גולן גרוס ''Golan Gross''
| nl = Dennis Willekens
| fi = Jaakko Ohtonen
| no = Even Bergan
| pt_br = Maurício Berger
| es_la = Andrés García
| id = Hardi Dian Anto
}}

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
[[File:Larry Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Larry in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Larry appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', in which he is introduced by [[Iono]] as one of [[Paldea]]'s [[Gym Leader]]s during her video collaboration with [[Naranja Academy]].

====Pokémon====
{|
| {{ActivePoké|Larry|Staraptor|0398Staraptor.png|Normal|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|
|
|}
{{-}}
===Biri-Biri===
[[File:Anna Pikachu Biri-Biri.png|250px|thumb|Larry in [[Biri-Biri]]]]
Larry briefly appeared as a silhouette alongside the rest of [[Paldea]] [[Gym Leader]]s in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]]. He was seen defeating {{ga|Juliana|Anna}} in a battle.

====Pokémon====
{|
| {{ActivePoké|Larry|Komala|0775Komala.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Larry|Dudunsparce|0982Dudunsparce.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Larry|Staraptor|0398Staraptor.png|Normal|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Larry Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Larry in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Larry debuted in [[PASV17]]. He was first seen at the Treasure Eatery, grabbing a [[Rotom Phone]] [[Penny]] left behind when she left the building. He went outside to return it, only to find Penny surrounded by a group of {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s. The Grunts used their Pokémon to attack Larry, but were easily defeated, giving Penny to opportunity to flee.

The following day, {{Violet}} and [[Arven]] went to have lunch at the [[Medali|Treasure Eatery]], only to find the building closed. The employees explained that a co-worker went missing while passing through [[Asado Desert]] to buy ingredients at [[Porto Marinada]]. Assuming this was the work of the Quaking Earth {{pkmn2|Titan}}, Violet and Arven promised to find the employee. They were stopped by Larry, who noted that he heard rumors about Violet and Arven's accomplishments in taking down the various Titans and wished to test their skills as Trainers.

After Violet was forced to register at the [[Medali Gym]], he and Larry faced each other in a Gym battle at the Treasure Eatery. Violet eventually emerged victorious after taking out Larry's {{Terastal}}lized {{p|Staraptor}}. Accepting his loss, Larry recognized that Violet and Arven were truly as strong as the rumors suggested and allowed them to go face the Titan. Larry saw the boys off, but was then confronted by his fellow [[Elite Four]] members and [[Geeta]], the Top Champion. Geeta explained that they came to investigate a report to the Pokémon League claiming Larry attacked some Trainers unprovoked, but quickly dismissed it as false. Larry told the others that the Trainers he supposedly attacked were members of Team Star and that they were harassing an [[Uva Academy]] student, which he noted was worse than their usual acts of misbehavior.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Komala
|type1=Normal
|img=Larry Komala Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Komala}} is Larry's first known Pokémon. It was first used to prevent {{Violet}} from escaping his battle with Larry by hitting {{ga|Miraidon}} with its saliva, instantly making it fall asleep. Later, it was used to battle against {{Violet}}'s {{p|Lokix}} but lost.

None of Komala's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Staraptor
|tera=Normal
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Larry Staraptor Adventures.png
|cap=Larry's Staraptor
|img2=Larry Terastallized Staraptor Adventures.png
|img2_size=120px
|cap2=Larry's Terastallized Staraptor
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} is Larry's second known Pokémon. It was first used to forcibly carry {{Violet}} and [[Arven]] to the [[Medali Gym]] so the former could register for his battle with Larry. Later, it was Larry's third choice in his battle with Violet. Despite being [[Terastal]]lized to remove its weakness to {{type|Rock}} moves, Staraptor fell after Violet turned his {{p|Clodsire}} into a Rock-type to make its {{m|Rock Slide}} stronger.

None of Staraptor's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Larry
|pkmn=Dudunsparce
|type1=Normal
|img=Larry Dudunsparce Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Dudunsparce}} is Larry's third known Pokémon. It was Larry's second choice in his battle with {{Violet}}. After defeating Violet's {{p|Lokix}}, it went up against his {{p|Smoliv}}, who covered its body in oil to make Dudunsparce's moves slip off, reducing the damage they dealt. Dudunsparce put Smoliv to sleep, only for it to retaliate with a {{m|Sleep Talk}}-{{m|Flail}} combination, knocking Dudunsparce out.

Dudunsparce's known moves are {{m|Hyper Drill}} and {{m|Take Down}}.}}
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:LarryParadoxRift235.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare print of Larry]]
{{main|Larry (Paradox Rift 165)}}

'''Larry''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Raging Surf}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paradox Rift}} expansion, with artwork by [[Akira Komayama]]. A {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same sets. It allows players to flip a coin and search their deck for up to 2 Pokémon of any kind if they flip heads, or 1 Basic Pokémon if they flip tails.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Larry's Japanese Gym Leader title is {{tt|Extraordinary Salaryman|非凡サラリーマン}}.
* As both a [[Gym Leader]] and an [[Elite Four]] member, Larry is the first character in the games to fill two different positions in the same [[Pokémon League]] simultaneously.
* Larry's specialization in Flying types is hinted at by the cloud patterns on his tie and his ace Pokémon as a Gym Leader being part Flying-type.
** Him specializing in both Normal and Flying types is likely a reference to how the Normal/Flying type combination is the most common type combination amongst dual-type Pokémon.
* Larry is the only Paldean Gym Leader in the core series to:
** {{Tera}}stallize a Pokémon already of his type specialization.
** Terastallize more than one Pokémon.
** Battle inside a building instead of outdoors.
* During the Champion Assessment, Larry's Altaria does not know any Flying-type moves, making Larry the only member of the Paldean Elite Four to use a Pokémon that does not know any moves with the specialty type of its Trainer.
* During his Gym battle, Larry's Dudunsparce is female, but during the rematch, it is male.
* During the battle at the [[League Club Room|League Club]] at [[Blueberry Academy]], Larry's team uses a mixture of both {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} types.
* In [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]], Larry's {{p|Staraptor}} shares three of the same Flying-type moves with [[Lucius's Moltres]]: {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Hurricane}}, and {{m|Air Slash}}.
* In the [[PPW04|fourth episode]] of [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]], [[Iono]] confirms that Larry has been part of the Pokémon League for 25 years.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アオキ ''Aoki''
| From 青木 ''aoki'' ({{wp|Aucuba japonica|spotted laurel}}), and possibly from 気 ''ki'' (air), alluding to his dual status as a Flying-type specialist
|-
| English
| Larry
| From ''Larry'', a common, generic name in English and a diminutive form of the name ''Laurence'', which comes from ''laurus'' (Latin for laurel); and ''salaryman''
|-
| German
| Aoki
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Spanish
| Laureano
| From ''laurel moteado'' (spotted laurel)
|-
| French
| Okuba
| From ''Aucuba'' (genus which contains the spotted laurel)
|-
| Italian
| Ubaldo
| From ''Aucuba'' (genus which contains the spotted laurel)
|-
| Korean
| 청목 ''Cheongmok''
| From 청목 (靑木) ''cheongmok'' (spotted laurel)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 青木 ''Qīngmù''
| rowspan="2" | From 青木 ''qīngmù / chīngmuhk'' (spotted laurel)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 青木 ''Chīngmuhk''
|-
| Indonesian
| Dafin
| From ''[[wiktionary:dafin|dafin]]'' ({{wp|Romanian language|Romanian}} for laurel)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Lauro
| From ''louro-manchado'' (spotted laurel)
|-
| Thai
| อาโอกิ ''Aoki''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Larry|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Gym Leaders of Paldea}} 
{{Paldea League}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon: Paldean Winds characters]]
[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
[[Category:Elite Four Trainers]]
[[Category:Normal-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Flying-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]

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Clay

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{{samename|[[character of the day]] from ''[[BW081|Crisis at Ferroseed Research!]]'' with the Japanese name of "Clay"|Case (BW081)}}
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{{Character Infobox
|color={{ground color}}
|corecolor={{ground color light}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|text=FFF
|name=Clay
|jname=ヤーコン
|tmname=Yakon
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The Underground Boss
|image=Black White Clay.png
|size=220px
|caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Black|White}} by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]<ref>[[a:File:ClayCosmicEclipse188.jpg|Clay (Cosmic Eclipse 188)]]</ref> |
|eyes=Brown
|hair=Brown
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Driftveil City]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|relatives=[[Lacey]] (daughter)<ref> [[Nemona]] reveals that Clay is [[Lacey]]'s father during a chat with Lacey.</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1802415860771930455</ref>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{ground color light}}
|gen={{gen|V}}
|games={{game3|Black and White|Black, White|s}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|counterpart=[[Clay (Masters)]]
|enva=Unknown ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Naomi Kusumi ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{ground color light}}
|member=[[Unova League]]
|rank=Gym Leader
|domain=[[Driftveil Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Quake}}
|specialty={{t|Ground}}-types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{ground color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' ''[[Pokémon Generations]]''
|debut=''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'' (Pokémon the Series) ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'' (Generations)
|enva=[[Sean Schemmel]] (Pokémon the Series) Steve Kramer (Generations)
|jpva=[[Tsuguo Mogami]] (Pokémon the Series) Shūhei Matsuda (Generations)
}}
|}

'''Clay''' (Japanese: '''ヤーコン''' ''Yakon'') is a {{wp|Businessperson|businessman}} in the {{wp|Mining|mining industry}} who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Driftveil City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Driftveil Gym]]. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He gives the {{Badge|Quake}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him.

==In the core series games==
Clay appears in {{game|Black and White|s}} as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Driftveil City]]'s Gym. This Gym will be the fifth to be challenged by the {{player}}. Trainers who defeat Clay will receive the Quake Badge. Shortly after, he appears on {{rt|6|Unova}} to aid the player in removing the {{p|Galvantula}} web blocking the entrance to the [[Chargestone Cave]]. After his {{p|Krokorok}} removes the web, he gives {{TM|78|Bulldoze}} to the player. He also reappears again at [[N's Castle]] where he and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]].

When the player is cornered by the Seven Sages, Clay is the first of the Unova Gym Leaders to march in. He asks the player if he is tired out yet, then the rest of the Unova Gym Leaders, except for Cilan, Chili and Cress, walk in and take positions opposite each sage in pairs. Drayden then tells the player to proceed in pursuit of N.

Once the player gains access to the Driftveil Gym, Clay will be standing outside of the Gym, opposite [[Ghetsis]] and some {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s. Ghetsis refers to Clay as the "Miner King".

When the player encounters the Driftveil Gym Leader inside of [[Twist Mountain]] on their first visit after obtaining the Mistralton Gym Badge, he will say that Twist Mountain belongs to him and that the player and Cheren can train on it should they wish to do so.

One of the Trainers the player can battle inside the Driftveil Gym says that Clay is a company president. However, it is not known what business Clay owns. Another Trainer that can be battled inside the Driftveil Gym says that Clay stays at the bottom of the Gym to remind himself that he once had nothing. A {{tc|backpacker}} inside the [[Nacrene City]] Pokémon Center says that Clay found Fossils on Twist Mountain and donated them to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene City Museum]].

In {{B2W2}}, he returns as a Gym Leader. The TM Clay gives away remains the same, though he gives it out immediately after the battle rather than outside Chargestone Cave, as there is no longer any Galvantula web blocking the entrance.

After the Gym battle, Clay takes the player up his private lift to the entrance of the Gym and then leaves. Outside of the Gym, he is with Hugh and notices that the player and Hugh are friends, and then proceeds to show the two Trainers to the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] south of Driftveil City. Once there, he goes inside and tells them both to join in the [[Driftveil Tournament]]. [[Cheren]] is already there and participates as well. After the tournament, Roxie turns up and learns about the tournament, and leaves again. Clay follows and leaves the player to continue the adventure. Clay himself can later be fought in various tournaments.

In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], Clay is revealed to have a daughter named [[Lacey]], who is a student at [[Blueberry Academy]] and a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}. Like her father, she uses an {{p|Excadrill}} as her ace Pokémon. During a conversation between Lacey and [[Nemona]] in the [[League Club Room]], the latter is revealed to have battled Clay once, apparently in the midst of a formal party, much to Clay's own amusement, as Lacey quotes him having said, "Nothin' wrong with a young missy who knows what she wants!"

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr BW Clay.png
|prize={{PDollar}}3720
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|name=Clay
|game=BW
|location=Driftveil Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=552
|pokemon=Krokorok
|level=29
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|ability=Moxie
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=536
|pokemon=Palpitoad
|level=29
|gender=male
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Aqua Ring|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=BubbleBeam|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Muddy Water|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level=31
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush
|move1=Hone Claws|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{B2W2}}====
=====Gym battle=====
======Easy Mode/Normal Mode======
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|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Clay.png
|prize={{tt|{{pdollar}}3600|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}3960|Normal Mode}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Krokorok
|level={{tt|28|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|31|Normal Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
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|ability=Intimidate
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|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level={{tt|28|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|31|Normal Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|move1=Crush Claw|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rollout|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level={{tt|30|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|33|Normal Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Force
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Challenge Mode======
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|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/5
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|{{Pokémon/5
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{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|level=34
|gender=male
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Polish|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level=36
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Sand Force
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Clay uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Excadrill}}.

======[[Driftveil Tournament|Driftveil]]/[[Mix Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Clay.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
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|name=Clay
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush|ability2=Sand Force
|move1=Bulldoze|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Bulldoze|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=552
|pokemon=Krokorok
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate|ability2=Moxie
|move1=Bulldoze|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Assurance|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sand Tomb|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Torment|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=536
|pokemon=Palpitoad
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Hydration
|move1=Round|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=552
|pokemon=Krokorok
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate|ability2=Moxie
|move1=Dig|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sandstorm|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=536
|pokemon=Palpitoad
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Hydration
|move1=Round|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aqua Ring|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rain Dance|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======[[Unova Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Clay.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Clay
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush|ability2=Sand Force
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Drill Run|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Submission|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|held=Ganlon Berry
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sandstorm|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Cosmic Power|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=553
|pokemon=Krookodile
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate|ability2=Moxie
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Poison Touch
|held=Rindo Berry
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Muddy Water|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=473 m
|pokemon=Mamoswine
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ice|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious|ability2=Snow Cloak
|held=Ice Gem
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=623
|pokemon=Golurk
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Ghost
|ability=Iron Fist|ability2=Klutz
|held=Ghost Gem
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament|World Leaders]]/[[Mix Master Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Clay.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Clay
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush|ability2=Sand Force
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Drill Run|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Submission|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=330
|pokemon=Flygon
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Dragon
|ability=Levitate
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=553
|pokemon=Krookodile
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate|ability2=Moxie
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aqua Tail|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Fang|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Poison Touch
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Grass Knot|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Focus Blast|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hydro Pump|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=473 m
|pokemon=Mamoswine
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ice|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious|ability2=Snow Cloak
|held=Ice Gem
|move1=Fissure|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=623
|pokemon=Golurk
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Ghost
|ability=Iron Fist|ability2=Klutz
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Substitute|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Focus Punch|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===National Gymquirer===
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Veildrifter. Thank yooou! 'You know how Gym Leader Clay never takes off his hat? Well, the other day I finally saw him take it off... And underneath his big hat was a fluffy knit hat! He wears two hats! Weird, huh?' Hmm... That seems like it would be way too warm! Still, I wonder if that isn't just Clay's hair sticking up all funny... 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Clay (Masters)}}
Clay forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Palpitoad}} and its evolved form {{p|Seismitoad}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Clay became a playable sync pair since the game's release

{{PairDex/h|Ground}}
{{PairDex|040|Clay|trainerlink=Clay (Masters)#Palpitoad → Seismitoad|trainerimg=Clay|0537|Palpitoad → Seismitoad|gender=male|pokemonlink=Palpitoad (Pokémon)|Ground|Grass|Tech|3EX|Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==

===Sprites===
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Clay.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Clay OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSClay.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Clay/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Clay anime.png|250px|thumb|Clay in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
====''Pokémon the Series: Black & White''====
Clay debuted in ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} met him right after they had arrived at [[Driftveil City]], and Ash asked him for a battle. However, he refused to battle Ash at the time because he had to check out a mine at the edge of town. Ash would try to battle Clay again in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' but he refused yet again. He claimed that he could not have a battle with him if he did not have any [[Revival Herb]]s. When Ash asked what they were, Clay criticized him for not knowing and said that he probably wouldn't be worth battling. However, he did promise a battle if he brought him some Revival Herbs.
[[File:Clay young.png|thumb|left|220px|Clay as a child]]
After Ash obtained the herbs in ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', he immediately went to Clay in [[BW061|the next episode]]. He was surprised that Ash was able to get the herbs and finally accepted his challenge. Ash managed to defeat Clay and he gave him the {{Badge|Quake}}.

He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.

====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
Clay also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

====Character====
Clay is shown to have started his life as a miner when he was around Ash's age with his Excadrill. One of his mines would later become the [[Driftveil Gym]]. He greatly values experience through hard work and views Ash's youth and inexperience with contempt, though he later gains a new respect for the young Trainer after their battle. Clay prefers a frontal assault style of battling and becomes enraged when Ash uses strategy like his {{AP|Snivy}}'s {{m|Attract}} to stop his Palpitoad.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Clay's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Krokorok
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dark
|img=Clay Krokorok.png
|epnum=BW061
|epname=Battling the King of the Mines!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Clay's {{p|Krokorok}} first appeared in ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where it was used to battle [[Ash's Oshawott]]. At first, Krokorok used dust to blind Oshawott, allowing it to land many successful hits. However, Oshawott was finally able to clean his eyes with his {{m|Water Gun}} and then defeat Krokorok with {{m|Razor Shell}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]''.

Krokorok's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Bite}}, and {{m|Stone Edge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Palpitoad
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Clay Palpitoad.png
|epnum=BW061
|epname=Battling the King of the Mines!
|vajp=Akeno Watanabe
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc=Clay's {{p|Palpitoad}} first appeared in ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where he was used in a Gym battle against Ash. He easily defeated Ash's {{p|Oshawott}}, after which he battled {{AP|Snivy}}. Snivy started by using {{m|Attract}} on Palpitoad, who became [[Infatuation|infatuated]] as a result. This made him unable to attack and an easy target for Snivy, which hit him with all of her attacks and finally defeated him with a {{m|Leaf Storm}}.

Palpitoad's known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Rock Smash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=Clay Excadrill.png
|epnum=BW061
|epname=Battling the King of the Mines!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Clay's {{p|Excadrill}} was used in a Gym battle against Ash's {{p|Snivy}}. It was easily able to block all of Snivy's attacks and then knock her out. Ash then used {{p|Roggenrola}}, which could avoid being knocked out by Excadrill's Horn Drill due to its {{a|Sturdy}} [[Ability]]. Later, Roggenrola [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{AP|Boldore}} and defeated the Subterranean Pokémon with its newly learned Rock Blast and Rock Smash attacks, despite being at a major disadvantage.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color}}
|ja=最上嗣生 ''[[Tsuguo Mogami]]''
|en=[[Sean Schemmel]]
|nl=Marcel Jonker
|zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|cs=Tomáš Karger
|da=Peter Aude
|fi=Mikael Eklund
|it=Mario Zucca
|no=Harald Mæle
|pl=Janusz Wituch ([[BW057]]-[[BW059]]) Paweł Wiśniewski ([[BW060]]-present)
|ru=Дмитрий Филимонов ''Dmitry Filimonov''
|pt_br=Luiz Antônio Lobue
|es_la=Humberto Vélez
|es_eu=Fernando Elegido}}

===Pokémon Generations===
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
[[File:Clay PG.png|thumb|250px|Clay in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Clay appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', where he was seen outside [[N's Castle]] trying to stop the [[Seven Sages]]. Together with several other [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]]s, he battled the many {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s to prevent them from achieving [[Team Plasma]]'s goals.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|main=yes
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=Clay Excadrill PG.png
|epnum=PG13
|epname=The Uprising
|desc=Clay's {{p|Excadrill}} was seen saving [[Iris]] and her {{p|Druddigon}} from multiple {{p|Liepard}} belonging to some {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color}}
|ja=松田修平 ''Shuhei Matsuda''
|en=Steve Kramer
|it=Mario Zucca
|es_eu=Ángel del Río}}

===GOTCHA!===
Clay briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Elesa Clay Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Clay in Pokémon Adventures]]
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
Clay first appeared as a silhouette in ''[[PS465|Lights, Camera...Action!]]''. While digging around the [[Desert Resort]], Clay and his men unearthed a mysterious stone. Believing the stone to be an ordinary rock, Clay tried throwing it away, only to experience a surge of power rush through his body when he touched it. He debuted in person in ''[[PS474|Defeating Stoutland]]'', where he called [[Lenora]] to inform her of the stone he found. Despite his years as a miner, Clay was unable to find out what the stone was. He requested that Lenora take it to the {{DL|Nacrene City|Nacrene Museum}}, hoping that her archeological experience would produce better results.

In ''[[PS489|Drawing Bridges]]'', Clay went to repair the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], which had been undergoing a malfunction that prevented people from crossing it. There, he encountered {{adv|Black}}, a young {{pkmn|Trainer}} that had just run off with a {{TP|N|Zorua}} that was the cause of the malfunction.

In ''[[PS492|Mine Mayhem]]'', Black attempted to challenge the Driftveil Gym but was turned away due to Clay having a bad mood at the time. Later, Clay sent a {{tc|Worker}} retrieve to Black, hoping the boy could help with the stone. During their Gym battle, Clay told Black that Lenora discovered the mysterious stone was the [[Dark Stone]], the dormant form of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. He revealed that [[Team Plasma]] had been spying on him and Lenora, suggesting they were planning on stealing it. When Clay asked Black to help him and the other Unova Gym Leaders stop Team Plasma, the boy readily accepted. After being defeated, Clay took Black to [[Mistralton City]] to meet the others.

In ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]'', Clay and Black met with the other Unova Gym Leaders at the [[Celestial Tower]] to discuss how to deal with Team Plasma. The Gym Leaders later traveled to [[Nacrene City]] to protect the [[Dark Stone]] from the [[Shadow Triad]]. Despite their teamwork, the Gym Leaders fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the {{adv|forces of nature}}. Clay and the others were kidnapped and taken to Team Plasma's base of operations, [[N's Castle]].

In ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]'', [[Caitlin]] attempted to find the missing Gym Leaders by using her {{p|Gothitelle}}'s {{t|Psychic}} abilities. Though she managed to contact them, the Gym Leaders had their memories of the kidnapping erased, preventing Caitlin from tracking them. During Black's final Gym battle with [[Drayden]], Caitlin relayed a message from the Gym Leaders to Black, giving him the confidence to win the battle and earn his final Badge.

In ''[[PS520|Cold Hard Truth]]'', Team Plasma launched their attack on the {{un|Pokémon League}}, surrounding the building with N's Castle. As a form of mockery and display of Team Plasma's power, the Gym Leaders were hoisted on cross-like fixtures and displayed in front of the masses. Later, the Gym Leaders were freed by [[Shoko]]'s {{p|Patrat}}, allowing them to assist in the battle against Team Plasma. After Team Plasma was defeated, Clay and the others watched as {{adv|N}} and Zekrom flew off to parts unknown.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
In ''[[PS546|Giant Chasm]]'', Clay and his men helped free people trapped in buildings that were frozen over by the [[Plasma Frigate]] in [[Opelucid City]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=Clay Excadrill Adventures.png
|epnum=PS465
|epname=Lights, Camera...Action!
|desc={{p|Excadrill}} is Clay's first known Pokémon. It was first seen digging up a mysterious stone at the [[Desert Resort]]. Later, it was shown guarding the [[Dark Stone]] along with Clay's other Pokémon while being spied on by the Shadow Triad. Later, it was used to battle Black in a Gym battle and tied with his {{p|Pignite}}, [[Nite]]. During the battle with the Shadow Triad, it teamed up with Elesa's Pokémon to protect the Dark Stone. At the League, Excadrill helped face Team Plasma.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Krokorok
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dark
|img=Clay Krokorok Adventures.png
|epnum=PS474
|epname=Defeating Stoutland
|desc={{p|Krokorok}} is Clay's second known Pokémon. It was first seen guarding the [[Dark Stone]] along with Clay's other Pokémon while being spied on by the Shadow Triad. Later, it was used to battle Black in a Gym battle and was defeated by his {{p|Tirtouga}}, [[Costa]].

Krokorok's only known move is {{m|Sand Tomb}} and its Ability is {{a|Moxie}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Palpitoad
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Clay Palpitoad Adventures.png
|epnum=PS474
|epname=Defeating Stoutland
|desc={{p|Palpitoad}} is Clay's third known Pokémon. It was first seen guarding the [[Dark Stone]] along with Clay's other Pokémon while being spied on by the Shadow Triad. Later, it was used to battle Black in a Gym battle and tied with his {{p|Munna}}, [[Musha]].

Palpitoad's only known move is {{m|Hyper Voice}} and its Ability is {{a|Swift Swim}}.}}

===Pocket Monsters BW===
[[File:Clay PMBW.png|thumb|220px|Clay in Pocket Monsters BW]]
Clay makes an appearance in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|width=72
|trainer=Clay
|pkmn=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=Clay Excadrill PMBW.png
|epnum=PMBW17
|epname=Use SL Fuel to Dig!
|desc={{p|Excadrill}} is Clay's only known Pokémon.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Clay or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Clay's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Excadrill|115}}|type=Fighting|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=246/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=059/049}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fighting}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Clay|188}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=188/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=U|jpnum=048/049|jpset2=Tag All Stars|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=199/173}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
* Clay's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|アンダーグラウンド　ボス|Underground Boss}}.
* All of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Clay owns in {{2v2|Black|White}} and in the {{pkmn|animated series}} have, at some point, also been owned by either {{Ash}} ({{AP|Krokorok}} and {{AP|Palpitoad}}) or {{an|Iris}} ({{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}).

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{ground color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ヤーコン ''Yakon''
| From ''{{wp|yacón}}'' (a root vegetable) and possibly 坤 ''kon'' (kun: a trigram in {{wp|I Ching}} that represents earth)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
| Clay
| From ''{{wp|clay}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Turner
| From ''{{wp|turnip}}'', a root vegetable
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Spanish
| Yakón
| From his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Bardane
| From ''bardane'' ({{wp|burdock}}), a root vegetable
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Rafan
| From ''rafano'' (radish), a root vegetable
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 야콘 ''Yakon''
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 菊老大 ''Jú Lǎodà''
| rowspan="2" | From 菊薯 ''júshǔ / gūksyùh'' (yacón) and 老大 ''lǎodà / lóuhdaaih'' (boss)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 菊老大 ''Gūk Lóuhdaaih''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Yakon
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Clay|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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[[de:Turner]]
[[es:Yakón]]
[[fr:Bardane]]
[[it:Rafan]]
[[ja:ヤーコン]]
[[zh:菊老大]]

User:Nepepper

2025-06-01T14:31:27Z

Nepepper: /* Teams */

[[File:XY Malva Icon.png|thumb|My profile picture of sorts.]]
Hey there! I've never been good with introductions, but I'll still give it a shot.

My ''Pokémon'' craze started around late 2014 - early 2015 with ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]]'' since my friends were playing and I wanted to join in the fun. It was all new to me so I was too amazed by anything and everything; all I remember is that they both picked [[Squirtle (Pokémon)|Squirtle]] and I picked [[Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmander]], leaving poor [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)|Bulbasaur]] behind. My team was something along the lines of [[Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard]], [[Pidgeot (Pokémon)|Pidgeot]], [[Raticate (Pokémon)|Raticate]], [[Jolteon (Pokémon)|Jolteon]], [[Lapras (Pokémon)|Lapras]], and [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Articuno]] (''talk about generic...'').

After finishing ''FireRed'', I started playing ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]]'' and ended up playing all main line games (and by all I mean all versions, too), with ''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]'' being the one I most replayed to this day, (un)surpringly enough. I have yet to play these games: ''[[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu/Eeevee]]'', ''[[Pokemon Sword and Shield Versions|Sword/Shield]]'', ''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Versions|Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Versions|Scarlet/Violet]]''.

I'll edit sporadically, mostly regarding the Japanese names and terminology to make them more accurate or just really random stuff I come across that is of my interest. I need to properly replay ''Pokémon'' at some point, too.

==Teams==
Below is a list of my most-recent Pokémon teams with the following restrictions:
*No first-partner Pokémon
*No static encounters
*No gift Pokémon
*No version exclusives - this includes third versions too, ''but it's open to exceptions...''
*No Legendaries nor Mythicals - they make the game boring
*No trade evolutions - playing on a single cartridge
*No cross-Generation evolutions (i.e.: Crobat, Gallade)
*No different-Generation Pokémon (i.e.: Gyarados on a Generation IV game)

With these restrictions imposed, I'm also '''trying''' to use Pokémon I've never used before in a playthrough. ''The keyword here is trying...''

===Generation I===
:Game is ''Pokémon Blue'', cleared on 30/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Squirtle as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RG Rocker.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RGB
|location= Fuchsia City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 031
|pokemon= Nidoqueen
|nickname= HALEIGH.
|level= 52
|type1= Poison
|type2= Ground
|move1= Blizzard
|move1type= Ice
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Toxic
|move4type= Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 026
|pokemon= Raichu
|nickname= RAE.
|level= 53
|type1= Electric
|move1= Thunder
|move1type= Electric
|move2= Submission
|move2type= Fighting
|move3= Thunderbolt
|move3type= Electric
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 085
|pokemon= Dodrio
|nickname= QUADE.
|level= 52
|type1= Normal
|type2= Flying
|move1= Fly
|move1type= Flying
|move2= Tri Attack
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Drill Peck
|move3type= Flying
|move4= Double Team
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 049
|pokemon= Venomoth
|nickname= FLYNN.
|level= 52
|type1= Bug
|type2= Poison
|move1= Psychic
|move1type= Psychic
|move2= Psybeam
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Mega Drain
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Sleep Powder
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 121
|pokemon= Starmie
|nickname= ASTRID.
|level= 52
|type1= Water
|type2= Psychic
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Psychic
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Ice Beam
|move3type= Ice
|move4= Recover
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 112
|pokemon= Rhydon
|nickname= WAYLON.
|level= 52
|type1= Ground
|type2= Rock
|move1= Dig
|move1type= Ground
|move2= Strength
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Rock Slide
|move3type= Rock
|move4= Double-Edge
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation II===
:Game is ''Pokémon Silver'', cleared on 10/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Totodile as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr GS Teacher.png
|name= NEP.
|game= GSC
|location= Lake of Rage
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 189
|pokemon= Jumpluff
|nickname= DAN.
|level= 52
|gender= male
|type1= Grass
|type2= Flying
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Giga Drain
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Toxic
|move2type= Poison
|move3= Synthesis
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 214
|pokemon= Heracross
|nickname= YURI.
|level= 52
|gender= male
|type1= Bug
|type2= Fighting
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Reversal
|move1type= Fighting
|move2= Earthquake
|move2type= Ground
|move3= Horn Attack
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Detect
|move4type= Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 195
|pokemon= Quagsire
|nickname= JAKOB.
|level= 52
|gender= male
|type1= Water
|type2= Ground
|held= Soft Sand
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Rain Dance
|move4type= Water}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 241
|pokemon= Miltank
|nickname= MARTHA.
|level= 52
|gender= female
|type1= Normal
|held= Hard Stone
|move1= Stomp
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Rollout
|move2type= Rock
|move3= Body Slam
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Milk Drink
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 171
|pokemon= Lanturn
|nickname= EARL.
|level= 52
|gender= male
|type1= Water
|type2= Electric
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Spark
|move2type= Electric
|move3= Hydro Pump
|move3type= Water
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 210
|pokemon= Granbull
|nickname= BILLIE.
|level= 52
|gender= male
|type1= Normal
|held= Spell Tag
|move1= Headbutt
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Metronome
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Shadow Ball
|move3type= Ghost
|move4= Charm
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation III===
:Game is ''Pokémon Sapphire'', cleared on 01/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Mudkip as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RS Triathlete Swimmer M.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RSE
|location= Fortree City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 291
|pokemon= Ninjask
|nickname= VAL.{{tt|*|Hardy nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Bug
|type2= Flying
|ability= Speed Boost
|held= Silk Scarf
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Aerial Ace
|move2type= Flying
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 295
|pokemon= Exploud
|nickname= BLAIR.{{tt|*|Brave nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Normal
|ability= Soundproof
|held= Quick Claw
|move1= Return
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Ice Beam
|move2type= Ice
|move3= Hyper Voice
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Howl
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 324
|pokemon= Torkoal
|nickname= NASH.{{tt|*|Relaxed nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Fire
|ability= White Smoke
|held= Charcoal
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Heat Wave
|move2type= Fire
|move3= Flamethrower
|move3type= Fire
|move4= Curse
|move4type= ???}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 332
|pokemon= Cacturne
|nickname= WESTAH.{{tt|*|Naughty nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Grass
|type2= Dark
|ability= Sand Veil
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Needle Arm
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Faint Attack
|move2type= Dark
|move3= Growth
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 359
|pokemon= Absol
|nickname= DAVIN.{{tt|*|Jolly nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Dark
|ability= Pressure
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Shadow Ball
|move2type= Ghost
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 342
|pokemon= Crawdaunt
|nickname= CASSIE.{{tt|*|Quirky nature}}
|level= 52
|gender= female
|type1= Water
|type2= Dark
|ability= Hyper Cutter
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Crabhammer
|move2type= Water
|move3= Protect
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

User:Nepepper

2025-06-01T14:30:30Z

Nepepper: test

[[File:XY Malva Icon.png|thumb|My profile picture of sorts.]]
Hey there! I've never been good with introductions, but I'll still give it a shot.

My ''Pokémon'' craze started around late 2014 - early 2015 with ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]]'' since my friends were playing and I wanted to join in the fun. It was all new to me so I was too amazed by anything and everything; all I remember is that they both picked [[Squirtle (Pokémon)|Squirtle]] and I picked [[Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmander]], leaving poor [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)|Bulbasaur]] behind. My team was something along the lines of [[Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard]], [[Pidgeot (Pokémon)|Pidgeot]], [[Raticate (Pokémon)|Raticate]], [[Jolteon (Pokémon)|Jolteon]], [[Lapras (Pokémon)|Lapras]], and [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Articuno]] (''talk about generic...'').

After finishing ''FireRed'', I started playing ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]]'' and ended up playing all main line games (and by all I mean all versions, too), with ''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]'' being the one I most replayed to this day, (un)surpringly enough. I have yet to play these games: ''[[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu/Eeevee]]'', ''[[Pokemon Sword and Shield Versions|Sword/Shield]]'', ''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Versions|Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Versions|Scarlet/Violet]]''.

I'll edit sporadically, mostly regarding the Japanese names and terminology to make them more accurate or just really random stuff I come across that is of my interest. I need to properly replay ''Pokémon'' at some point, too.

==Teams==
Below is a list of my most-recent Pokémon teams with the following restrictions:
*No first-partner Pokémon
*No static encounters
*No gift Pokémon
*No version exclusives - this includes third versions too, ''but it's open to exceptions...''
*No Legendaries nor Mythicals - they make the game boring
*No trade evolutions - playing on a single cartridge
*No cross-Generation evolutions (i.e.: Crobat, Gallade)
*No different-Generation Pokémon (i.e.: Gyarados on a Generation IV game)

With these restrictions imposed, I'm also '''trying''' to use Pokémon I've never used before in a playthrough. ''The keyword here is trying...''

===Generation I===
:Game is ''Pokémon Blue'', cleared on 30/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Squirtle as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RG Rocker.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RGB
|location= Fuchsia City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 031
|pokemon= Nidoqueen
|nickname= HALEIGH.
|level= 52
|type1= Poison
|type2= Ground
|move1= Blizzard
|move1type= Ice
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Toxic
|move4type= Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 026
|pokemon= Raichu
|nickname= RAE.
|level= 53
|type1= Electric
|move1= Thunder
|move1type= Electric
|move2= Submission
|move2type= Fighting
|move3= Thunderbolt
|move3type= Electric
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 085
|pokemon= Dodrio
|nickname= QUADE.
|level= 52
|type1= Normal
|type2= Flying
|move1= Fly
|move1type= Flying
|move2= Tri Attack
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Drill Peck
|move3type= Flying
|move4= Double Team
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 049
|pokemon= Venomoth
|nickname= FLYNN.
|level= 52
|type1= Bug
|type2= Poison
|move1= Psychic
|move1type= Psychic
|move2= Psybeam
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Mega Drain
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Sleep Powder
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 121
|pokemon= Starmie
|nickname= ASTRID.
|level= 52
|type1= Water
|type2= Psychic
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Psychic
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Ice Beam
|move3type= Ice
|move4= Recover
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 112
|pokemon= Rhydon
|nickname= WAYLON.
|level= 52
|type1= Ground
|type2= Rock
|move1= Dig
|move1type= Ground
|move2= Strength
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Rock Slide
|move3type= Rock
|move4= Double-Edge
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation II===
:Game is ''Pokémon Silver'', cleared on 10/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Totodile as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr GS Teacher.png
|name= NEP.
|game= GSC
|location= Lake of Rage
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 189
|pokemon= Jumpluff
|nickname= DAN.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Grass
|type2= Flying
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Giga Drain
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Toxic
|move2type= Poison
|move3= Synthesis
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 214
|pokemon= Heracross
|nickname= YURI.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Bug
|type2= Fighting
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Reversal
|move1type= Fighting
|move2= Earthquake
|move2type= Ground
|move3= Horn Attack
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Detect
|move4type= Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 195
|pokemon= Quagsire
|nickname= JAKOB.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Ground
|held= Soft Sand
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Rain Dance
|move4type= Water}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 241
|pokemon= Miltank
|nickname= MARTHA.
|level= 52
|gender= Female
|type1= Normal
|held= Hard Stone
|move1= Stomp
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Rollout
|move2type= Rock
|move3= Body Slam
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Milk Drink
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 171
|pokemon= Lanturn
|nickname= EARL.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Electric
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Spark
|move2type= Electric
|move3= Hydro Pump
|move3type= Water
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 210
|pokemon= Granbull
|nickname= BILLIE.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Normal
|held= Spell Tag
|move1= Headbutt
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Metronome
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Shadow Ball
|move3type= Ghost
|move4= Charm
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation III===
:Game is ''Pokémon Sapphire'', cleared on 01/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Mudkip as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RS Triathlete Swimmer M.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RSE
|location= Fortree City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 291
|pokemon= Ninjask
|nickname= VAL.{{tt|*|Hardy nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= female
|type1= Bug
|type2= Flying
|ability= Speed Boost
|held= Silk Scarf
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Aerial Ace
|move2type= Flying
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 295
|pokemon= Exploud
|nickname= BLAIR.{{tt|*|Brave nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Normal
|ability= Soundproof
|held= Quick Claw
|move1= Return
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Ice Beam
|move2type= Ice
|move3= Hyper Voice
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Howl
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 324
|pokemon= Torkoal
|nickname= NASH.{{tt|*|Relaxed nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Fire
|ability= White Smoke
|held= Charcoal
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Heat Wave
|move2type= Fire
|move3= Flamethrower
|move3type= Fire
|move4= Curse
|move4type= ???}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 332
|pokemon= Cacturne
|nickname= WESTAH.{{tt|*|Naughty nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Grass
|type2= Dark
|ability= Sand Veil
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Needle Arm
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Faint Attack
|move2type= Dark
|move3= Growth
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 359
|pokemon= Absol
|nickname= DAVIN.{{tt|*|Jolly nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Dark
|ability= Pressure
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Shadow Ball
|move2type= Ghost
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 342
|pokemon= Crawdaunt
|nickname= CASSIE.{{tt|*|Quirky nature}}
|level= 52
|gender= Female
|type1= Water
|type2= Dark
|ability= Hyper Cutter
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Crabhammer
|move2type= Water
|move3= Protect
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

User:Nepepper

2025-06-01T14:27:07Z

Nepepper: /* Teams */

[[File:XY Malva Icon.png|thumb|My profile picture of sorts.]]
Hey there! I've never been good with introductions, but I'll still give it a shot.

My ''Pokémon'' craze started around late 2014 - early 2015 with ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]]'' since my friends were playing and I wanted to join in the fun. It was all new to me so I was too amazed by anything and everything; all I remember is that they both picked [[Squirtle (Pokémon)|Squirtle]] and I picked [[Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmander]], leaving poor [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)|Bulbasaur]] behind. My team was something along the lines of [[Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard]], [[Pidgeot (Pokémon)|Pidgeot]], [[Raticate (Pokémon)|Raticate]], [[Jolteon (Pokémon)|Jolteon]], [[Lapras (Pokémon)|Lapras]], and [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Articuno]] (''talk about generic...'').

After finishing ''FireRed'', I started playing ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]]'' and ended up playing all main line games (and by all I mean all versions, too), with ''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]'' being the one I most replayed to this day, (un)surpringly enough. I have yet to play these games: ''[[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu/Eeevee]]'', ''[[Pokemon Sword and Shield Versions|Sword/Shield]]'', ''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Versions|Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Versions|Scarlet/Violet]]''.

I'll edit sporadically, mostly regarding the Japanese names and terminology to make them more accurate or just really random stuff I come across that is of my interest. I need to properly replay ''Pokémon'' at some point, too.

==Teams==
Below is a list of my most-recent Pokémon teams with the following restrictions:
*No first-partner Pokémon
*No static encounters
*No gift Pokémon
*No version exclusives - this includes third versions too, ''but it's open to exceptions...''
*No Legendaries nor Mythicals - they make the game boring
*No trade evolutions - playing on a single cartridge
*No cross-Generation evolutions (i.e.: Crobat, Gallade)
*No different-Generation Pokémon (i.e.: Gyarados on a Generation IV game)

With these restrictions imposed, I'm also '''trying''' to use Pokémon I've never used before in a playthrough. ''The keyword here is trying...''

===Generation I===
:Game is ''Pokémon Blue'', cleared on 30/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Squirtle as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RG Rocker.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RGB
|location= Fuchsia City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 031
|pokemon= Nidoqueen
|nickname= HALEIGH.
|level= 52
|type1= Poison
|type2= Ground
|move1= Blizzard
|move1type= Ice
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Toxic
|move4type= Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 026
|pokemon= Raichu
|nickname= RAE.
|level= 53
|type1= Electric
|move1= Thunder
|move1type= Electric
|move2= Submission
|move2type= Fighting
|move3= Thunderbolt
|move3type= Electric
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 085
|pokemon= Dodrio
|nickname= QUADE.
|level= 52
|type1= Normal
|type2= Flying
|move1= Fly
|move1type= Flying
|move2= Tri Attack
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Drill Peck
|move3type= Flying
|move4= Double Team
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 049
|pokemon= Venomoth
|nickname= FLYNN.
|level= 52
|type1= Bug
|type2= Poison
|move1= Psychic
|move1type= Psychic
|move2= Psybeam
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Mega Drain
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Sleep Powder
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 121
|pokemon= Starmie
|nickname= ASTRID.
|level= 52
|type1= Water
|type2= Psychic
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Psychic
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Ice Beam
|move3type= Ice
|move4= Recover
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 112
|pokemon= Rhydon
|nickname= WAYLON.
|level= 52
|type1= Ground
|type2= Rock
|move1= Dig
|move1type= Ground
|move2= Strength
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Rock Slide
|move3type= Rock
|move4= Double-Edge
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation II===
:Game is ''Pokémon Silver'', cleared on 10/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Totodile as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr GS Teacher.png
|name= NEP.
|game= GSC
|location= Lake of Rage
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 189
|pokemon= Jumpluff
|nickname= DAN.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Grass
|type2= Flying
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Giga Drain
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Toxic
|move2type= Poison
|move3= Synthesis
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 214
|pokemon= Heracross
|nickname= YURI.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Bug
|type2= Fighting
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Reversal
|move1type= Fighting
|move2= Earthquake
|move2type= Ground
|move3= Horn Attack
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Detect
|move4type= Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 195
|pokemon= Quagsire
|nickname= JAKOB.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Ground
|held= Soft Sand
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Rain Dance
|move4type= Water}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 241
|pokemon= Miltank
|nickname= MARTHA.
|level= 52
|gender= Female
|type1= Normal
|held= Hard Stone
|move1= Stomp
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Rollout
|move2type= Rock
|move3= Body Slam
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Milk Drink
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 171
|pokemon= Lanturn
|nickname= EARL.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Electric
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Spark
|move2type= Electric
|move3= Hydro Pump
|move3type= Water
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 210
|pokemon= Granbull
|nickname= BILLIE.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Normal
|held= Spell Tag
|move1= Headbutt
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Metronome
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Shadow Ball
|move3type= Ghost
|move4= Charm
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation III===
:Game is ''Pokémon Sapphire'', cleared on 01/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Mudkip as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RS Triathlete Swimmer M.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RSE
|location= Fortree City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 291
|pokemon= Ninjask
|nickname= VAL.{{tt|*|Hardy nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Bug
|type2= Flying
|ability= Speed Boost
|held= Silk Scarf
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Aerial Ace
|move2type= Flying
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 295
|pokemon= Exploud
|nickname= BLAIR.{{tt|*|Brave nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Normal
|ability= Soundproof
|held= Quick Claw
|move1= Return
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Ice Beam
|move2type= Ice
|move3= Hyper Voice
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Howl
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 324
|pokemon= Torkoal
|nickname= NASH.{{tt|*|Relaxed nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Fire
|ability= White Smoke
|held= Charcoal
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Heat Wave
|move2type= Fire
|move3= Flamethrower
|move3type= Fire
|move4= Curse
|move4type= ???}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 332
|pokemon= Cacturne
|nickname= WESTAH.{{tt|*|Naughty nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Grass
|type2= Dark
|ability= Sand Veil
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Needle Arm
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Faint Attack
|move2type= Dark
|move3= Growth
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 359
|pokemon= Absol
|nickname= DAVIN.{{tt|*|Jolly nature}}
|level= 53
|gender= Female
|type1= Dark
|ability= Pressure
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Slash
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Shadow Ball
|move2type= Ghost
|move3= Double Team
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game= Sapphire
|ndex= 342
|pokemon= Crawdaunt
|nickname= CASSIE.{{tt|*|Quirky nature}}
|level= 52
|gender= Female
|type1= Water
|type2= Dark
|ability= Hyper Cutter
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Body Slam
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Crabhammer
|move2type= Water
|move3= Protect
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Swords Dance
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

User:Nepepper

2025-05-10T15:27:20Z

Nepepper: /* Teams */

[[File:XY Malva Icon.png|thumb|My profile picture of sorts.]]
Hey there! I've never been good with introductions, but I'll still give it a shot.

My ''Pokémon'' craze started around late 2014 - early 2015 with ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]]'' since my friends were playing and I wanted to join in the fun. It was all new to me so I was too amazed by anything and everything; all I remember is that they both picked [[Squirtle (Pokémon)|Squirtle]] and I picked [[Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmander]], leaving poor [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)|Bulbasaur]] behind. My team was something along the lines of [[Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard]], [[Pidgeot (Pokémon)|Pidgeot]], [[Raticate (Pokémon)|Raticate]], [[Jolteon (Pokémon)|Jolteon]], [[Lapras (Pokémon)|Lapras]], and [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Articuno]] (''talk about generic...'').

After finishing ''FireRed'', I started playing ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]]'' and ended up playing all main line games (and by all I mean all versions, too), with ''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]'' being the one I most replayed to this day, (un)surpringly enough. I have yet to play these games: ''[[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu/Eeevee]]'', ''[[Pokemon Sword and Shield Versions|Sword/Shield]]'', ''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Versions|Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Versions|Scarlet/Violet]]''.

I'll edit sporadically, mostly regarding the Japanese names and terminology to make them more accurate or just really random stuff I come across that is of my interest. I need to properly replay ''Pokémon'' at some point, too.

==Teams==
Below is a list of my most-recent Pokémon teams with the following restrictions:
*No first-partner Pokémon
*No static encounters
*No gift Pokémon
*No version exclusives - this includes third versions too, ''but it's open to exceptions...''
*No Legendaries nor Mythicals - they make the game boring
*No trade evolutions - playing on a single cartridge
*No cross-Generation evolutions (i.e.: Crobat, Gallade)
*No different-Generation Pokémon (i.e.: Gyarados on a Generation IV game)

With these restrictions imposed, I'm also '''trying''' to use Pokémon I've never used before in a playthrough. ''The keyword here is trying...''

===Generation I===
:Game is ''Pokémon Blue'', cleared on 30/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Squirtle as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr RG Rocker.png
|name= NEP.
|game= RGB
|location= Fuchsia City
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 031
|pokemon= Nidoqueen
|nickname= HALEIGH.
|level= 52
|type1= Poison
|type2= Ground
|move1= Blizzard
|move1type= Ice
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Toxic
|move4type= Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 026
|pokemon= Raichu
|nickname= RAE.
|level= 53
|type1= Electric
|move1= Thunder
|move1type= Electric
|move2= Submission
|move2type= Fighting
|move3= Thunderbolt
|move3type= Electric
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 085
|pokemon= Dodrio
|nickname= QUADE.
|level= 52
|type1= Normal
|type2= Flying
|move1= Fly
|move1type= Flying
|move2= Tri Attack
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Drill Peck
|move3type= Flying
|move4= Double Team
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 049
|pokemon= Venomoth
|nickname= FLYNN.
|level= 52
|type1= Bug
|type2= Poison
|move1= Psychic
|move1type= Psychic
|move2= Psybeam
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Mega Drain
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Sleep Powder
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 121
|pokemon= Starmie
|nickname= ASTRID.
|level= 52
|type1= Water
|type2= Psychic
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Psychic
|move2type= Psychic
|move3= Ice Beam
|move3type= Ice
|move4= Recover
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game= Blue
|ndex= 112
|pokemon= Rhydon
|nickname= WAYLON.
|level= 52
|type1= Ground
|type2= Rock
|move1= Dig
|move1type= Ground
|move2= Strength
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Rock Slide
|move3type= Rock
|move4= Double-Edge
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Generation II===
:Game is ''Pokémon Silver'', cleared on 10/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY). Chose Totodile as my first-partner Pokémon.
{{Party/Single
|color= {{Orange color}}
|bordercolor= {{Orange color dark}}
|headcolor= {{Orange color light}}
|sprite= Spr GS Teacher.png
|name= NEP.
|game= GSC
|location= Lake of Rage
|pokemon= 6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 189
|pokemon= Jumpluff
|nickname= DAN.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Grass
|type2= Flying
|held= Miracle Seed
|move1= Giga Drain
|move1type= Grass
|move2= Toxic
|move2type= Poison
|move3= Synthesis
|move3type= Grass
|move4= Leech Seed
|move4type= Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 214
|pokemon= Heracross
|nickname= YURI.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Bug
|type2= Fighting
|held= King's Rock
|move1= Reversal
|move1type= Fighting
|move2= Earthquake
|move2type= Ground
|move3= Horn Attack
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Detect
|move4type= Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 195
|pokemon= Quagsire
|nickname= JAKOB.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Ground
|held= Soft Sand
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Body Slam
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Earthquake
|move3type= Ground
|move4= Rain Dance
|move4type= Water}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Orange color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 241
|pokemon= Miltank
|nickname= MARTHA.
|level= 52
|gender= Female
|type1= Normal
|held= Hard Stone
|move1= Stomp
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Rollout
|move2type= Rock
|move3= Body Slam
|move3type= Normal
|move4= Milk Drink
|move4type= Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 171
|pokemon= Lanturn
|nickname= EARL.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Water
|type2= Electric
|held= Mystic Water
|move1= Surf
|move1type= Water
|move2= Spark
|move2type= Electric
|move3= Hydro Pump
|move3type= Water
|move4= Thunder Wave
|move4type= Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game= Silver
|ndex= 210
|pokemon= Granbull
|nickname= BILLIE.
|level= 52
|gender= Male
|type1= Normal
|held= Spell Tag
|move1= Headbutt
|move1type= Normal
|move2= Metronome
|move2type= Normal
|move3= Shadow Ball
|move3type= Ghost
|move4= Charm
|move4type= Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

Polkadot Bow

2025-05-09T07:43:12Z

Nepepper:

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Polkadot Bow
|jname=みずたまリボン
|jtrans=Polkadot Ribbon
|art=None
|sprite=None
|gen=II
|colorscheme=items
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|II|Items}}
|}

The '''Polkadot Bow''' (Japanese: '''みずたまリボン''' ''Polkadot Ribbon'') is a type of [[held item]] exclusive to the [[Generation II]] games. It was replaced by the [[Silk Scarf]] in [[Generation III]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}50}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
Boosts the [[power]] of the holder's {{type|Normal}} [[move]]s by 10%.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Powers up normal-type moves. (HOLD)}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
|
| Held by {{wild|Jigglypuff}} [[trade]]d from [[Generation I]]
|}
|}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color dark}}
|zh_yue=水玉色之帶 ''{{tt|Séuiyuhksīk-jī Dáai|Crystal-Colored Ribbon}}''
|zh_cmn=水玉色之帶 ''{{tt|Shuǐyùsè-zhī Dài|Crystal-Colored Ribbon}}''
|fr=Ruban à Pois
|de=Punkt-Band
|it=Fiocco Pois
|ko=물방울리본 ''Mulbang-ul Ribon''
|es=Cintalunares
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pink Bow]]

==External links==
{{SItem/O2|item=polkadot-bow}}

{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Held items]]
[[Category:Type-enhancing held items]]

[[de:Punkt-Band]]
[[es:Cintalunares]]
[[fr:Ruban à Pois]]
[[it:Fiocco Pois]]
[[ja:みずたまリボン]]
[[zh:水玉色之带（道具）]]

Stat

2025-05-07T23:43:14Z

2025-03-30T17:07:16Z

Nepepper: /* In other languages */

[[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png|thumb|300px|{{ga|Red}} picking his first partner Pokémon]]
A '''first partner Pokémon''', also referred to informally and historically as a '''starter Pokémon''', is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} owns at the start of their [[Pokémon journey]]. This primarily refers to {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}} Pokémon given to players by a [[Pokémon Professor]] or other mentor at the beginning of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], as well as {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} in {{game|Yellow}} and [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|Pikachu or Eevee]] in {{LGPE}}. However, the term can sometimes be used to refer to any Pokémon that was the first one owned by a Trainer.

In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] they encounter. Once another Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.

It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game.

In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time to design than other Pokémon in each [[generation]].<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+], by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009</ref>

==Terminology==
[[File:First Partner Pokémon Abound.png|thumb|300px|Promotional image for [[The Indigo Disk]] using the term "first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon].</ref>]]
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Since [[Generation VI]], "first partner Pokémon", sometimes shortened to "first partner", has become the primary term used to describe these Pokémon across official media. Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as first partner Pokémon, such as {{p|Poipole}} in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} and various Pokémon in {{g|Masters EX}}. Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at [[Nintendo of America]], has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to "starter Pokémon" implying that the player will "be rid of them" later in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQEFEjLybE&t=6120s Nintendo's Big Announcement Season EXPLAINED - EP81 Kit & Krysta Podcast | Kit & Krysta on YouTube] — Krysta Yang: "They did start using 'partner Pokémon' a couple of years back, but it's been hard for them to get people to catch on to this official terminology because people like to say 'starter Pokémon.' ... I think there was something about how, if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' you're basically saying that you will be rid of them. ...That was one of the reasons, I believe, is that if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' it's like, oh, you're only just going to start the game with it, and then you ditch it for your, like, shinies and your legendaries. ... So then the 'partner Pokémon' became the phrasing that they liked better because it's like, 'this is your partner for your whole adventure,' like you really want to get attached to this character, this Pokémon that you start your game with, but it's not just who you start your game with..."</ref>

Historically, these Pokémon were known as "starter Pokémon", or "starters", though the term was rarely used in the {{pkmn|games}} and only used occasionally during the second through fourth [[series]] of {{aniseries|PTS}}. From {{aniseries|XY}} onward, "starter Pokémon" is no longer used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. [[Tom Wayland]], then-voice director of the English dub, stated at PokéCon 2015 that "starter Pokémon" is "an unofficial term now".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EuH-5Fv87g&t=1608s PokéCon 2015 - Tom Wayland on How He Creates Pokémon Voices]: Wayland: "''Chespin is the... your Grass-type starter in XY. Even though "starter" is an unofficial term now.''" Audience: "''I think it's always been an unofficial term.''" Wayland: "''Nope. They used to say it in the show, now they don't.''"</ref> In 2019, Sonja Hammes, then a social media associate at [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]],<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-hammes-1a1aa087/ Sonja Hammes on LinkedIn]</ref> stated that official social media accounts were authorized to use "starter Pokémon" with specific formatting restrictions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103070703904018433 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:] "''P.S. We can call them starter on social now''"</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103262076707979265 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:] "''Of course, there are RULES. It’s “starter Pokémon”. No capital S. No “starters”. Gotta keep the standards!''"</ref>

In Japanese, no consistent term is used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common term is 「パートナー」 (''partner''), but occasionally 相棒 (''partner'') is also used. These terms, along with ポケモン (''Pokémon''), are typically paired with 最初の or 初めての (both meaning ''first''). Phrases like 最初に選んだ or はじめに選んだ (both meaning ''that was chosen first'') are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (''the big three'') is commonly used to refer to the {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}} trios.

==Grass, Fire, and Water trios==
Most marketing refers exclusively to the standard trios of {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, and {{type|Water}} Pokémon that can be chosen at the start of most [[core series]] games.

The Grass, Fire, and Water types handily illustrate the type effectiveness mechanics of [[Pokémon battle]]s: Fire "beats" Grass (a Fire-type [[move]] deals double damage when attacking a Grass-type Pokémon, but a Fire-type Pokémon takes half damage from a Grass-type move), Water beats Fire, and Grass beats Water. This "rock, paper, scissors" relationship was illustrated in the instruction booklet of the original games.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/pokemon-blue-nintendogameboy-hiresscans/Pokemon%20Blue%20-%20Manual/page/n33/mode/2up Pokémon Red Version instruction booklet, pg. 32], archived on Internet Archive</ref>

The 27 Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type first partner Pokémon are listed below. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Hisui first partner Pokémon]] consist of a mix of Pokémon from previous regions: {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}. In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Lumiose first partner Pokémon]] consist of a mix of Pokémon from previous regions: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Totodile}}.

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{{PokeSum|0653|Fennekin|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0656|Froakie|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0725|Litten|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0728|Popplio|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0813|Scorbunny|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0816|Sobble|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0906|Sprigatito|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0909|Fuecoco|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0912|Quaxly|Water}}
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The Kalos first partners also have a more broadly defined triangle in the secondary types of their final evolutions. They all still deal 2× damage offensively, and most still receive ½× damage defensively, but while Dark does not technically resist Psychic, it is still defensively advantaged since it is immune. Conversely, the Paldea starters evolve into secondary types with a reversed advantage triangle, Ghost being immune to Fighting.

==Other first partners==
Aside from the regional trios, a few other Pokémon have been explicitly referred to as first partner Pokémon.

:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''

===Player's first Pokémon===
{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} are given out as first partner Pokémon in [[Kanto]] by [[Professor Oak]] in some media. {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} is the first Pokémon given to the player in {{game|Yellow}}, while {{ga|Blue}} gets an Eevee. The {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu and Eevee are the first Pokémon caught by the player in {{LGPE}}, respectively, while Oak gives {{ga|Trace}} a standard Eevee in Let's Go, Pikachu! and a standard Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee!

These Pokémon are never referred to as first partner Pokémon in-game; they are typically referred to as {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} instead. However, in one instance on the official website for the games, and on the [[Pokémon.com]] page for the games, they are referred to as first partner Pokémon.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]: "Of course, your first partner Pokémon will be either Pikachu or Eevee, depending on which version you get, but the types and rarities of the wild Pokémon that you encounter also differ between the two games."</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-pokemon-lets-go-eevee Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Video Games & Apps]: "In addition to determining your first partner Pokémon, your choice of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! also affects the species of Pokémon you encounter and the rate at which you encounter them."</ref>

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===Other references===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} is given out by [[Nanu]] as a first partner on [[Ula'ula Island]] in [[Alola]]. It is implied that [[Island kahuna|kahunas]] are responsible for giving out first partners on their respective islands, so it is possible the other kahunas give out different Pokémon to the standard Alolan first partner Pokémon given by Hala.

{{p|Poipole}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} refers to it as a popular first partner in its homeworld, [[Ultra Megalopolis]].

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==In the games==
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Sinnoh Partners.png|thumb|200px|The Sinnoh first partner trio wallpaper in {{g|HOME}}]]
===Core series===
In the core series games, a [[rival]] character often picks the Pokémon that is strong against the one the player chose, nominally setting them up for challenging battles going forward.

The Pokémon in the regional first partner trios have several common characteristics, both among each other and between generations. The most obvious commonality is their reliable typing. They all have an [[Ability]] that boosts their main type when their [[HP]] becomes low: the Grass types have {{a|Overgrow}}, Fire types have {{a|Blaze}}, and Water types have {{a|Torrent}}. They also all have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female, generally making {{pkmn|breeding}} them slightly inconvenient. When obtained at the start of a game, they are always level 5 and they start out knowing a {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] ({{m|Pound}}, {{m|Scratch}}, or {{m|Tackle}}) and a stat-altering [[status move]] ({{m|Growl}}, {{m|Leer}}, or {{m|Tail Whip}}); since [[Generation VI]] (with the exception of [[Generation VIII]]), they also have an attacking move that matches their main type.

The table below shows the Pokémon that are selectable at the start of each core series game, and which other games they can also be obtained in. A notation of '''{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}''', '''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}''', or '''{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}''' above the game's title indicates that only the first partner Pokémon in the trio that corresponds to that type is obtainable in that game. For availability in games outside of the core series, refer to the "Game locations" heading of the Pokémon's respective page for its species.
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; background-color: #{{bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{bulba color dark}};"
! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | First partners
! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Also obtainable in
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev1|RGB}}/{{gameabbrev1|RB}}, {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{MSP|0001|Bulbasaur}} {{MSP|0004|Charmander}} {{MSP|0007|Squirtle}}
| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev6|XY}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev7|PE}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}''' ({{gameabbrev8|IA}})'''{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}''', {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}
| {{MS|0025|Pikachu (Yellow)}}
| Regular Pikachu are obtainable in all games except {{gameabbrev1|Y}}, {{gameabbrev5|BW}}, and {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}.
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}} {{MSP|0255|Torchic}} {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|CT}}), {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{MSP|0387|Turtwig}} {{MSP|0390|Chimchar}} {{MSP|0393|Piplup}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev8|LA}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|TM}}, {{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}, {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{MSP|0495|Snivy}} {{MSP|0498|Tepig}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{MSP|0650|Chespin}} {{MSP|0653|Fennekin}} {{MSP|0656|Froakie}}
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0725|Litten}} {{MSP|0728|Popplio}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|IA}}), {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|P}}
| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|60px|link=Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
| ''None''
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|E}}
| [[File:0133Eevee-Partner.png|60px|link=Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
| ''None''
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{MSP|0810|Grookey}} {{MSP|0813|Scorbunny}} {{MSP|0816|Sobble}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
| ''See previous sections''
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{MSP|0906|Sprigatito}} {{MSP|0909|Fuecoco}} {{MSP|0912|Quaxly}}
| ''None''
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0498|Tepig}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| ''See previous sections''
|-
!
|}

===Other games===
{{main|List of the player's first Pokémon}}
Other games may use one of the classic first partner Pokémon, with {{p|Pikachu}} being fairly common; but many games give the player other Pokémon as their first Pokémon.

==In animation==
:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''
:''For a list of characters who own first partner Pokémon, see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]].''
===''Pokémon the Series''===
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a first partner Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. First partner Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.

Like in the games, the specific first partner Pokémon available vary from region to region but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle; Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile; and so on.

In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where first partner Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds run by a [[Pokémon Breeder]] for first partner Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper first partner Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.

However, not all first partner Pokémon are raised at these special breeding grounds, with [[Professor Birch]] said to catch and raise his own first partner Pokémon for Trainers. 

Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.

====Gallery====
<gallery widths="200px" class="c">
File:Cerise Kanto first partners.png|The Kanto first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Cerise]]'s laboratory
File:Johto first partners anime.png|The Johto first partner Pokémon owned by {{Ash}}
File:Hoenn first partners anime.png|The Hoenn first partner Pokémon, owned by {{an|Brock}}, Ash, and {{an|May}}
File:Sinnoh first partners anime.png|The Sinnoh first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory
File:Unova first partners anime.png|The Unova region first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Juniper]]'s laboratory
File:Kalos first partners anime.png|The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s laboratory
File:Alola first partners anime.png|The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and {{an|Lana}}
File:Galar first partners anime.png|The Galar region first partner Pokémon
File:Hisuian first partners anime.png|The Hisui region first partner Pokémon
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko Roy Dot first partners.png|thumb|250px|[[Roy]], [[Liko]], and [[Dot]] with their first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Paldea first partners anime.png|thumb|left|250px|The Paldea first partner Pokémon, owned by Liko, Dot, and Roy]]
In {{aniseries|HZ}}, new students that enroll at [[Indigo Academy]] in the Kanto region can receive one of the first partner Pokémon from every region.
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===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
[[File:May Blaziken ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
The [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]'s extended cut features all three of [[Unova]]'s first partner Pokémon: {{ga|Nate}} is shown with an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}} (having picked the opposing type, like most [[rival]]s do in the games), and {{ga|Rosa}} uses a {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
The [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]] also features all three of [[Hoenn]]'s first partner Pokémon, in all forms including their [[Mega Evolution]]s. {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}.
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==In the manga==
:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''
:''For a list of characters who own first partner Pokémon, see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]].''
===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the first partner Pokémon featured in the games are mostly reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex (some Trainers have been seen with them without having a Pokédex). {{adv|Professor Oak}} produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three first partner Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of first partner Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] as a special first partner to {{adv|Yellow}}.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], {{PPM|Professor Oak}} is depicted offering one of three first partner Pokémon—{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}—to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander}} as his first Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his first Pokémon instead.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the [[Pokémon the Series|animated series]] from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of first partner Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out first partner Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the animated series, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three first partner Pokémon: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] first partner Pokémon—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}}—to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, who Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also, like in the games, {{GnB|Black}} (who is based on {{ga|Silver}}) steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.

==Trivia==
* The only two first partner Pokémon that are dual-[[type]] in their initial form, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Rowlet}}, are both {{type|Grass}}.
* Each of the Alola first partners' final Evolutions has an immunity. {{p|Decidueye}}'s Ghost type is immune to Normal and Fighting; {{p|Incineroar}}'s Dark type is immune to Psychic; and {{p|Primarina}}'s Fairy type is immune to Dragon.
** Coincidentally, this also gives them advantages against {{p|Necrozma}}'s Ultra form: Decidueye and Incineroar are super effective against Ultra Necrozma's Psychic typing, while Primarina is strong against Ultra Necrozma's Dragon typing.
* As of [[Generation IX]], the only sets of first partners without secondary types in any of their final Evolutions are the {{pkmn2|Johto first partner}}s and the {{pkmn2|Galar first partner}}s.
** If [[regional form]]s are included, the Galar first partners are the only set in which all of the final Evolutions have only one type.
** By contrast, the first partners of [[Sinnoh]] (including [[Hisui]]), [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], and [[Paldea]] all have a secondary type present in their final Evolutions.
* Both Kanto and Hoenn first partners are the only set of first partners capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
** Additionally, both Kanto and Galar first partners are the only set of first partners capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.
*** This makes the Kanto first partners the only set of first partners that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
* In [[Generation II]], it was not possible to have a {{Shiny}} [[Gender|female]] first partner Pokémon, due to the mechanics of how [[gender]] and Shininess were determined. The lowest Attack {{IV}} a Shiny Pokémon could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV that a female Pokémon in their gender group could have was 1.
* The [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] are the only partner Pokémon where all of the members appear in more than one [[regional Pokédex]]: [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]]'s, and [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]]'s.
** The {{p|Charmander}} line also appears alone in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar]] regional Pokédex, while the {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Squirtle}} lines appear in the [[Isle of Armor]] regional Pokédex.
* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved first partner Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
** Fennekin's base stat total is also the lowest of all unevolved first partner Pokémon.
* The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126.
* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.
* With the exception of {{rf|Hisuian}} Decidueye having a higher base stat total than Hisuian Samurott, no fully evolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** By contrast, with the exception of {{p|Blaziken}} having a lower base stat total than {{p|Swampert}}, no fully evolved Fire-type first partner Pokémon has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** Contrarily, no unevolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon besides {{p|Chespin}} has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** Similarly, no unevolved Fire-type first partner has a higher base stat total than either its counterparts and no fully evolved Fire-type first partner besides Blaziken has a lower one.
* As of Generation IX, all fully evolved Water-type first partners can learn the HM move {{m|Surf}}.
* In [[DP001]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと」 ''"In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."''
* In [[BW003]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Unova. He writes this senryū about them: 「パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう」 ''"Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."''
* The {{type|Fighting}} has been paired with more final form Pokémon than any other type, at six.
** Additionally, Fighting, along with {{type|Dark}}, are the only types to have been paired with every first partner type at least once.
* The {{p|Pikachu}} featured in {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}} and the {{p|Eevee}} in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!}} are the only first partner Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are first partner Pokémon.
** Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|respective first partners]] are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games.
* Like the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} in Pokémon Yellow, in [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], and {{adv|Yellow}}'s Pikachu, [[Chuchu]], never evolved.
* Pikachu is the only first partner Pokémon that isn't obtained in its base stage. However, it's worth noting that it became a first partner Pokémon before [[Pichu|its pre-Evolution]] was introduced.

==In other languages==
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;''First partner Pokémon''
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| color = {{Arceus color}}
| bordercolor = {{Arceus color dark}}
| zh_yue = 搭檔寶可夢 ''{{tt|Daapdong Bóuhómuhng|Partner Pokémon}}'' {{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}} 最初的夥伴 ''{{tt|Jeuichō dīk fóbuhn|First partner}}'' {{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME}}
| zh_cmn = 搭檔寶可夢 / 搭档宝可梦 ''{{tt|Dādàng Bǎokěmèng|Partner Pokémon}}'' {{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}} 最初的夥伴 / 最初的伙伴 ''{{tt|Zuìchū de huǒbàn|First partner}}'' {{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME}}
| da = første Pokémon-partner ([[JN001]]) første Pokémon-makker ([[JN049]]–)
| fi = Ensikumppani-Pokémon
| fr = Pokémon de départ{{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}} Premier Pokémon{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card}} Premier partenaire{{tt|*|HOME}}
| de = Erstes Partner-Pokémon
| it = Primo compagno d'avventura{{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website, HOME}} Pokémon iniziale{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card}}
|pt= Pokémon parceiro
| pt_br = Pokémon parceiro inicial
| es = Pokémon inicial{{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}} Primer compañero{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME}}
| ko = 파트너 포켓몬 ''Partner Pokémon'' {{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}} 첫 파트너 ''{{tt|Cheot|First}} partner''{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME}}
}}
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;''Starter Pokémon''
{{langtable
| color = {{Arceus color}}
| bordercolor = {{Arceus color dark}}
| cs = Startovní Pokémon
| da = Begynder-Pokémon
| nl = Starter Pokémon
| fi = Aloitus-Pokémon
| fr = Pokémon de départ
| de = Starter-Pokémon
| hu = Kezdő Pokémon
| it = Pokémon iniziale
| no = Førstegangs-Pokémon
| pl = Pokémon Starter
| pt_br = Pokémon inicial Pokémon iniciante ([[BW116]])
| pt_eu = Pokémon inicial
| ru = Стартовый покемон ''Startovy Pokémon''
| es = Pokémon inicial
| sv = Nybörjar-Pokémon
| th = โปเกมอนเริ่มต้น ''Pokémon Roemton''
| vi = Pokémon khởi đầu Pokémon khởi hành
| tr = Başlangıç Pokémon'u
}}
</div>

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]]
* [[List of the player's first Pokémon]]
* [[List of characters' first Pokémon]]
* [[Game mascot]]

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